Ended a lovely wine weekend at Fisher Vineyards with a tour and tasting overlooking the valley. Cameron was our hostess and what knowledge, charisma and overall hospitality! Their cabs are phenomenal - the Coach Insignia and the Cameron's Vineyard are my favorites. It was a pleasure to tour the smaller, family run wineries, where wine is their passion, their history, their legacy.
The Bucklin's were all born and raised in San Francisco, but spent virtually every weekend and summer on their Grandmother's ranch in Sonoma. In 1976, their mother Anne, a professional landscape gardener, moved to Sonoma when she married Otto Teller. Otto and Anne lived together on Oak Hill Farm where they raised organic flowers and vegetables. In 1981, the Tellers purchased the venerable Old Hill Ranch Vineyard which is adjacent to the farm. Meanwhile, the four Bucklin siblings set off on separate paths across the country pursuing various careers, spouses, and hobgoblins, only to return to the family farm in Sonoma.
Adastra Winery is organic with a great history, and Chris is happy to walk you through it. He'll introduce you to the property -- which he and his wife live off of -- and the business as well. The property is wonderful, and you can tell a lot of love has built the place up. He'll share with you the old barn and his herb garden. You'll become familiar with the origins of the name and finally, with the wines themselves while sitting around his dining room table. The reds are excellent, absolutely top-notch. On our trip, my wife and I only joined two wine clubs, and Adastra Winery is one of them. The tasting and tour can be expensive, $25 per person but that fee is waived if you join the wine club. Honestly, even if you don't join the club, it's worth the fee for the experience.~ Artwork by Wine Artist Agata Zaborowski – Agata Art Gallery
A small winery dedicated to showcasing the unique, outstanding qualities of the estate vineyard, Quail Hill Vineyard. The tasting room is actually modern but not cold since it opens up to a beautiful patio. They have awesome gardens and vines and its a great atmosphere for a sunny day.
Reserving a tasting time was simple, I called in the morning and was able to reserve a tasting time for the afternoon for myself and my guests. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by a very gracious host who was very knowledgable in wines and we were served with delicious wines.
This place is worth the stop. Great selection of still wines. Our wine expert was extremely knowledgable. You have to try the cabs one word Amazing.
Open from 10AM to 6:00PM, closed on Sunday and Monday. Come visit with us, taste our award winning wines and savor the flavors of our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Zinfandel, Dry Creek Petite Sirah, Green Valley Sauvignon blanc, Patrona Muscat- Alexander Valley (our lovely summer wine or any time wine), Late Harvest Chardonnay or Portentous (port)-Dry Creek Valley.
Living, loving, and breathing everything wine in Dry Creek Valley, Mounts Family Winery embodies the essence of a true family-owned and operated establishment in the heart of this picturesque region (Healdsburg, Sonoma County). With four generations and over 70 years of grape-growing expertise, they take great pride in showcasing the unique terroir of their 140-acre estate. Their hope is that each guest will savor the wines nurtured from their estate vineyards, share them with loved ones, and find joy in every sip.
Mounts Family Winery is eager to share this remarkable journey as the fourth generation learns, grows, and prepares to carry forward the family legacy. Visitors are invited to experience their unique and charming outdoor wine tasting. Reservations can be made using the system provided below. For those who prefer curbside pick-up, simply select WILL-CALL when ordering online and email the winery to schedule a pick-up time. A 24-hour notice is appreciated.
What really made the experience magical was the overall layout and view of the place. The wine tasting counter/bar is backdropped by an amazing window that overlooks the vineyards. The wine tasting room itself is on a hill overlooking the vineyards, so all you see out the window is a sloping valley of gorgeous grape vines.
Estate Owned Vineyards – Ideal Sites in a Cool Climate Walt and Joan Flowers established two ranches totaling 648 acres on the True Sonoma Coast. Camp Meeting Ridge with its namesake vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Flowers Ranch, home to both Frances Thompson Vineyard and Sea View Ridge Vineyard, is planted exclusively to Pinot Noir.
