Handley Cellars — Attraction in Ukiah

I had a wonderful tasting over the weekend with Rakhi at Handley Cellars. All morning I was debating if I should go because I was by myself, it was out of my way before going home, and the rain was coming down.

Let me say, I'm so glad I went. I was by myself, and it was a rainy and foggy day in the Valley. The views were stunning, and I really savored my time tasting the wines and chatting with Rakhi. I loved the variety of wines offered, and got to try two that weren't a part of the tasting menu. I also found the tasting fee of $15 to be really high value. I ended up buying 3 bottles so the fee was waived, and to my surprise I joined the the club - my very first! Thank you to the Handley team, and Rakhi, for an...

Our tasting at Handley Cellars was something we''ll never forget. We showed up after tasting hours, without a reservation, with wet dogs on a rainy day, and still got a personalized wine tasting that lasted an hour longer than the posted closing hours. The Ops Manager welcomed us eagerly, taught us about the history of the vineyard, taught us about the wine we were tasting, and made us feel that for a moment, we owned our own vineyard.

It was a birthday tasting that won't be forgotten and wouldn't have happened without the Ops Manager's fingerprint on the memory. I can't not look back on the memory of the weekend without her and Handley...

Handle Cellars is a favorite of ours, both for the wines and for the experience. They have a great selection of varietals including whites, reds and sparkling. I love their Pinot Gris while my husband enjoys the multiple versions of Pinot Noir. There is no fee for tasting - that's right, I said no fee. And the tasting room staff are exemplary - Colleen, Gail and especially Chris are knowledgeable, friendly and sincere. They are the best! Taste at the counter in the spacious tasting room or sit in the elephant chairs to relax. Even better, take a seat outside on the patio and the staff will bring the wines to you. It's a...