Rapazzini Winery since 1962 — Attraction in Gilroy

We had the pleasure of being waited on by Delores, and what a beautiful lady she is!! Sweet as honey and tough as nails, never having served wine there she jumped in to help the owners that had a family emergency on a busy holiday weekend! It was crazy busy with several difficult patrons, but Delores gave us an amazing experience, and topped it with delicious wines! We even tried and bought the garlic wine. It is not like anything I have ever tried. We got the white drinking style and look forward to paring it with an Italian dinner. We will definitely return..And hope to be blessed by Miss Delores' presence, usually found in the fruit stand. :) *Second visit we met Alex the owner.. interesting, yet nice guy. An aquired taste perhaps, lol. We enjoyed our visit again though, and look forward...

Edit: I finally got around to opening a bottle of Rockin' Rott Red that we bought about a year ago. The cork broke into the bottle and was impossible to get out. The cork left tiny bits in the bottle. I called Rapazzini the next day and told the worker my issue and he admitted that they had used some bad corks. I asked if I could get a replacement bottle and he said he would have to check with the manager who would be in later in the day.

I never received a call. As I am disappointed in this lack of customer service I must downgrade my previous rating. Shame.

We have visited Rapazzini multiple times and have never been disappointed. They make many varieties of wines and most of them are very good. I especially recommend their Almond champagne and the Rockin'...

5/17/18

I've now done several tastings at Rapazzini. It's a fun little stop right on the side of the highway coming back from Monterey. Definitely check out the almond champagne. It is outstanding. The garlic wine is notably unique, but not something I'd go home with a bottle of; and I usually leave with a bottle in each hand from here (and you can do that for under $40!!). They have very friendly service and you might even see a cute fluffy dog inside.

If you stop at the garlic place next door, they'll give you a coupon for free tasting with...