Made a Yelp account just to leave this review!…read more We went to Great Bear Vineyards for their Valentine's day Chocolate and Wine tasting and had a wonderful time. Their chocolate/wine pairings complemented beautifully together and left us savoring each individual flavor. Afterwards we were visited by Jenny, a winemaker who noticed our cups were empty and offered us more wine to taste. Overall, a very pleasant and romantic experience. Would love to visit again in better weather (and when the grapes are in season)!

First time visiting Great Bear Vineyard. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very nice staff. Our…read moreoriginal plan was just to stop by for a glass of wine, but we weren't really asked what option we preferred and were automatically charged for a wine tasting. I'm guessing wine tastings are mainly what the vineyard offers, but it would've been nice to have the choice explained first. This is where my 2/5 stars comes in. They only had one person serving about 12 tables. My party was only a group of 2, but there were other tables with groups as large as 9 people. It literally took 25 minutes to receive my second pour, and the only reason we got it was because I had to remind the staff. I think having at least two people pouring wine would make the experience much smoother. Upon arrival, they also have a small parking area for non-reserved parking. Luckily, we were able to find a close spot. As for the restroom, personally I'm not a fan of unisex bathrooms, and they also did not have seat covers available. Overall, the staff was friendly, but the service and organization could definitely be improved. Apart from all this, I have visited multiple wineries in Livermore, which is closer to the Bay Area, and their wine bottles are much cheaper. Their wine tasting options are also more affordable. This is just my personal experience and opinion overall I don't think I would consider coming back.

We came here for the special Sunflower Experience, it came with a wine tasting and a cool sunflower…read morethemed wine glass along with a pass to visit their sunflower fields! The two hostesses were so welcoming and pleasant! The bathrooms were beautiful and very very clean. You can bring your own food and the views are just to die for!

We had such a wonderful time at Turkovich Family Winery. Easy to get to from Davis or downtown…read moreWinters, plenty of parking, comfy seating AND they had misters to help keep us all cool. The charcuterie board was very yummy and the tour of the plant super interesting. To top it off, Chris did a marvelous job keeping the conversation flowing and the wine tasters coming and we worked our way through the generous list of whites and reds, leaving with several bottles of our favorites. Great value:)

Berryessa is a family-friendly beer garden that just happens to be having an identity crisis as a…read morewinery. It's a logistical masterpiece: a brewery and winery on one property, ample parking, a food truck, covered seating, and live music to drown out the chorus of "Are we leaving yet?" I opted for their wine tasting, which I can only describe as a "DIY Guessing Game." A cashier, doubling as a silent sommelier, poured a series of mystery liquids into my glass with the solemnity of a secret agent passing a coded message. What were the notes? The varietal? The tragic backstory of the grapes? The world may never know, as tasting notes were apparently classified information. The tasting is free if you buy a bottle, which is a brilliant strategy. By the end, you're so desperate for a label with information on it, you'll happily pay. It's the perfect spot to bring the family, enjoy the scene, and have a glass of... well, something red. Just don't ask what it is. It ruins the surprise.

This is for both the Beer & Wine Drinkers in your life! I had an awesome experience at Berryessa…read morewith a large group because this location has direct access to both their brewery and winery location. It is the best of both worlds! Additionally, this place is perfect for both large groups because there is plenty of seating outside. I got their wine tasting, which I highly recommend! Not only were the pours were of good size, the wine tasting fee is waived if you purchase a bottle. The difference between purchasing a bottle and the wine flight is less than ten dollars, so it is definitely worth it! Tips for visiting: There is plenty of parking, so don't concerned about that. The food options are pretty limited because they have one food truck, which I believe alternates. We got gyros, which were okay. If you have little ones, I might bring something else for them because the options are limited for them.

We always enjoy an afternoon at Grindstone to relax and enjoy some wine…read more The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They know us by name and were always so good to our little dog. They have produced such great wines and no matter what type you are looking for they have something you will enjoy. We were there when the Brunch Box food truck was there. Ordered the deep fried ravioli and Grilled cheese with honey. There are plenty of tables and a park area for picnics and music in the park.

I hosted a party at Grindstone in the fall and it was just spectacular. The winery has terrific…read morewines to choose from. They provided everything that we needed from tables to cups to a big water dispenser and of course, working with Tierney was an easy and pleasant experience. Highly recommend.

I recently stopped back into The Hive to pick up a bottle or two of mead to bring to Girls' Night…read moredinner. I contemplated also buying honey but figured the hostess already had us covered with charcuterie, ports, olive oil and balsamic vinegars. I didn't catch the name of the man who helped me out, but he was super knowledgeable. I tasted more than a handful of different meads, ranging from bright and sweet to hoppy, to notes of cardamom and pine, to a thick almost port-like consistency, to a dry one. I also noticed one local brand, Strad Meadery represented as well. This wasn't a formal proper sit-down tasting as I was short on time, compared to when I did the actual honey tasting and they had a UC Davis Honey Flavor & Aroma Tasting Wheel to go along with. Ultimately I ended up purchasing a bottle of limited edition Sky River Chamomile Mead (Puget Sound, WA) and a specialty small-batch Monarch Series bottle of SideTrack Meadery's Celebratory Cyser Apple Mead (California Bay Area). We shared the Cyser which was great, and saving the bottle of Chamomile for a future date. I'll be back soon for lunch or to catch live music on the pollinator garden patio!

We had an amazing visit arrived before they opened at 11 AM and walked around enjoyed all of the…read moregrounds and was amazed to see passionfruit growing on the trellis. Once they opened, we did the honey tasting, and there was an incredible number of honeys that we could taste there were 7 of us and we each tried 14 honeys, 2 nut butters and 2 fruit spreads. I have to say that the tastings are the highlight of this visit because I had no idea what an amazing variety of honey wecultivate here in the Sacramento Valley. Also, my favorite honey was from Hawaii flower that's only grown on the big island... which I had to buy. The honey is insanely expensive, but when you have something that is so unique, it's worth it. After all of that tasting, I thought I was gonna have a diabetic overload, so we went and had our savory lunch. Each one of the seven of us purchased one item and asked for it to be sliced up so that we could all share. I have to say the only item on the menu that I went crazy for was the real Gouda cheese and bacon and peach sandwich. It was absolutely divine. I also really enjoyed the whipped goat cheese with honey although the nectarines on the side should have been sliced up and incorporated so that more bites could contain them. Prices are a little steep, but the atmosphere is lovely. It was a very warm day. We had the misters going. Some people didn't like getting wet, but that's OK. There was other places where you could sit and not get wet. I would definitely come here again with people new to the area to do the tasting that was super fun and I would also like to get a tour of their operation. While they don't actually harvest the honey here they contract with the local, single hive owners and they have an amazing amazing array of honeys. They do all of the packaging injuring of the products here. I was super happy to hear that they partner with the ally in a Sacramento to make their hot honey and some infuse honey's. I love shopping local and this made me super happy farm to forget it's greatest.

Always enjoy my visits here. They have good bubbles (my fave is their sparkling Rose - hints of…read morestrawberry) and this time they had a really good Roussane (white) that was a lovely fresh, clean palate that would compliment a good prosciutto and melon. Their Barrel aged Petit Syrah was on point, too....very jammy and bold - good with a steak. Got some aged gouda, almond honey, and crackers to round out our tasting...bellisima!

My fellow educators and I couldn't stay away from $1 wines! Of course we came hungry and much…read moredollars later we were full off their yummy pizza and brussel sprouts. Servers were kind but at times we had to flag them down. But who can say no to $1 wines??

The location is great! It's right along Main Street in "downtown" Winters. There are plenty of…read moreother businesses, restaurants, and other shops nearby. There is mainly street parking available but due to this city's small-town charm, you won't have an issue finding street parking. The service was spectacular. Our server/sommelier was very knowledgeable in the different wines. She came by multiple times to make sure we were satisfied. We ordered the tasting flight so that we could try multiple varieties. I loved how each had their own unique flavors. The interior is nice and modern with a slight rustic feel. There was calming music playing in the background. We had some crackers to go along with our drinks. The prices were also very affordable for the quality of the wine and the experience. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. Certainly recommend this spot and I will be returning. Bottom line/TLDR: excellent wine tasting spot in Winters!

Waiting for our reservation to be ready at a nearby restaurant, we decided to pop into L'Apero for…read morea quick tasting of fortified wines. Not only is the interior absolutely gorgeous (it's giving French-inspired vibes), the hostess who helped us was so welcoming and friendly. We shared a tasting (6 different samples was plenty to share) and each flavor was unique in its own way. We were so impressed by the tasting that we purchased a meyer lemon to take home. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want to expand your palette to something new and exciting!

Such a cute and unique place to drop by in the Tomales Bay area…read more The meadery is extremely aesthetic with a canopy patio of the bar, tables, and shops. There is an abundance of blooming flowers everywhere, and even a small beehive tucked away in the bushes. We did the tasting for $25 with 4 pours of mead. I was very impressed with the depth and variety of flavors; each pour tasted completely different from the next! Heidrun comps 1 tasting for 3 bottles purchased, which was a nice addition. Our hostesses were super sweet and chill. They were more than happy to explain a little bit about the meads and answer our questions. Would definitely stop by here again! :)

My family and dog visited a while ago. Taylor was our host and she was very kind. We got the…read moreEssential Heidrun Tasting, the Seasonal Tasting Flight, Cheese Box, and the Honey Tasting. We especially enjoyed the Hawaiian Lehua Blossom mead. Our 5-year-old liked the Cheese Box, Honey Tasting, and seeing the beehive behind the outdoor bar.