I was highly recommended to make the drive up to Pride by a well respected winery Ambassador. I did not have a reservation but thought I would take the chance, the drive up is stunning, and challenging so ensure you have a designated driver if you are tasting. Upon arrival I was greeted by Nicole. After letting her know I did not have a reservation she was very welcoming and appreciated I had made the drive and had been personally recommended by another winery Ambassador. Nicole spent considerable time with me introducing me to their great variety of quality wines and sharing the story of Pride and the unique position they are on, both up in the hills and with vineyards in two different counties. It was worth the drive. Thank you Nicole and Pride.
Rohit
Beautiful Merlot!
Bruno Bardet
Beautiful and very unique location. Awesome wines
Noah Cole Golestani
Exceptional wine tasting experience - I appreciated that the guide could delve deep into the science behind the wine making process - an experience as rich in education as it was in taste
Suzanne Murphy
This was the most amazing wine tasting I’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere, the grounds, our private tasting, and of course the amazing wines!
Levi Erickson
Lovely experience. Worth the drive.
Peter Winscott
There’s a reason Pride has almost a perfect 5 star review. Excellent wine and a gorgeous winery with cave tour. The views of the vineyards are spectacular.Let’s start with the 15 min drive up the hill, which gains about 2000 ft in elevation. Lots of turns so those who struggle with car sickness should take note. You’ll pass gorgeous vineyards as you meander through a thick canopy of forest.The tasting room and facilities are beautiful. Lots of photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Nicole was our guide and she was a joy.The tour of the cave was my favorite. You can smell the oak and wine as they are aging hundreds of barrels. There were at least 3 tastings inside the cave and we also got to experience blending some cab with our merlot. They happened to be pouring a 2005 Merlot and allowing a purchase allocation of one bottle. We did not hesitate and promptly purchased one.Don’t miss this experience. You will not be disappointed.
andy urquhart
Incredible winery and an amazing afternoon. Despite increasing in production significantly from my early days of visiting 25 years ago, the wines remain off the hook and the family feel remains palpable. Wendy and Andy were so generous with their time. I can't say enough good things about PRIDE.
Lilly K
My husband and I had an amazing tasting experience at Pride Mountain Vineyards with our host, Mark Ferguson. We had never heard of it before, but it was recommended at another tasting and we decided to give it a try - I’m so glad we did as we had an incredible time and it became one of our top 3 tastings ever! (The other top two are O’Shaughnessy and Cade in case you’re wondering.) We were there in January and it was a chilly and rainy day, but it was still a gorgeous drive to get up there. I can only imagine what it looks like on a sunny day, because even in the fog it was breathtaking. Mark was a phenomenal host and made us feel like we were old friends, he truly made the experience stand out. He gave us a great tour and provided us with a few different tastings as we walked through the wine cave. He was full of knowledge and taught us a lot about the wine and unique features of Pride Mountain Vineyards (the vineyard and tasting room sit on the border of Napa and Sonoma). After the tour we sat down to taste even more wines, all of which were impressive, while we chatted with Mark. We had so much fun that we lost track of time and ended up staying much longer than we’d planned! We’re already planning to visit again next time we are in the area!We would be members if we could, but unfortunately we live in one of the few states that doesn’t allow alcohol shipments.
Lauren Gorjanc
Andy was professional, knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. He made sure to take lots of photos of us. The winery sits right on the Napa/Sonoma border -they have it marked onsite. The wines are superb. The Cabernet Franc was our favorite. The drive back was beautiful.
5 stars alone for our host Jay. His warmth, knowledge, and overall customer-centric approach was a perfect complement to the wines at Pride themselves. He also has some pretty great one liners, and some insta-worthy photo-taking skills.All the wines tasted were fantastic - highlights were the Reserve Merlot and Claret.Some notes:- The tasting experience (Reserve) we had was with 2 other couples - our group was very fun, but something to take note of if you are looking for something more private.- Give yourself time to make it up to the property so you are not late for the tasting.
Alexandra Schurman
My husband and I went to Pride Mountain yesterday morning and had a truly excellent experience. Our guide, Mark, was incredibly knowledgeable and delivered impeccable service. My husband and I have been on many wine tours and done countless tastings, but we found that this tasting/tour was one of a very high standard. Not only was every wine one worth tasting, the overall experience was one we will never forget. Mark brought humor, generosity, and a very polished breadth of knowledge about Pride and the wine industry itself. We truly appreciated this high caliber experience and expect to come back!
Morgan S
Absolutely loved this winery. The tour was insightful and fun and the perfect length of time. Every wine we tried was delicious and the location is gorgeous. The drive up was tough on the tummy- take it slow and you will be okay.
Melissa Landon
Amazing wine and the most hospitable staff you will ever encounter. Jay who led our tasting made our day. Highly recommend!!
Jennifer Maurer
Had a great time visiting Pride - not only were the wines good, but they have a beautiful setting and our host was both friendly and knowledgeable!
I was highly recommended to make the drive up to Pride by a well respected winery Ambassador. I did not have a reservation but thought I would take the chance, the drive up is stunning, and challenging so ensure you have a designated driver if you are tasting. Upon arrival I was greeted by Nicole. After letting her know I did not have a reservation she was very welcoming and appreciated I had made the drive and had been personally recommended by another winery Ambassador. Nicole spent considerable time with me introducing me to their great variety of quality wines and sharing the story of Pride and the unique position they are on, both up in the hills and with vineyards in two different counties. It was worth the drive. Thank you Nicole and Pride.
Beautiful Merlot!
Beautiful and very unique location. Awesome wines
Exceptional wine tasting experience - I appreciated that the guide could delve deep into the science behind the wine making process - an experience as rich in education as it was in taste
This was the most amazing wine tasting I’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere, the grounds, our private tasting, and of course the amazing wines!
Lovely experience. Worth the drive.
There’s a reason Pride has almost a perfect 5 star review. Excellent wine and a gorgeous winery with cave tour. The views of the vineyards are spectacular.Let’s start with the 15 min drive up the hill, which gains about 2000 ft in elevation. Lots of turns so those who struggle with car sickness should take note. You’ll pass gorgeous vineyards as you meander through a thick canopy of forest.The tasting room and facilities are beautiful. Lots of photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Nicole was our guide and she was a joy.The tour of the cave was my favorite. You can smell the oak and wine as they are aging hundreds of barrels. There were at least 3 tastings inside the cave and we also got to experience blending some cab with our merlot. They happened to be pouring a 2005 Merlot and allowing a purchase allocation of one bottle. We did not hesitate and promptly purchased one.Don’t miss this experience. You will not be disappointed.
Incredible winery and an amazing afternoon. Despite increasing in production significantly from my early days of visiting 25 years ago, the wines remain off the hook and the family feel remains palpable. Wendy and Andy were so generous with their time. I can't say enough good things about PRIDE.
My husband and I had an amazing tasting experience at Pride Mountain Vineyards with our host, Mark Ferguson. We had never heard of it before, but it was recommended at another tasting and we decided to give it a try - I’m so glad we did as we had an incredible time and it became one of our top 3 tastings ever! (The other top two are O’Shaughnessy and Cade in case you’re wondering.) We were there in January and it was a chilly and rainy day, but it was still a gorgeous drive to get up there. I can only imagine what it looks like on a sunny day, because even in the fog it was breathtaking. Mark was a phenomenal host and made us feel like we were old friends, he truly made the experience stand out. He gave us a great tour and provided us with a few different tastings as we walked through the wine cave. He was full of knowledge and taught us a lot about the wine and unique features of Pride Mountain Vineyards (the vineyard and tasting room sit on the border of Napa and Sonoma). After the tour we sat down to taste even more wines, all of which were impressive, while we chatted with Mark. We had so much fun that we lost track of time and ended up staying much longer than we’d planned! We’re already planning to visit again next time we are in the area!We would be members if we could, but unfortunately we live in one of the few states that doesn’t allow alcohol shipments.
Andy was professional, knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. He made sure to take lots of photos of us. The winery sits right on the Napa/Sonoma border -they have it marked onsite. The wines are superb. The Cabernet Franc was our favorite. The drive back was beautiful.
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5 stars alone for our host Jay. His warmth, knowledge, and overall customer-centric approach was a perfect complement to the wines at Pride themselves. He also has some pretty great one liners, and some insta-worthy photo-taking skills.All the wines tasted were fantastic - highlights were the Reserve Merlot and Claret.Some notes:- The tasting experience (Reserve) we had was with 2 other couples - our group was very fun, but something to take note of if you are looking for something more private.- Give yourself time to make it up to the property so you are not late for the tasting.
My husband and I went to Pride Mountain yesterday morning and had a truly excellent experience. Our guide, Mark, was incredibly knowledgeable and delivered impeccable service. My husband and I have been on many wine tours and done countless tastings, but we found that this tasting/tour was one of a very high standard. Not only was every wine one worth tasting, the overall experience was one we will never forget. Mark brought humor, generosity, and a very polished breadth of knowledge about Pride and the wine industry itself. We truly appreciated this high caliber experience and expect to come back!
Absolutely loved this winery. The tour was insightful and fun and the perfect length of time. Every wine we tried was delicious and the location is gorgeous. The drive up was tough on the tummy- take it slow and you will be okay.
Amazing wine and the most hospitable staff you will ever encounter. Jay who led our tasting made our day. Highly recommend!!
Had a great time visiting Pride - not only were the wines good, but they have a beautiful setting and our host was both friendly and knowledgeable!