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    The line up: Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot
    Karen L.

    Lovely west county experience. I love visiting wineries off the beaten path as they tend to have a more intimate and welcoming experience and Taft certainly meets the bill. They are welcoming, friendly and a great place to have a casual and enjoyable wine experience. Taft is the kind of place you can visit for the afternoon, bring a snack with you and enjoy the outdoor picnic space with your newly acquired Taft wine. in the warm months on the weekends you may find yourself enjoying live music. They offer a variety of lovely Chardonnay and Pinot selections at reasonable price points. I highly recommend visiting.

    flight on the patio!
    Elyse W.

    I've been to Taft Street twice -- once for a special event and once for wine tasting with friends -- and both times have been absolutely delightful! First of all, the staff here are super welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed learning about their wines in a laidback, casual atmosphere. This is not a stuffy winery, which is refreshing! Secondly, their wines are delicious! The winemaker is a woman (!!!) and she's doing a great job. On my recent tasting, I enjoyed the sauvignon blanc (so crisp!), the rose (of pinot noir), and all the reds I tried. Me and my friends loved the grenache so much that we each left with a bottle. :) Finally, they have a beautiful patio to enjoy the lovely West County spring weather. There are umbrellas for shade and they allow you to bring in food. I was impressed with their COVID protocols and everything was clean and safe. I can't recommend Taft Street Winery highly enough. I'll definitely be back to bring friends and family.

    Kristine B.

    Lovely winery that we did a paint and sip meetup at. The outdoor areas are excellent for picnicking, and includes cornhole and bocce ball. I could easily see this as a wonderful spot to host a large party. We tasted four of their wines and they were all excellent, the wine host was so friendly and welcoming. Great spot.

    Menu and Pinot
    Susie Q M.

    Great wines, great venue and wonderful server Toby! We enjoyed all the wines and getting to know Toby. The wines were definitely quality and we ended up purchasing the 2019 Garagistes Pinot Noir. The grounds out back were beautiful and I could see us loving a glass and listening to live music out there. Toby was attentive, enthusiastic and relatable. We will be back!

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    Tory M.

    Siri does not know where this place is! We circled and circled because she was about 400ft off on every turn to get there. We persevered! We got to the wine. It's cute. There's no inside seating so if it's rainy and stormy, you're going to get drenched. Bathrooms are clean and gender neutral single stalled. Wine was great! They do not serve any food but allow you to bring in whatever food you'd like. Flights start at $15. The staff was very friendly. I'd love to go back. Not much parking

    Ben B.

    Taft Street is another great winery near the Russian river. The tasting room is not spectacular but the wines are. The room is clean and brightly lit. And we were blessed by the owner serving us personally.

    Great wine, warm and welcoming hospitality, relaxed and inviting tasting room and outdoor seating.

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    Alan B.

    Wine tasting is at the building to the right when you enter. Beautiful tasting room with seating inside and outside. Wine tasting consists of 6 wines for $10. Staff was very informative and friendly. Highly recommend! Bottle prices range from $20-40.

    Joe G.

    Had a very nice tasting here, the server was personable, attentive, knowledgeable...and he had jokes....winner winner. The tasting room is off the beaten path but a worthy trip. They have a small patio area in case you want to bring nash-ables. Wines are very subjective, I really enjoyed their whites, the sauvignon was my favorite, slight tropical notes, followed by the unoaked chardonnay...bright, with viscosity, not 100% ML yet great texture. I would recommend visiting Taft.

    Pino noir

    We had a great time and the wines were fantastic. Even joined the club. One of the first Rose and Pino Wines I enjoyed. The outdoor area was open and welcoming.

    Tasting room. Cozy couches.

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    We tasted four of their wines and they were all excellent, the wine host was so friendly and welcoming.

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    4.6
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    1.2 mi
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    Established in 2006
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    My first time to their location in Sebastopol. I typically go to the one in Healdsburg and enjoy…read morethat location quite a bit. I always come to listen to music- specifically jazz, which they feature quite a bit. The outdoor setting at this location is very nice. I could see it conducive for events or group reservations. I came with a friend to hear the music and there's plenty of seating. There's a huge redwood tree near the table which offers shade and there are also umbrellas in the sunnier locations. They were making pizza in their own pizza oven today- however for a 10 inch pizza I thought $22 was a little bit much. There are definitely a nice variety of Pinot's offered. However, I was in the mood for something chilled and I opted for their Rose of Pinot. I was pleased with the size of the pour but not sure I would order that variety again. I do appreciate that you can bring your own snacks there

    All right, I'm a little obsessed with Furthermore Wines…read more Our group of 8 had an AMAZING experience here. Dave was our host, and he was so knowledgeable, so personable, and so fun. He took excellent care of us and truly spoiled our group at our tasting. We did a small tour on the grounds and learned a lot about their process and the pinot noir process in general. We all loved the wines so much that everyone bought at least 1 bottle, and two of us signed up for their wine club. In fact, we had such a good time, that our group came BACK to share a bottle of wine in between our reservations. Dave took care of us and we were happy to spend some more time with him. It is such a great place -- the wine is incredible, service is excellent, views are gorgeous, and you feel you are right where you belong. Cheers!

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    Fog Crest Vineyard

    Fog Crest Vineyard

    4.4
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    0.9 mi
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    This business does not care about it's customers and is so impossible to reach it's almost comical…read more I was a long-term customer of Fog Crest. In 2024 we received a shipment of wine where all the wine in the shipment was broken. In typical situations, wineries offer replacement of broken bottles, but Fog Crest was impossible to reach in spite of (literally) 50 phone calls and emails. Since I couldn't reach them, I canceled my subscription to their wine club. Flash forward a few months, they charge me another ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but never ship me any wine (in spite of the fact that I had already canceled online). Again, dozens of calls and emails, no answer and no response. Still trying. A few months after that, they charge me ANOTHER ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but don't ship that wine to me either. After probably 100 calls and emails, I finally talk to the wine club coordinator on the phone. She of course acknowledges my dozens of messages, and acknowledges my situation. She says she will replace the wine that was broken and figure out why they've been charging me for wine I haven't been receiving and make it right. But that she can't talk right now and she'd call me back with more information. That was a month ago. I've now called again dozens of times, and emailed. No response. Called and emailed the owner, no response. This is borderline criminal: $1,500 in charges for undelivered product, a non-existent customer service experience, and an online system so archaic that it doesn't process your cancelation and continues to charge you for product.

    Zero Accountability and Terrible Customer Service - Avoid Fog Crest!…read more I'm absolutely appalled by my experience with Fog Crest Winery. We joined their wine club in 2023 and was charged $420 all of 2024/25 for wine that they NEVER shipped. When I called to inquire about where the wine was, I was met with complete silence--multiple calls and messages went unanswered. After finally getting a call back, the person said they only called me back because "she saw we had called a lot in one day." That was the first red flag. She promised to credit my account and look into another charge that had been applied. It's been SEVEN days since that conversation, and STILL no credit, no updates, and no resolution. I've followed up with multiple calls, messages, and emails... NOTHING. At this point, it's clear that they don't care about their customers. I highly recommend staying far away from Fog Crest if you value your time and money. Total waste of both

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    Merry Edwards Winery

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    4.0
    (163 reviews)
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    We decided to check out Merry Edwards for their pinot noir, but the sauvignon blanc was a fantastic…read moresurprise. My husband booked the reserve tasting ($90, but one tasting fee is waived with the purchase of 3 bottles - which we took advantage of). Their pinot noirs are fantastic - you can smell and taste the french oak. Scott was our host and he was awesome. Really personable, knowledgeable, and friendly - would definitely request him again (if we're able) when we come back next! Upon arrival, we checked in and got to choose where we wanted to sit -inside or outside. It's a relatively small space, but we enjoyed our spot outside, as it was great weather that day. Everyone has a different palette, but we enjoyed the Warren's Hill pinot - which had a grippier, more tannin-heavy taste (than typical pinot noirs we were associated with). Aromatic, umami, darker berry fruit forward. As I preluded, the sauvignon blanc was fantastic - very fruity on the nose. Clean and bright, and I get predominantly pineapple/tropical notes. Would definitely come back again. We joined their allocation list, as they don't offer a typical wine club experience.

    We love the Sauvignon Blanc, it's the best. I know Merry sold it to a bigger company a while ago,…read morebut the taste and quality is still there. It's just simply the best Sauvignon Blanc out there. We came here just to buy a case but saw that you get a free wine tasting if you purchase 3 or more. We were getting 12, so we decided to both try their reserve tasting. It was delicious. My son was able to play with the cat and walk around the garden. He enjoyed his time as well.

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    Meredith Estate Pinot Noir and Meredith Estate Sauvignon Blanc from our flagship vineyard.
    Meredith Estate Pinot Noir and Meredith Estate Sauvignon Blanc from our flagship vineyard.
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    Red Car Wine Co.

    Red Car Wine Co.

    3.9
    (94 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This place came recommended by wine friends, since we were in the area decided to stop by without a…read morereservation. Place was empty aside from one other party so they were able to accommodate the walk in. The tasting room itself is nicely decorated, clean, spacious, with a more private room in the back and several tables outside. Reason from giving this place a 5 stars is we felt this place was very transactional and not personable like many other wineries in the Sonoma area. Once the tasting flight is done they ask you to either join the club for the comp, buy two bottles, or pay the $35 tasting fee - no offer to revisit any wines or pour something extra they have in inventory. I was curious to try their Sonoma cost Syrah but they didn't have any bottles open. Wines themselves were fine - enjoyed the Pinot rose and Chardonnay (made in Chablis style so more minerality), but their Pinot noirs were quite different from the typical Sonoma coast ones I've had (e.g Williams seylem, Kosta browne, Rochiolli, Arista, etc). These were much darker and less aromatic, no tannins and fuller bodied with some spice notes but short finish. The gentleman pouring for us said these are good to pair with foods, which I could imagine is true. Their estate syrah is similar in style, so similar to their Pinot noir actually, a lighter bodies and ABV Syrah that doesn't have the depth and complexity as syrahs from Paso region that I personally enjoy. But anyways, these are personal preference - when I mentioned a specific tasting note, our host basically said I was wrong. I laughed it off and went along with it, but it didn't sit well.

    My best friend took a wine class during the pandemic that featured Red Car's rose and she…read moreimmediately became a member. Since then I have enjoyed some incredible wine club release parties and experiences as her +1. The folks at Red Car are not only serious about making great Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, and Syrah but they also take pride in the relationships they build with their members. Yesterday was my third rose release party and it was so great to reconnect with familiar faces and their winemaker Tanner. They always support a local business that provides catering (tacos, BBQ, pizza), have a great live band, and other local artisans selling their products. I would recommend a stop at this tasting room and a visit to the Barlow (nearby) for a perfect day out.

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    Edit in response to comment: Visit is from November 15th, 2025. Closeup of moldy grape from…read morecharcuterie board is attached below now. We've heard a lot of stellar reviews for Iron Horse, so we were underwhelmed by our experience. To start, we checked in at the front, got a glass of sparkling to start, and was told to wait for everyone joining us to get here. We waited for a few minutes. Our host ended up forgetting us and started walking off with the other party when they finally showed up, and the guy we checked in with had to go tell him we were part of his group. I enjoyed the charcuterie box that comes with the tasting, albeit there was some moldy bits here and there. We got the harvest magnum experience ($90/person). They offer more affordable experiences as well. To be honest, I wasn't impressed with any of the wines. I did enjoy the seating experience, the charcuterie box, and the mini impromptu tour everyone was given of the production. The wine itself was underwhelming for the price and as nothing stood out to us, we finished our tasting and didn't grab anything to go. As we weren't wine club members here, the host didn't pay us much attention. Worth trying once, maybe, to see if their wines are to your liking.

    Ok the good. Beautiful place. Privately owned vs a lot of vineyards are being bought up. Great…read moreview. Damn good wines. A little pricey but damn good. The overall experience though lacks. Our host was not great. Greeting person seemed not friendly and stressed. Standing like that under an umbrella with no benches seems cheap and annoying. We bought wine and really like the Rued Chard and some of the sparkling. But we won't be back and we are locals. Stinks because for a few staff changes and nicer seats this place could have it all. Oh and outhouse bathroom not cool when you are spending money. Like your wines and magical view/location but too many easy fixes for us to come back or recommend.

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