Went here for a bachelor party. Owner was incredible and personable. Flit was fun and enjoyable me
Vic S.
TL;DR the wines are average and tastings are reasonably priced, the ambiance is charming (but no bathrooms!), this all was unfortunately overshadowed by not so stellar service. Sonoma offers a plethora of alternatives, just a short drive away, so I'd recommend going elsewhere for superior wines, ambiance, and service. Unless of course you are bad planners like us and found the one place that accommodated a large group last minute. The wines fall within the realm of mediocrity. They neither impress nor disappoint, making this place a suitable option for those seeking affordability without sacrificing quality entirely. The pricing of the wines aligns with expectations for the region and tastings are decent value. However... Throughout our visit, the server's visible eye rolls and terse tone left us feeling unwelcome. Her attitude resembled a passive-aggressive "Karen" who was offended that we came into her shop, because we didn't fit a certain profile. Granted our group included family members who are not all wine enthusiasts. But Instead of providing guidance or just giving us more time, her impatience was palpable, creating a less-than-welcoming atmosphere where everyone just drank their tastings as fast as possible so we could leave. One other thing to flag for ppl coming to this area: there is no on-site bathroom. So Prepare for a short and not so convenient walk to the nearby "strip mall" area.
Alicia W.
We had a fabulous time at this winery! We came as a group of 6 on a rainy Saturday morning in November. We discovered this place because it is in the Priority Wine Pass for 2-for-1 tastings. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they were actually doing free tastings during our visit! Which makes the service we received during our tasting even more appreciated. They are located in a cute shopping complex with other places to explore nearby. We sat inside at a beautiful wooden table with a TV screen showing videos/photos of their vineyard. They also have a covered patio with lots of plants that is really cute! One person in our group is pregnant and could not drink. Our host, Elaine, brought out several non-alcoholic drink options for her free of charge which was so kind--they even poured it into a wine glass for her to feel included! She gave us a sparkling rose to start off our tasting, an addition to the regular tasting menu. We got to choose 4 wines to try from their list of 10 for the flight, we loved that we got to choose which wines were part of our tasting since we all have different preferences! I'm more of a white wine girl and really loved the French Colombard, I purchased a bottle to take home! There were 2 Cabs in their tasting menu, our host encouraged my husband to try the more expensive one and explained why it is better--this was a pleasant surprise for a group that was there doing a free tasting. She even brought out chocolates and a dessert wine for us to have at the end! We ended up getting to taste 6 different wines during this tasting which was amazing. Elaine told us a lot of the history of Meadowcroft and shared details of some events they have at the winery like their wine blending events. She let us see the wine aroma charts and talked with us about different scents and flavors of wine! I'd love to come for one of those events sometime. We felt like Elaine went above and beyond for our service, we had to thank her for such a great experience here by buying several bottles of their wine! Thank you for being one of our favorite wineries of the weekend, I will certainly be back!
wendy j.
Not only are the wines excellent, but the owner, Tom and staff are very kind. I once had a less than stellar experience (awhile ago) and Tom went out of his way to make it right. I really appreciate the outstanding customer service, especially in this day and age. Meadowcroft wines are so good and my family and friends have never been disappointed. They have seating outside in front and also a lovely back patio. Or, you can sit inside. Meadowcroft has a wide selection of wines - a sparkling, good whites and nice reds. I always find wines that I want when I visit. In addition to the wines, they have a fun boutique area. Last time we were here, my friends bought some cute dog toys shaped like wine bottles. Meadowcroft is a consistent crowd-pleaser or even a place to grab a quick glass of wine before lunch. I'm excited to go back.
Allison S.
Excellent wines! There was not one that we didn't enjoy. Ed was amazing....very friendly and flexible. So many options to choose from from their tasting menu. Can't wait to come back!
Heidi Katz
We had a great wine blending experience with Elaine the Queen Bee of the winery. Nice tour and tasting of delicious wines.
Cali M.
Had a great experience at Meadowcroft. Our host was a young man with a great personality and knew how to make us feel welcome. We purchased a few bottles to take with us and will definitely return the next time we are in the area. Customer service skills are sometimes lost in this day and age, so we had to make sure to acknowledge our wonderful experience.
Nancy H.
Our second visit. First was awesome, really cool lady from Valencia maybe? Second visit, total failure. Young guy, no knowledge. Asked about oak vs stainless steel, clueless, had to go ask. No one was there. Slooow refills. Went inside to check, he was staring at his phone. Small pours, not consistent. Brought out bottles already opened, with very little wine in them. How long has been sitting around . Best part, just before leaving, paying, other lady comes out and says what's his name went on break, can I check you out? Umm, yes, pls do. Thanx for the basic hand off... hey guys, I'm going on break, ; it's so busy), so and so will take care of you. Not. Frankly, the wine was sub par, not like we remember. Yikes, very disappointing. Anyhoo, went over to Cline. Fabulous, full stop.
Brendan
Such a wonderful spot. Excellent wine, food, service
Amarita King
Wide range of delicious wines, including a delicious sparkling wine. Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. The owner, Tom Meadowcroft, may even be there to answer any questions.Conveniently located, and next to nice restaurant and other tasting rooms.
A great winery, with a great staff. We were there in May of '21. When we make it back out that way, it'll be a definite stop again ??
Roz M.
It's not a traditional Winery setting, but the grounds are great! There was a beautiful garden to stroll through, and other shops and food options on the grounds. The wines are delicious and the gift shop items were very cute! The options for sizes were limited, otherwise we would have spent a good amount on that. Overall, I would recommend stopping by!
Luke Allen Estates Agent
We had a great tasting today with David.We're a little "difficult" when it comes to tastings because we pretty much exclusively drink white wines. David was great, happy to accommodate our personal tastes, even opening bottles so that we could get a good sampling of Meadowcroft's offerings.David knew a lot about both the wines and the Sonoma area, giving us pointers on other wineries that have a good white assortment to try afterwards.We walked out with 2 bottles and are actively considering joining their unique wine club.Our dog was welcome too!
Luke A.
We had a great tasting today with David. We're a little "difficult" when it comes to tastings because we pretty much exclusively drink white wines. David was great, happy to accommodate our personal tastes, even opening bottles so that we could get a good sampling of Meadowcroft's offerings. David knew a lot about both the wines and the Sonoma area, giving us pointers on other wineries that have a good white assortment to try afterwards. We walked out with 2 bottles and are actively considering joining their unique wine club.
Hunt Bailie
Wow! Just wow! We did a wine blending experience today it was SO much fun. We have a bottle of blended wine (fingers crossed its good in a year when we hold our blind tasting awards dinner) and can't wait for more friends to come into town to do it again. Absolutely worth every penny!
Went here for a bachelor party. Owner was incredible and personable. Flit was fun and enjoyable me
TL;DR the wines are average and tastings are reasonably priced, the ambiance is charming (but no bathrooms!), this all was unfortunately overshadowed by not so stellar service. Sonoma offers a plethora of alternatives, just a short drive away, so I'd recommend going elsewhere for superior wines, ambiance, and service. Unless of course you are bad planners like us and found the one place that accommodated a large group last minute. The wines fall within the realm of mediocrity. They neither impress nor disappoint, making this place a suitable option for those seeking affordability without sacrificing quality entirely. The pricing of the wines aligns with expectations for the region and tastings are decent value. However... Throughout our visit, the server's visible eye rolls and terse tone left us feeling unwelcome. Her attitude resembled a passive-aggressive "Karen" who was offended that we came into her shop, because we didn't fit a certain profile. Granted our group included family members who are not all wine enthusiasts. But Instead of providing guidance or just giving us more time, her impatience was palpable, creating a less-than-welcoming atmosphere where everyone just drank their tastings as fast as possible so we could leave. One other thing to flag for ppl coming to this area: there is no on-site bathroom. So Prepare for a short and not so convenient walk to the nearby "strip mall" area.
We had a fabulous time at this winery! We came as a group of 6 on a rainy Saturday morning in November. We discovered this place because it is in the Priority Wine Pass for 2-for-1 tastings. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they were actually doing free tastings during our visit! Which makes the service we received during our tasting even more appreciated. They are located in a cute shopping complex with other places to explore nearby. We sat inside at a beautiful wooden table with a TV screen showing videos/photos of their vineyard. They also have a covered patio with lots of plants that is really cute! One person in our group is pregnant and could not drink. Our host, Elaine, brought out several non-alcoholic drink options for her free of charge which was so kind--they even poured it into a wine glass for her to feel included! She gave us a sparkling rose to start off our tasting, an addition to the regular tasting menu. We got to choose 4 wines to try from their list of 10 for the flight, we loved that we got to choose which wines were part of our tasting since we all have different preferences! I'm more of a white wine girl and really loved the French Colombard, I purchased a bottle to take home! There were 2 Cabs in their tasting menu, our host encouraged my husband to try the more expensive one and explained why it is better--this was a pleasant surprise for a group that was there doing a free tasting. She even brought out chocolates and a dessert wine for us to have at the end! We ended up getting to taste 6 different wines during this tasting which was amazing. Elaine told us a lot of the history of Meadowcroft and shared details of some events they have at the winery like their wine blending events. She let us see the wine aroma charts and talked with us about different scents and flavors of wine! I'd love to come for one of those events sometime. We felt like Elaine went above and beyond for our service, we had to thank her for such a great experience here by buying several bottles of their wine! Thank you for being one of our favorite wineries of the weekend, I will certainly be back!
Not only are the wines excellent, but the owner, Tom and staff are very kind. I once had a less than stellar experience (awhile ago) and Tom went out of his way to make it right. I really appreciate the outstanding customer service, especially in this day and age. Meadowcroft wines are so good and my family and friends have never been disappointed. They have seating outside in front and also a lovely back patio. Or, you can sit inside. Meadowcroft has a wide selection of wines - a sparkling, good whites and nice reds. I always find wines that I want when I visit. In addition to the wines, they have a fun boutique area. Last time we were here, my friends bought some cute dog toys shaped like wine bottles. Meadowcroft is a consistent crowd-pleaser or even a place to grab a quick glass of wine before lunch. I'm excited to go back.
Excellent wines! There was not one that we didn't enjoy. Ed was amazing....very friendly and flexible. So many options to choose from from their tasting menu. Can't wait to come back!
We had a great wine blending experience with Elaine the Queen Bee of the winery. Nice tour and tasting of delicious wines.
Had a great experience at Meadowcroft. Our host was a young man with a great personality and knew how to make us feel welcome. We purchased a few bottles to take with us and will definitely return the next time we are in the area. Customer service skills are sometimes lost in this day and age, so we had to make sure to acknowledge our wonderful experience.
Our second visit. First was awesome, really cool lady from Valencia maybe? Second visit, total failure. Young guy, no knowledge. Asked about oak vs stainless steel, clueless, had to go ask. No one was there. Slooow refills. Went inside to check, he was staring at his phone. Small pours, not consistent. Brought out bottles already opened, with very little wine in them. How long has been sitting around . Best part, just before leaving, paying, other lady comes out and says what's his name went on break, can I check you out? Umm, yes, pls do. Thanx for the basic hand off... hey guys, I'm going on break, ; it's so busy), so and so will take care of you. Not. Frankly, the wine was sub par, not like we remember. Yikes, very disappointing. Anyhoo, went over to Cline. Fabulous, full stop.
Such a wonderful spot. Excellent wine, food, service
Wide range of delicious wines, including a delicious sparkling wine. Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. The owner, Tom Meadowcroft, may even be there to answer any questions.Conveniently located, and next to nice restaurant and other tasting rooms.
Restaurantji Recommends
A great winery, with a great staff. We were there in May of '21. When we make it back out that way, it'll be a definite stop again ??
It's not a traditional Winery setting, but the grounds are great! There was a beautiful garden to stroll through, and other shops and food options on the grounds. The wines are delicious and the gift shop items were very cute! The options for sizes were limited, otherwise we would have spent a good amount on that. Overall, I would recommend stopping by!
We had a great tasting today with David.We're a little "difficult" when it comes to tastings because we pretty much exclusively drink white wines. David was great, happy to accommodate our personal tastes, even opening bottles so that we could get a good sampling of Meadowcroft's offerings.David knew a lot about both the wines and the Sonoma area, giving us pointers on other wineries that have a good white assortment to try afterwards.We walked out with 2 bottles and are actively considering joining their unique wine club.Our dog was welcome too!
We had a great tasting today with David. We're a little "difficult" when it comes to tastings because we pretty much exclusively drink white wines. David was great, happy to accommodate our personal tastes, even opening bottles so that we could get a good sampling of Meadowcroft's offerings. David knew a lot about both the wines and the Sonoma area, giving us pointers on other wineries that have a good white assortment to try afterwards. We walked out with 2 bottles and are actively considering joining their unique wine club.
Wow! Just wow! We did a wine blending experience today it was SO much fun. We have a bottle of blended wine (fingers crossed its good in a year when we hold our blind tasting awards dinner) and can't wait for more friends to come into town to do it again. Absolutely worth every penny!