We love Wellington cellars wine! We have sampled wines in France, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, and all over California. We continue to prefer Wellingtons wines for their fruit forward smoothness. They have a beautiful tasting room with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We joined their wine club so so we can continue to enjoy their wines at home. As a side note, if you stay and the Kenwood inn and Spa you are less than a 5 minute drive to Wellington and other nice area wineries.
Tara Suarez
The tastings for Wellington were in the vineyard which was my absolute favorite part. The wine was good, the host was great and knowledgeable.
D C
We had a great wine tasting session with Bob by the vineyard, $50 per person. Bob was very hospitable and knowledgeable, answering all our questions about wine, vineyard, and the industry. He really elevated our experience at Wellington. We enjoyed the wine and ambiance. Ended up buying 7 bottles of wine at Wellington.
laura wegs
I have been supporting VJB since I met Vittorio in 2010. When Wellington opened, I become a member and hosted tons of guests at their new property. I even recruited some new members (that have since canceled due to poor service). That equals thousands of dollars invested in the VJB world. After hosting my 50th there in 2024, the service became cold and corporate, so I wrote emails to management with feedback. I kept returning with guests, hoping it would improve. Well, last week I took my 95 year old Sonoma local and a grower from Cloverdale and I was told we had to pay $35 each because I canceled my membership in May. Kyle was the Manager and Host that day, who knows us well. I reminded him of my industry job and that I was a Member for years. He held his ground, so i called VJB Cellars to get another managers help. That’s when Mike stepped in and should have saved the day. Instead, he ended up comping 2 tastings because I bought 3 bottles, but still charged a local $20. Mike begged me to buy more wine, but I said, no. It was super uncomfortable and rude. So I posted a review here that was harsh because we were all in shock and I wanted others to know this wasn’t a one-time thing. That’s when Henry, the owner, called my cell unannounced and gave me an earful! It was the strangest call I’ve ever received. It was so sad to hear how angry he was that I detailed my true experiences. He also told me I am banned from the winery. I took down the original review because of my respect for Vittorio. But now I want people to know that we are allowed to express truth in our reviews and no Owner should stalk us and lecture a customer for their review. He should have seen that his team is doing a poor job, not attack a long time customer for pointing out their flaws. FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Krystal Tomlin
Did not appreciate the pours and service here. Kyle (I think that’s his name) felt as if we did not need a real pour because we were on our 4th tasting. This should not matter because we PAID for all of them, so the gesture was not appreciated by anyone in our group.
Paul Freitas
Henry was so hospitable to me and i'm just a driver. my guests are members here, and they loved this winery, because of the wonderful alfresco tasting, and a variety of award winning wines.
Raul Mujica
Went to a first pressing event in Fall of 2023 and had a great time. Mostly posting this review to upload 2025's price list. It's not on their website (so one star deduction) and I was looking at ordering a case. 4 stars because the wine we had in 2023 was beautiful.
Pat Albini
We had an excellent time today,Mothers Day! Kyle was so accommodating and knowledgeable! The wine tastings were great and we were treated like Royalty..Everything about our visit was spectacular! We will highly recommend this winery for tasting to our friends!
Jeffrey Buller
Great tasting experience yesterday with Mike at Wellington. Very knowledgeable about his products, about wine, and about the differences in different parts of the property! Very fun experience for my wife and myself. The wine is awesome also!
Chelsea Vane
Stopped here with Platypus wine tour. Wine was decent. I didn’t learn much about the vineyard but it was very pretty!
Andreas and Maria hosted us. Andreas was very knowledgeable about the estate's wines and we felt very attended to. Maria was lovely and helpful and invited us to return often. The wines were very good and the tasting room was impressive. I have found the visit to be exceptional among the many we have enjoyed over the years. Well done!
Emily Crutchfield
Beautiful vineyard with delicious wines. Highly recommend a tasting.
Faina Shpiler
We visited Wellington Cellars after receiving a free tasting voucher at Gaige House, hoping for a relaxing experience.
Unfortunately, the tasting host became overly talkative, inundating us with stories throughout the tasting. We felt unable to savor the wines or enjoy any quiet conversation with my partner.
The pressure to purchase became particularly uncomfortable at the end. Despite politely declining a bottle purchase several times, the host persisted, creating an awkward and ultimately guilt-inducing situation. This culminated in our feeling obligated to buy a bottle just to end the interaction. We left feeling pressured and disappointed, with the enjoyment of our evening diminished.
While the wines themselves may be not bad, our experience was detracted from by the overly sales-focused approach. Even after we finally agreed to buy a bottle, the host continued to inquire about purchasing additional bottles, making us feel further pressured and rushed.
Didn't visit them if you want to have a quiet tasting experience with zero pressure to buy!
Tom
Off the beaten path - charming winery. Lovely decor and wonderful staff! But of course the wine ! Great Sangiovese !
Michele Figueroa
We had a private tour of the winery with Mike and he was so enthusiastic and informative about the wine making process from beginning to end. He introduced us to Tom, the winemaker and vineyard manager, who was also very informative and friendly. The wines we tasted were excellent and to cap it off, through our hotel concierge, they set up the tasting menu to honor our 42 year wedding anniversary, a great touch!! We bought some wines to be sent home and look forward to sharing them with family and friends. A fantastic day!! Highly recommended.
We love Wellington cellars wine! We have sampled wines in France, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, and all over California. We continue to prefer Wellingtons wines for their fruit forward smoothness. They have a beautiful tasting room with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We joined their wine club so so we can continue to enjoy their wines at home. As a side note, if you stay and the Kenwood inn and Spa you are less than a 5 minute drive to Wellington and other nice area wineries.
The tastings for Wellington were in the vineyard which was my absolute favorite part. The wine was good, the host was great and knowledgeable.
We had a great wine tasting session with Bob by the vineyard, $50 per person. Bob was very hospitable and knowledgeable, answering all our questions about wine, vineyard, and the industry. He really elevated our experience at Wellington. We enjoyed the wine and ambiance. Ended up buying 7 bottles of wine at Wellington.
I have been supporting VJB since I met Vittorio in 2010. When Wellington opened, I become a member and hosted tons of guests at their new property. I even recruited some new members (that have since canceled due to poor service). That equals thousands of dollars invested in the VJB world. After hosting my 50th there in 2024, the service became cold and corporate, so I wrote emails to management with feedback. I kept returning with guests, hoping it would improve. Well, last week I took my 95 year old Sonoma local and a grower from Cloverdale and I was told we had to pay $35 each because I canceled my membership in May. Kyle was the Manager and Host that day, who knows us well. I reminded him of my industry job and that I was a Member for years. He held his ground, so i called VJB Cellars to get another managers help. That’s when Mike stepped in and should have saved the day. Instead, he ended up comping 2 tastings because I bought 3 bottles, but still charged a local $20. Mike begged me to buy more wine, but I said, no. It was super uncomfortable and rude. So I posted a review here that was harsh because we were all in shock and I wanted others to know this wasn’t a one-time thing. That’s when Henry, the owner, called my cell unannounced and gave me an earful! It was the strangest call I’ve ever received. It was so sad to hear how angry he was that I detailed my true experiences. He also told me I am banned from the winery. I took down the original review because of my respect for Vittorio. But now I want people to know that we are allowed to express truth in our reviews and no Owner should stalk us and lecture a customer for their review. He should have seen that his team is doing a poor job, not attack a long time customer for pointing out their flaws. FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Did not appreciate the pours and service here. Kyle (I think that’s his name) felt as if we did not need a real pour because we were on our 4th tasting. This should not matter because we PAID for all of them, so the gesture was not appreciated by anyone in our group.
Henry was so hospitable to me and i'm just a driver. my guests are members here, and they loved this winery, because of the wonderful alfresco tasting, and a variety of award winning wines.
Went to a first pressing event in Fall of 2023 and had a great time. Mostly posting this review to upload 2025's price list. It's not on their website (so one star deduction) and I was looking at ordering a case. 4 stars because the wine we had in 2023 was beautiful.
We had an excellent time today,Mothers Day! Kyle was so accommodating and knowledgeable! The wine tastings were great and we were treated like Royalty..Everything about our visit was spectacular! We will highly recommend this winery for tasting to our friends!
Great tasting experience yesterday with Mike at Wellington. Very knowledgeable about his products, about wine, and about the differences in different parts of the property! Very fun experience for my wife and myself. The wine is awesome also!
Stopped here with Platypus wine tour. Wine was decent. I didn’t learn much about the vineyard but it was very pretty!
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Andreas and Maria hosted us. Andreas was very knowledgeable about the estate's wines and we felt very attended to. Maria was lovely and helpful and invited us to return often. The wines were very good and the tasting room was impressive. I have found the visit to be exceptional among the many we have enjoyed over the years. Well done!
Beautiful vineyard with delicious wines. Highly recommend a tasting.
We visited Wellington Cellars after receiving a free tasting voucher at Gaige House, hoping for a relaxing experience.
Unfortunately, the tasting host became overly talkative, inundating us with stories throughout the tasting. We felt unable to savor the wines or enjoy any quiet conversation with my partner.
The pressure to purchase became particularly uncomfortable at the end. Despite politely declining a bottle purchase several times, the host persisted, creating an awkward and ultimately guilt-inducing situation. This culminated in our feeling obligated to buy a bottle just to end the interaction. We left feeling pressured and disappointed, with the enjoyment of our evening diminished.
While the wines themselves may be not bad, our experience was detracted from by the overly sales-focused approach. Even after we finally agreed to buy a bottle, the host continued to inquire about purchasing additional bottles, making us feel further pressured and rushed.
Didn't visit them if you want to have a quiet tasting experience with zero pressure to buy!
Off the beaten path - charming winery. Lovely decor and wonderful staff! But of course the wine ! Great Sangiovese !
We had a private tour of the winery with Mike and he was so enthusiastic and informative about the wine making process from beginning to end. He introduced us to Tom, the winemaker and vineyard manager, who was also very informative and friendly. The wines we tasted were excellent and to cap it off, through our hotel concierge, they set up the tasting menu to honor our 42 year wedding anniversary, a great touch!! We bought some wines to be sent home and look forward to sharing them with family and friends. A fantastic day!! Highly recommended.
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