Stopped by fortino winery on a Sunday afternoon for a tasting. It was a lovely day weather wise,…read moreand there were many people outside at the tables. There was also live music, which was a really nice touch! Fortino winery also serves flatbreads and small bites that are delicious and I recommend choosing one off their menu and enjoying! The wines were typical of South county and as expected. I liked the vibe at fortino winery and I would recommend trying it if you've never been.

We stopped in for a sweet flight on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon and had a pleasant time. I was…read morejonesing to try their almond wine but found that was not part of the sweet flight even though it was on a menu I saw and later saw that of the bottles on their racks the almond one is the only one sold out. Darn. Of the sweet flight I would say the raspberry was my least favorite and it was a toss up between blackberry or pomegranate although nothing so good that we ended up buying a bottle of anything. The person who served our wine flight was really nice and made the experience pleasant. We had a friend who doesnt drink so she gave him a glass of water to feel "included" which I thought was pretty awesome. They had a guitarist play live music that day which was nice. Would come back and highly recommend.

Me and my family stopped here on our way to San Jose. You pass many winery's that seem hard to get…read moreto as they are right off the freeway. You gotta be alert for them. We ended up finding this spot just on Apple Maps and it looked really cute. When you get there, there will be the cutest black and white dog roaming around. Her name is Noe! She is part of the winery and comes to great you at your car. What great service! The inside of the winery is very simple and cute. They have a big patio to sit outside with your drinks. I will say, I am usually a sweet wine person and we were told there were no sweet wines at this facility. Nonetheless, we did a wine flight just to try! The wines were very smooth, none were really my taste though. Again, preferring sweet wine this was a bit to adjust to. However, my family who got red wines and actually like red wines loved it! The star of the show for me was actually a peach cider they have! I usually don't like ciders either, but this one was so delicious and refreshing! I wish I had just got a couple of those. Overall, service and everything was great! The man was very knowledgeable and friendly. Noe was an exciting part of the experience. And the cider was so amazing! I would come here again on another Cali trip.

Best Movedre ever. Roussane and Aubade are my 2 favorite white wines. Each wine is curated…read morecarefully with very distinct notes. Jeff has hit the mark with his wines. Most varietals used are from local vineyards in Gilroy, supporting local economy. The winery may not have the most scenic location but once inside the winery and taste his wines, you will be happy you made the effort.

We hosted a retirement luncheon today at Kirigin Cellars for a couple of colleagues, and it was an…read moreabsolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The clubhouse setting is beautiful with stunning views that made the day feel extra special. The caterer recommended by the winery was fabulous - everything was delicious and perfectly coordinated. The wine was also exceptional and reasonably priced. A huge thank you to Dhruv and his incredible staff. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Throughout the planning process, they were prompt, responsive, and genuinely interested in making our event memorable. Kirigin Cellars created such a magical and unforgettable celebration for us. I highly recommend it for any special occasion!

Had a pretty disappointing experience here on my first visit for a girls' wine day. We came in…read moreexcited to try somewhere new, do a tasting, and hopefully buy a few bottles to enjoy on the grounds, but the service immediately felt cold and uncomfortable. The staff member behind the bar greeted us with a blank, deadpan stare (otherwise known as a "GenZ Stare") that made the whole interaction feel awkward from the start. When we mentioned it was our first time visiting and that we were excited to be there, there was no warmth, no enthusiasm, and no effort to tell us about the wines or the property. Even the pours seemed careless. I know this is Gilroy and not Napa, but I still expected a welcoming experience and better wine service. Unfortunately, both the service and the wine itself were disappointing. The best part of this place was definitely the beautiful grounds, which would make a gorgeous wedding setting. Maybe this place is better suited as an event venue than a wine tasting destination, but based on my experience, I would not return. The two stars are for the beautiful grounds.

Had such a nice afternoon tasting at Sarah's Vineyard! We came right as they opened on a Sunday in…read moreSeptember and had the whole place to ourselves. We had our choice of indoor and outdoor seating, and opted for the nice covered outdoor patio. They had a good amount of seating in each area, and had a lot of shade outside, which is absolutely necessary in Gilroy. The patio and grass area was very pretty, filled with lots of plants and even a sculpture. The property is also next to a plant nursery, so that added to the beauty even beyond their property line. We were helped by Melissa, and she was great! They had two tasting flights of 4 wines to choose from on our visit, one of which included a white and reds, while the other was all reds. They did also have some extra bottles open, so they were able to make an all white wine flight for one in our party. The pours were a good size, enough to really get a feel for the wine and share a taste with others. Two of us ended up taking home the same bottle of pinot noir.

Bitter Sweet writing this review. I had my husband's 60th here and visited a few times with co…read moreworkers and friends, good times ! Put my membership on hold due to not using it . I started my membership back, thought we'd utilize the wine tasting. First time back in over 6 months they did not bring us a menu, did not tell us what we were tasting and that was not a good feeling. On out third pour same day- fist day back we were accused of trying to get an extra pour Aaron asked what pour we were on, we didn't have a response because we didn't have the menu, we were accused of getting any extra pour? Not our responsibility to keep track, and if you did an extra pour what is the big deal? The comment made us feel uncomfortable, we stayed and purchased a bottle from their reserved red wine. This Saturday we went with another couple and my granddaughter. All was fine untill our third pour, we paid extra for the reserved tasting and it was a splash not a tasting pour. We discussed if we should say anything at all, and we decided to ask for a decent pour. My husband went in , talked to Aaron, he declined and dismissed us. Aaron said we had a decent pour, even though he was not around to see what was poured?? Typically a winery allows more than the 4 or 5 tasting, how else will you know if you like it enough to purchase a bottle. If a winery treats members that way it's time to end membership, and we did. Staff is like family at S V, we got the cold shoulder once my husband spoke with Aaron. We paid for our tasting, tipped our server. We will not revisit this establishment again. It was a nice place till it wasn't We have too many wineries nearby to allow staff to make you feel a certain way.

Nice place very friendly staff. The wine is great! The weather was perfect! The entertainment was…read moreAwesome!!

Had such a great time at Solis yesterday! The wines were delicious, the staff was friendly, and the…read morepatio view is the most beautiful site. We were there on a Saturday and there was a Chick n Bros food truck, live music, and charcuterie plates for sale for just under $30! (an incredible deal)! Lovely way to spend the fall day with friends.

Great Winery that just keeps getting better…read more Exceptional wines and great service - such a warm and welcoming staff make the visit even better. They pour great wine and with the beautiful setting of property... it is outdoor seating, but on a nice California day - life is great! They have both white and red wines - my personal favorites are the Pinots... but I'll drink them all. They allow you to bring your own snacks to enjoy while tasting. So make a picnic of it.!!And... they allow dogs. . Would I go back? Always!!

My husband I have been members of this winery for 6 years now and it is one of our favorites! Geoff…read moreand Chantal are lovely and so welcoming. They have always been kid friendly and wonderfully accommodating. We love bringing a picnic and enjoying their beautiful grounds. Every single one of their wines is so smooth and delicious, I have not had a I wine I didn't like from them. We've recommended this winery to several friends and a few of them have become members, too. We highly recommend this winery!

We enjoy coming to this winery from time to time. We've been here @ least a handful of times. It…read morehas wonderful views and has nice outdoor seating. So, it is perfect for a nice sunny day. In terms of drinks, we usually order the sangria to share as @ least one of the options. Then we usually play some bocce ball as well. It is actually perfect for a double date and have a game of 2v2. If that doesn't float your boat, there's also a spot to play bean bag toss as well. You'll need to ask the staff for all the playing equipment though. But don't worry there isn't any additional charge. :) I definitely recommend this winery if you happen to be close-by. Or if you just want a change of scenery. Or maybe you like friendly competition to pave the road to become a bocce world champ. Or you might just be tired of your daily pickleballing. Then, please feel free to intentionally drive over. :)

Hosted my daughter's Bridal Shower at Miramar and it was the perfect venue. From the setting, the…read morewine and the amazing staff. Big shout out to Debbie and Ed. Trying to plan the shower and living out of the area, Miramar made everything so simple and stress free. They were so accommodating and went above and beyond helpful. If you are looking for a venue to host a celebration, Miramar Winery is definitely the place to pick!

We had such an amazing time at the first annual Crab Boil at Cottage Creek! The winery is a…read morebeautiful venue during the day, but being there before sunset was just magical. The family style table with traditional butcher paper was casual and elegant at the same time, somehow. We made new friends with the couples around us, too. The crab boil was delicious, a twist on traditional southern style with yummy artichoke along with endless crab legs, sausage, corn and potatoes. The salad grazing table was artistic and chock full of locally sourced vegetables and fruits. California Inspirations always sources has the highest quality fresh ingredients, and it showed. The Shawn Yannis duo played such a broad ranges of genres, the perfect background to a casual and friendly vibe. They were a vibe. And can't forget the amazing wine! Our choice of a glass of wine was included, and we got another bottle between the 3 of us for dinner. And making friends meant we were invited to "help" them with the bottle of wine they didn't want to finish! Can't wait until next year!

We attended the crab feed and had a great time listening to the band--they were really good and…read morewere definitely the highlight of the evening. The food was okay, but the crabs were quite small and the servings seemed limited. The ticket included only one small glass of wine, and any additional drinks had to be purchased separately. At $150 per person, I didn't feel the event provided good value for what was offered. While the entertainment was enjoyable, I personally would not attend again at that price point.