Sarah's Vineyard

I recently went to visit my friend in Cali and we happened upon Sarah’s vineyard. Boy were we lucky! What a beautiful vineyard with great tasting wine and snacks. We were there on a Monday and had the vineyard to ourselves. Perfect opportunity for girl talk and catching up! The weather was also gorgeous, we stayed for several hours! The staff were super friendly and checked in often- even offering to take our pics! I highly recommend this vineyard if you’re in the area.

Wonderful winery.... Great views.... Fresh summer breeze. Lyon and the Truth played this afternoon. The band is extremely popular in Santa Cruz.... They are venturing out. Great place to relax. Ron

Wonderful vineyard with cute grassy outdoor seating. We were there last during Mother's Day and, while it was busy, the service was still top tier. I love their red wines, the Charbono especially. They're dog friendly and you can bring your own picnic or get some of their snacks. The chocolates and truffle chips are very yum! Highly recommend checking them out ❤️

My husband made a reservation here and we split a wine tasting and a glass of sparkling brut. It was a beautiful day and we were able to sit outside. Service was impeccable and the views were delightful. Definitely would go back!

Casual & welcoming! Our server was awesome and patient with my friends who had never been. She answered numerous questions. We enjoyed the music and the oysters and tacos (for purchase) were great! As a wine member I always find something new to enjoy! Thanks Sarah''s!

What a great place to sit out in the beautiful light of late summer and enjoy some great wine. We had the sparkling Rosè, which is just perfect for a warm evening. We also had live music and Mom’s Molè (EXCELLENT). I a, going to watch for their new food truck. They have also added a lot of new seating - no lawn chairs required. That’s very pleasant. They also have bocce/boules courts, which were a lot of fun. Some day I may look up the actual rules! All in all it was an amazingly relaxing evening. I just wish I had a video of it to watch during the winter months. The people there are super-nice. So glad we now live closer to Sarah’s!

Beautiful little place with fantastic wines. Dawn made us feel especially welcome on our first trip to California from England.

The wine, the pizza, the atmosphere, and the customer service was good; but the band was absolutely horrible! The band was something out of I don’t know the backwoods. They took no requests even though we were tipping $20 for a song. They just were awful!

My first time at this vineyard and I was very pleased with my experience. I came here with my sister and her hubby and baby since they're members and we did the flights. I'm no connoisseur or wine sommelier, but I do know that all of the wines we tasted were good! The reds, especially, were very delicious! The rose garden around were really pretty and there was a big music symbol as a statue that added a fun and cute touch! Also, the employees were very friendly, cheerful, and super pleasant to communicate with, even through the heat haha. Definitely want to come back again!

Arriving at Sarah's Vineyard was quite a journey. Trust your instincts as you drive along country roads, knowing the end is near. When you do get here, you are ready to drink a whole bottle of wine. But I didn't, because someone has to drive back to the hotel room to crash. Sarah's wines were nice, especially the wonderful woman who brought out the sample bottles. The view and scene were wonderful. The karaoke DJ was a neat surprise and I'm glad I didn't start singing.

Friendly service, very relaxing beautiful outdoor space to sip wine and unwind. Wines were good and readonably priced for a small producer.

Sarah's Vineyard was such an amazing experience. We went as it's was my daughter "Sarah's 21st" . It was amazing right from driving up to this beautiful venue. The wines were SO good but it's the people that make this place feel extra special. They were so warm and welcoming. The winemaker even came out to say Happy Birthday and tell us about their wines. The was a darling outside courtyard and a food truck with yummy pasta. We can't wait to go back. If you are in the area this is a MUST stop place and allow time as it's not to be rushed.

The worse Mothers Day ever!! Made a reservation for Brunch at Sarah's & waited almost 2 hrs for our food that never came. We ended up leaving & had to find another place to eat. What a nightmare!! We are going to cancel our membership. Extremely disappointed!

Amazing wine and beautiful scenery!!! They kindly accommodated our large group and were fairly attentive! However, at the checkout counter, the lady that assisted us, Melissa, was extremely rude when I asked if they provided any 'nurses week' perks. After I had asked she rudely responded with "you're fibber and have pretty eyes so I'm sure to do this often." Extremely disrespectful and unprofessional.

Yelp just auto-asked me how Sarah's Vineyard was. Well, truth, heading back there right now for a Pinot Noir tasting. Our last visit, a couple weeks ago, we enjoyed a nice time. Wonderful staff and the wines we tried were very nice, bought a 12 bottle to go pack. Im sure today's visit will be just as great. Are you there yet?

We got here about an hour before closing and I think they told us that we needed a reservation for tastings so we ended up ordering wine by the glass. I got a sparkling rosé. It was nice and fresh. It would've been nice if the weather was warmer but it was cold and windy. The patio was nice and they had live music. There were a few games towards the back of the patio like corn hole....etc

We stopped by at 4:40pm to pick up our wine membership and didn't expect a tasting since it was so close to closing. Melissa, who is the main reason we signed up to become members, insisted we sit and do the tasting since she remembered we traveled from Hollister. We had THE WORST experience at a Alara in Morgan Hill because we got there at 5:40 and they closed at 6. We didn't want to put that on Melissa but she insisted we complete a tasting and even remembered our days off. We love coming here and our time with Melissa! She welcomed our son in with open arms. There was a dog sitting with his owners taking in the views. Will bring our pups next time. Melissa and Sarah's we love you!

Really like this place! We came last Friday night. They had tacos for sale the only thing is they ran out 1 hour and a half into it. No condiments left. And started putting tiny amounts of meat to spread out the taco servings. We were going to DoorDash but you can't bring outside food which I would rather buy there to support! Other than that it's a great venue and great wine. Maybe suggest to tell the catering to bring enough for the evening.

Beautiful location and atmosphere. Just keep your eyes out for the sign, altho the winery sign is highly visible, my GPS lead me right past their driveway. The wines are excellent and our server Virginia was both knowledgeable and friendly, also very willing to work within our budget. We will definitely be back.

For Melissa alone Super personable & friendly. Felt like family. Became members for her service alone... the delicious wines helped but her hospitality was amazing. Can't wait to visit again. One of the few wineries open on a Monday/Tuesday our days off.

Ambiance is great. Wine was decent. Unfortunately the service and food need major improving. They did not greet us when we walked in. Just stared at us. Cheese came out still in the packaging that we could not even open. We could barely cut the cheese with the flimsy wooden knife and plate they gave. So we asked if they could slice the cheese for us since the knife could barely cut, which they would not do. Service seemed lazy. Not sure if they realize what customer service is.

Very last second visit to Sarah's on the way to Santa Cruz last weekend and we fell in love with the place! Lots of comfortable seating outside with a bocci ball court and love music area. No pretentious vibe here! We did the $15 tasting each and liked each wine more than the next. I'm not a avid wine drinker myself but they staff inside were happy to fill me in on all the wine jargon! This place does start picking up in the afternoon so make sure you get there a little early to find a great spot. Also don't forget to bring snacks or picnic to share with friends. We loved it so much we didn't even end up making it to Santa Cruz that day! We'll be back this weekend!

This is a beautiful vineyard located in Gilroy. The tasting room is aesthetically pleasing and the staff is informative and friendly. They do offer cheese and salami packs on the side, but they do t serve you cheese or aperitifs. The location is next to a flower nursery and it makes for a wonderful place to relax and unwind with your friends.

I had a reservation on a Wednesday at 1:30pm, only 2 other parties were there. Had their standard tasting: 2 whites and 2 reds, $15 for the flight. Tip: ask if they have any other bottles open in the back - if they do, you may be able to swap the tasting wines. Don't do it if they're busy though! Wines: The whites (Chardonnay, Jours) were crisp and light; not the best I've had, but nice to sip on. Reds were fuller-bodied, but still refreshing and fruity. I'm not one for super deep and complex red wines, so I really enjoyed the ones offered here! I enjoyed the 2016 Madonne the most, as it's punchier than the Pinot Noir. Atmosphere: 10/10! Bathrooms are very clean. This is a great place to go on a sunny day. Every table in the sun has an umbrella, and there is a very nice grove of trees that shades a large section. I really enjoyed being there, and since the seating area was no full, we did not feel rushed. Friendly service too!

The service was so good as was the tasty rose'. Aaron made the visit fun and relaxing! Thank you so much Aaron!

Terrible Service. We have had a reservation confirmed for quite some time, as we were celebrating our mom's birthday, we were a party of about 10. When we arrived they said they do not have our reservation, my sister showed them the email confirmation and they still told us it is not confirmed, I am still so confused by this. The email clearly shows a confirned party today for our family, they did not honor the reservation and told us to go to another place up the road and also advised us to come back tomorrow to talk to the vineyard staff who confirmed our reservation. Don't come here, go to the place they suggested, Fortino Winery, they were more than happy to seat our party within minutes, they had so much more delicious food and wine options, the staff is so kind and wanted to make sure we had a great time and we did, despite the horrible experience in the beginning with Sarah's , so incredibly unprofessional. I gave 1 star because obviously the experience, but the gentleman that took care of me a at Sarah's Vineyard while I waited for my family, (I was early) was really kind to me. The woman at Sarah's Vineyard who helped my Sister, disappointing.

Mediocre wine with even worse service. There are much better places to spend your money at. Do not recommend if you want to enjoy your afternoon.

Dale and I had such a wonderful relaxing time at Sarah's Vineyard last Saturday. If you want to enjoy great wine in a relaxed beautiful outdoor setting where you can bring snacks a your well behaved dog, go to Sarah's Vineyard in Gilroy on Hecker Pass. And Melissa was a very knowledgeable wine ambassador.

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit today. Was very well received and taken care of! Their selection is well curated and they have all sorts of offerings, something for everyone. Other than what's on the menu, they have little placards on the table mentioning some of their newer offerings that were just released or will soon be released. The Pinots are sublime but even their whites like the Viognier was pleasant and I do enjoy the late harvest Gewurtz!

I got to say the wine is amazing but the service is terrible . I had an old grey hair bobbed cut hair lady say the most rudest remarks to me and my girlfriend . We simply asked for the least expensive wine and she came back at us insulting us to go to BevMo to get cheap wine . We went there because we love their wine . But not to be criticized by an angry old lady about what we want . She insulted us and said rude remarks . She does not represent what Sarah's provides . She seems like she has it out for the younger generation. I will not be back because of her .

Husband and I visited today as I told him it was one of my favorite places in Gilroy ( he hadn't visited yet). We saw they had a special Valentine's tasting with a recommended chocolate pairing. After visiting another nearby place that also had a chocolate tasting, I was a little skeptical. Boy was I wrong- every wine was good and Aaron and Aaron in training we're so knowledgeable. Such a great experience and the chocolates paired so fantastically. I had visited here before with some girlfriends, BUT finally took the leap to become a member. I look forward to visiting anytime I want now!

The ambience is superb. Very pretty to sit outside on a nice day. The tables were well spaced out. Decent wine selection. We had the Rhone Flight which had two reds and two whites. Make sure to book a reservation ahead of time. You're also able to bring your own food, which is really nice. Would definitely recommend stopping here.

We love this place! Great wines and fun special events! We joined the Reserve Circle club!

My friend and I stopped here to taste some wine today. It's really pretty and the wine was good. They had a pretty patio to sit on and colorful scenery. Aaron brought us our wine and he was very nice. I would like to bring my family here sometime!

This place is the epitome of relaxing! Lovely views/ area outside to drink great wine and chill. I had a wine flight that was a mix of reds/ whites and my personal favorite was the Cabernet Sauvignon. Looks like this vineyard is very dog friendly too- so may just have to come back with our 15 y/o Golden Retriever, Lucy!

A group of my friends headed down to Gilroy for a weekend of horse riding and wine tasting and stopped here. We walked in and were immediately greeted by a very nice guy that was there to help us with our tasting. We started with 2 white wines, followed by 3 reds. The Chardonnay was a hit but the rest of the reds did not fit many of our palettes. We did not end up buying any bottles to take home, but if you do, definitely recommend the Chard! The vineyard has plenty of parking and is easily accessible. They have a nice inside area that allows dogs (part of the reason we came here) with plenty of seating outdoors as well. There are products on sale in the winery that you can buy for yourself or your four legged friend. The tasting was $10 for 5 pours. They have a side event room also that was set up small barrel tables. Next time, I probably would skip the tasting and go straight for a glass!

My husband and I have been a member of Sarah's for almost a year now. We not only love their wine, but really enjoy the atmosphere when we go for a wine tasting with our friends and family. I do have to give a shout-out to Melissa. She not only knows everything about the wine she is serving but takes the extra effort to make sure you not only have everything you need, but that you're comfortable and having a great time. I would recommend Sarah's to everyone, but definitely ask for Melissa to help you if she's working that day!

I LOVE this winery. It is one of my favorites in the Bay Area. They have excellent wine, I especially love the Grenache Blanc but all of their wine is really good.They are known for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is friendly and super helpful. I highly recommend this place.

Aaron was our pourer and was absolutely phenomenal! The wine was amazing and such a great place to spend time with family and loved ones. Best thing about Sarah's is you can bring outside food and taste wine! Try making a reservation for larger parties it makes a difference.

Went there yesterday to celebrate a friends birthday and first, the parking situation is horrible. Second, there were hardly any people considering there was zero parking, yet we sat for 30 minutes waiting to be seated and served. They were expecting us yet they were horrible. Zero service at all. We ended up just going in and buying the bottles ourselves from the store. By the time we were even approached nearly 40 minutes had passed and we felt pretty awkward having to chase a server around. We ended up leaving and going downtown to the amazing new place Tempo Bar where we had the best service Ive ever had in Gilroy. Such a shame because i always hear such good things about this place.

I made reservations, arrived with my crew & proceeded to sit for 30 minutes without a greeting, a welcome or a menu! We flagged someone & asked for service, she said I don't know who your server is I'll have to check. No one came to the table, I had to go inside to order. Being they are in the hospitality industry, they provided zero customer service. It's clear they need new management & training of the staff. There are so many good wineries near by, go elsewhere!! Also parking is horrific!

Great vibe and good wine. A little crowded in the tasting room but it was mostly due to the rain so everyone stayed inside. The staff was very nice and dog friendly

These people were so nice! SUPER dog friendly! Like I think they wanted to keep my dog ;) $10 tastings for ~5 wines. bocce ball, lots of tables, doggie treats, and beautiful fields of vines. Go check them out!

Sarah's vineyard is amazing! I love that it's a little outside of gilroy, but still close. They have a great deal with the wine tasting and buying a bottle at the end. If you buy a bottle at the end, you get the wine tasting for free. The employees are friendly. I recommend checking this place out!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and had a great eperience. There were 10 of us and we booked a bocce ball court but since it was quiet that Sunday afternoon we had 2 courts and the whole area to ourselves. Comfortable seating and they brought an extra table for our buffet.They ask that you buy a bottle of wine per couple and you can bring your own food. The wines we had were all good and the workers were helpful. It can be a little windy and chilly in the shade so dress appropriately.

We are wine club members and have enjoyed Sarah's wines over the past few years. Today however, our experience has made us question whether it may be time to move on and take our business elsewhere. It was busy, but not crazy. We had come to pick up our shipment and have a tasting. We waited for almost 10 minutes before a staff person asked us what we wanted. Kess, I believe her name was, gave us our first (tiny!) pour and then left for what seemed like forever. Several other wait staff walked back and forth before someone stopped to ask if we were being helped. 'Not at the moment' we said gratefully, before the person walked away leaving us and our empty glasses staring at the wall. Another woman came by to ask what we needed, and was nice enough to pour a small droplet of wine into each of our glasses before again leaving us to go sign up new club members. I get it - members are where the $$ are, but we ARE members and were treated as annoyances. We will be exploring other wineries in the area (Watsonville Avenue beckons) and are happy to switch to a place that makes great wine (MANY choices!) AND gives a crap about customer service.

What a wonderful tasting room!!! We sat in the garden and purchased some delicious snacks while we ordered our flights. They have a white, mixed, and red flight which was perfect for everyone's various palate preference! The garden is adorable, with light rock n' roll playing in the background. We spotted bocci ball courts and purchased our favorite bottle and played a few rounds. Everything about Sarah's Vineyard was just delightful, service was kind, wine yummy, and property gorgeous! Thank you for making my dads birthday special!!

Wine club member since early 2000's when Tim first bought the place. Took visitors there today and this was the pour we got. It was embarrassing. Our visitors gave us a dirty look. The lady serving us didn't make us feel welcome, more like a burden as if we didn't deserve her attention. Tim needs some corrective action. We went to Solis and they made us feel welcome and even stay after hours. It's such a shame as the wines are so good but I don't feel I take people here for a visit anymore. This is not the first time either. Even more a shame as Tim gave us such a personal welcome back in 2002/3 when ever we first went there. So sad I have to post this (I tried looking for a way to give them personal feedback but no way from the website).

We went to the winery on Friday evening to enjoy the wine & music. Unfortunately our visit was less than enjoyable. It was very hot on Friday and I wanted to purchase a bottle of chardonnay or rose. I asked for a bucket with ice and was told that I would have to purchase an insulated sleeve for $13 because they do not give wine buckets & ice. If I wanted a glass I was also told that I needed to purchase one! Two of the girls went to ask the manager if they could give me a wine bucket but and the answer was definitely not! I am not sure what the owner/managers reasoning is with the wine bucket & ice especially when the had them at the winery and it was so hot. I don't blame the workers at all since it was out of their control but customer service from the manager/owner is definitely lacking! Too many other wineries out there that do take good care of their customers. Would NOT join this winery!

Go now, Don't look back we've drawn the line, move on, Its no good to go back in time -- "Sarah", Jefferson Starship Drowning in the sea of love Where everyone would love to drown -- "Sara", Stevie Nicks If you feel like leaving you know you can go But why don't you stay until tomorrow? -- "Sara Smiles", Hall and Oates Those classic rockers sure loved the name Sarah/Sara. And it is a great name. I've dated one Sara and one Sarah in my life. Both Sara(h)'s are lovely women. Sara #1 was my first love, in all definitions of that word. Incredibly, in spite of my jerk tendencies back in the day; we are still friends even on FB...so you know we are true friends ;) Sarah #2, well, I was her first love in every definition of that word and alas have lost track of her. Hopefully she is doing well and doesn't hate me too much (those jerk tendencies sometimes don't fade away that quickly). The next stop on the tour through the Santa Clara Valley Wine Country was here at Sarah's Vineyard Winery. And if you see the Five Stars above, you know this was one of my favorite stops. And yes, eventually I will stop looking back but comparing the experience at Sarah's to my later visit at The Pretentious Winery That Will Not Be Named; is like comparing my Yelp friend (with a cold) Lori M's exquisite baked goods to that oily Hostess crap we are all suddenly nostalgic for. Or maybe comparing her BF Robert L's cooking creations to those of a bunch of pretentious foodies I met recently (There is that word again. Hey, newsflash for you winos and foodies taking yourself too seriously like a bad bottle of Clos LaChance Viognier. Guess what...as my other Yelp friend Mary R. would say, the sun will explode in 5 billion years...the Universe will run out of energy in 650 billion years...no one will remember you anyway when all said and done so get over yourself. You are just not that marvelous. End of rant). Sarah's Vineyard was established in 1978 and they produce wines from grapes grown on their own Estate as well as grapes sourced locally from around the area. In spite of being busy due to Passport weekend, the staff here were pros: cheerful, friendly, funny...plenty of appetizers to nosh on as well as other food stuff to purchase. I forgot our server's name (a woman Cheryl from you know where would say) but she was a cutie, knowledgeable about the wines and with a great personality. She also pronounced the French names of some of the bottles flawlessly, unlike me :) She also let my friend taste additional whites than what was part of the normal tasting since she is allergic to reds. And what a variety of wines we tasted! Chardonnay, Viognier, I think a Rousanne, various Pinots, and various blends like the Cote Madone (Rhone Blend) and Nuits de Nefer (Merlot, Cabernet, Charbono). Most of these wines were very good, with true varietal characteristics and a few of these were even outstanding! The Viognier was the best White of the day: crisp, floral, balanced. If the bottle we bought tastes this good. I will buy a case. I also purchased the 2010 Pinot Central Coast and the above mentioned Nuits de Nefer. The grounds are lovely...bocce ball court and sculptures out back. There is a Tuscan oven outdoors too I presume for those warmer days. One of my favorite stops on this wine tour! Highly recommended!

We did a corporate team event at Sarah's Vineyard. The team had such a great time, and we were thankful or all the things Rachel pulled together - large and small - to make this a successful event. From pouring great wines at our pace, to the private seating area, to putting the lunch out (and packing it up for us), to waiting for us to get back and collect our wines, the list goes on and on. It was massive fun. We will be back, and now we are wine club members. Thanks!

What a lovely winery! My best friend has been a Gilroy resident for the past three years but has never toured the local wineries. So being the good friend that I am, I needed to help her correct this straight away. Sarah's was our first stop but we never made it to any others, we enjoyed the tasting so much that we purchased a bottle of their Viognier and some cheese and crackers and found nice comfortable chairs outside to lounge in. We loved all of their wines. My particular favorites were the Chardonnay and the Old Vine Zinfandel. Steve was our pourer and he was great, very friendly and knowledgeable and just fun to chat with. We had a great time. We are both very interested in becoming wine members sometime. All of their bottles are very reasonably priced. I ended up purchasing a bottle of the Chardonnay and will be back for the Zinfandel, it was delicious! We'll be back soon!

Had a great time today. Enjoyed the knowledge and expertise that Megan brought to our tasting. She took the time to explore the wines with us, while sharing about some of the history of both the wines and the winery. I look forward to going back!

So happy to have wine tasting re-open since Covid! Outdoor seating was beautiful and they have some new additions to the garden area. Everything was run really well and organized. Jacob always goes above & beyond his job. It's always nice to go somewhere and tell that the employees really enjoy their job. Great job Jacob! And wine is amazing. My fav is the Sparkljng Rosè especially on these hot days!

Delightful Stacey is fantastic and has always treated like family. I gave her a bottle of wine for showing our appreciation

My girlfriend and I are avid wine drinkers and often visit many wine regions such as Morgan Hill/Gilroy, Napa, Lodi, Livermore, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 we decided to take a group of friends, as well as co-workers for a day of wine tasting. Since we are wine members at Miramar Vineyard and Kirigin Cellars we also took advantage of getting our wine pick-ups and enjoyed wine tasting. Once we were finished with that, we decided to make our last stop Sarah's Vineyard. We thought Sarah's Vineyard would be a great place to enjoy a picnic because we've done it before (We still have 3 bottles of their 2012 Merlot). Since it was our 3rd and last stop, not everyone in our group was drinking at this point. As a group, we decided two bottles would be enough. My co-worker and I walked in and noticed the 2012 Merlot was sold out. So we settled for the old Vine Zinfandel and the Chardonnay. The lady then asked how many glasses. We explained that there is a group of 8, but that we only need 6 glasses because not everyone is drinking. The lady stated that you must buy 1 bottle per two people, even if everyone is not drinking. She stated that the policy was on their website and posted at one of their registers. I explained to her that I've been there before with a group of 4 and we only bought 1 bottle. I then told her that we should not have to buy a bottle for two people who were not drinking. A this point, my sister's husband showed up and we purchased a 3rd bottle and she said she would allow us to picnic with 3 bottles. Once I got to the group, I explained what happened. As we looked around we notice a few groups arriving to picnic as well and only having 1 bottle for a group of 6 and a second group having 2 bottles for a group of 9. Not only that, but a Sarah's Vineyard employee came out and told the group behind us that their kid was not allowed to play with his ball on the grass (the kid was 1 1/2 years old). Really? Two of us decided to go back and talk to Steven (the manager). Steven was very professional and agreed that the policy wasn't being enforced with every group, so he compte us the bottles. I've been going wine tasting for a long time and this by far the worse experience. Not only was I embarrassed in front of my co-workers and friends, but Sarah's vineyard was clearly not a family friendly environment. This is the last time I'll visit their winery!

Good wine and nice setting. Nursery next door so not great setting for wedding but wine is solid and staff is nice. Prices are on the higher side for the area but so is wine quality.