Another beautiful day winetasting at Hook And Ladder with my girlfriend's!…read moreIt was a cool sunny day we took advantage of sitting in their Adirondack chairs facing the sun and the vineyards. Kaitlyn always takes special care of her clients and we enjoyed chatting with her. All four of us found the Pinot and Zin our favorites of the pours.

visited lately with a group of about 10 ladies. it was a lovely experience. thanks to Devon our…read moreserver and educator. he was charming. there were several of their wines. we liked a lot- the Chardonnay and the red blend. we were treated to a few bonus wines as well. we brought our own snacks. had a beautiful view of The vineyards and had a fabulous experience

Wow. This is my absolutely favorite wine tasting I have done in Sonoma, especially at this chapter…read moreof my life. They are so family friendly - including small kids and dogs! A really well-kept picturesque property where any picture you take is social media ready. We picnicked with the food that they gave us. That was enough, really well packed and delicious. The beet salad/spread was my favorite - so good! We did order their pizza, fries and some additional wine glasses. Enjoyed all the additions. The staff were genuinely nice. And the ambiance was casual enough to bring both the kids and canine family members.

We had reservations for the lunch and wine pairing on a weekday. We were the first to arrive…read more Employees were very helpful. We were shown to our table and they offered us some time to walk the grounds, garden and view the lake. They said we could spend more time after lunch, viewing the rest of the property. The garden was beautiful. Lots of herbs and flowers, with labels. The restaurant itself was gorgeous. Wood. High ceilings. Nice decor. Our server seemed pretty new. He made a few errors throughout, but that did not significantly deter from our experience. It was really neat that the chef came out with every pairing and explained each course. We never felt rushed. There was plenty of wine. The food was exquisite. We ended up buying a few bottles of wine and even though I filled out the shipping information and told the server my preferred vendor was ups over FedEx because I have an account - he managed to bring our bottles of wine all bagged up, to our table. Yikes. We were curious about the pizza oven upon arrival. We saw it and hoped for pizza but they did not have that on the lunch pairing menu. So after we finished our scheduled lunch, it was pretty slow there, so we asked if we could stay and order more food. Our server brought the menu for us (after our third request) and we ordered a pizza and the fries which basically stated on the menu that they were the best fries you've ever had. Well, I can attest that they are not. Yes, they are shoestring fries for you lovers out there. But also, they're not a step too far from McDonald's. So that's all. Not the best of my life. Not life changing. Just like McDonald's. But the pizza was good. Unfortunately I had asked if it was red sauce and was given a yes answer. But you can see the pizza doesn't have any red sauce on it at all. I probably would've ordered a different one, if I was properly informed. Also, I asked for no balsamic glaze and of course it came with balsamic glaze. Yet another error. Whatever. I'm not sure what's up with people who swear by balsamic? Keep it off my bruschetta, it doesn't belong there. And don't put it on Brussels sprouts either. Yuck. Too much sugar and it's not necessary. On the pizza, it was fine, but not my preference. But it probably saved the pizza because there a was NO SAUCE. Anyhow- their little gift shop area is super cute and I perused the items. Also- they have a shelf of board games! How fun! It would be great to come by, get some light bites, a ton of wine, and play games and take a walk to enjoy the property. It's such a gorgeous place. I would recommend this place. The lunch and wine pairing was expensive, but the food was superior quality. The wine here is great. We did not become members but I can see why people do. Their Sauvignon blanc was one of my faves, so that was two of the bottles we purchased. Our order was eventually packaged and sent to us, via FedEx, not UPS, and was in good shape upon arrival.

Stopped in for a glass of wine with our dog. The people working were so friendly and accommodating…read moreand brought a bowl of water for our pup which was appreciated. The wine was outstanding. We tried their Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The space is very nice and they were setting up for live music which we were bummed to miss. We were impressed by the A+ hospitality and overall experience.

Great food and wine. You can do tastings or bottle service. At the time I went they offered a…read moretasting fee waved with each bottle purchase which is always appreciated! We ordered a lot of different foods off the menu and everything was packed with flavor! I was excited to see stuffed zucchini flowers and be able to introduce some friends to them. The service was fantastic especially there was only one person and in addition to our group of 7 there were 3 other smaller groups. My friend you rocked balancing all the things! Other than the sangiovese the bottle in my picture was our groups favorite!

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!

Worked a private event at this beautiful estate winery... lush green lawns, beautiful pond, lots of…read moregeese and lush vineyards.. what a beautiful place to have an event highly recommended!

I got bad wine and I have tried to contact them three separate times and I've had no reply. They…read morestink.

What a great experience at KJ during the MLK long weekend. We walked into the tasting room and…read morewere seated (not crowded) without a reservation. I am only familiar with grocery store KJ wines and visiting the Santa Rosa headquarters changed my opinion. Our host was wonderful at explaining the wines, varieties, and AVAs. Walking the grounds was a nice segue in between tastings. KJ earned a new club member!

Came with a group of 5 for a bachelorette party and a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful,…read morelots of opportunities for photos and have ample seating for larger groups. We did a side by side tasting which was a fun experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and answered all our questions. We also ordered a pizza, charcuterie board and truffle fries. The pizza was delicious had fantastic flavor and the fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. The charcuterie had lots of variety, but I do wish our server would have explained what each cheese was and the different elements on the board. Overall we had a good time, but felt like we were forgotten about a bit from the time we sat down to when we ordered.

Came by on a cold, windy, rainy afternoon for lunch with some friends…read more We were greeted on entering and directed to where we need to go. The restaurant is the building to the left as you enter as well as the museum. We ordered the 3 course menu with wine pairing for what I thought was a great price. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the wine pairings. The crab fritter with caviar: 3.5 stars. It was a fried potato ball with minimal crab. The caviar and accompanying sauce is what made the dish. The mushroom risotto: 3 stars. Perhaps it's because I don't care for risotto - too moist for rice. However the flavor was good, albeit a little salty. The mushroom were cooked for perfection and delicious, wish I had more. The salmon with broccolini:3 stars. cooked to order. I like mine well done due to preventions of parasites. But it was still moist. The accompanying sauce did not help flavor much but I guess I could have put more salt. I really enjoy the veggies in the dish. The broccolini was cooked the way I like and the rings of squash were tender and sweet. The hubby got the beef shoulder for his third course:5 stars. Tender and falls apart much like a pot roast. Flavorful as well. Apple tart and ice cream: 4 stars. I actually enjoyed the dish. Not too sweet. You can taste all the flavors and texture. Over all we had a great time with the wine, food was accompaniment. The museum was fun to stroll thru as well.

Stopped in for a few glasses of wine with my friends. Had a lovely experience at this beautiful…read morewinery. There is ample space and beautiful views all around. I also have to commend their service, my friends are not big wine drinkers and the person pouring for us was kind and patient, made sure to get my friends the right pours they would not like but Love. Really appreciate the patience and attention to detail. My only thing I would comment is we were considering renting a space for the pool, and it was a little too rich for us over $300 for 4 pool chairs was something to keep in mind if that is why you are visiting.

My friends and I had reservations at Portalupi Tasting Room in downtown Healdsburg on Saturday in…read moretheir Private Wine Room, Jan our server was more then excellent. She made our experience one that we will all always remember. The wines were delicious and the ambience was perfect. Jan brought us the best tasting and most beautiful Charcuterie Platter that I've ever had. Thank you Jan for a perfect evening. I would highly recommend trying Portalupi and be sure to ask for Jan. She is the best.

I love poor Lupe wines. They are amazing. I recently got to do a wine and food pairing with them. I…read morewas so so happy when I left. In fact, I became a member again, even though they're quite a big distance between me and them. I still did it.

I had a recommendation from a coworker that De La Montaya was a great spot to visit, and I…read morecompletely concur! Visited during the warmer months, which allowed me to experience the outdoor area, so cannot comment on the indoor setting. With expansive seating and wonderful views of the vineyard, it was already a win in my books. Fast forward to the host and wines. The host was extremely down to earth and offered a vast knowledge of the wines and the history of the property. She took her time going through each wine, but did not burden or stand near by, which some wineries may tend to do. The wine itself was good, I'd say most of the tasting fit my palette, but there were some wines that I was not too fond of. As for the pricing, it is affordable compared to other wineries in the area, so that's a plus. I'd happily revisit again in the future to try some future vintages!

I can't speak enough praises about this winery. This is not the type of place that has huge,…read moresweeping vistas, fancy fountains but what it does have is amazing people who make you feel like family, a family-run and operated winery and tasting room, and a beautiful garden to sit and taste wine in. They really treat their guests and wine club members the best. I am a club member at many other large and famous wineries and I always come back to DLM for the the most intimate and genuine experience of what a family-run winery in Sonoma is. If they have any left during your visit, I'd highly suggest tasting and grabbing a few bottles of the Pinot Meunier. I'm usually a huge, big, complex cabernet sauvignon or Bordeaux guy but something about the Pinot Meunier just grabs me every single time. Also, try some of their Finale Wines if they have any left. Those are amazing as well!

Went here on a Saturday for a wine tasting reservation for a birthday. My friends were members so…read morewanted to check it out. I love this place. The grounds are beautiful, very picturesque. You can chose to do wine tasting inside or outside by the trees, which is always the option if it isn't too hot out. I love their reds. Their reds are in the deeper side, the more bold, the more, dry, side. If this is your jam, I highly recommend you try this place out. I person that helped us out (I forgot his name, sorry!) was also very knowledgeable and helpful. He was also pretty funny so we all had a good time. Thanks again!

I'm not from the area, so this was my first time to Seghesio. My review is specifically for the…read morewine tasting brunch we attended there. Everyone sat at one very long table, in our individual groups/pairs, right next to where they store their wines in casks. Each course was paired with a wine, as wine tastings tend to do -- but in this case, each course was also accompanied by a soprano who sang an well-known aria she selected that she felt complimented the course. The food was excellent, served family style: Lemon ricotta pancakes, roasted potatoes, eggs in purgatory, a burrata and arugula salad, and an apple tart for dessert. It sounds like a ton of food -- but since we could self serve, it wasn't overwhelming. The team there introduced each wine -- and could not have been nicer or more accommodating. I highly recommend attending this brunch event -- a real treat and beautiful way to enjoy a weekend!