Rachel N.
Yelp
I should probably start by acknowledging that I'm not fussy about wine. And in fact, some might say I have terrible taste, as evidenced by the loving side-eye I recently got with my 1p pairing of a tempranillo with a trout salad - I digress - but what I do know is that coming to Reeve is always lovely, regardless of whether you're a budding somm or just looking to perch yourself in a vineyard and forget all that ails you.
Most days you'll be welcomed by the head vintners themselves, Kelly and Noah, a dashing, warm couple that seems to truly know something abt crushing grapes together - if they aren't wandering around, Tara or Sam, Reeve's other ethereal and delightful wine connoisseurs will guide you through an unpretentious, relaxing tasting - currently pouring a pinot noir, rose, and a riesling, if memory serves.
Bottles are reasonable for what is poured into them - $30-65 - perhaps not a daily wine for some, but not a break the bank sitch for the crew that has typically schlepped to Healdsburg for the day.
Vibe is not party-bus-whoops-I-vomited-on-my-bachelorette-sash. More Italian farmhouse has an intimate rendezvous with CA rustic chic. Recently went to one of their farm to table dins, crowd was mostly hip 30 to 50-somethings. Food was divine (hello forbidden rice pudding, I was unaware that I need you, but now I can't forget you), wine was on point, naturally.
If you're in wine country, Reeve is such a treat - a bit off the beaten path, a welcome respite from scene that is pervasive in much of the valley. Go.