Bartholomew Estate Winery

Wonderful winery with excellent wines and beautiful outdoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The wine selection is impressive, and the outdoor seating adds to the charm. Highly recommended for a laid-back yet refined experience.

Love the setting of the wine tasting! Great wine options that are affordable. If you are going as a pair, go for the sharing option. Sharing a flight if you are not a heavy drinker could be a great option. Bring some picnic mat if you want to chill at the park nearby

I hosted a corporate event with Bartholomew and couldn’t say better things about my experience. Marisa, the events manager I worked with, was so attentive to our specific needs and asks, extremely responsive, and ensured we had the best day. We were in the “eucalyptus grove” which is a tad more secluded and perfect for events with cornhole and such. Bartholomew is such a hidden gem - highly recommend going with a small group or event alike. Will definitely be coming back :)

Me and my girlfriend loved this winery! We didn't even know before going that the winery is a non-profit that conserves the park, which is really awesome! The plants and the view of the hills in the tasting area were really beautiful. We really liked our tasting and Zach was a great host! We definitely want to go back sometime!

The Bartholomew Estate winery is a lovely intimate winery setting. The wines are pretty good, but there are better if you're in Sonoma or Napa, especially. To be clear-- the wine isn't bad. It just doesn't cater to my taste as much as I would like. The presentation, grounds, staff-- pretty much everything-- are quaint, romantic, and very picturesque. I would describe the wines that I had as being very tasty, but a bit soft. Glad that we went. But not sure if I'd keep it on the next rotation.

Perfect outdoor picnic with kids. Loved the Rosé whine. I would definitely recommend if you dont want to rsvp or buy minimum order as they dont require you to spend minimum for picnic.

We chose this winery because you can purchase a bottle to enjoy outside in their garden instead of doing the tasting. The winery is located at the end of a small but scenic road, making this place even more picturesque. When we arrived at the tasting room, the gentleman let us try the rose and white before were chose a bottle. He was really friendly and helpful and gave us some history. He let us know that Bartholomew is a non-profit winery and all proceeds go to conserving the grounds and the hiking trails, etc…I really liked this aspect of this winery as many of the wineries in Napa and surrounding areas seem to be owned by large companies, so the fact that is one isn’t is refreshing. After we chose the wine he provided us some plastic glasses and escorted us to the garden. We had a lovely time relaxing in the garden. Saw some lizards, hummingbirds and other birds. This is a beautiful place and I would highly recommend checking out this winery.

A WONDERFUL experience. Friendly helpful service, scenic natural views outdoors. Beautiful vineyards even in winter. Lovely long hiking trail around the property that took me 1.5 hours to walk including some stops for photos. Wine tastings and purchases support maintaining the trail/park/property which are free to enjoy! Great place to relax and get away from the downtown bustle.

Beautiful experience wine tasting in the Oak Knoll. Ambiance is casual, relaxing and peaceful. Our host Nathan was wonderful. There are two tasting menus - The Estate Flight with a mix of white and reds, and the Big Reds flight. Fiance and I went with the Big Reds but wanted to taste the Marsanne Roussanne and Nathan was so kind to accommodate. I would've bought a bottle if I didn't have unopened whites at home already. We came home with a bottle of the 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Afterwards we walked the grounds and found the hiking trail, which we want to come back for. There are picnic tables and the winery is very dog friendly. So lots of cute pups around. Love that our purchases go directly to support the Bartholomew Park. Would definitely come back!

Fabulous winery with great service and a beautiful property! We had a reservation to come taste here on a Saturday and enjoyed their inside tasting room as everything outside was wet. The tasting room had a bit of greenery and a beautiful stained glass window that gave the space a fun vibe. They offered two different tasting flights, so we got one of each to try a good variety of their wines. Between the big reds and mixed estate flight, we liked more wines on the Estate menu. Pours were nice and big, which was great since we were sharing the wines, we were each able to get a real taste of them. We were helped by Melissa who was very knowledgeable on the history of the winery, family, property, and all the wines. She was fun to chat with and offered great customer service. We had planned to also enjoy the hiking trails on the property as well, but it had been rainy all week so we opted to skip the muddy trails - definitely want to come back for that since they have a few trails and you're able to walk through some areas of the vineyard on them! We ended up leaving with 4 bottles of wine, a red, rosé, and two white. Excited to come back and enjoy the grounds!

Today we were celebrating an 82nd birthday & hike today at Bartholomew Park & Winery and had a serious misunderstanding with the management .... We thought we had gained permission for using one of the larger picnic tables (9 of us )..... while we were in the middle of eating lunch the general manager came down & informed us we could not be at that table! He very rudely said we had to leave immediately.... it was illegal for us to be there or we could rent the spot for $2000! He was very threatening to 9 women in their 70's and 80's! We even offered to buy wine! We had no other choice, so we picked up our plates, packed up all our stuff and went down the hill to the small tables! As I see it.... he had two options... either allow us to finish our lunch & we would have left or send a bottle of wine and apologies down to our table! He did neither! May I mention..... they did not have one customer.... the place was empty! Needless to say we did not go up to the winery and buy wine!! Customer service was evidently not his forte! Despite his rudeness , we managed to have a fun celebration! The hike was nice!

One of the most gorgeous and unique outdoor seating areas, this was our first stop in Sonoma and we really enjoyed it. The indoor tasting area was cute and quaint, with stained glass, etc but the outdoor area was the star of the show. Perfectly engineered to not be right in the sun, succulents everywhere, and just gorgeous scenery all around. We were sat promptly for our tasting and our host was really knowledgeable and patient with us. We did one of each of the tastings - the red one was a classic route but we did like the summer one, especially the rose they had. We couldn't help but laugh at all the pairings listed. Overall solid tasting, great to learn the history of the property, and our favorite was for sure the rose.

A stunning winery out in nature! Highly recommend this spot for good wine & a nature walk. The woman who poured our tasting was so kind & friendly & knowledgeable. The place is so welcoming & cozy when you walk in. You could sit, chat, & drink wine for hours here.

I visited with an out of town friend and was curious about one of their wines. I asked in the tasting room if I could try a little of it. The lady behind the counter wasn't busy, there was no one around but she told me she couldn't open anything for me to taste. I thought that was rude and uncharacteristic of a winery trying to promote their wines. As we walked around , I noticed an outdoor tasting area and asked the same question, again very disappointed when the guy said that I had to purchase a flight of wines. All I wanted was a taste of one of their wines but that wasn't going to happen. They potentially lost a sale of one or more bottles. Will not recommend this winery. There are plenty of congenial wineries around.

I've been meaning to check out Bartholomew given how beautiful and vast the estate is. Finally we came here with some friends and I feel like we were all let down a bit. While the wines we tried were decent, the service was extremely slow as we often had to wait 30 mins after finishing a glass (we were sipping these at a normal pace too). It also took another 30 minutes after we asked for the check. It was unfortunate since the people who work here seem incredibly nice, so maybe they were a bit understaffed for the day.

I knew of this winery but never visited or even tried it, there is so many in this region. It was a flawless Sunday so we had things for a picnic and took a chance on this place to see if there was a place that we could have a picnic. It was a beautiful location and we went to the shop to have a taste and to buy a bottle of wine we picked a white that was very good and took our bottle Out to their picnic grounds where we sat in the warm afternoon Sign and enjoyed the wine and our location it was perfect and I highly recommend this place.

The Mrs. asked me to find a beautiful winery and I was successful in finding that In Bartholomew Estate Winery and Vineyard. Bartholomew is nestled in the hills of Sonoma. It encompasses some 375 acres and is not only a winery, but a public park with several hiking trails. The first hospital that was built in Sonoma is also located on the grounds and serves as the tasting room. The outdoor tasting area is located in a beautiful grove of California oak trees. The Mrs. Said it was the most beautiful place we'd ever been wine tasting. I would have to agree. As you're sitting there sipping a glass of wine, you forget the outside world. Believe me, it is very easy to do. Pouring for us was a very boisterous Italian gentleman who knew ever detail about the wine. It made fir a great experience! Tasting was $45 for four very generous pours. The prices of the wines were very reasonable as well. If you're looking for a fun and relaxing wine country experience, check out Bartholomew...just make a reservation.

I came here yesterday with a party of 8 people for my birthday. It was immediately a bad impression when the 2 people at the host station had to help the man in front of us buy a bottle of wine and completely ignored us, did not even acknowledge we were there for about a full 5 minutes. When we got sat down the host girl left immediately after giving us menus without explaining anything. We sat there for a very long time and I had to actually flag someone down to take our order. We ordered flights the younger male waiter brought out our wine and literally said "you can read the description I'm not going to tell you what to think." What the actual f? So rude. We started trying the wine and decided to walk around the property. 2 people stayed at the table. When we stepped away another waiter came up to our table with 2 people still sitting and demanded we pay the bill. We still had wine on the table it was clear we were coming back. I paid it to get the waiter to back off, but their system wasn't working and he was like "your cards not working!" It took him a couple of times to get their system to work. It's funny how it took forever to get served but they were on it when it came to pressing us to pay. All around it was the worst service I've ever received at a wine tasting and I'll never be back. I'm not sure if this had anything to do with us being the only table of brown/black people but it wasn't welcoming at all.

What a lovely experience! We brought our two golden retrievers and were treated both incredibly well and thoughtfully. There were snacks for both humans and pooches upon arrival, we had a cute little table on a patio with room for the dogs. The pourer, Nathan, was on his A game. He gave a great background on the wines, the history of the grounds, and his timing was perfect with how often he poured and checked on us. Overall, he just made us feel so welcome. We walked the grounds after and would definitely return.

We had an amazing experience at Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery. Their wine is outstanding! We bought several bottles each and plan to purchase more online. What'll bring me and my visitors back again, though, was the extraordinary ambience here. Mason Romo, our wine service liaison, was attentive, engaging, and proudly shared the Estate's history and the qualities of each wine he poured. We watched him skillfully manage a party whose expectations and behavior were unreal and rude. Pivoting quickly, he creatively packaged a purchase of wine glasses for an appreciative party. We're very grateful for such a wonderful experience and the extraordinary service we received!

Bartholomew Estate is a can't miss for tourists and locals alike! My family and I enjoyed the $45 tasting that included 2 whites, a rosè, and 2 reds. All wines were delicious and the pours were large. The views are unmatched and you can enjoy a day in the expansive park surrounding the winery before or after your tasting. The staff were very friendly and attentive. As a bonus, they are dog-friendly both indoors and outdoors (no kids allowed though)!

I've only been to this place a couple times I'm actually a driver for people who are going to wine tasting. I had a sprinter van and I dropped my people off and then there was a space with two spaces in it. For the entire time I only occupied one space but when we were packing up ready to go I backed up and used both spaces because my passengers couldn't get in without climbing over some plants I was only gonna be there five minutes they were packing up. I've never been so disappointed in the customer service for this place when somebody came up to me and said why am I taking up two spaces and I explained I was only gonna be there for probably five minutes my people wrapping up and I was moving because I didn't wanna have them trample over your plants and they needed to get into the van. This guy was so aggressive with me I was taken back by him being so argumentative he could clearly see I was in only one space the entire tasting and then when I moved into the both spaces he had a huge problem there was plenty of parking and I was trying to be accommodated to my people my party of eight . I don't think they realize the display of this was in front of all their customers and a lot of them came up and said what was going on and I explained that I was there for like couple minutes and he had a problem with that and came after me. You guys do better you don't need to be argumentative it was only gonna be a couple minutes please chill out that's what wine taste about not somebody in your face being aggressive with a driver who was just trying to accommodate the guest that are wine tasting no big deal. I wouldn't recommend that this place there's lots of other wineries better than this one.

Beautiful winery with an excellent selection of wines. Make sure you have an appointment before you go.

Great place to go for a hike followed by some wine tasting in a beautiful setting. We found some of the wines to our liking and actually purchased two. They have beautiful outdoor eating areas set up for the days that they serve food so check their website for details.

We were really excited to try this vineyard as the photos online looked beautiful. We were under the impression that kids were permitted at the vineyard, but when we arrived we were told they weren't and frankly, our server wasn't the most kind about it. We were seated at the very edge of the outdoor tasting area, but that still wasn't allowed. We also booked an indoor tasting, but all tastings were outdoors even though it was a colder day. The wine tasting was overpriced for the quality and taste of the wine. We were just at another vineyard with much better wines for a better price. Likely would not return here.

Kids are welcomed here! Nowadays highly recommend reservations for all vineyards. Lovely estate with picnic tables for you to picnic. No reservations for picnic tables. 10-5pm. Outdoor seating with waiters require reservations. Hiking: easy trail to find. But medium level difficulty. Lots of loose rocks. Very steep and slippery segments. Like diamond head in oahu but rougher. We went back instead of finishing the whole circle. Wine: need reservations for tastings. No food. Closes at 5. You can buy a bottle and drink on your own. They have a table area with waiters to look after you. At picnic tables you need to bring your own glasses. No indoor seating because of Covid. May be very hot for wine tastings in the summer. Staff: nice lovely staff. Attentive. Of the red wine offerings, the zinfandel was lovely.

Beautiful grounds at this winery. In addition, service by Nathan and wines were both very good. Zinfandel in particular was solid. And, of course, must mention the sweet hospitality provided by their wine dog! Highly recommend.

Victoria was awesome! I'm a huge fan of their customer service, they truly go above and beyond to make their customers happy. The wine was awesome and I loved their seating/tasting area. You can stand or sit on bar stools. The shortbread crackers were a great addition. The decor was very rustic greenhouse which led to a relaxing environment. Would be back here

This is a beautiful winery with amazing wines. For the tasting I tried the Sauvignon blanc, Marsanne, Zinfandel, and Press Release. My favorites were the Marsanne which is a crisp white wine and the Press Release which is a red blend wine. In addition to the wines the scenery was beautiful. The outdoors tasting area is in a park and the tables are made of tree trunks which was pretty cool. You also have a view of the vineyards while tasting your wine. The service was also great and I could tell they were passionate about their wines.

Updating my prior review to make sure I'm not sharing false info! They no longer allow you to buy bottles to share in the main outdoor area. You can take them to the picnic tables, but it's not the same vibe unfortunately.

First of all, I love a winery that has no qualms about accommodating well-behaved dogs indoors. Our dog was welcomed effusively. We had a wonderful experience with Zak who was wry and hysterical. The wines were also of quality, particularly some not-pedestrian whites and a dreamy set of deep reds. The property is absolutely lovely, set in the midst of a historic park and offering a sunset for the ages. The art is very "Real Housewives go to the Wine Country" but I realize that everyone has their own taste. All in all, the Bartholomew crew knew what was up, were kind and attentive, and the winemaker knows their stuff. An unabashed 5 star.

Solid wine tasting. Young lady that greeted us and provided the tasting was nice but wore a mask and we spent quite a bit of Money for the tasting and could not understand a word she said. On top of that, there were three of us but only two did the tasting at $28 each. Somehow our final bill was $75. I wouldn't return.

The best part about our visit was the property, which is beautiful. You get to sit out in a very picturesque spot which is really what made it worth the visit. The wine was so mediocre that I really don't have much more to say about it. The service was pretty terrible. Our waitress came by only to give us our tasting and then our check. She didn't give us any info about the wine or check in at all, and never brought us the crackers she said she would. Can't say I'd go back, though it was pretty!

What an amazing find! We booked a last minute trip to Sonoma to golf and wine taste and this was our first stop. We reserved online (you must now with the covid restrictions) for a 10:30am tasting on the Oak Knoll. The space is beautiful and the grounds are huge! The winery is on a public park where there's miles of bike and hiking trails to explore. Next time I'd love to drive up for a run in the vines prior to tasting! The Oak Knoll is spread out with multiple tables and chairs so guests are appropriately distanced. The wine experts stop by your table to chat and discuss the wines but they keep their distance and let you enjoy the views. We all had the $25 tasting but you had the option of buying a glass of wine instead. The tasting came with one Sauvignon blanc, two Zinfandels, and a cab. We also asked for a taste of the rose because we are big rose fans. Our favorite was the rose (of course) but we were pleasantly surprised by the zinfandels - and were not typically red drinkers. The scenery was amazing, the staff were so kind, and the experience was lovely. My only complaint is to make the reservations 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour. (We weren't kicked out of our table but did feel added pressure to stick to the schedule). I would have loved to stay that extra 30 min and enjoy a glass of rosé looking at the tremendous views. I'll definitely be bringing friends and family back to enjoy this glorious property and delicious wine!

Gorgeous location, beautiful interior and friendly team. Super dog friendly and they sell fun toys. Would definitely recommend!

First time at this winery but we had a great experience. We had Julio as our server he was great at explaining the wine we were having. He was also very friendly. My favorite wine that we tried was the Rosé it was very refreshing. Tasting are $30 and you get to try 4 to 5 wines. They have 2 lists you can choose from all reds or a mix of white/rosé & red. The outdoor tasting area is just breathtaking. Will definetly be back soon.

Gorgeous property, total hidden gem of a winery. It's tucked away in Sonoma County with rich history. The wines were divine, especially the Zinfandel.  The rosé was definitely drier than most, which I kind of liked. The 1997 Merlot was divine. We learned that this property was used as a women's prison, and there's a morgue downstairs - fascinating! Take a hike around this beautiful estate to Bartholomew Park. I love the ambiance of the picnic tables. The luscious grounds make you want to stay forever and be surrounded by Mother Nature. 'Til next time ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Absolutely beautiful grounds, especially right before sunset. The wines were pretty good, but nothing truly exceptional; glad that they were organic though. But seriously, seriously, this spot has so much beautiful outdoor space and a lot of history.

Bartholomew Estate Winery is on a historic property in Sonoma, but there is a new winemaker in the house and he is doing some awesome stuff. The old sanitarium converted to a winery is a cool white adobe building with a classic mission architecture feel. It was my preference to drink in there, adjacent to the art gallery, rather than across the parking lot under the trees. We had taken advantage of the beautiful hiking trails at the property that are well maintained by the Bartholomew Family Foundation. Inside, we were blown away by the fantastic wines. My friend is a local and had not been a fan of the winery's previous iteration. We tasted four wines - a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, a very impressive dry rose of zinfandel, a zinfandel made from grapes on the estate, and a slightly more aged zinfandel made from grapes on the estate of the winemaker's previous employer. The rose was such a fave that it needed to come home with me. I cannot wait to taste the zinfandels from this property as they age - you can tell that they will mature beautifully. I recommend a stop. Bring a picnic, go hiking and reward yourself with wine.

The property was huge and beautiful. You can bring your own food and have a picnic with a beautiful view of the vineyard. I feel like most wineries have taken this option away. I didn't do a tasting but got a bottle of wine to enjoy with the picnic. The Zinfandel was really good and cost about $35. They also had a cute little art gallery across from the bar where I got the bottle.

Came for a tasting on an unfortunately cold day, but this is a beautiful tasting setting and park in general. The chairs are comfortable and the tasting tables are slabs of wood from trees over 100 years old. The staff was a little less on point than other wineries: they never came to us to close out our tasting fee and then I had to go inside to buy wine, where the staff member wasn't wearing a mask over their nose and seemed delayed by a machine malfunction. Wasn't a huge fan of the wine generally, but my wife disagrees so I think this is my dislake of aging in new French oak. Scenery - 5/5 Wine - 3/5 Service - 3/5

I had the great pleasure of being part of a bus tour and Bartholomew was our last stop. Our tasting was held under the oaks and Zack hosted our group. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of estate, the property and the wines, which were all delicious. Zack was funny and also patient (because by the last tasting, we had been drinking wine for hours), Bartholomew is a treasure and Zack was a real gem.

My new favorite red wine! I had a wonderful experience at this beautiful family winery. This winery has Big bold juicy organic reds. Brian was Welcoming, friendly, and was very knowledgeable about the different pours. I had an excellent tasting! I was solo at this spot and he made me feel like a VIP. Brian also is a true local with great area recommendations. Thank you! I will be back!

Wonderful wine and amazing staff made our experience memorable. The winery is beautifully landscaped and I the interior is pleasant.

First things first: the wine selection and the tasting ambience were very nice. However, the winery charged me TWICE $445 (which was the overall price for our group). I noticed this a few days later and called the winery. Spoke with the manager who seemed nice. He claimed to have found the receipts and promised to rectify the situation and cancel the duplicate charge. It has been a month since and absolutely nothing happened. I had to open a dispute with AmEx (which takes time/effort). I have been provisionally credited for the bogus charge. The morale of the story: payer beware! If paying with with a credit card, check your charges ASAP. (NOTE: posting the same review on tripadvisor).

Booked a wine tasting, and the experience could not have been more perfect. The weather was perfect, and the view while we were sipping wine was gorgeous. We ended up purchasing a bottle of Sauvignon blanc- delicious, and we're not white wine people. Didn't feel rushed to finish at all, and we felt very safe and comfortable with the social distancing and masking the staff was doing. There is also a picnic area and a trail that goes all the way around the winery. We had a picnic in the picnic area with a beautiful view of the vineyards. Everything was so fairly priced, we will definitely be back!

Today my boyfriend and me visit this winery. Overall experience was a zero. Reason 1: we both felt that we didn't proper etiquette of wine tasting. The young man that "helped out us looked he has little or no interest of what's he's doing". We tried the Estate Testing. The young man that "helped us" gave our two tasting just dropped off the a large portion for both of us and said "If you need anything please me know." He did not even explain of how the wine was created, that tones or finish would like and goes good with wine. I am no expert but I have gone to a few good winners that has better service and proper etiquette. Reason 2: the young man that helped us doesn't know or seems to care when he introducing us the wine. And how he treated us, I felt like he didn't care weather were enjoying the wine. Reason 3: the young man is so oblivious! My boyfriend had something in his wine glass. The he pointed it out to the young man. And the young man, handed my boyfriend "new glass" but it was just sitting in a different table and did not pick up the glass of water and just left it on the other table. I will not be coming back here again. Though it's a beautiful estate, and wine was decent selections there are a-lot more nicer winery's and better services then this. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE.

Very large old park winery that has tons of history. Can you believe how much acreage this winery has. I really enjoyed the time there and the red wine

I did not taste wines here but enjoyed the beautiful picnic tables, bathrooms and art gallery. Their flower arrangements, even in the bathroom, are GORGEOUS! Friends did the tasting and bought a rosé. The staff are chill. No outside foods in the tasting areas, but you can picnic anywhere outside the tasting room areas. Go for a hike too!!!

A beautiful place with an amazing mission, fabulous wines, and our server Grace was truly a delight!

So this winery is located on a non-profit park. I did the 2ish mile hike which was pretty intense for just a local neighborhood spot I thought. Afterwards did both the estate and red tastings and liked all their wines but my favorite was the 2019 Estate Zinfandel. They had a nice little tented outdoor patio but music and/or WiFi would have been nice.

GreAt ambience. Staff and servers were so kind and friendly. Will definitely come again. The inside was so beautiful as it has greenery and was staged well.

Best winery to visit during covid! We were looking for a winery to visit that allowed you to walk around and finally found Bartholomew. We arrived without a reservation and were able to purchase a bottle of wine and some glasses. We were also able to enjoy the wine and some lunch at the park on picnic tables overlooking the vineyards. Definitely a great place to visit while everything is closed up and only does to go.

Booked a 4-person wine tasting with friends and t was great! The estate was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. They were very knowledgeable on their wines and talked to us explaining the history of their grounds. Ordered a bottle of their rose after our flight enjoying the scenery in the shade on comfortable chairs.

Best place if you are looking a pet friendly winery with vegan options, the vineyard is pesticide free and on top of that we had the best tour with Kristina Zmuda, make sure to ask for her if you go. This place is too good to not be shared!

perfect view of the vineyards- not rushed - friendly service - organic- definitely my favorite !

Cool spot! Need a reservation but can grab a bottle and sit in picnic area. We didn't have reservation, but still completely worth it! Wine was good as well