Russian River Vineyards — Attraction in Forestville

Dear Russian River Winery,

I am writing this review with immense gratitude and excitement to express my sincerest appreciation for the outstanding experience you provided during my recent visit. Your winery has truly set the bar high, and I can't help but wonder why all wineries aren't as incredible as yours!

From the moment I stepped onto your beautiful grounds, I was captivated by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The fact that you allow people to buy bottles, enjoy wine by the glass, and even have live music is an absolute delight. This level of openness and inclusivity made our visit truly unforgettable.

The ability to purchase bottles directly at your winery allowed us to take home some of our favorite wines and savor the memories of our fantastic time with you. It's remarkable to see how you encourage wine enthusiasts like me to embrace the experience fully.

Being able to walk in and enjoy a glass of your exquisite wine while taking in the breathtaking surroundings was a dream come true. I can't help but commend your commitment to providing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for wine lovers of all backgrounds.

The live music was the perfect complement to the overall ambiance. It added a magical touch to the experience, making us feel like we were part of something truly special. Your attention to detail in creating an engaging and entertaining setting is commendable.

Your approach is undoubtedly a cut above the rest. Your winery's open and welcoming nature showcases a genuine passion for wine and hospitality. I can't help but wish that all wineries could embrace the same ethos, as it truly sets you apart from the rest.

Once again, thank you, Russian River Winery, for being so awesome and creating an environment where people can indulge in fantastic wines, enjoy live music, savor delicious food, and make lasting memories. I look forward to returning soon and sharing the magic of your winery with friends and family.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Dylan...

My wife and I met two other couples there last March. We had a great dinner, decent wine and great service by Rachel. The grounds are beautiful and we had a very good time. One of the couples decided to join their wine club that night. We all were offered a discount which encouraged us to purchase a lot of wine to bring home. I believe we spent over $600 that evening. The 3rd couple paid in cash, I used a credit card. All is good we left very happy and planned to return whenever we were in town which is usually twice a year. A couple months go by and I get a mysterious $84 charge on my credit card from RRV so I inquired and found that the couple that had joined the wine club decided to cancel their membership. They still had my credit card on file for some reason so they decided to penalize me for the wine that me and my wife and the 3rd couple purchased that night. I can understand penalizing the couple that joined and then canceled the wine club and I understand that they did, but to penalize me for my purchase and for the 3rd couples purchase without notice is wrong. One of the bottles we brought home to Phoenix was "corked" (a cork fungus that ruins the wine) and we never as much as mentioned it, figured it was discounted, why bother. Together we all spent a lot of money there that night and I'm sure it was profitable for them. I am in the restaurant business myself and would never in a million years do something like that to my customers. They may have lost a little profit that evening but they also lost lifetime customers as...

My wife and I won a gift certificate to the Russian River Vineyards at a silent auction. My hat is off to the owners of the winery for supporting such a noble cause. For around $80.00 two people can sit down at a table, eat some nice cheese and drink some good wine. The affair is unique and pricey but reasonable for the experience. I would recommend it for that special occasion when one wants to play tourist in their community. About halfway into the tasting, it became clear that the server was only interested in selling us a membership to the wine club. There is an abundant supply of wineries that produce great wines. Hearing a good story about the winery and learning about the individual wines, adds to the experience. The wineries need to sell wine to stay in business and tasting rooms afford us the opportunity to sample the product before one buys. The food pairing is a nice touch. When the server finally figured out that we were not going to join the wine club her whole demeanor changed. She could not get us out of there fast enough. In what started as a gift of kindness by the owners, and an opportunity for us to learn about a new winery ended up morphing into an unsuccessful high-pressure sales pitch. Hopefully, this was just an...