Moshin Vineyards

We went to this place and had some fantastic experience with Debby as our host. She was very professional and gave out a lot of interesting info a about the wines we tested and the Vineyard. And their "whisper in the dark" is a true delight.

We went to this winery in 2008 and really enjoyed the wines and the experience. We tucked away a bottle of the 2007 Zin and just opened it. Absolutely spectacular! Thank you for your craft!

Great tasting experience here the other day, they layed on some fizz and Rose for my wife and some reds for me. We came away with some wine to drink during the rest of our trip. Great to meet the wine maker too, loved that he signed wine bottles for folks when they purchased. Helped that our drivers neighbour works there I think.

Great experience on our first visit to Sonoma. This is a smaller family owned and operated winery with excellent Pinot and other varietals as well. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Julia is an amazing host and taught us so much about their winemaking process and the geography of the Sonoma county AVAs. We left with several wines.

Good Pinot spot— nice place to taste differences in Pinot vintages. Low key, great service and solid Pinot selection in the RRV style. Thank you!

Great small quiet boutique winery. Specialises in Pinot Noir s. Love their Rose too. They only make about 10,000 cases a year. Worth the visit.

Great wine and service definitely recommended it!!

My wife and I have been going to Sonoma and Napa for years. After meeting a nice man making furniture out of their old barrels, I told him we would definitely visit the next time we're in Russian River. I'm so happy we did because not only did we find some amazing wines, but the people that work there are equally amazing. I would recommend Moshin to anyone who likes down to earth great wines and great people!

So happy we came across and visited Moshin as it was a delightful and fun experience. The wines were great and service and hospitality even better! We stopped in without a reservation for a tasting right as they were opening and were warmly greeted by Stacey who led our tasting. We tasted through the menu of 5 wines and even got some additional off menu pours, one of which we ended up bringing home with us. Stacey was full of knowledge about the wines, vines, and history of the vineyard. The tasting was made extra interesting/fun by the comparison of some of the wines in different glasses, at different aeration levels, and even one with chocolate. The tasting room had a very bright, light, and unpretentious feel to it. After going through the tasting we ended up leaving with 3 bottles of wine, one white and two reds, one of which was a pinot noir which is what they're known for. Highly recommend tasting here and would absolutely plan to come back next time I find myself in Guerneville!

Very personable sommelier who was entertaining and very knowledgeable about their wines and industry as a whole. Smaller venue but very cozy.

Went to Moshin during the Wine Road Barrel Tastings weekend in Sonoma. So glad that we stopped in here. The barrel tasting were right from the barrels and each person at the barrels were very knowledgeable about their wines. Everyone was so nice, especially our hostess, Janet, in the tasting room. Our group asked if we could bring our food into their tasting room for a picnic lunch and they were so accommodating. We loved their wines and ended up making a case to ship home!

A must-stop if you're in the area! What a gorgeous tasting room, with incredible wines and service to boot. We had such a fun time tasting with Robin, who taught us so much about the wines and the production methods they use at Moshin. I really enjoyed everything on the tasting, and took a bottle of Grenache home with me. We were lucky it was a gorgeous day outside, which added to the ambiance, but I guarantee you'll have a great visit at Moshin, no matter the weather.

Our first wine tasting stop during our tour of Napa and Sonoma Counties was at Moshin, located in Healdsburg. We enjoyed our tasting experience at Moshin between the small, boutique wine room where we sampled from a few selections and our interactions with the woman who provided some great insight and conversations. Moshin Vineyards is located on a hill, so you must go up an inclined driveway to enter the front parking area, which is quite bucolic. We enjoyed several types of wine, at least a couple of pinot noirs, a rose, and a semillion. All the wines were wonderful experiences, where we picked up at least a couple of bottles to bring back home to South Florida. We would return in a heartbeat to Moshin for more tastings as our experience was top-notch.

What an incredible winery! We were fortunate to get in at the last minute for a tasting. We called with just 15 minutes notice and they were able to take us. Benji greeted us with a warm and friendly welcome. We felt at home immediately. Benji is A+!!! He listened to my husband's tastes in wine and tailored what he served us. The Pinot is some of the best we've ever had. The 4 Lot was so delicious and unique. Pretty soon the whole place was packed and like a party. Benji juggled all of the guests with ease and gave everyone personalized attention. What a talented man! The wine was so yummy, we just had to join their wine club. We were celebrating our 37th anniversary and Benji grabbed the owner and he signed a bottle for us as a special surprise. What a treat! We're staying at Autocamp and told everyone there how amazing Moshin is. Visiting Moshin and meeting Benji was a highlight for sure. We can't wait for our next visit. Congratulations on your delicious wine and outstanding staff!

We took a Friday to spend at Moshin and were treated by an excellent experience by Stacy. We loved the wine. The tasting room has a small deli for purchase of local cheese and meat to pair witn your wine. Go try the winery. It's a must.

How much can I rave about their wine! I first tried Moshin at a tasting held at a local hotel on a Friday night. I was blown away immediately. I'm slightly allergic to alcohol and I have to be careful about how much I can drink before I get very sick. I'm not sure what it is about Moshin but I didn't have any reactions! (Actually I learned later they have a very specific process of making their wines). On Sunday, we hightailed ourselves over to their tasting room and it was a damn treat. Our host was absolutely amazing and she kept the wine flowing. Even more than we were able to drink! We left with 5 bottles and I wish I bought more.

Thank you Stacey for the wonderful experience on a rainy afternoon! We appreciated learning about Moshin's history throughout the tasting. Can't wait to share our purchases with friends. We will definitely be back. Don't skip the port!

Julia was an excellent ambassador for the winery! We loved the journey through the wines and left with a case of mixed including the Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot, Zinfandel and late harvest wine. We will return!

I cannot say enough good things about Moshin, its wine, and the lovely people working here! On a recent visit, Nancy poured our tastings for us and led us on a verbal tour of the different grape-growing regions that Moshin harvests from. There is something very magical about looking at a map and envisioning the landscape while tasting the grapes that were reaped from it. The rose of pinot noir was one of my favorites, and I'm not even a rose fan! It was just so refreshing yet flavorful. The tastings are $20 (standard for the region), but free with the purchase of any wine. The rose is only $25. That's a no-brainer to me, so of course we left with a bottle of it! I also went home with a 2014 Zinfandel... just too yummy to pass up. My sister fell in love with their dessert wine so we had to get a bottle of that too. Overall, this is an adorable little stop right off of Westside Rd in the heart of wine country, a must-visit if you are in the area. Nancy will warm you up and make you feel like staying all day!

Robin is amazing. She's so friendly and soooo knowledgeable about wine and the fermentation process and everything. She's funny and kind and amazing. The wine tasting location is cute and I feel like I'm part of the team here. I became a club member because of Robin. Thank you!

If you're looking for great wine and an unpretentious setting, I highly recommend you stop here! The staff is very friendly, accommodating and explained the wines thoroughly. Shoutout to Nhi who provided us with a fun experience! Best tasting room we went to on our girls weekend in Sonoma. I liked all of the wines on their tasting list which doesn't happen often for me. The Grenache is very unique. Superb Pinots. A must try!

Friends introduced us to Moshin during a birthday winery day and we've come back a few more times. The folks working the tasting room were very enjoyable to talk with. They've had us laughing on more than one occasion. They were very informative about their vineyards and their wines. We really enjoyed their rose. Very approachable tasting room, no pretension, just quality!

Excellent! Lovely indoor tasting room and outdoor seating! * Super duper service * Knowledgeable and very friendly! * Great music and atmosphere * Go here and enjoy! * Don't miss the juicy Pinots!

Our first stop for a winery in the area and we were not disappointed. After seeing the by appointment only sign (weekends) for Gary Ferrel we had to chose another winery and Moshin was down the street. The winery isn't hard to miss as they have signs directing you. The place is decent size with beautiful landscaping in the front. I would consider this boutique. I actually think it's better than Napa Valley since Napa Valley is so commercialized and corporate feeling. The place was pretty empty and the wine bartender greeted us right away. We did he $10 tasting menu and the lady was very knowledgeable. She helped us use the right vocabulary in describing the wine and she also taught us some neat tricks. The tasting was very fun and educational. We tried a variety of Pinot Noir. I wish I was more of a wine sommelier so I can actually distinguish the difference. I thought it was all good. We got more than what we paid for. She also recommended our next winery of Porter Creek. I would definitely come back and bring my girlfriends!

Moshin is such a lovely winery and is always guaranteed to be a wonderful spot to visit in Healdsburg. We are members of their wine club and have been for years. We love their pick up days which are guaranteed to include friendly faces, lots of wine to taste, and yummy snacks as well. This spot is nestled in a hill on a quiet road and will make you feel like you are in on a wonderful secret that you can't wait to tell everyone you know about.

Wine is delicious, service is amazing, and tasting room is adorable. Would recommend to anyone 10/10.

Hello, I wanted to give an update on Moshin. I just got back from visiting yesterday and was there also a few weeks ago. This is a wonderful winery. First and foremost - the wines. They're great. Rick Moshin makes beautiful wines - all with the approach of a Pinot Noir maker. He's just an amazing winemaker. Funny - I've never met him all these years until this last time as I keep missing what I expect are wonderful Wine Club parties. The schedules just never worked out! I do want to call out the staff though. We have known Julia, Director of Hospitality, for years and she is amazing. I always feel so welcome, and we bring our dog Pancakes along with us. I guess nothing says how much I love Moshin Vineyards other than how much wine I've bought there. I have about 150+ bottles in my dark storage room (aka wine cellar, but not really!). Thanks again, the whole experience of visiting to enjoying the wines here is excellent!

Thank you, Nhi, for a great tasting and visit. Moshin was one of our best experiences!

We just enjoyed an outdoor tasting at Moshin with the tasting room manager, Hector. There was plenty of space between us and other guests on their front porch (15+ feet) because they limit the number of visitors by requiring reservations. We loved the wines and chatting about wine making techniques and challenges (smoke taint in 2020). This seems like a legit winery making wine according to very high standards - using natural yeast, local / mostly estate grapes, etc. Despite the serious winemaking, the atmosphere was lighthearted and fun - how can you not laugh at a their tasty dessert wine called "Moshin Potion"?

Their wine was good but to be completely honest the visit was ruined by the server. It was obvious that she was frustrated with her day and decided to take it out on us unfortunately. She did her job and all (served us the wine) but when we described what we tasted, she said what we tasted in the wine was "wrong." This has never happened to me in 15 years of going to wineries. I understand if that's not what YOU taste, or even what MOST people taste. But people have their own opinions of wine and that's what makes wine tasting special. To say that what you taste is "wrong" is the same as telling someone you're wrong for not liking a wine. This made our visit very awkward and uncomfortable. Also, she made everyone in our group feel stupid. She talked to us as if we were children, and never gave us a chance to share our opinions (constantly interrupted us with her own "facts"). She also said that Paso Robles was a place where there are "only old world blends" and that she would "never visit." I have family in Paso Robles and they're the OPPOSITE of old world. All their wine is full of new world blends with Zin, Cabs, Pinos, and more. The fact that she said that discredited everything else she said. Lastly, my group wanted to say that EVERYONE ELSE was wonderful and super nice and accommodating. This one person just ruined everything for us. I understand that this one person was having a bad day. But as always, it's really not okay to take it out on your customers.

Had a glass at a restaurant in Guernville and swore it was the best Pinot Noir I'd ever tasted. So we had to check out winery. Julia was a wealth of knowledge not just about the wine being served but all things wine. Joined the wine club and can't wait to come back for my pick up!

What can I say that they haven't already said about themselves? Stop if you like Pinots. There are many other places in Alexander Valley that could be a better visit for WINE.

It's all about the Moshin Potion here! By far the best dessert wine I've ever had!! And one of the tasting room women recommended mixing it with vodka to make a martini. I'm hitting myself for not sending some home to do just that.... Besides the Moshin Potion check out their gewertz- tastes great and can't beat the price at $12/bottle!

Our first stop on our winery tour which started in Guernville. They were highly recommended by our hotel concierge. Our host was this really young guy who barely looked of legal age. He shared their Pinots which unfortunately I was not a big fan of. Maybe I was imagining but also got a slight bit of a pretentious vibe. So did not spend too much time here and ended up heading down the road to the other wineries.

This is an excellent winery with such a welcoming feel and excellent wines at a reasonable price point. We were running ahead of schedule before our appointment and luckily they were able to take us early. We were glad because we stayed there for 2 hours! Julia is a fantastic host and full of knowledge as well as some bonus pours. We learned about the unique process at Moshin and more about the surrounding area and walked out with several bottles. This is definitely a place to visit for beginners and more experienced wine lovers.

$22 for the 2013 Pinot Rose, and worth every penny. Get yourself some! Julie is a sweetheart of sweethearts, and was very in tune with our tastes. She guided us to the wines she knew we would like. I will have to go back again and do a white wine tasting. The reds were pretty delicious. The winery itself is cute as can be, with a lovely hummingbird sculpture in front. There are several hummingbird feeders so the bird action is quite active. Definitely check out their pinot rose. It's wonderful.

Great little vineyard with an excellent Pinot Noir. After making our way to the Russian River Valley we were lucky enough to pop in here for a free tasting (they stayed open an extra ten minutes for us). Loved the smokey Sonoma Coast 2006 Pinot Noir, the cheaper Molinari vineyard one's not even worth a taste. Our friend said the Syrah here was exactly how he'd want it to be. I thought it was good, but still nothing compared to the fabulous Pinot. Moshin's just one of those places that makes glad you ventured out of Napa.

I've been to the northern California wine country a few times, so I've done the "pretentious seated private tasting" and/or winery tour. At this point, what I truly appreciate in a winery visit is merely being able to sidle up to the bar without a reservation, taste the winery's wines, and shoot the breeze with the winery staff and other patrons. If the wine happens to be good, and I buy a bottle to take home, that's a bonus. From my perspective, Moshin was pretty much the perfect winery visit. I was on a business trip in San Francisco alone, and this was my day "off." I arrived early just after opening, so at first I was the only one at the bar. I typically don't like being the only one at the bar...I don't like flying solo at a very crowded bar either, I prefer a small, manageable gathering where I'm a part of the scene, but I can kinda blend in if I choose and do my whole introvert thing. Well, I didn't have to worry about being awkwardly alone at the bar this time, as the ladies behind the bar here were clearly in a jovial mood, and just a barrel of laughs. I can't say enough about the service - I had the chance to taste a wide variety of wines (seriously, similar to many small wineries in this area of Sonoma, this tasting is an excellent value), and when it came time to taste the dessert wine, they even provided chocolate to pair. I also received some recommendations on other wineries, and good lunch options in Healdsburg. Tasting is $15, and you get a lot of good wine for that $15. If you want to revisit any of what was tasted, that was allowed and encouraged. As with most wineries, the tasting fee was waived with a purchase. I selected the Dry Creek Zinfandel, which turned out to be my clear favorite...fantastic aroma, and I kept pulling notes of white chocolate and blackberry on the palate. I know this place is known for its Pinot, and while it was tasty, I liked the previous winery's iteration a bit better. Already having a Russian River Pinot in my bag, which was my main mission for this trip, I felt comfortable just going for what I thought was the winery's best wine. This was a fun visit. This place has the air of a low-key, non-pretentious but hip winery....and it also happens to make enjoyable wine. I didn't dislike any of what I tried.

We had a great tasting here last Thursday. Their wines are all very nice and priced reasonably. Our host Hector was awesome. We've been here before and each time seems to get better. We definitely purchased some wine to take home with us and will be back again!

I LOVE Moshin! My husband and I were wine club members here for about three years and loved every single wine they offer. Moshin boasts an intimate tasting room and very friendly and accommodating hosts. If you have a big group be sure to call ahead as the space is smaller. You can expect excellent customer service, amazing wine, and wonderful conversation at Moshin. Moshin also has one of the THE BEST pick up parties I have ever attended with yummy finger foods and between 15-20 wines available to taste.

Loooooved this winery!!!! A gentleman was our first pourer, and although nice, did not pour us very much. However, after the first taste we got Julia. If you go to the winery, you must ask for her!!! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and had better pours. The wines were delicious! I truly liked them all. We got to chat w the winemaker, who signed the bottle we purchased. I loved that he's a retired math teacher who went back to school to become a winemaker! The photography on the walls was spectacular, printed on metallic sheets helped them pop that much more. I also liked the wine labels! We visited on Wine Tourism Day and each left w a free amazing wine glass! In between each taste we went outside and sat on one of the two picnic tables and watched hummingbirds go by and the expansive vineyards across the street. It's normally $10 for a tasting. This is a must stop if you're visiting!

The wine is amazing and the tasting experience was great. The woman leading our tasting was very knowledgeable and led a really great tasting. Will definitely be back.

We got the A-list treatment since we came with our good friend who knows them, and had the opportunity to sample a couple of the different "baby wines" along with the regular tasting. These are wines that are not ready for prime time bottling, yet are fermented and clearly on this side of wine. They were amazing! To top it off, we got a private tour where we were shown the extent of Rick Moshin's fanatical commitment to the state of the art and attention to detail. Very impressive indeed!

At the recommendation of a concierge, Moshin was immediately placed on the list of must-see vineyards. (I have been trying to find a noir similar to one I had in Hawaii, but was too...into the wine to get information.) She stated Moshin was an up-and-coming vineyard in 14 or 15, but I'd have to say their noir has already arrived. It isn't as thick and chewy as others can be, but the flavors are still full and smooth. If you prefer a noir (you pretty much have to be in the RRV), you need to check out Moshin. The flight or taste can be overwhelming, but you'll find yourself purchasing a few bottles to enjoy. It's well-rounded and sophisticated enough to proudly serve with dinner, yet is versatile enough to enjoy by yourself around a fire. As for the staff I encountered? They were incredibly helpful and eager to find your palates' preference.

$20 tasting. Nice knowledgeable staff. Nice pinots, reasonable zin (we bought two bottles and got the tasting fees waived.

I'm blown away but the wonderful customer service I received in response to my review. Amber Moshin reached out about my wine purchase and offered to send me a new bottle, as there was a likelihood that a bad cork could have spoiled the wine, resulting in a poor taste. Today, I received the new bottle, along with a nice letter including a card for a complimentary tasting for the next time I visit Moshin. I'm extremely grateful for the gesture and can't wait to try my wine the next time we have a nice dinner at home (I will edit this review once I do!).

The exterior of the place was quaint and full of charm. A humming bird sculpture, old barn exterior, gorgeous draping vines... Unfortunately the charm ended at the door. Inside the walls were white and plain and magnified the sounds to staccato levels, and the quaint feel was replaced with a more sterile office like environment. The wines were ok. We found one we liked, and the Motion Potion was a hit with 2/3 of our group. The servers were friendly and even allowed us to try the Merlot grapes.

We've been to Moshin a bunch of times and even joined their wine club! It is always a pleasant experience tasting wines and they generally have a a good variety open for tasting every time we visit. Motion Potion is always awesome and they have spectacular Pinot Noir's. A surprise is their Molinar Vineyard Merlot. Even if you don't like Merlot you should give this one a try

Really mediocre wine from a variety of different regions, as if they are still trying to figure out which regions are the best for their preferred varietals. And their price point is much higher than the overall quality of their wines.

Our B&B host gave us a free tasting here. They are very knowledgeable and detailed about their wines. Their Chardonnay was great (and I'm not a big Chard fan) - My sister bought a case. They have some good specials as well. I really enjoyed their Pinots - classic and well made.

Set scene: Sunday Funday Barrel Tasting on the Russian River Wine Road Wineguy - "This pinot is floral with hints of maple and spice." Rachel - "For reals?" Wineguy - "This cab has deep red fruit flavor." Rachel - "No shit?!?" Wineguy - "This leafy and exotically local chardonnay pairs excellently with our homemade wild boar chili." Rachel - "Ummm. Wild Boar?" Wineguy - "Yes. Our neighbor woman shot the beast herself..." Rachel - "Neighbor woman?" Wineguy - "Yes. And then we smoked it here at Moshin." Rachel - "Hmmmm... this boar tastes of deep oak with hints of wild mushroom and lemon verbena in the finish." Wineguy -"???" I might not know much about wine, but I sure as hell know all abouts pork. End scene.

I wanted to like this winery, everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable but I just wasn't impressed. The numerous pinots all left something to be desired. I can't say there were any of their wines that I would buy or try again. Looking at other reviews I can't help wonder if it would have been different if I tried some different selections, but I likely won't be back to see. The facilities and grounds are beautiful and they have some cute gift items, and everyone working there were very kind and helpful.

This place had the curse of the last winery on our trek..so, you know what that means. If not, then let me tell you..it means I don't remember it much. The wine lady took a pic of us, which was nice. We got the Moshin Potion 11, which is a dessert wine. I don't know why we got this varietal but, it must have been pretty damned good.

Moshin Potion, baby! I love it. And, I 'm not a big fan of dessert wines. But, the apricoty-appleyness (i love making up words) is just amazing and not too sweet. Worth making a trip to Sonoma just for this. Other than that, the staff here are super friendly and talk about the wine in a very understandable and engaging way. Try the Pinot Noirs, too. But, if you do nothing else, get that Moshin Potion.

What a fantastic winery! We came upon by chance, but it ended up being my favorite of all the wineries we visited in the region. It's a small operation and largely run by family. Julia, our tasting guide, was fun, knowledgeable and made the (often intimidating) world of wine feel very accessible. Moshin's Pinot Noirs blew my mind, I never thought I liked pinot, but turns out I just hadn't had good ones. I purchased my first ever case of wine, that's how much I loved it! Highly recommend!!!

We had a wonderful experience at this very small winery. The tastings were fantastic and the bottle I bought as a gift was decoratively signed "Best Wishes" right on the wine bottle for an added festive flair. The recipient was impressed and almost didn't want to open the bottle because she liked the presentation so much. Too bad we forced her too :) The staff was great and the wine is great so I would highly recommend stopping here. If your a fan of the chardonnay, this is a must. And yes, the pinot is good too :)

I hate blabbing about my favorite wineries, because I worry that they are going to become big bad pretentious wineries. Moshin is the exact opposite of that and to top it all off, their wines are excellent. I was told to try Moshin by the folks at Davis Bynum whose wines I also loved. The first visit to Moshin sealed the deal for me and the friends I was with. I wouldn't even think of going up to the wine country without going to Moshin. Sort of like going home for a visit and then not visiting your family - it's simply not done! Our first visit there, we were greeted by a woman (Julia) with the biggest smile and welcoming, laid back attitude. Turns out she runs the wine club. I joined after my first taste of wine knowing that this was my kind of place. Later Rick Moshin came out and we had a terrific time with him as well. He explained the whole history of Moshin all the way through bringing out early renditions of the logo for the winery. He was so kind as to drink an incredible bottle of Pinot Noir with us. We were with 4 out of town guests who were completely blown away by how good the wines are and how hospitable all the people were (and one of our guests is a very serious collector/drinker). I have been back many times since and can't wait for my next trip up there!