Muscardini Cellars

My friends and I did the " All things Italian" tasting experience, and it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had at a winery! So fantastic. Brilliant food and wine pairings, and absolutely beautiful wines. The staff are also just amazing!

Went for a wine tasting earlier this year and had a fantastic time here. The wine samples were good, the atmosphere was really chill, and there was no pressure to buy anything. It was amazing weather and they had plenty of outdoor seating plus some shaded seating if you wanted. Would absolutely go back.

This place was wonderful! It was my first time in Sonoma and don’t have much of a wine background - we honestly just picked Muscardini on a whim & it was a great choice. The location is beautiful - you’re surrounded by the foothills of wine country - and the venue itself is so charming. There is a great front deck and outdoor seating in the back lawn as well. Nick was an incredible host- so friendly & answered any questions we had. He also personalized our experience and was very lovely to chat with. Their wine was also delicious and I have a few bottles shipping my way right now. Highly recommend!

I would like to express my gratitude for the fantastic wine tasting experience at Muscardini winery. Nick’s knowledge, warmth, and attention to detail made the day truly special. Each wine selection was perfectly presented, and his insights added so much depth to our understanding and appreciation. Thank you for creating such a memorable experience. I look forward to visiting again! Warm regards, Michael Barrett

We visited while driving by and we had such a great time. We did not have a reservation but came around 5 pm and our server had happy to answer questions. Open bottle service was provided and there was a nice fire pit for our group to sit. Great wine and great value! I’ll definitely return again

My friends and I visited as part of a winery tour and it was a lovely stop. The wines were delicious and they had charcuterie boards for sale. The only negative, the property seems to have a wasp issue (they also love the charcuterie). Aside from that, would definitely recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a small winery that left a lasting impression on me. Despite its modest size, this winery boasted an impressive selection of wines that catered to a variety of tastes. From the moment I entered, I was greeted by a knowledgeable and passionate staff who were eager to share their expertise and guide me through their extensive wine collection. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it added to the overall charm of the place. The wine selection was truly exceptional. Whether you're a fan of bold reds, crisp whites,this winery had something to please every palate. Each wine was crafted with care, showcasing the dedication and skill of the winemakers. What impressed me most was the attention to detail in every bottle. The flavors were well-balanced, and the wines exhibited a complexity that delighted my senses. It was evident that the winery took pride in producing high-quality wines, and it certainly showed in the tasting experience. While the winery may be small in size, it more than made up for it with its exceptional wine selection. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy exploring new flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit. The combination of a warm and inviting atmosphere with a range of delicious wines makes it a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts.

Muscardini Cellars is charming, low key, unpretentious and very cozy place to take your family for delicious wine tasting. There is a beautiful area behind the tasting room where you can sit under the trees and feel cool fresh breeze even in a hot day. Muscardini wines are simply wonderful. Mi favorite was 2019 Tesoro which is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Check out their other wines, I guarantee you won’t regret it! We enjoyed chatting with our hostess and it made the whole experience even more fun.

My friends and I came here for a bachelorette party. The "All Things Italian" Tasting was a great experience, and every taste of wine, food, and combination was explained in great and lovely detail. Personally, I loved hearing about the history of Muscardini Cellars and the obvious love and care the family has put into their wine. Weeks later, I ordered a few bottles of the Vermouth for our group. Nick thoroughly explained the ordering and shipping process. Unfortunately, I later ran into a few issues. The first one was when UPS sent back our order to Muscardini as I had completely missed their email notifications (this was on me). After contacting Nick again, I was able to get my order again with a reshipping fee. HOWEVER, once I got my order, the Vermouth bottles were sticky from mild leaking (most likely a fault from UPS). So, I had to call Nick again. He told me the wine was still technically fine to drink, but Muscardini would send us another set of bottles. The second set arrived in perfect condition! Although there were so many shipping issues, I really appreciate the excellent customer service I received, especially from Nick. 10/10 experience. I highly recommend the Vermouth (there's a reason why I tried so hard to get those bottles!) visiting Muscardini Cellars!

We had a wonderful Italian tasting experience with Nicole. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. I would highly recommend this!

I got the "All Things Italian" Tasting Experience with a group of friends visiting from out of town since one of them never went wine tasting. As usual, the experience always starts off with the phone call, not actually entering the venue. And they were very courteous. Honestly I thought I was talking to pre-recorded messages when chatting with them, very professional folks. I had little expectation of it going in and they blew expectations out of the water. This is an actual Wine Tasting Experience. Not those experiences where a waiter comes in, pours you a glass, says a few sentences, and makes you rate how much you like the wine. They sit you down in a cute fancy room like you're in class, schools you about wines, teaches you how to pair wine with food, and the history of Muscardini's. The whole football field, not even 9 yards. My only regret is not setting up enough time inbetween to enjoy this wine tasting and the next wine tasting. For the "All Things Italian" Tasting Experience, expect to spend way more the 90 minutes tasting. And for good reason, they aren't cutting corners. We had to leave in a rush for the next tasting and Muscardini's tried to call the next place to tell them we were late.

This was my first time at Muscardini and I was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the experience! I have driven by before but never stopped in. I realized they are on the Priority Wine Pass that we have which means we get 2-for-1 tastings here, so it was time to stop by! I thought they just had the front patio for seating but they also have a huge lawn out back with Adirondack chairs and picnic tables! We wanted to look out at the rolling hills of Sonoma while we did our tasting, so we chose a table on the front patio. The tables have umbrellas which was much needed during the warm afternoon. Our sommelier was Isabella and she did a great job! She was so knowledgeable about the wines and made us feel like we had an extra authentic experience. This is an Italian winery and Isabella is not only Italian but has also lived in Italy before! We enjoyed talking with her about her experiences there and learning about the unique aspects of the wines by Muscardini. This winery does not have their own vineyard, they source grapes from a variety of different vineyards in the region. Isabella was attentive to our needs, came back in a timely manner throughout our tasting, and even gave us some extra pours. We enjoyed having our own water pitcher to pour from so we could stay hydrated during the tasting. She made great recommendations for us based on our preferences as we moved along through the tasting, even allowing us to change up some of the tasting options to include ones that better suited us! We had a lovely experience here and I look forward to coming back to hang out on the lawn next time!

Went to a wine and music evening. Great music and wonderful wine. The location is breathtaking.

The wines made by Muscardini are scruptious! Michael Muscardini is one of the nicest people I have ever met, and I love the dog presence that has been a staple there. A Sonoma Valley icon, that's for sure. Highly recommend!

Laid back winery located off of highway 12, I love the fact that we were able to choose the wines we wanted to taste. I'm not a huge fan of reds so I stuck mainly with the whites & rosés, it was nice to be able to have the option. Our server was so sweet & very attentive, they offer charcuterie which was tasty & paired well with my wine choices. They have many seating options indoors & out on their patio & deck. Great spot to sit & enjoy a glass of wine with friends!

I've been a member of Muscardini for awhile now (because the wine is great!) and finally had a chance to visit with my friend that lives in Nor Cal. We had a private tasting that was hosted by Karen, who made the whole experience wonderful! Great wines, paired with small foods to match, which included her own jam blends. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more regularly...but I will definitely be back! Thank you Karen for the welcoming hospitality!

A must for wine tasting! The staff is amazing and the wine is a unique treasure. I would highly recommend it.

What a fantastic winery. Nick took good care of us today! Me and my family stopped by for a little wine tasting. He recommended us a few things. We did a few tasting and ended up buying a couple bottles here. We were able to bring some light snacks in, although they do offer a charcuterie board. We had some cheese and snack we picked up from some of the local shops. So happy I stopped by. Highly recommend coming here. The ambiance was very chill, relaxing, and just a fun experience. I love that I was able to freely roam the property.

Stumbled upon this winery looking for a Sangiovese on the last night of our Napa/Sonoma trip. Did not disappoint- we fell in love with their Tuscan blends. Ended up being my favorite winery of the trip, and it's worth noting that it was the only place I ordered wine from after we got home. Received great communication during the shipping process as well. I believe we were helped by Nichole and Ashley during our tasting- they were the best!

This is a review for their "simmer down saturdays". We went last night with a group of friends - lovely evening. Excellent band, room to dance, dog friendly and kids too. It's $10 for their logo glass (empty) which is basically the cover charge for the band. Then you buy wine by the glass or bottle. You can bring your own food which is nice. Excellent service, fun inexpensive evening. We'll be back!

We were just laughing , about Karens .... The others were the negative ones ! LOL The last stop for today was Muscardini Cellars !!! Karen ... my clients wine educator was phenomenal ! Great energy, knowledgeable, generous ! This family has been with me multiple years and Mary Kay has been fighting cancer for 10 years today !! Karens patience and ability to make my family feel comfortable and enjoy their experience means the world to me as the Napa Valley Chauffeur !!!! Keep up the great work and thank you for correcting my experience with negative Karens !!! LOL

I really enjoy coming to Muscardini. We came her with a group of friends and is a great place to drink wine, have a variety of wines, from whites to reds to grapa. If you have a group, call ahead and make a reservation. Seems like muscardini is a very popular place within the wine tour industry, and tons on people come by throughout the day.

This was the second stop on our Napa and Sonoma wine tour. We were greeted outside with the first tasting ready for us to enjoy. After the second tasting, my SO and I decided to add a reserve tasting and tried the rose of Syrah and the grappa oro. I enjoyed the rose but the grappa oro reminded me too much of scotch. We ended up leaving happy with 3 bottles between the two of us.

Over the hill and down the twisty road to Muscardini Cellars we go. And the main reason was Jamie Jamison & awesome band were playing there. The wine, well was secondary but just as important. We arrived & there were plenty of regulars & newbies like us planting our chairs and tossing blankets about. There are tables & chairs available but first come first serve, no worries we brought our own. The band plays in the front, probably because there is a nice porch for them to stand on but the back of this winery is a park like setting. Nonetheless Jamie is belting out song after song taking a few breaks while the extremely talented band plays some instrumental songs that are off the charts. You can bring your own food or walk 2 buildings down to a taco truck(Cochinita) more about them later. Anyway back to Muscardini they have a $10 fee with a souvenir glass alone & it's an additional fee for the wine. I think that is a bit excessive since wine by the glass is $12 & then some. So it's a $22+charge for a 6 oz pour, Really? There is a $5 discount if you bring the glass back on your next visit. All in all the music & crowd was awesome, dancing & swaying to the backdrop of beautiful Sonoma Mountains and JJB. I'll be back, but head to the back enclosed lawn area its very inviting and the perfect spot to have a casual wine tasting picnic.

I stopped in last week during a beautifully cold winter day. Driving around in the cool mountain air in Kenwood was just perfectly exhilarating! I was excited about this new tasting room (for me). I had the best tasting with the servers......apologies for not remembering their names (a Cuban woman and a retired teacher). Their names should be stuck in my brain because both provided the most excellent tasting. Each of them was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. I shared some laughs and experiences with the retired teacher. Both women made my time in the area an absolute delight and I can't wait to return next year! I highly recommend the wines and the tasting experience at Muscardini!

A true hidden gem. The Italian style and varietals are truly amazing. The staff will make sure you feel at home like true family experience. They offer charcuterie board with some pretty good wine infuse artisans salami among other delicious stuff. Dog friendly as well as kids Gorgeous green backyard. They offer live music on certain days and time of year(summer time) of you have the opportunity to visit, don't miss it

Place was very laid back. We took our 4 month old puppy & she had fun. We had a charcuterie/cheese plate it was very good. Paired well with their wines. Prices are very reasonable. I really enjoyed their Rose of Syrah was very refreshing.

We loved our experience at Muscardini Cellars! We were blown away at the hospitality and kindness of everyone. The tasting was great, and we loved the charcuterie board. Karen was amazing and so knowledgeable about the wine. We had a blast chatting with her as we tasted great Italian style wine. We sat outside with our dog and it was a perfect early afternoon spent in wine country. We can't wait to come back!

Delicious! We got to drink in the in the little private room near the entrance. Great experience. Nicole was knowledgeable and friendly. If you are going wine tasting make sure to swing by.

We go past Muscardini each time we drive up Valley. Well, today I made a point of stopping in and having a glass of wine. Nice place! Sitting out on the deck is wonderful! Especially on a sunny day with clear skies. The view is spectacular! For this afternoon, I had a glass of the 'Rose of Syrah.' A crisp light wine, a bit dry; but ideal with strawberries, raspberries and drizzled over fresh baked shortcake with whipped cream. Definitely a wine for summertime! Service is outstanding! On my next visit, I want to taste the Syrah, the Tesoro, Sangiovese and Fortuna. This is a spot to really take in the views and the wine in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, especially on a sunny day.

The wine dinner at Muscardini was off the hook! Five amazing courses paired with spectacular wines made for an incredible evening on the lawn. Food 5/5, Wine 5/5; Service 5/5. We checked in with the hostess on arrival and were told to grab a welcome drink and choose any table we wanted. The wine was a bright Pinot Gris, one of the best they've made. We sat and chatted for a bit while the appetizers started to arrive paired with their Rosato di Sangiovese. They started with skewers of watermelon, sheep's milk feta and basil which were really good. Next was prosciutto arugula and nectarine pizzettas, salty and sweet with a peppery bite from the arugula, wow! Final app was gulf shrimp on a corn cake with lime cream which could have used a little more salt but still tasty. The Rosato worked really well with all the apps, very pale with a hint of wild cherry, yum! Next was a salad with figs, candied walnuts and goat cheese. There's really nothing like fresh figs, so good. This was paired with their Barbera which was not too heavy but full of flavor in the true Italian style. This was followed by early girl tomato gazpacho with basil olive oil paired with Sangiovese. One of my favorite wines that they make, bright red fruit with a little leatheriness. Then the main course, a big hunk of Alaskan flounder over shrimp risotto and Roma beans. They paired this with their big super Tuscan blend, which actually worked well. I have know idea how the caterer cooked this so perfectly in a pop up kitchen. I really didn't think I would be eating better than restaurant quality food at an outdoor winery event but that's how it went down. Finally, dessert, ginger shortbread with fresh fruit and whipped cream, delicious and not too heavy paired with silky B-wise Fortuna. Pretty much a perfect evening. My advice, if they ever have another one of these, get your tickets quick before they sell out. In the meantime, when your up in Kenwood be sure to drop in and taste their Italian style wines, they're amazing!

We had a most outstanding tasting, hosted by Nick, who was so knowledgeable, informative, and patient with our questions! We enjoyed hearing the history and philosophy of Muscardini and the wines and pairings were of course excellent! Highly, highly recommend Muscardini for an intimate yet approachable experience.

Went on our wine tour today and our host Nick recommended a great bottle the Sangiovese. It was great pair along with our cheese board and salami. We like his Italian feedback on the winery, he should definitely get an all expense paid trip to Italy lol.

Molto, molto bene! My bad Italian aside - you will love your tasting at Muscardini Cellars. Trying to find reprieve from Pandemic gloominess, a tasting is just what we needed. Our tasting was lead by Nick, who was professional, charming, and hilarious! It felt like we blinked and we had spent two hours in their gorgeous open space to enjoy their wine. The owner also walked by with his adorable, friendly dog to give us a warm welcome. You will try it if you do a tasting flight, but the Rosato (Italian rosé) is DIVINE. Get a few bottles as you impress your friends with your knowledge of authentic, Italian wine.

There are few things in this world that could possibly be more enjoyable than sitting in Muscardini's outdoor grassy/treed seating area on a cloudless day while enjoying one of their reds. Awesome environment and the hostess was very pleasant and personable to our tour group. Very laid back tasting room. Keep in mind this isn't a vineyard, some people on our tour group were being assholes about this.

I was in the area wine tasting with my friends. We decided to stop into Muscardini because none of us knew much about Italian varietals. We were served by Nicole, who educated us thoroughly. I mostly enjoy cabernet and pinot, so this was a refreshing change. The Sangiovese was my favorite. She gave great service, was very friendly, and overall, we had a great experience. We all bought bottles to take home. Definitely coming back!

Great wine and great atmosphere! We've been several times before, but my husband and I went back today for the first time since COVID began. They have lots of great, spacious seating and we felt very safe. Staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. Desmond was our server today and we really enjoyed talking with him. We enjoyed all of their wines, and they're a great stop particularly if you enjoy darker reds.

This is some WORLD CLASS WINE! Had to grab a few bottles for the road. The staff was so welcoming and had a vast knowledge of the wines they were serving.

Cute little spot to have a glass of wine. Has a front patio and back garden area. Staff was very nice. Social distancing and masks were at play. Dog friendly. Was a nice little Sunday. Only thing I would comment on it how small the pour was. I usually have more in my glass when I ask for a glass of wine anywhere.

Liked the generous pours and the wine was decent! There was plenty of room for us to visit, with nice seating arrangements both inside and outside. Dog-friendly too.

When visiting Sonoma wine Country and your looking for the best winery with the best tasting wine(s) look no further Muscardini Cellers is your place. This divine gem is so romantic. The surrounds are beautiful and clean. Plenty of space. Plenty of outdoor seating for a nice couple to celebrate a special occasion or a large group to get together to celebrate any occasion. It's spacious and covid friendly. The service given by Ashley was outstanding. She was the hostess with the mostess. We were so impressed and thankful for her knowledge of all her wines. We learned about what type of grapes when in the wine. She shared so much knowledge that goes in to each bottle of wine a little history of the owner and his passion for his wines. It was a wonderful experience and one that stands out from the rest. Ashley had so much passion for her wines. Her customer service was outstanding and the passion we saw made us want to continue to raise our glass and share Muscardini wines with all our family and friends. We loved the wines so much we signed up to be a wine club member and looking forward to our 1st shipment. So, look no further head on over to Muscardini Cellers. Don't forget to ask for Ashley she'll give you the wine experience you've always looked for in a winery. Happy Customers Laura & Mike Cheers

Enjoyed our time in the backyard during COVID-19. Protocols were enforced with outdoor tastings. Nick was very responsive and communicative regarding our reservation beforehand and was equally chill and welcoming during our tasting. We were able to bring our own food, (mostly cheese and charcuterie of course) which I felt helped enhance the wines. The tasting included 4 wines plus a Manhattan that featured one of their in-house grappas. I appreciated that unique aspect of it. My favorite was their 2019 rosé, of which we took a few bottles home. Would definitely return !

Wonderful tasting experience! Wines were great Isabella was a great host and shared so much information about each wine- thank you for a great time!

Very cute winery! They have a great family atmosphere and delicious wines! The charcuterie board was a little pricey for what you got but it was good.

This was our last stop on our wine tasting tour today and they definitely saved the best for last. All of the wine that they had us sample here was amazing from the Sauvignon Blanc, to the Rose, to the Tesoro Blend and my personal favorite 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. I also ordered the Cheese and Charcuterie Board which paired perfectly with all of the wines. Everyone here was super friendly and they were more then willing to answer any of your questions and the service was top notch as well. I ended up buying 3 bottles of wine to have them ship home as I did not have enough room in my suitcase to fit them all. They have a nice and spacious tasting room inside and plenty of outdoor seating and tables to sit back and enjoy the wine while taking in all of the beautiful scenery. I will definitely be back and I recommend anyone visiting the Napa-Sonoma area to also make a stop here as well. You won't be disappointed!!!!

Excellent. Joined the club. Great setting and excellent wines. Stop by and enjoy. Highly recommended.

Beautiful even with the foggy rain. I can't wait to come back and finish my wine tasting. I found this place while on a road trip through the beautiful NorCal hills.

This was one of many stops on my whirlwind wine tour of Napa/Sonoma a few weeks ago - I found it because it was listed on the Priority Wine Pass, but I made sure to visit because I saw they also make vermouth! As it turns out, not only do the make vermouth, they make three different *grappas*, too! Honestly, that was their saving grace, in my opinion - the tasting was normally $15 to taste 4 of their wines, and $25 to taste their other 4. Obviously I wanted to taste all 8, so with the BOGO from the wine pass, they still charged $25 to taste all 8 (shared with my wife). Honestly, I'd say all 8 were good, but agreed, none were stellar, especially for the prices. They were friendly enough, but if it'd just been a wine tasting, we would've left without buying anything, and would have felt like, while we enjoyed the tasting well enough, it certainly wasn't worth $25, let alone if I'd paid $25 and only tasted the 4. On the other hand, if you pay for a tasting here, you can also taste an absolutely PHENOMENAL vermouth, and three equally phenomenal grappas (an unaged, a slightly-aged, and a super-aged, obviously in increasing order of expensiveness.) Honestly, I would probably have been happy if it'd been $25 to just taste those four, let alone $15 (if I'd just done the $15 tasting), so at *that* point, it becomes a much better (far less advertised) deal. I suppose they feel everyone who comes to Sonoma is just there mainly to taste wine, but seriously, I had a lot of great wine that trip, but zero other great vermouths or grappas (or indeed, any other vermouths or grappas at all). Super neat. My only slight complaint, though not too big of one: if you only buy one bottle, 0% of your tasting is comped, you have to buy 2 bottles. And they have to be full bottles, the 375ml vermouth doesn't count. So I ended up being forced (yes, forced! :D) to buy about a hundred bucks worth of their products! Cause, *obviously* I was going to buy a bottle of vermouth, I just probably would have bought a 375ml, since vermouth doesn't last forever once you open it... but once the idea was put into my head that I could waive the tasting fee, I was *going* to waive the tasting fee, so $48 bottle of vermouth it was! So then I clearly had to buy a $45 bottle of grappa, too. (The grappa is great, but it wasn't $48 worth of great. Absolutely $23 worth of great, though!)

This was the last stop for us on our Sonoma wine tour. The history of this venue was the most interesting to me. It was apparently built as as school house in the 1860's. The version you see today has been transformed into a great place that is inviting and comfortable. We sat on the porch and enjoyed wine tasting before moving to the back to continue the tasting. Surrounded by tall hedges the back is a quiet place that has small picnic tables and chairs to sit at. They host music and movie screenings here so check the website to see what's going on. Inside is a tasting bar and they have snacks to buy so you have something to munch on while enjoying their wines. I know that the choices are many in wine country, but this is a great place to go, you will enjoy yourself.

We had a reservation about 230 for winetasting we were greeted by young man was was very friendly and we sat across from the bar me and my girlfriend and a young lady tried to help us out but we waited too long we sat there for every wine tasting probably about 25 minutes and they just passed us by every single time I would never visit that winery again and I'll make sure to tell my clients not to visit

Wonderful place to spend some time at. Janessa was a great hospitality hostess and even though we were walk-ins and she couldn't do a full tasting, she offered the opportunity to sell us a couple of glasses of wine and then checked on us to see if we needed anything else. A++++ customer service.

NICK was fantastic and so knowledgeable. we enjoyed our time tasting wine and chatting with the staff. highly recommend trying the grappa and the barbera :)

I had an awesome time on a recent wine pairing trip every one was very wonderful is a great experience. . This was my second time .

Great red varietals, with an Italian twist. We really liked the Rancho Salina and Tesoro. Ashley in the tasting room was great.

With so many great wineries in Sonoma, don't come here. The wine was good, though I thought the pours were small. The outdoor seating area was unimpressive (Kunde has a lake-side area, etc.) and I was unimpressed by their tasting room. I thought the server was rude, and he kept trying to hit on my friend which made us both extremely uncomfortable. He discussed how he got bitten on the neck etc. by a random girl the evening before and then proceeded to show us his love bite! Rather unprofessional...I much rather preferred the nice ladies that poured our wines in the other locations. Wines were also expensive. I love supporting local spots, but with this service I would not return.

One of the last wineries we stopped at during a week in the Santa Rosa area. The wine is good, the seating area out back is really nice. The host, Desmond was spectacular if we could have just spent the day in the back drinking the delicious wine and chatting at Desmond we would have.

Honestly we didn't enjoy as much in this place. The host is just so so and didn't seem to enthusiastic about welcoming us. The wine is just okay and the wines were not memorable at all But the view was great if you want a photogenic place to take good some pictures