Such a wonderful find for an out of towner. Deborah was so friendly and very knowledgeable about each varietal. They provide little snacks that pair perfectly for each wine on the tasting menu. read more

Stephen & Walker - This was an amazing tasting. Deborah was wonderful and very knowledgeable about each varietal. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Thoroughly mediocre. Service is nice enough but don't expect to taste anything not on their Safeway level tasting menu. We were excited to try them for their cariganan but unfortunately they would not open any nor allow us to try it before buying. For $60 a bottle I would hope for better. While service was friendly wine and accommodation was not what I would expect for a $20 tasting. A miss in my book. Not worth a visit. read more

I absolutely love Stephen and Walker wines. Nancy makes the most incredible wines and the fact that she's a woman wine maker is just a bonus. The tasting room in healdsburg is fantastic, post covid they have tables set up outside and it is very covid safe, while maintaining their warmth and absolutely welcoming atmosphere. Deb is such an amazing hostess, we absolutely love her and she remembers us by name every time. They are a very small batch winery and every bottle purchased makes a huge difference to them. We are members of their wine club and we literally love every bottle we receive. Deb customizes it to my taste every time and makes sure we are happy with every order. If you are in Healdsburg do not miss this winery. If you are looking for a wonderful wine club, this is the place! read more

Wine tasting experience was great. All the wines we tasted were fabulous, we joined the wine club here

Nice pairings for winter wonderland tasting. I tried: 2007 sauv blanc dry creek valley $28 Paired w dried mango and marshmellow Moderate alcohol taste 2004 portentous port mendocini $65 I enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the live music they had. Apparently they have it pretty regularly. Definitely a plus. read more

Stephen & Walker - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Downtown Healdsburg is home to many tasting rooms, and Stephen & Walker is among them. They have pretty spacious tasting room with nice modern decor; it's a pleasant atmosphere. Oddly enough it wasn't too busy at 3 pm on a Sat during Memorial Day weekend, but it got crowded as time went on... so it must come in waves. Tasting fees are $20 per person and are waived with a bottle purchase. You are not allowed to do shared tastings. I took advantage of their Yelp Check-In offer for a "free Artisan Tasting for 2" and had made reservations beforehand. They were polite when I had inquired about the check-in offer (I read another review/tip that indicated it wasn't honored) and making a reservation was painless. The tasting consisted of 5 wines paired up with food bites - 4 slices of cheese with a piece of chocolate for the sweet pairing. The cheeses are sprinkled with something different to change the flavor of the cheese as you pair with different wines. Very clever. As for the wines... I'll be honest, I can't remember any of them save for the Sauvignon Blanc we bought. They give you such a large menu, but its really only 5 pre-picked wines you get to taste and they didn't even give us pens to mark which we were tasting. It was just verbally address. I just remember all of them not being particularly spectacular. The tasting experience was a little odd - there was only one server the whole time, so she had to split her time between 4 different groups going at different pace. I didn't learn much about the wine as a result, as she was always rushed splitting her time between different groups. Kudos to her, but the logistics didn't make it a very personable experience. We ended up buying a bottle of the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc... not because we particularly liked it, but simply because to waive our friend's tasting fee. She also had the Yelp check-in offer, but because she was just 1 person... I guess they didn't accept it? Might as well spend the tasting fee towards the $28 bottle. Their wines are on the pricey side here, at least I felt that way while tasting them. I'm not cheap when it comes to wine - if I find something I feel tastes good and I'll drink the whole bottle with confidence, I'll spend the money. (As a result, I'm forever doomed to only buy wines I taste beforehand rather than do the Costco/Safeway/Whole Foods lottery haha.) Overall, it was a nice stopover during our exploration of Downtown Healdsburg, but I'm not sure I'll be back. Perhaps it was an off day to just have one server catering to so many groups? read more

Came for a wine tasting today and it was absolutely fantastic. The wines are terrific and the tasting room manager (Debra) was incredible. Thanks for such a great day!! read more

Stephen & Walker - My empty wine glass! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

First of all, Debra was wonderful. The wines we tasted were delicious! I particularly loved the 2015 Petite Syrah. I don't know if you're into Port, but their port is beyond amazing! We joined the wine club and ordered a case to be sent immediately! You will love it here. Come and find the amazing boutique wine! read more

We were introduced to this winery years ago while we did a few tastings in Healdsburg. We always remembered that Stephen & Walker not only had a few good wines, but each one we tasted were outstanding. Our friends joined the club and we would partake every time we visited with them. Now fast forward through Covid and all that has happened to Valentine's weekend 2021. We were able to make reservations easily online and we made our trek over from the east bay. We were seated outside, all three adults with kids in tow. It's no fluke, all the tastings were still great. Each uniquely matched with their cheese pairing. We were able to visit and revisit wines, open new wines, and we brought home a bunch for later. read more

Deb was knowledgeable and friendly. All the wines were outstanding. Worth the drive... read more

Stephen & Walker - All the wines here were delicious. Deb was knowledgeable and friendly. Worth the trip to Healdsberg... - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Love this spot! Highly recommend! Thank you Debra! Fun& knowledgeable. Highlight of our trip! Can't wait to open the port!

Had an amazing experience with Deborah today! She's so knowledgeable about wines and super friendly and generous with her pours! Tried 7 different wines and delicious cheeses and chocolate to pair with it! Highly recommend anyone to stop by and visit this location for a single vineyard wine tasting! read more

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Done this tasting twice over many years now. Same delightful experience. I always end up buying a bottle or more. The cheese pairing is very well done. Bobby from here was a great host. Highly recommend a tasting here inside or on their patio if you are in downtown Healdsburg and looking for a local wine tasting experience! read more

I have been a member of your Wine Club for 14 years and am posting this review after trying to visit the tasting room on Sunday, 10/15. I had plans to meet my friend in Healdsburg and thought it would be a good time to pick up my latest wine club selections. We were supposed to meet at your new tasting room at 4PM. Since she had never been and I hadn't been to the Grove Street location, I thought it would be a fun outing. I checked your website to make sure you were going to be open and what time you closed. This is what was posted: Our Tasting Room We are open daily from 11AM to 7PM, with our tasting room in downtown Healdsburg, just off the plaza. Come visit with us, taste our award winning wines and savor the flavors of our Howell Mountain.... New Address starting July 5th, 2023: 1500 Grove St Healdsburg, CA 95448 Phone number: 707-431-8749 Hours: 11AM - 7PM, daily Monday - Sunday So I drove up from San Jose and arrived around 3:30PM. The gates were closed and it didn't look open. I called the tasting room number from the website and no one answered and the mailbox wasn't set up. So I decided to look up your hours on Yelp and this is what was posted there: Mon 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tue 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wed 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thu 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fri 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sun 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Yelp also had a different phone number ((707) 385-1067), so I tried that number. There was still no answer and this mailbox was full. There were people at the facility, but it appeared that they were cellar / harvest folks working over the weekend. It looks like Yelp had been updated three weeks ago with new hours, so you might want to update your website to reflect when the tasting room will be staffed and open. Besides this botched wine tasting trip, there have been several other factors that go into me canceling my wine club. The new tasting room looks like an industrial warehouse and I can't imagine the inside looks much different - although I wouldn't know because all of the Yelp pictures are from the old tasting room. Having worked in a wine production facility, I wonder what the bathroom situation is or the glass cleaning process. The downtown location was close to everything so you were able to walk to lunch or dinner after a nice wine tasting. Nothing is close to the Grove Street location. Also, the latest Sauvignon Blanc is missing something. This was the wine I joined the club for and the 2022 vintage is flat or missing something. I usually buy multiple cases a year and now, I'm just trying to get rid of the case I bought thinking it was just young when I tasted it in the tasting room. Finally, the prices have increased. I understand that supplies and rent have gone up, but getting one large format bottle of wine for over $175 is a little over the top. If you are going to save by downgrading your tasting room and having a single location for tasting and production, I think you could keep the wine costs the same. Getting a large format bottle isn't a good option for me since it's just me in my household. I usually end up taking it to a family dinner or friend's house just it won't be sitting open for too long. If you want to save money, stop with the etched bottle and wax top - that is an unnecessary expense. I'm can't speak for other wine club members, but I don't care about the etched bottle or the wax top. I don't collect the bottles as mementos and I really only care what is in the bottle, not on the bottle. You should give people the choice of one large bottle or two smaller 375ml bottles. This review is not directed to Deb, but to the person who was supposed to be working and answering the phone on Sunday. Whomever runs the business, needs to be more professional and have accountable staff that will be there during business hours. How does a business have two phone numbers that don't have a message that gives the name of the winery, address, tasting hours or other pertinent information? It seems like someone has given up and doesn't care about the reputation of Stephen & Walker. I have been supportive and thought about cancelling my membership before, but I liked the idea of a woman winemaker and it being a family business. Deb is so kind and professional in the tasting room and always makes my visits special - having the little cheese plates ready to go and giving input on her favorite wines! She is the face of the tasting room and what had kept me here this long. I appreciate her friendship that we've developed over the years. read more

The wines were good, espc the cab. Debra was lovely, and took great care of us. The tasting room was moved from downtown to an odd area, we were very unsure we were at the correct place....other than location, a great overall experience. read more

Debra was incredible! She made our visit extra special. It is a very comforting spot with amazing wines. We had a wine flight and she paired them with amazing cheeses. We were visiting on a girls trip. This is a spot I will always want to go back to! Thank you Debra! I was also able to ship bottles back to my home. I opened one of them last night. My new favorite! read more

Stephen & Walker - Girls trip. The first wine spot we walked to in Healdsburg. It was our favorite of the night. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

I love this winery and am a member, however, I have 2 outstanding orders that were placed in June and August (including my membership order) and neither have been fulfilled, nor do I have any information as to when they will be fulfilled. I have tried to contact the company through email and phone. All emails were ignored and the voicemail on the company phone is full. I guess I will have to dispute the charges through the credit card company. Very very disappointing. read more

My husband and I have been big Stephen & Walker wine drinkers since 2017. We saw a yelp review and walked into the winery. We met with Debra and she was so amazing at describing all the delicious wines. She made our tasting so pleasant that we went back again a year later. Due to Covid and moving we haven't been back to the winery but that hasn't stopped us from getting cases of wine from Debra. She always remembered what we liked and what we have ordered in the past. Not only are we fans of the wines but we also became great friends with Debra! We can't wait to go back and see her and taste the yummy wines again!! read more

We visited your tasting room today and we're greeted by Debra who was warm and friendly. Myself and two of my friends were impressed with Debra's knowledge of wines and pairing. It was an excellent friendly experience and I enjoyed the wine so much I bought a bottle of the Pinot noir! I will be back next time in town! Kat read more

Such amazing Winery. Deborah was so charming and very knowledgeable. The details she shared was so interesting. Loved the wine. The cheese paired with the wine was a delight. This was a highlight of our day. read more

Keep in mind this review is being written by a hyper critical group of wine drinkers, the wine is incredible. The petite sirah & cab are breath taking and the cheese pairing with the tasting, MAKES this experience. However, ask for Mrs. Deb and the tasting is so much more than promised. She knows the wine, she is sweet as can be, she will cater to your preference and you leave wanting more.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Healdsburg has a lot to offer wine and food wise but this place is a hidden gem! We cannot wait to come back! read more

Excellent wine, great customer service, lovely staff, and great wine subscriptions! Excellent each time we go. A must do in Healdsburg!

Stopped by their tasting room based on the label on their window and it reminded me of Europe. Nancy helped us and what a delight. She took her time to walk us through the selection and gave recommendations based on what we like. Omg sooooo delicious. My favorite is the 17 sun Ponytails dry creek valley As well as the 16 oak knoll cab Couldn't help but buy a few cases. What a deal for a outstanding wine. Among so many choices in Sonoma county this is a winner. Thanks Nancy read more

AMAZING service on New Years Eve. Deb was great. Deb never missed a beat, she was friendly and funny. Love the wines, bought 2 bottles as gifts for colleagues, 1 Zin and 1 Pinot, they loved them. Stephan & Walker is a must stop for great wines snd GREAT service by Deb, she will make the tasting an experience with her knowledge of them all. My favorites: Posey, Zinfandel (Ponytails) and the Sauvignon Blanc. read more

Service was incredible and knowledgeable. I took my husband here for his birthday and it did not disappoint. Even during covid you have the outdoor seating, comfy high tables and great wine to taste. I highly recommend trying the reds, especially the Zins! I will be back for sure! read more

We enjoyed the wines here (like, not love), and especially liked that there was a cheese pairing. Did the yelp check in to get two for one. Tasting is $20, but they waive it if you make a bottle purchase. The room is on the square, so great location if you're shopping around. The woman pouring was not very friendly and was very condescending to someone on her staff, so this put us off. I wouldn't likely return for that reason. read more

It was our first time in Healdsburg - we were there because of the Food and Wine Affair weekend. There were a lot of cute tasting rooms in Healdsburg. We walked in here and were greeted by a friendly host. We then walked towards the back of the shop and got a piece of frittata - which was delicious! My friend came up to the wine counter and asked for a pour. This older lady straight up IGNORED her and passed her up the 3 or 4 times she asked for a pour. She would pour for people next to my friend who didn't even ask for it!! I was standing back eating my frittata and watching this. My friend kept standing there holding her empty glass up. Then another friend came up to the counter and asked to get a pour of the pinot. The same older lady ignored her too! I was like wow could it be a coincidence or was it because they were both Asians among all Caucasians in the shop? Then our beaus (who are White) came up to the counter and asked for a pour - and low and behold they got it immediately! My two girlfriends are still standing there holding their empty glasses for the past 5 minutes. The discrimination was VERY obvious. Finally one of the girls' husbands, who is White, asked for his wife to get a pour was when the woman finally poured their glasses. DO NOT go here if you are not Caucasian. Racism exists here. The rest of our day was ruined. I know we shouldn't let one hateful person get to us, but it did. What's worse was the fact that it was the birthday girl who got snubbed. It was a shame because their Pinot was very good but we refused to spend any money there. We each usually leave with half a dozen bottles when we like something. read more

Stephen & Walker - This woman is a racist. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

A hidden gem in the middle of Healdsburg! Definitely a must stop if you're in town. Deb and her staff are always kind, friendly, and overall amazing. Deb took the time to explain the wine making process to my friends and I when I first joined the club. Something that I truly appreciated as a previous box wine connoisseur. I bring all my friends to this little spot and love sitting at the bar chatting with Deb! The club is amazing too! Trust me, you'll want more than the two bottle :) Britt T read more

Awesome Spot. Excellent wine and service. Walker was fabulous- just wish we had more cheese. !

Had an absolutely Wonderful tasting and experience a couple of weeks ago - Debra was our wine guide who was highly knowledgeable and a lot of fun to taste with. This tasting room is wonderfully located just off the downtown Healdsburg Square and excellently appointed inside with all the features a wine person would love. The best thing I felt is that the atmosphere and employees were not 'stuffy' wine folks - but down to earth and filled with product knowledge! OH YEAH! the most important overall about tasting (and picking wines) , The wines (all of them) were fantastic - and I've been all over the world tasting wines; these were some of the best! read more

Second stop of our wine tasting tour with our group of ten! :D The huge bottles of wine in front of the store got our attention after La Crema!! HOLY Balthazar and Nebuchadnezzar! O_O I decided to opt out of the $10 tasting and visit the antique shop a few doors down. haha However, two tastings are waived if you decide to purchase a bottle here! There was only one pourer, who was a bit slow, for 15+ people there. But I think the boys in our group ended up buying a few bottles of wine! I felt this place was a bit too boutique-ish for me. =\ I had a sip during the beginning of the tasting and really enjoyed the Sauvignon Blancs here! They were just peachy!! read more

Go here! This is a must! I had honestly never heard of Stephen & Walker before finding this tasting room on Yelp. They had a check-in special for a free tasting and cheese sampler, which brought us in, and I'm sure glad it did, because the tasting was fantastic! The pourer was super friendly and knowledgable about all of the wines and the story behind the winery. Stephen & Walker has a female winemaker, which is apparently very rare for the industry. We started with a lovely Sauv Blanc, followed by a rose of pinot noir. The rose only comes in magnums, because "it's a party wine" according to them! Next, we were served a little plate of four types of cheeses to pair with our next four wines, and we were given instructions on what to eat with each wine. All four were lovely, and paired perfectly with the cheeses. I especially enjoyed comparing the Russian River and Dry Creek Zinfandels. Same vintage, different vineyards. We ended up buying a bottle of the Russian River Zin because it was so unique. Great wines, friendly people, what more do you need? read more

Stephen & Walker - A lovely tasting! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Unless you're from the area, I suspect you might not know Stephen & Walker wines. But if you're visiting wine country, make a point to visit this tasting room. The wines are really unique. I love the pinot noir and the petit verdot. A real hidden treasure in Healdsburg. I can almost guarantee you'll take a few bottles with you. read more

Stephen & Walker - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Our last stop of the day for wine tasting ends in downtown Healdsburg. We got our reserved table in the front by the window and door which is great and not so great. As we were getting situated I noticed many awards for their wines displayed in a cabinet which made me feel more excited for the tastings. Our host was really pleasant and explained everything well. So the tasting began with a variety of cheeses to go with the amazing white and ended with many reds, Pinot that is. Apparently Sonoma has really great Pinot's and today I have found another fav. After our delicious flights, we were lucky to be poured some dessert wines. 2 Ports and a Muscat. And all three was exceptionally balanced and the way it washed around my mouth, I could've had a couple glasses. During our excitement and indulgence of sugary grapes, we played some Cards Against Humanity and boy did it liven up the table or what. This place has great wines and staff that left us happy. The owner was even there to greet us and thanked us for stopping by. read more

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What an amazing find! Was just walking down the street and they had a sign out that outlined their tastings ($10/per person) and it came with a cheese pairing. (Did someone say cheese?) On top of that, if you purchase a bottle of wine the tasting fee is waived. (Score!) 90% of their wines are reds and they have some real standouts. (So much so I ended up joining their wine club - Club members get an additional 25% off of all wine.) The ones I fell in love with were: 1 - '12 Zinfandel - Dry Creek Valley 2 - '13 Cabernet Sauvignon - Oak Knoll - Only 86 cases made 3 - '14 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley Mary helped our group through each taste explaining where the wine came from and how they decided upon the cheese pairing. It was extremely relaxing and the wines all were good. Since they are such a small production you cannot find their wines at Total Wine or Bevmo. (So if you love anything you taste you better grab it while your here.) read more

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My partner and I took a day trip to Healdsburg on a whim and were in the mood for a tasting, so we stopped by Stephen & Walker. There is limited outdoor seating so a reservation is not a bad idea, though we arrived early enough in the day to be seated immediately. We did the $20 tasting, which comes with five different wines and some cheese pairings. The cheese samples were delightful, and our server was friendly and enthusiastic about all of the wines. We ended up purchasing two bottles, and our tasting fee was waived. Overall this was such a pleasant experience, and I can't wait to visit again! read more

We came here for the "Wine & Food Affair 2015" event last weekend. This tasting room is located in Healdsburg near the square. The first thing that drew us in was the live music that was playing. They were great! They were really busy that day, but they handled the crowd well! We noticed that their wines won a lot of awards. I'm not a big Pinot Noir fan, but that seemed to be the star of the show. I really enjoyed their Petite Syrah though. I would come back again. read more

Stephen & Walker - Menu for the Wine & Food Affair 2015 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

We loved our experience!! We were introduced to this winery through friends who had visited previously. Stephen & Walker has a wonderful tasting room located conveniently in downtown Healdsburg. They do a beautiful job pairing the wines with cheeses, etc. so you really appreciate the differences in the wines. Debra, the tasting room manager, makes everyone feel so welcome! Her wine knowledge and personal touch makes the difference. She's the best! Our favorites were the Cabs, Pinot Noir, and the Petite Sirah - YUM!! We enjoyed the wines and our experience so much...we joined the wine club! read more

I have always enjoyed the wines here @ S&W Their petit Syrah is worth the drive from San Mateo to here alone. Do yourself a favour and visit this place. read more

I stopped in after a company retreat and recalled that a few years prior, I had purchased a great bottle of wine but I couldn't remember which wine it was. Naturally I had to taste everything to figure out the mystery. I thought it was the Howell Mountain cab and ended up joining the wine club. Turns out that the bottle I previously had was the Pony Tails zin. Ah well, now I have plenty of opportunities to enjoy all their wines. Debra and the staff treat me right! read more