Weekend Ideas // Wine Tasting

Ventana Vineyards

cool place, everyone was helpful with more than knowledge than you can imagine. Since it was my Birthday the server was very generous with the pours. I really like the chocolate dessert wines, probably due to my sweat tooth. I haven't been drinking wine that long by my parents said it was some of the best they've tasted, especially for the pric.. read more...

Wattle Creek Winery

Only $10 for a flight of wines . . great to have a local place to go for a taste when I'm in the mood. Staff is very friendly and know there stuff, and never rush you. I usually chill here with some of my co workers now and then. I really should join so I can get free tasting. read more...

Martin Ranch Winery

I got lost with some friends in getting there however well worth the trip. There only open one day/wknd a month. We brought our lunch, sipped $5 glass wine and enjoyed ourselves - it's very peaceful, with a pond in the grounds. They were happy to have us there , we must of spent at least 3 hours chatting and sipping. read more...

Rosenblum Cellars Winery

We went to the recent open house event with some friends, well worth the $35 - lots of finger food, good crowd mostly in 40's that was cool. I like that it's in walking distance where the ferry docks in Alameda. They have two tasting rooms, one with an urban look and feel to it. Both my wife and I enjoyed the red's - probably will come back aga.. read more...

Boony Doon Vineyard

If your in the area and enjoy the smell and taste of fine wines, I strongly recommend stopping by Boony Doon. This is where I get most of my bottles. A very classy tasting room with excusite service. Be sure to try some of the dessert wines. I enjoy the 2006 DEWN Thoma Chqequera Syrah, I know they just realeae the 07 DEWN Cinsault I need to go .. read more...