7 Best Wineries near Forestville

“Great wine! Easy to ride to !“

“Fate led us here on our last night in California, and we are so glad it did, because we had such an amazing time! Everything about it was wonderful, from the hospitality to the wine to the company 💜 The only thing we missed out on were the hot dogs, but we'll be back someday!“

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

“If your idea of a rough afternoon involves being forced to sit under a picturesque trellis with sweeping breezes keeping you perfectly refreshed, Kistler Vineyards-Trenton Roadhouse Tastings by Appointment is going to be an absolute ordeal for you. The views are unapologetically amazing, and the airflow is efficient enough to keep the tasting civilized, no matter how long your glasses have been sitting out in the California sun.

We embarked on the Seven Single Vineyard tasting, which is essentially an exercise in over-analyzing white grapes. The 2023 Stock Ranch Chardonnay was easily the most balanced of the lineup. Moving through the flights, the 2021 Stone Flat was noticeably light, while the 2022 McCrea took a sharp turn into clean, tropical territory. The real plot twist was the 2023 Hyde Vineyard, which came across as surprisingly smoky—perfect if you like a little campfire drama in your stemware. However, the undisputed crowd favorite was the 2015 Vine Hill Vineyard. Naturally, because it’s spectacular and proves just how beautifully these vintages can age, it’s strictly not for sale. Outstanding marketing strategy, really.

Whatever you do, do not skip out on the snacks. The Liptauer paprika cheese and sprouted chickpea hummus hold their own, but the real engineering marvel here is the house-made crackers. They’re crafted using the Chardonnay by-product, meaning you can efficiently consume the wine while simultaneously eating its leftovers.“

“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.“

“Just the most perfect day visiting Enriquez Winery. Made an appointment for a tasting after being introduced to their wine at our resort. Just fantastic! The wines are all splendid and we tasted the wines in the middle of the vineyard. Became a club member…loved the story of how the wine came to be and how the journey continues…so glad we could be a part of it!!!“