Ram's Gate Winery

I am a bit delayed in posting this, but my partner and I delighted in the full tasting menu at Ram’s Gate. I’ve enjoyed many tastings throughout wine country and Ram’s Gate has one of the better, more elevated experiences at a reasonable price (if I may add)! I am not even a fan of carrots but the carrot risotto was one of my favorite courses. That should say a lot about the quality of food being delivered by culinary team here. The property is beautiful and the staff was very friendly. We were greeted with bubbles while we waited for our reservation in the gorgeous courtyard. We even got some amazing local food recommendations from our server! I’d highly recommend and will definitely come back!

I can’t recall ever rating a place on Google, but feel the need to here. Ram’s Gate was supposed to be the first of several Sonoma wineries in our day, but we ended up spending most of our day here. The wine and food was amazing, but Paul gets the credit for keeping us there. My wife and I learned so much about the area, the property and the wine. He kept our glasses filled and smiles on our faces. Could not recommend an experience any more than this.

We visited Ram's winery today and had a great time. The wine selection is great and the service was exceptional thanks to our sommelier Maya! She is very knowledgeable and made our day and tasting extra special. We'll definitely be back! The grounds are beautiful as well. Don't miss it!

I recently visited Ram’s Gate Winery, and the experience was lovely. The setting is gorgeous, with stunning views and a beautifully designed space that creates a relaxing atmosphere. The wine itself was good —not bad, but nothing extraordinary. I’d say the real highlight is the location and ambiance… Mark was great!

Ram’s Gate was an answered prayer as they hosted my Texan family for my sister’s graduation. We had a PERFECT experience. From planning to the day of the event, it was stress free from the winery. The service was wonderful, we were greeted and served with joy and attentiveness. Every wine was delicious! The food was so yummy, we had the salmon and chicken. The winery was BEAUTIFUL!! I can’t wait to visit again. We were all dreaming of reasons to come back and host another event. Thank you so much Ram’s Gate! We had a wonderful time and left with timeless memories. We thank God for y'all!

We did the 5 course tasting menu over lunch and it was incredible! We had lots of dietary restrictions and they accommodated everything beautifully. The wine pairings were so good that we each left with at least two bottles. We had 6 people in our party and then put us in a private room!

Such a fun experience. The winery is gorgeous, from the open air space to the actual vineyard, it is just stunning. The wine was delicious and they are generous with the pours. We also got a fabulous education and learned a lot about the winery! Could have spent all day here.

Paul, thank you! We hope to see you again when we come back. You were awesome. Loved every detail of you, your service and the experience you gave us. The vineyard is beautiful. The food by Chef Ruby was awesome. Chef Ruby thank you again. We’re excited to try every season. So happy to meet you. You’ll see us plenty more.

Had a phenomenal experience at Ram's Gate! Maggie was bright, bubbly, personable and so in tune with her wine knowledge! She led us through a phenomenal tasting, really creating an experience and story with each sip. We enjoyed it so much, we became members all thanks to Maggie and the amazing wine!

Drove all the way there from South San Jose ... walked inside (on a Saturday) only for them to say "sorry, we are closed for a private party" Let's see... 1) could have been posted on their website, 2) could have been posted at the gate before driving in, 3) could have been posted at the entry. Its a good thing Far Niente was able to host on such a beautiful day!

walked into the most gorgeous winery today--WOW. It felt like a scene from a movie. The setting was absolutely stunning, with peaceful vineyards and a serene atmosphere. We tasted delicious wines while enjoying fresh, farm-to-table vegetables. Paul was fantastic--warm, knowledgeable, and full of personal stories that made the experience feel special. I'm not certain if he's also cooking and prepping food because he said the vegetables were from his garden and he prepared them. Bravo to Ram's Gate.

Now this is a beautiful setting for wine tasting. Plenty of outdoor seating, a little noisy at times because of the race track nearby. They have Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as their main wines. Lovely tasting with wonderful service. I would recommend you visit if you are looking for lighter reds and white wines.

We had a wonderful tasting experience with Ram's Gates sommelier Maggie. She was so engaging and energetic. We did not have a reservation but I can envision it could be necessary. The property is stunning indoors & outdoors. The wine was great. We got a few bottles to take home too. We bought 3 bottles so one tasting fee was waived. It was our favorite winery of the day!

So I went here for a private birthday party...and the space is just gorgeous. The wines are fine ( they served three from the estate). Personally I am more a Palmaz, Clif Lede, Larkmead, Stags leap or, Harlan fan. But the location is really close to SF. I would most def have a private event here in the future.

The views are great. The wine is better than average. The hidden fees are bs. If you need to pay your employees more to meet a "living wage", then do that. Raise the prices if you need to. I can decide if your product is still worth it. Don't sneak in a hidden fee at the end because you don't pay your employees enough to meet a living wage. Be upfront about your pricing.

We were welcomed with a glass of their rose and then we're sat on the patio to do their seated wine tasting that had a variety of estate and single vineyard wines. Right off the gate I liked that the wine associate asked us what kind of wines we particularly liked, and if we wanted to switch out anything before the tasting even started, which we did and added a cab to the flight. The decor is beautiful the interior designer they hired worked at Restoration Hardware so it gives that vibe. You can see the Sonoma, Raceway and Highway 37 from the distance. And the wine associate was so kind to take a picture of our group which I loved.

This was my first time for most of my group and we had the best time here. So, if you've never been, this is a place you definitely need to try. We were greeted with wine, took a quick tour around the winery. Chris welcomed all of our questions and I learned so much in so little time about wine. The decor is beautiful and really brought the outdoors inside. The pairing of the food and wine is amazing. I honestly felt mind blown about how well the wine and food complimented each other. My utmost compliments to Chef Ruby. I feel so lucky to have been able to meet her. She is very friendly and made all of us laugh with her great sense of humor. I could not say enough great things about how great the menu was and how wonderful everything tasted. It was so good that the first thing I thought of when I woke up was the duck breast. When you're done with dinner, you can purchase the wine, and the best part is they even do shipping. I normally don't even like wine all that much, but this place changed my mind because I bought 3 bottles. So take advantage! The location is easy to find, there's sign so you don't get lost, and lots of space to park. The rest of the hosts and servers were all super nice and friendly as well. In the ladies restroom, there are two stalls, very clean, and actually really nice Thank you for Ram's Gate Winery for such an amazing experience for me and my friends. It was truly life changing.

Beautiful vineyard. Came here for the food and wine pairing and it didn't disappoint! Service was excellent since the sommelier was attentive. Loved the buchon chardonnay since it was so buttery. Bamboo risotto was very clean without coming off too fatty. Carrot soup was comforting and the chef said it was vegan friendly. Pork belly was executed well with crispy rice and skin with tender pork belly. Poached pear at the end was the perfect bite. Also got to meet the chef at the end who is a Filipina. She's thinking of putting a savory churro on the menu. Look forward to seeing what she comes up with.

Such amazing experience with Sonja she was so knowledgeable. It was such a pleasure. We had a charcuterie board and mini wines. We will be back. We enjoyed it tremendously.

Lovely setting, wines, and service by Lauren. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, even though we were the dreaded "we know you're closing soon, but can we taste" guests. As fellow ambassadors in the industry, we were very appreciative.

Beautiful grounds. Attentive service. Easy access from East Bay as it is right at the beginning of Sonoma off the 37. Lovely views of the vineyard and a large indoor / outdoor area. Really love the look and feel of this winery - classic, rustic, but upscale. Did the wine and food pairing. VERY affordable for the amount of food you get compared to other wine / food pairing menus in Napa. After tips came to ~$140 for each person where I know other menus start closer to $200. The chef personally greeted us and gave us an introduction to the menu. The food was excellent and quite nicely portioned. Squid ink pasta with poached egg; mushroom risotto; pork; burrata; ceviche bites. The menu is seasonal and changes quarterly. Wine pairing was decent as well; the wines were not as good as the food but paired well and the wines are at good price points compared to other wineries. I would certainly go a food pairing again here; wine tasting more so only because the grounds are so pretty but not because the wines are super tasty.

We became Club Members when they first opened in 2011 and have always had a most memorable visit each time we stop for a tasting, wine dinner, or party. Impressive wines, bites and tasting room staff! The architecture and setting are exceptional. We LOVE the vintage Cheers greeting and from that we have the feeling of being welcomed as not just club members but as family. The kitchen produces gorgeous bites that pair so perfectly with each delicious wine. The wine guides do a wonderful job of introducing each varietal and vintage. They are very knowledgeable and hospitable. We are very grateful for this phenomenal winery!

My husband and I came one weekend during the pandemic for fun and loved it so much that we bought a membership. It is truly like "Cheers" here where everyone knows our name and is glad we came :) They are always getting creative with events and the charcuterie board is AMAZING. Wines are wonderful, ambiance is peaceful and lovely and a good excuse to leave the kiddos home, and the staff is friendly. It's super close to Marin too!

Thanks to our server Paul for a lovely experience. We did the small bites tasting. We were served 3 white wines and 3 reds and a "bonus". Their wines are quite lovely and know that their small bites are tiny - so don't come hungry. But the pairings were well done and enjoyed. Do consider to come in the spring or summer so you can enjoy the outside and amazing views. Highly recommended.

We heard great things about their wine and food pairing. It's a little pricier than the other wine and food pairings in Sonoma but we are glad we tried. They were very generous on the wine pours. Especially that we had to wait 30 minutes for some other people to show up. It's a group setting so please don't be rude and late. The sparkling wine was extra good. Pinots we liked. The Chardonnay's not so much. The Sauvignon cab was great, reminded me of Merry Edwards. As for the food pairings. It's $110 with wine tasting it totals $160. I would give it a 3/5. It's okay. Some things I didn't understand or it needed some more seasoning. We had a SB vanilla prawn dish, the prawns were fresh just need some salt added. The whipped burrata salad was weirdly presented. Not sure if I enjoyed it, bland too. Oyster dish was good but it was presented in a bowl that looked like a urinal. And the Muscovy duck was dry, flavorless and tough. Mine was cooked fine but my husband was over cooked. We did like the eggs, bacon and toast. Pork belly was great! No desserts in this tasting menu. Our server was super friendly! He made the experience really great. If anything come back and wine taste with him.

Venue: Beautiful. A great combination of rustic, elegance, and modern flare. I love the old barn house look, think Walking Dead, but inside is spacious and not too pretentious. It's a little dark even in the daytime, but the right company and meal will lighten things up! Wine flight: I'm not a big wine drinker and even if I try to be, I usually go for reds. This time a tried a flight of whites and it was refreshing, light, easy to drink. Pleasantly surprised! Charcuterie: So, I know we're at a winery and the star of the show is... the wine however, the charcuterie board is amazing! Love the meats, cheese, breads/crackers. I'll take a flight of cheese over wine any day. Service: Our server was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly.

I cannot say enough about this winery. The wine is fantastic and Mark was so helpful and engaging. It's the second time I had the opportunity to visit and I would keep going back when I am in Sonoma.

Beautiful setting, excellent and knowledgeable service. Fabulous wines. Grapes sourced from Various vineyards.

My wife and I dropped in and were lucky to get a spot for a tasting. Paul took care of us and boy did we get the VIP treatment! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wine, it really elevated our tasting experience. We'll definitely be back soon!

I would very happily return again! We were on our way up the coast for a weekend vacation with friends when we thought on a whim that we'd do a little wine tasting. We had a few hours to kill before checking in, and we passed Ram's Gate on our way up to Napa. We thought it looked intriguing, and I just thought I'd give them a call to see if they might be able to squeeze us in with no reservation. The person on the phone (a feminine voice) said that they totally could if we hurried over, but let me know they were pretty booked today. I assured them we were right down the street and they told us to come on by! There was a complimentary EV charging station which was much appreciated. We walked over to the host desk and let them know we had called ahead. They knew precisely who we were and brought us directly over to a table. Casey was our wine expert and he was attentive, thoughtful, and made us feel really welcome. The pours were generous, and though not every wine was something I would pick, I absolutely loved their sparkling brut rose and their Gap's Crown pinot noir. We opted for their basic tasting, $60 a person. It was a bit pricey, but I didn't mind. I loved the view, and the weather was perfect. We were also in no way at all rushed out. We felt very encouraged to languidly sip our wines, enjoying the garden/vineyard view and the tasting room. Now, let me tell you, I would have most certainly dressed up had I known what we were up to today. Needless to say, I looked horrible! LOL. I had just dropped off my beloved bunnies for weekend boarding (not an occasion I wear my best clothes for) and as such, I was in yoga pants, a hoodie, and old trainers, no makeup and hair a mess. The staff didn't bat an eye (but another table gave me judgy looks lol). I really appreciated feeling welcomed despite my looking like sh*t (seriously, THANK YOU, I promise I won't do that again). There isn't a clearly defined dress code as far as I know, but I was severely underdressed and I like making an effort when we're doing something a little luxurious. Therefore, I felt extra welcome and I am extra appreciative for not being judged by what I was wearing. Please do give them your business, it's deserved!

Service! And wine! We booked a tasting and it took forever for anyone to acknowledge us! Beautiful ambiance and closest to the 101 freeway .................................

Very friendly staff and beautiful estate. We opted for the Seated Wine Tasting for $60/person. Sergio was very knowledgeable and customized our wine experience serving more reds as we preferred. Our favorite wines were the Pinot Noirs and the Berler Vineyard Cabernet. FYI. If you purchase 3 bottles, they will waive your tasting fee.

Beautiful views and delicious wine! No kids allowed. The tasting area was super quiet when we went for our 10:30 tasting.

We visited the Carneros wine region and Ram's Gate Winery several years ago, without a reservation, and as busy as they were, they were able to accommodate us for a tasting. We fell in love with their Chardonnays and purchased several, which really laid down well in our cellar, so we stopped in again on our most recent trip and had another wonderful experience. $50/guest for a 5 flight tasting (waived with any 3 bottle purchase). SERVICE: We were the first to arrive and got seated out on the patio overlooking the vineyards and valley floor below. Wonderful views and even more wonderful service. Luis poured for us and was an absolute delight. He did a great job explaining each wine and timing out the tastings so as to not feel rushed. High marks! WINES: Ram's Gate Chardonnays used to be big, oaky, and buttery, just what we love. Unfortunately, they've moved away from that style and gone to a dryer, more acidic stainless steel aged wine. We didn't care for them as much as in the past, but we found several others we enjoyed, including a 2019 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a 2018 Robert's Road Vineyard Pinot Noir, a 2017 Berler Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. We took home a bottle of each. They also offer a 5 course wine and food pairing experience, but we did not partake on this visit. I always say that wines are subjective to an individual's taste, but service should not be. Ram.s Gate wines are well made, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend you pay them a visit when you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. Reservations are recommended.

We called ahead the day before to make reservations for our party of 2. Our wine tasting was at 2:30 on a Thursday. They ask for a 1/2 of the wine tasting price per person as a deposit. According to the website, wine tastings are $50 per person. We were offered to do the food pairing, which was an additional $110 per person. So we only did the wine tasting and even that wasn't worth it. The wine was just okay. The pours were generous, but if the wine ain't good, the size of the pours doesn't matter. Aaron was our sommelier and he was great. We stayed there for 2 hours and did not feel rushed at all. We had a good seat with a nice view. The squeaking of the plastic covering on the roof took away from the ambiance when the wind was blowing really hard. Here's what was especially disappointing to me. We got our check and there was a 5% "Livable Wage and Healthcare Coverage Surcharge." It's not even a set amount, it's 5% of your overall bill, on top of tax! That should be included on the price that I signed up for, not in addition. You can argue that 5% isn't that much, but it's the principle of it. If we had racked up a $320 bill (had we done the food pairing), 5% is not an insignificant amount. They need to be honest about their pricing. We do not recommend.

My wife and I went for a member's tasting recently and it was fantastic. The staff is top notch and the decision to allow kids/dogs has been a game changer. We have a newborn and thought we were going to have to cancel, but now this will be a regular family stop for us.

One of my Christmas gifts for my husband this year was a seasonal wine & food pairing at Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma. Today we braved the weather and headed to wine country for our culinary excursion and it did not disappoint!! The winery is beautiful, the service was impeccable (thanks, Mercedes!) and though our experience was supposed to be at a communal table, since everyone else canceled, we were seated in a private room instead! Each dish was delicious, creative and beautifully presented and the chef came out to introduce herself at the end of our meal. I have a feeling this will become a regular seasonal excursion for us! Can't wait to see what's on their spring menu! *an important note to mention: the chef is wonderful with accommodating dietary restrictions/food allergies!

THE BEST wine and food pairing, hands down! A big thank you to Wine Connoisseur Mercedes, and Executive Chef Ruby Oliveros - that was an amazing experience. The wine, food, estate and service -- all of them perfect A beautiful gem in Sonoma, Ca! Highly recommended! Coming back, for sure!

Amazing food wine and service! Our server Lauren was lovely and we had the best experience

A dreadful experience. I have been to the tasting rooms here twice and on both occasions have brought my two small dogs with me (in a stroller- off the ground- 15lbs). On this occasion they refused us entry and were rude and obnoxious about it. Basically treated us like something on the bottom of their shoe. As someone that has a family winery- I find this quite shocking, To top it off, nowhere on their website or when booking do they mention this. I had a colleague with me that was visiting from London- he also thought the tone and words were appalling. A terrible first experience of Sonoma for him. Embarassing. There are many dog friendly and better options in Sonoma County and we will continue to support our fellow dog friendly wineries in both Sonoma and Napa. My favorite is Macrostie (see separate review), which is consistently excellent. To top it off, there was some kind of bachelor/ette party going off in there, that sounded like a bingo night at a working mens club. I was happy to go somewhere else.

Ask for Maggie. Period. I don't know if she mastered in creative writing, or does stand up comedy on the side but she makes it an Ex-peri-ence with a capital "E". PHE*clap*NO*clap*ME*clap*NAL #somalierflex. If I can't have Maggie, I don't want it. This place is it. You won't regret it. Clay provided a wonderful entré as well.

Beautiful winery with delicious chardonnays and pinot noirs! My favorite were the chardonnays. This place is best experienced with a reservation ahead of time. The weather was perfect this weekend.. the seating area is beautiful and has a serene environment. If you are seated inside, it is has a bit more of a buzz with more parties and a louder environment. U can take a walk down the vineyard and take a seat next to a small lake/pond and drink as well. I believe there r two levels to the tasting menu, we did the first level which comes with 2 chardonnays and 2 pinot noirs. I think this was $40 for each person. And i think there is reservation/seating fee? My friend booked this so i'm not sure. There were parties booked and u could book out a part of the rooms... that seemed fun and cool! Anyways, had a good time, the servers were well informed of the wines and this winery only makes a certaIn amount of wines a year and is funded by members. Would def be open to coming back!

Wow! Of course there's a Karen everywhere and anywhere you go. I came on a Monday, December 19th to enjoy some wine and time away from work. We were serviced by wonderful people and I hate leaving this review because Rachael, Mark, and Mercedes have been amazing and the most wonderful people you will experience there. Listen, I just became a member in October and it was due to their great customer service. To me customer service matters, but relationships is what keeps me going to a place over and over. While we were ordering our Uber/Lyft that was taking longer than usual, the team decided for us to wait in the members area with Rachael. There was a random woman who apparently works in Merchandise. She came in with a weird demeanor inside the members office and asked direct questions to Rachael about closing up shop. The way she said it was with an intent to notify us we were not welcomed there and we had to go. Yes, we understand the winery is closing, but you treat your members with respect or politely ask questions. Mind you it is 35 degrees outside and we are experiencing one of the coldest winters. She decided to make snarky comments for us to start leaving and it made not only the worker waiting there with us but myself and my friend super uncomfortable. The individual's name was Meredith because we knew to ask to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else. She had no compassion, was extremely selfish, and on top of it all --rude. She basically made us leave in the cold and kept the door in the members area open to signal for us to leave. Eventually we got an Uber and decided to say our goodbyes to Rachael because we knew this random person was trying to exert her power. I am still so bothered that this is still happening in the bay. Outside we asked her who she was and we told her how rude she was and she made a snarky comment about our Lyft being here already. So if you come here I hope you don't experience this and try to order your Lyft or Uber sooner before closing time.

I celebrated my 40th bday here and had a picnic through Picnic Potential next to the pond. It was a perfect experience! The day was beautiful. This is the most beautiful winery that I have visited in person! The staff were really friendly!

I'm re-posting as some trolls had to take down my previous elaborate and fabulous review, as always. I'll keep this one short & sweet. Anyway, I brought out of town guests here, and the property is stunning. Does the tasting fee of $40 justify the wines, probably not, and definitely not 30+ years ago. Don't make the rookie mistake of visiting on raceway weekends, escape to SF for cooler weather and dim sum! With that said, I would still return with friends & family who want to check this place out. P.S. When you're doing big things, you have haters - score! ;)

My girlfriend and I snagged an indoor seat facing the outdoor patio and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Ram's Gate is quite stylized and a beautiful space, so there's a lot of things to catch your eye while enjoying your wine. But, really, I can't stop thinking of the charcuterie plate ($34). Do yourself a favor and get it - no matter what you're drinking. It's hearty and includes a lot of variety. They'll bring you extra crackers, too! My friend and I split the Getaway Tasting, which was $40 for 4 wines (2 chardonnay, 2 pinot noir). They were generous with the pours, and our waiter paced the tasting well. Definitely take some time to walk down to the small pond through the vineyards. There's some space at the bottom of the shallow hill, too, to gather with friends. The bottle prices were a bit too steep for me, but it was definitely a pleasant and memorable tasting.

We had a wonderful time. Paul was so knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! We had a great Christmas time and will definitely come back next year!

Amazing experience - we had a 12 person group and Mercedes made it a great experience. We couldn't have asked for a better day!

Visited last week without a reservation. We chanced it and thank goodness they were able to seat us at the bar. They have the best ambience of all the wineries we visited last week (11 in 5 days). I would describe it as laid back chic. The barn is beautifully decorated. The servers are so helpful and nice. They have a great charcuterie board. The wine - they have a generous pour and as with any wine it'll be a hit or miss depending on your palate. They paired good with the charcuterie. Bottom line is we enjoyed our time there. Bought 2 bottles to enjoy at home. TIP: make a reservation. We were lucky without reservation since we visited on a weekday.

Ram's Gate matches some excellent wines with a variety of tasting experiences. The seating allows for sweeping views from the patio, along with spacious, yet cozy, indoor areas that are open yet intimate. The overall design of the winery is inviting and easily familiar. For the locals among us, it is a marvel to see the transformation from the former winery (now located elsewhere) to the newer, hipper Ram's Gate. Bravo! Over the years since this new iteration, we have found that the key feature of Ram's Gate is the staff. Their teamwork and seemingly choreographed service is unobtrusive yet reliable. We have come to truly appreciate Monica as our regular wine educator, and she has come to know our preferences for styles and varietals of wine. She is knowledgeable about the wines and has a way of describing them that draws a picture in your mind and makes each wine more accessible. This helps us focus on the new and different, as well as the "reliables' and "knowns" on the tasting menu. Having a constancy in the service makes it so the Wine Club experience is that much better. When we last visited, our guests were so impressed that they joined on the spot. As for the wines, Ram's Gate has a respectable spectrum of wines that include different levels of richness, complexity, and seriousness. We enjoy the Rosé, and their white wines (Sauv Blanc, and the fruit forward yet refreshing Pinot Blanc) as spritely refreshing summer wines, while we relish their bold and complex red wines for a serious moment, a good book, a noteworthy meal, or....just because. Falling between those two standards are what we enjoy so very much, are their Pinot Noirs. They have two Pinot Noirs that are distinctly different from one another, but equally remarkable. This allows you to enjoy them both for different moods, or hoard the one you prefer. You have uncomplicated choices for food pairing. Get "The Board" to share, or two of them for your foursome (they go fast!). Otherwise, you can have a multi-course dining experience, ... haute food, in a casual setting there on the patio. Membership, as has been said, has its privileges. We have found that reservations, tastings, specials, and events are better for members. I'm glad we singed up early on.

We have our favorite wineries, where the wines are top-notch and consistent, and Ram's Gate fits that description for us. The wines we know and love are reliable, and they will never disappoint with their latest venture with a varietal of a newly acquired vineyard or terroir. The staff exhibits the esprit d' corps that never lets a customer, club member, or visitor ever feel unattended. It's seldom that we ever have to ask for something before its anticipated and table side; truly professional service. Often, when we're there, Monica is there to greet us, and knows our preferences and what will spark our interest. Our recent guests commented, rightfully, "That Monica is really good at describing the wines, and making it all a better experience." True. Our go to habit is to order "The Board", a mix of cheeses, bread, rillets or pate, olives and even a some chocolate/caramel brittle or candied almonds for the sweeter wine pairings. All a delightful nosh for a beautiful day at Ram's Gate. A couple of things were really love as members....They have some fun and delicious events offered first, and foremost, to members. We particularly loved the Hawaiian event, it was so fun. Also, ... The Pond. We love to stroll The Pond. You can walk away from the hub-bub, down the hill, to a pond for a peaceful, bucolic stroll and some reflective scenery. We often find our way home with more than a few irresistible bottles.... that'll hold us over, just barely, til next time. This month we got a case of Rosé for our summer by the pool. Come on, summer!

Beautiful spot for wine tasting and lunch! Both the food and the wine were excellent, and they were very accommodating with dietary preferences. Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a lovely wine and dining experience in Sonoma. Plan to spend about 2 hours here if you are coordinating a wine tasting day.

Ram's Gate has gone through stages ... went today and was beyond pleasantly surprised!!! Lauren was our educator and top notch in every way and after we joined the club Ryan came over to welcome us to the family. So happy to see the positive progress and can't wait to share your winery with my guests!!! A plus is it's an adult only winery for those who don't want to navigate through kiddos running throughout and no pets ( which is a bummer but totally understandable) ...

Cheese board ! We love a good board ! This one was great ,however for the $45.00 price the portions should a been a bit healthier! We ordered 2 flights and the board , bill was well over $150.00. Beautiful property, gorgeous setting. Service and knowledge of wine was awesome!

Came here in March with a friend, and the weather was perfect for sitting outdoors. The grounds are super pretty and were by far the highlight of our tasting. It wasn't huge and commercial-feeling. It felt quaint and intimate. We were able to take a glass of wine down to the pond where they had a bunch of spaced out lawn chairs in the shade. Service was awesome, employees were very kind. I wish we could remember the name of our server, but he had tattoos and he was so nice. He really accommodated to the flavors we liked. One thing we were surprised about was that they don't accept tips with card aka you can't add it on to your bill. They only accept cash tips. Had we known that beforehand, we would have brought more cash to more appropriately tip our server. For the price, we had a good experience, but if we came back, we'd probably skip the cheese and charcuterie board. Everything on the board dried out really fast, and there were more crackers and nuts than anything else.

A trendy, modern winery in clear view of the beautiful rolling hills in Sonoma. With close proximity to Marin and SF, this is a great spot for a lowkey wine date. Their ambiance and atmosphere is what I like the most, considering so many other wineries tend to be gaudy and tourist filled. Their wines are also delectable and we tend to pick up a few bottles each time we come. Don't get me started on their cheese and charcuterie! It's amazing. The toffee itself keeps me coming back. I make sure to purchase a bag to take home.

Fantastic winery in Sonoma that is easy to get to and is one of the first "estate-like" wineries you encounter on your way to wine country from SF. It is easily spotted from the main road by the large wooden gate standing seemingly in the middle of nowhere! Ram's Gate is on a great plot of land with a beautiful lake at the bottom of the hill. The tasting room is large but still cozy. Tastings run on the expensive side: $40 per person for a flight, and pairing cheese boards start at $32. The 2016 pinot noir in the tasting flight was delightful. By-the-glass ordering is only available to wine club members. The servers are very knowledgeable about their wines and are friendly and easygoing. We had a great time just chatting with our server. You don't need to make reservations in advance for tastings, but it's advised to do so during peak hours (like weekends). We got there around 4:30pm as our last stop of the day and were seated immediately. You have options of bar seating, table seating, or sofa seating by the fireplace. Great winery to relax and recharge at after a full day of touring wine country!