29 Best Wineries near Bodega

“The only Pinots that I purchase. They are that wonderful. I only share them with my fiance'.“

“Wonderful experience at the winery! Great selection and explanations of the wines by Max. Hidden gem of a winery! Beautiful and private setting. Highly recommend.“

“Our tasting experience with Kyle was exceptional! Not only were the wines on point, you could really sense Kyle’s passion for DRNK and the industry in general. I was immediately won over when we were offered two different bubbles to start and our crew really appreciated how informative yet informal the experience was. It truly felt like friends chatting about food, wine, and culture while sipping some of the best juice around. So glad we found this place!

Ohhhh and the caves were so cool!!“

“Gigi was exceptionally good - if she didn’t know the history as well as she could have or deep knowledge of wine making she more than made up for it by being charming and friendly
, things you can’t teach. The wines are always outstanding - Hallberg Ranch one yard is my favorite wherever it is poured but best in your hands (and Gary Farrell’s). I’m local and always send friends to emeritus. That won’t stop“

“Delicious wine and knowledgeable staff!“

“Great wine! Easy to ride to !“

“I highly recommend a visit to this winery! Megan was the perfect host. We requested indoor setting and were very pleased with the beautiful leather couches we were set up at. The pinot noirs are the signature and are beautiful and well liked, even by those who prefer bigger reds or cabs. We left with more bottles than we anticipated.“

“An unforgettable winery experience! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing their passion and expertise with every pour. The wines were outstanding, each showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and quality. To top it off, the property was absolutely stunning—beautiful vineyard views and a charming atmosphere made the visit even more special. A must-visit for any Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lover!“

“My wife and I had a great time tasting. Ruthanne was charming and cheerful and added details about the wines, winery and turkeys. It turns out she is conversant in native turkey chatter.

We bought some Fog Dance Pinot and sat out overlooking the vineyards while enjoying a bottle. Absolutely delightful.“

“The absolute best experience. Do yourself a favor and skip all the big name wineries and visit this absolute gem of a place. Had the best time visiting with the owner, Mrs. Sue. So knowledgeable and hospitable. Wish I could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“We went there Today for My 44th Birthday. I have had the Pinot Noir before. I know I’d be taking some bottles home. That being said Josh, Our Host, server and cook was kind, knowledgeable, prompt, fun & Friendly. We had the Whamola Weiners (sorry if I spelled that wrong). They were Pretty great! The Dutch Crunch buns were the best part for Me. Classed up Trashy food I LOVE IT 😉!

If You haven’t checked out the “Library List” do your self a favor and take a Vintage bottle ( or 4) home.

I had the Best day. Thanks Josh & the Purple Pachyderm Team!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“It’s all about family! Every time we visit it’s always a family feel The great wine is just a bonus..... highly recommend!!♥️“

“Beautiful wines! Keith was a top notch host, friendly, informative and interesting. Thank you!“

“Premier tasting experience to accompany their premier wine. In a recent trip to Napa, my wife and I agreed our Paul Hobbs tasting experience was the best overall. The beautiful property, intimate hospitality, and relaxed nature of our visit made this a stand out which we were very happy for because of how much we love their wine. Tyson, our host was happy to educate us on the wines while also answering all of our questions. Definitely recommend making a visit to enjoy a first class wine experience.“

“Beautiful property excellent staff and outstanding wine.“

“This rarely known winery provides tours to their vineyard and their generated farm that grows the grapes! They even let me eat the grapes that will make the same bottle of wine but 2024 vintage! A never had tasting experience. Highly recommended.“

“Wonderful. A thoughtful creation removed and isolated from the stagnant world of liqueurs. To say you pleasantly surprised would be dereliction of duty. You have astounded me. I stand ready to serve... many drinks to come. Warm regards for your mastery of skill and efforts.“

“A fantastic source for exceptional wine!“

“So excited to be able to visit these wineries when we come to Sebastopol! Perception and Melissa Kelly Wines have long been my favorites. Mark and Missy are the ultimate hosts, and know how to make everyone feel connected to the story of the wine, making me love it even more!“

“Beautiful family run winery. I Highly recommend trying all their wines. Just grab a few bottles and enjoy, you won’t be disappointed.“

“My husband and I have been going to this winery for many years. It is a delightful, family owned and run business. All aspects are family run, from growing many of the grapes used in the wines, to the wine making, through to bottling and distribution. In non-covid times, they host tastings of their wines - both in bottle and some still in the barrel - paired with delicious food nibbles. I highly recommend their wines. Among my favorites are the old and mature vine zinfandel and the Platt vineyard Pinot.“

“Just returned from California and a highlight of our trip was Koblers vineyard. Mike Jr was so passionate & informative when educating us on Koblers wine. His warm & welcoming demeanour really made our visit fun. We enjoyed the cheese & wine pairing. Such a wonderful host and the homely setting is lovely.
P.s. our wine survived the return journey to Scotland!“

“Amazing wine tasting in a natural beautiful environment“

“We had such a lovely experience day tasting wine with the special food pairings. We will be adding this as necessary stop for our yearly gals vacation.“

“Brady was amazing and SO SO knowledgeable…my new addiction 😊“

“Lovely experience. This reminded me of the small family run tasting rooms in Virginia where people come sit outside and lounge all day. We did flights of the wine and cider and both were great. The two servers working were both personable welcoming and knowledgeable. We did the cheese tray and it was fabulous too. The only thing I would have done differently is to allow for more time here.“

“We have been members at Ektimo for a number of years. We discovered this gem in Sebastopol on a wine trip with some friends.

When I say this, it is 100% the truth... even though we may like some wines more than others, there has NEVER been a wine we just didn't like! I am a customer, and in no other way affiliated with Ektimo.

Julius is always an amazing host and has always been as accommodating as possible when we have special requests, as we live out of the state.

Anyone who belongs to wine clubs knows that after awhile, some clubs go out of favor. This is one that we really can't ever imagine leaving.

I can't recommend Ektimo or Julius enough!

Tom and Tammra (Cheers)“