Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the redwoods They…read moreoffer lots of Pinots a great chenin blanc and various chardonnay's. It's a trek to get up here they offer Beautiful vistas and nice grounds They have space for private tastings. You can hold private events or fundraisers up to 100 guests. And stay nearby at timber cove. They also offer great food pairings. Tammy was super nice as our hostess

While staying in Timber Cove scheduled a wine tasting here. They offer cool climate wine (which I'm…read morea fan of) Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There is indoor & outdoor patio seating. We sat out on the patio overlooking the gardens. There is a forest like feel with all the tall trees surrounding. It was foggy on the day of our visit so we were unable to see the ocean or Farallon Island. The wine host was very knowledgeable about the wines and the area. They had a really great pricing deal when multiples of certain wines were purchased, I ended up leaving with 6 bottles. They do offer food pairings which looked amazing, but we didn't book that experience. This is a nice spot to visit if you're in the area. The winery is kid and dog friendly.

The wines from this little vineyard are among the finest in the world. As for me, I prefer their…read morePinot noirs, all of which are outstanding. In my opinion, Hirsch wines are clearly winners, and you can't go wrong here. Their Little Sister Sauvignon Blanc is hands down the finest SB in the world.

Started off in Healdsburg and headed down Westside road until it connected with River Road. It was…read morea little foggy, so the drive through the forest was just a little spooky. GO TO JENNER! Don't take Cazadero Hwy...I won that argument so we made it to CA HWY1. THIS is where things get weird and scary. Hwy makes a STEEP climb, like something out of a Hitchcock film, until you turn off on some grade road which makes a really really STEEP climb for several miles. Now you feel like your in an episode of LOST. Drive and drive though the woods, the road goes from crumbly asphalt to gravel, then pothole dirt. Cows and sheep on the road, not really a bother; at least you know somebody is up here somewhere. Just keep driving; every cell in your body may be telling you "go back!" - Keep going! You're almost there; I even knocked on a wooden gate outside Jacob's cabin, some guy peeked around a corner and said yeah the winery is just a couple of more miles! The road still gets worse...then it ends. You're there! Hirsch Winery; it's like Machu Pichu!

I have made no bones about being a huge fan of Kosta Browne and the Pinot Noir they make. The…read more"Browne" in Kosta is none other than Michael Browne. Several years ago he left the winery bearing part of his name and ventured off on his own. The result of that is the Cirq Winery. Located in the Russian River Valley, Cirq much like the winery he founded before is focused on the creating of cult pinots. That most difficult of grapes to make wine from also produces some fo the worlds finest. Starting in 2011 they began offering Pinot from the Treehouse vineyard and added Bootlegger Hill to the list. The labels are fun and each offering ships with a poster size circus poster detailing the wines in that shipment. I was honored to among the first customers. The Treehouse: Sitting at 750 feet the vineyard is planted with 23, Swan, Pommard, Calera and 37 pinot varietals. I have only had the 2012 and 2013 and have the 13-15 sitting in the cellar. It was bright with nice acid, lots of fruit on the nose and had a good finish. I only had one but this would fantastic if you put a few years in the cellar. Bootlegger Hill is also above 7500 feet. Planted with Pino clones 15, 667, Pommard, 37, Calera and Elite, it has different soil than does the Treehouse. As such its grapes yield a completely different bottle. As with the Treehouse I have only drank the 2012. While the Treehouse is in your face the Bottlegger Hill is more subtle and soft on the palate. With cirtus and tobacco notes, it had a great mouthfeel and a nice long finish. The difference between the two really highlight the difference of the land or "terroir" can make. Given that its the same winemaker and the same winery is a fantastic contrast. For now, there is no place to taste and the wine is by list only. They look to open an actual traditional winery experience for peopel to visit.

We came to Black Kite a few weeks ago, after booking an appointment for an afternoon tasting. The…read moreproperty is nice, and located in Freestone. The tasting room has 3-4 sections, and we were sat in the library with the fireplace which made for a relaxing tasting experience. The Chardonnays were good, however Black Kite really excels with their Pinot Noirs. Very tasty and smooth from light to heavier. Cole was a fantastic host, and very knowledgeable about the wines and history. Give that guy a raise. Thank you Black Kite, and we will definitely be back.

Expensive tasting fees that aren't recouped if you buy wine, but decent wine. Was empty when we…read morewent so were able to walk in. Most other wineries in the area are changing their policies of gouging for tasting fees given the wine industry is hurting.

Sonoma's best kept secret when it comes to wine. Best chardonnay I have ever had and the Pinot…read moreNoir's are sensational. To top it off, tastings are FREE!

Tucked inside a shopping center in occidental, you wouldn't want to pass this place up…read more S E R V I C E: Tastings are complimentary, and there's no need for reservations! Alan was our guide through the tasting, and with words of wisdom, we learned a lot about the wine in the area and about Boheme. He was very sweet and kind. W I N E: My favorites of the tasting were the Chardonnay and their Pinot. The Chardonnay had a subtle sweetness to it and the Pinot was smooth with hints of cherry. O V E R A L L: We ended up buying a bottle of the Pinot, and are excited to add it to our collection. It's fun getting to know about local wineries, and I'm glad we stumbled upon Boheme and experienced their wonderful wines and service.

Sonoma Coastal Winery was a fun stop on our girls' wine trip! I had never been before, but my…read morefriends kept talking about a wonderful employee named Jeremy from a previous visit to Banshee winery. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the tasting room and there was Jeremy! The girls were thrilled to see him again. We had a 2:00 PM tasting appointment, and Michael was our host. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Jeremy had sold my friends a wine trivia game on their last trip, so naturally we brought it along and played while tasting. We actually played wine trivia in the car and at a few other wineries throughout our adventure, which made the trip even more memorable. The wines were delicious, and the winery has a warm, cozy atmosphere. The patio offers beautiful bay views, and even the bathrooms are charmingly decorated with thoughtful touches. One of my favorite finds was their unique champagne flutes. When you pour bubbly into them, the bubbles swirl like a tiny tornado inside the glass. It's a fun novelty and would be a great conversation piece for entertaining guests at home. Between the great wine, welcoming staff, beautiful views, and fun memories with friends, SCV Winery was definitely a highlight of our trip. We would happily visit again!

It's a quant little winery. If you don't pay attention you'll miss it. Michael from Lancaster…read morewinery was working . They both are a part of Foley wineries . Suzanne was our host. She was pleasant and sweet.. I got a glass of bubbly . and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It's nice to sit out by the coast .

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