My wife and all of her wine snob friends just love Wilson wines. Me, not so much. I don't like the strong acidic quality and the harsh tannins that most of Wilson Zinfandels have. Yes, yes - Wine preferences are 100% personal. If you are a pinot noir lover who enjoys fruit forward, silky texture, brilliant colored wine, then you will agree with me that Wilson is not your thing. Conversely, if you love big bold Cabernet wines with strong tannins, you're gonn'a love Wilson wines. More power to y'a. read more

My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVE this winery. We have been members here now for about a year and it's worth every penny. Our most recent experience here was with a hostess Amma, she, like the wine was delightful. What an absolutely great experience, thank you again! read more

It is always a bad sign when you smell smoke outside. We dropped in at 4:40pm on Sunday and were rudely informed that there would be no more tastings today. Apparently this is SOP as you can see from other reviews. There were at least 6 staff people milling about but apparently they were more interested in closing shop early than serving prospective buyers. Most wineries have been happy to accommodate us near closing time as we usually buy half a case or more. Your loss. read more

Chris was fabulous! Fun, knowledgable, handsome. A beautiful winery! Great blue skied, crisp day wine tasting. Can't get better. Thank you Wilson Winery. Bonus- Ben the Border Collie loves retrieving sticks. read more

Delicious, small lot, Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel is their specialty. You can also find petite syrah and bold red blends available. Their 2 whites were sold out when I visited(sauv blanc & summertime white), and at $20 a bottle, understandably so. They have a nice open deck with views that look out North western DCV, perfect to bring your own picnic lunch. The have a small selection of cheeses and other bites availabe for purchase aswell. Dog friendly too. A quaint winery worth stopping in for a taste! read more

We had a great time at Wilson! It was a beautiful day with a beautiful view. The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. There was country music playing and there was a dog (enough said?). There was a lot of outside seating and the huge coyote statue out front is quite the sight. Their Zins were big and bold and juicy and they were even more enjoyable because we got to taste them outside. Definitely looking forward to our next visit. :) read more

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Wilson was our first stop on our Dry Creek vineyard tour and it was among the best. We arrived around 11:30 on a Wednesday and it was very quiet. Our pourer was very friendly and knowledgeable and invited us to taste outside under the cover of a shade tree overlooking the vineyard. It was probably the most picturesque tasting spot on the trip. Would be a great spot for a picnic and we wished we could have stayed there longer. The wines are solid, with a good selection of big zins. But we did buy a bottle of the summer white which was refreshing and sweet. In short, the porch alone is worth stopping at to get a beautiful view of the valley. read more

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Excellent service - we were wandering and they squeezed us in and we ha d an exceptional experience. If you like zin, check this out!

We used to be wine club members here but decided to cancel because we showed up to the winery at 4:30 and they told us they were already closed for the day. Their website and sign say open daily from 11-5 and I'm appalled they treat their wine club members like that. Will not be going back. read more

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I love this place and the Mystery Box! Alexis was like hanging out with an old friend. read more

Wilson Winery - Alexis was so knowledgeable. She was personable.... Like hanging out with a friend. The Mystery Box ROCKS. - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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This was my 2nd time tasting at Wilson, and I was kind of bummed out this time around. My first time was in July 2006 when I first came to visit SF from the East Coast when I was deciding if I wanted to move here. My colleague & I and a couple friends came to Healdsburg, and I loved Wilson's "Reserve Cab from the Sydney Vineyard 1999 Estate". Because of this wine, and only because of this wine, when I went up tasting on July 4th wknd, I made a point to drop back by Wilson. We called ahead and learned about the "All-American Zin Day" that was going on July 5th. We went to Wilson and tried all the Zins, and I mentioned how the Cab is what led us to come back, and the reason we learned about the event in the first place. So naturally, I requested to try the Cab again (knowing it would probably not be the '99 still), and fully expecting to buy a few bottles. Shockingly, the pourers made this big fuss about how the Cab wasn't on the tasting menu for the event. WTF? The Cab was the whole reason we came up here for the bloody event. This was rude & ridiculous. I wasn't so impressed with the Zins this time around, and didn't love the Cab this time. Maybe it's the different vineyard and different year, or maybe my palate has just developed since I've moved to SF. Either way, while the property is still one of my favorites (since you can sit outside and overlook the vineyard), I didn't really love Wilson this time around. read more

Was in town for a wedding, so went in that morning to enjoy some wine and a beautiful view. Our pourer was extremely friendly and actually waived our tasting fee because we mentioned we were going to Soda Rock for the wedding that evening and they are evidently affiliated (score!). Anyway wouldn't have minded having to pay as it was a great ambiance and good time, but I guess it worked out better for our server so she just got everything as a tip! Wine was actually not my favorite. They only had one white wine (which I personally was fine with bc I prefer red, but some of my group members had hoped for more), and I think they should redo the order of pours bc the first red right off the bat is very dry. I kind of prefer when they work their way up to it, but their pours didn't necessarily have a great flow to them. I only really enjoyed one of them. But then, that huge fox that they had to climb, was awesome... Seems like it could get a little dangerous if it were your last stop of the day ;) but we were at a good point to enjoy it. All in all would recommend this winery to others! read more

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Great Zinfandel's. We are a member of this winery and go back again and again. Last night went for live music with Earl Thomas....WOW! This dude rocks! Thanks to the Wilsons for bringing him to Sonoma county read more

I am a member of Wilson's sister winery - Mazzocco. I swear, this is the best club to be in, because all of the wineries in the family are amazing! I recently visited Wilson as part of the All American Zin Day. Of all of the participating wineries, Wilson went all out! They had tables with food, games, and of course, wine! The property is stunning, with a large balcony overlooking acres of grapes. The staff are all super friendly, walking around filling glasses even though we had already had our "official" tastings for the event. Their crisp sauvignon blanc was perfect on this particular hot day. But the heat did not stop me from trying their delicious reds, too! Definitely check this place out, along with the rest of the wineries in the family! The one challenge is the parking - just another testament to how popular they are due to their great wines! So if you drive by and see a parking spot - pull in! read more

The winery is very beautiful and spacious outside seating area over looking the vineyard. However, staff hospitality is terrible. My friends and I came here to taste a wine and buy a bottle to share at the winery. The lady who was working didn't say hello, nor introduce herself or anything, just asked how many glasses. As I was counting everyone, she rudely pointed directly at me and asks, "are you even 21? I need to see your ID". So of course I pull it out and show her. She does not ask anyone else in the entire group for theirs. I understand you have to make sure everyone is old enough. But she picked me out of the crowd and rudely asked just me. Sorry, none of us will go back solely related to her attitude. read more

We had the good fortune of stopping by yesterday as part of the Winter Wineland event. They had a chocolate guy, jewelry, hats and all kinds of fun! The soup served was amazing and they provided the recipe card! Yay! We're going to make this vegan style for friends when we get home! The WINE ~ All good! I especially enjoyed the Nolan and paired with the view....priceless! read more

We arrived about 15 minutes before opening (I had thought they opened at 10 am). The lady in the tasting room said she wasn't quite ready for visitors, and then gave the four of us a glass of wine of their 2013 Sonoma Zinfandel and asked if we minded sitting on the back deck while she finished up. So we did, the view was great looking out over the vineyard, and we relaxed in the morning sun. After a few minutes, Stacie came by and took over. She said we could stay where we were and she would bring the wine to us. Did she ever. By the time we finished, we had tasted every zin that had won a gold or better at the Sonoma Harvest Fair this year. There were some awesome wines sitting on the table. My favorites were the 2013 Carl's Reserve Zinfandel and the 2013 Heartland Zinfandel. My wife preferred the Sawyer Reserve Zinfandel. We bought a case of wine to be shipped home and a club membership. The other couple with us did the same. We've visited Wilson during past vacations, but Stacie made this tasting into a highlight of the trip. read more

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I'm a wine drinker. Thank goodness I live in Sonoma County...where I could never visit all the fabulous wineries in a lifetime. I noticed recently--this being Covid-times and all--that I tended to reach for Wilson wine more often than not from my big collection at home. But then the inevitable wine club shipment email would come though and I'd think--I have plenty of wine...I don't need to spend another few hundred right now, let's cancel. So cancel I did. BUT--I still had a shipment to pick up so I made the mandatory appointment/ reservation for tasting on the deck and my husband and I went up to celebrate our anniversary. Yesterday. It was a glorious afternoon, made so much more enjoyable by our host Shane. He knows his wine. Is friendly and funny. Stays at the table just long enough so you feel well cared for but not too long. Attentive. Funny. Upbeat. We had a great time and $450+ later left for dinner. (Me, well sauced my husband...almost sober). Kudos Shane!!! You're the best! Hope Wilson reads this. PS. I decided to keep my membership. read more

Came here to have a picnic and wine tasting. The summertime white was great wine on a hot day. There reds were very good. I couldn't decide which one I liked best. There wine club was the best deal I've seen for what you get. I would have joined if I was a local. Wouldn't definitely recommend this place. read more

By the end of the previous day's bike ride (5:30pm?), Wilson was closed as we passed, but a little errand the next day brought us back to the area (by car) and we decided to stop in... The Wilson Winery building appears unpresumptouos, like a rural roadside barn, but upon entering the tasting room, the large rear patio/deck opens up to a wide scenic view overlooking the vineyards underfoot, striated uniformly from end to end with grapevines and crops. A beautiful setting! The tasting and retail area is modest space with a square bar at the center, a single friendly and exuberant host[tess] catering to wine tasters gathered 'round. Excellent customer service...engaging in conversations and inflecting her personal insights and recommendations! The tasting menu offered wines aplenty ranging from newer bottles to reserves (2005, 2004). Esco and I selected 4 each for our flights/tastings and shared, exploring 8 of the winery's vintages... [http://www.wilsonwinery.com/Wines.htm] My personal favorites were the 2004 Petite Sirah Ellie's Vineyard and the 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard... delicious! Definitely, I'll be back for more! ________________________ The impromptu tasting delayed our drive back to the South Bay, necessitating lunch in town to sober up... Center Street Cafe! [http://www.yelp.com/biz/center-street-cafe-healdsburg-2#hrid:28VqfN2Gj-GJUaQaSS-jWA] read more

This has a larger than life coyote that you can climb in! Beautiful winery. Wines are above average, definitely worth a stop. Great views too! read more

Day 2 of Healdsburg had us biking to Wilson Winery, a nice 3ish mile ride from the center of town. We arrived on a Monday around noon, armed with some supplies from the nearby grocery. Tastings are $5/person, and the wine list is heavy on Zins. I wish I asked for the name of our wine rep. She was sweet and fun to chat with. While Wilson's wines weren't my favorite out of everything we tried, the tasting room is well worth a visit because the views from the patio out back are breathtaking. It was a little chilly on our visit but that didn't stop us from enjoying our bottle of vino, bread and cheese on the patio. read more

We just had the best experience at Wilson! We were super rude and came with a party of 13 with no reservation. The staff was super accommodating and let us reserve a table for an hour, not only pouring us their amazing wine but also preparing a platter of cheese and meats. Stacie deserves a huge shout out - she went above and beyond and is by far an amazing employee and I would recommend this as a group event for anyone!!!! read more

Nothing wrong with this winery! It just wasn't our cup of tea. The service was great! They took their time to recommend other wineries and draw it out on a map for us. The 2-star rating is more for the wine and the fact that they don't waive tasting fee with purchase. I hate it when wineries don't do that. I did like their white (Summertime), so I bought that, but their zins weren't "fruit" enough for us. Probably won't return. read more

This winery was also pretty underwhelming. It was the third place we went for the day, so we were pretty gone by the time we got here, but only two wines stood out out of the 7 or 8 we tried, and neither of those two were entirely special. The service was also really slow and sloppy. Pourers didn't know their wines very well, and they came around seldom. As the wine tasting dragged on, wine was being mis-poured onto the table. No bueno. read more

It was later in the day on our wine-tasting tour, so I can't really comment on the quality of the wines (I remember not being impressed, but again - it was the third place we went to or so). The service was pretty forgettable. The servers weren't chatty with us, it was tough to get their attention to answer questions. Some of that I'm sure was that it was a bit busy, but as this was a random Saturday in March - I can't imagine it's ever much better. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

ALL-AMERICAN ZIN DAY STOP #1 --- THE DEETS: - Beautiful location overlooking the hills and valleys. - Tons of outdoor seating. - Known for their Zinfandales --- OVERALL: - As an introduction to Healdsburg, I was impressed by the location: it's beauty, it's aura, it's serenity. As far as the wine, I couldn't quite say it was my absolute favorite but I can say that I didn't realize there could be so much to be found in Zinfandales. I love my Cabs and my Merlots, but Zinfandale is now a new red I'll reach for at my local wine shop thanks to the tasting event. Would recommend coming here for a stop, it's a fun experience to be had with friends. #447 read more

I think Wilson definitely gives you your money's worth with it's wines. They are not trying to take shortcuts...they just grow good grapes and make good wine. I had a different experience here before during Winter Wineland 2008 (because I was pretty gone), but Winter Wineland 2009 yielded much more enjoyment. I don't know about people complaining that their Zins are too big here. Personally, I'm pissed if I taste a wimpy Zin. I think making a Zin that's less than robust is a crime against the varietal. It should kick you in the nuts and say: "Zinfandel rules." That's something that I experienced at Wilson. Tasting the 4 zins from different vineyards is not only a sensory experience, but also an educational one. One winemakers philosophy applied to 4 different terroirs really shows you how the natural environment effects the finished product. My favorite happened to be the '06 Carl's Vineyard Zinfandel. I bought a bottle and when I recently opened it at home, it was worth every penny. I didn't just taste the wine, I felt like it unfurled on my palate. I got everything I wanted in a wine. Earth, followed by intense dark fruit, followed by caramel and coffee, followed by spices and pepper, followed by a slight but noticeable residual sugar content which elongated an already long finish. Tannins were very approachable...I split the bottle with my GF without a morsel of food. Along with their fantastic Zins, they also offer one of the best vineyard vistas in Dry Creek, so I would recommend checking it out for that reason alone. I can't wait to come back next year and see how their '07 releases are. read more

I was taking a friend from Washington, DC out tasting on Dry Creek, and we stopped at Wilson because a) I love their zinns and b) that sculpture in front is so cool I tasted a couple zinns and my friend tried the white blend; then my friend told the pourer she was not a huge reds fan. Instead of trying to sell her on just a taste, the lady immediately made recommendations for nearby wineries that are known for their whites, and even fetched us passes for free tastings! It was a busy Saturday with plenty of paying customers to be served, so it really impressed us that they helped connect us with a winery that better fit our preferences, and simply comped us the few tastes we had tried. Such friendly service, and their recommendations just kept making our day even better! Many businesses claim to put the customer and their experience first; but Wilson clearly walks the walk. I will definitely be back the next time I'm taking a reds fan on tour! read more

Nice wine and staff. Skip this place for Wine Wonderland Weekend. Only one person serving food at the event, which caused a 90 minute line to try the food. read more

We had a great time at Wilson! The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. There was music playing in the tasting room. The Zins here are big and bold and juicy and a delight. I you like Zin and are in the Dry Creek this is a good place to stop by for a taste. Love coming here, always bring my visiting friends and family! read more

First I have to say a BIG THANKS to owner Diane Wilson for a great tour of my families old property, Hales Vineyard; which is now owned by the Wilson Family. Even though Diane had a busy day, she still made time for my husband and I. After our tour of the Hales property we enjoyed a tasting and cheese plate (beautifully paired with the wines), they also have gluten free crackers which was much appreciated. Now onto the wines, we enjoyed all of the tastings for the day. We purchased several bottles and look forward to coming back (maybe to do a little work in the vineyard) If your tasting along Dry Creek, make sure you visit Wilson as well as their other sister wineries. And make sure you throw the ball to the adorable doggie they have (forgot her name) read more

showed up last minute without a reservation- they were super accommodating. Beautiful winery and even better wines.

Probaby the best tasting room experience we have had. Both their wine and our host were really excellent. Not only was our host quite knowledgeable, but he was able, from our bumbling description of what we liked, to suggest what would most nearly fit. There was also no prejudice about not being members of their club...Washington State makes that difficult. This was a terrific visit that is a highlight of our trip. read more

Nice tasting room with a great deck and view over the vineyards to the west. Would be a nice place to lounge with a glass of wine in the afternoon sun. Wilson is a house of zins...and unfortunately they were not to my taste. Very jammy, sweet zins. Just not my thing, but if that's what you prefer you should absolutely visit Wilson. They have over a dozen zins on the menu. read more

The most amazing sunset and best service! I usually don't give reviews but we had to say something. We went a little late expecting the cold shoulder but it was 100 percent the opposite. Im not sure her name but she was blonde and soft spoken and had the best customer service- she treated my boyfriend and I like family and did i mention we had just came from ziplining so we looking a little underdressed. Thanks wilson for making our trip so special read more

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Visited this spring during barrel tasting and quickly became members. If you like Zins you will love this place. Plus becoming a member here gives you the club discount at all ten of their affiliate wineries. Save up your $$ and splurge on the rockpile zin. Incredible! Great views and a great afternoon. read more

There for barrel tasting, should have avoided. In all fairness: their wines are targeted to very young palettes, zins that are less exciting than their more mature counterparts (not about aging, mind you, but about their nature). And the winery draws a young group, I think. Not for me. read more

We purchased tastings at 4:15, with the understanding that the tasting room was open until five. There was a tasting event in play and we were advised to taste at the event tables; at 4:18 we were admonished by our unsophisticated pourers to "hurry up" because they were going to shut down. We eked another 10 minutes out of it, but the whole experience was a chaotic mess. Staff were impolite and didn't seem to know much about the wine. Yes, I know, they were winding down an event, but I would have expected them to know how to handle their business. Attention to Customer experience, please! read more

We loved the Zins (solidifying my new favorite varietal) but we especially loved the vistas. Sitting outside with a view of the vineyard here is exactly what you want from a vineyard. I've gotta say, the Flamingo Rose was not good. So I don't know why they have to cover the lawn with pink flamingos for a not good wine. But I guess that's just their marketing. I did walk away with a totally-cool, totally-too-expensive-but-I-had-been-drinking-wine-all-day-so-didn't-care wine stopper that's made of an antique glass door knob. That will be a favorite for a long time, I'm sure. read more