Shayla B.
Yelp
Whoa. I've always preferred a winery over a tasting room experience. BUT... if this is how Williamson Wines gets down in Healdsburg, well then honey... I'm ALL in!!! This is simply one of the BEST tasting room experiences that you're gonna find in Healdsburg. Period. A FREE tasting with FREE food pairings?! Count. Me. IN. But, not only that; the service is OUTSTANDING and the wine is superb. It doesn't even sound true, but ooooh it is!
I stopped by here for a tasting with a few friends and we were all blown away by the experience here. This tasting room is conveniently located right within Healdsburg Plaza. When you first enter, you'll find yourself at the super social tasting bar. Everyone greeted us with bright smiles as we waited to be seated. The next room over is where they conduct their seated tastings. It's a cute and cozy environment with a very intimate experience.
First and foremost, I have to give a HUGE shoutout to TJ! What. A. Stud! This man truly knows his wines AND he's an exceptional entertainer. Basically, he's the sommelier of all sommeliers! We had SO much fun with him! This tasting room is super lively and fun, and now I know why. It's because the sommeliers keep this place alive and poppin'!
And, that wine!!! I was shocked to find out that William Wines actually produces over 30 different wines. In my experience, that has always usually equated to the wines being mediocre. Contrary to my belief, the wines that we had at Williamson Wines were absolutely fabulous! Kind of fell head over heels for their Viognier. Damn was it nice and crisp! I LOVE that. The Trinity red blend was smooth and silky... oh so delicious.
So let me tell you, I really, really, really don't like Roussane. Not many wineries produce this varietal anyway, but I've always despised it every time that I've tried it. Well, that was until I tried it here. Big ups to TJ for actually telling me to give it a try because I surely wasn't going to. And BAM, this beautiful Roussane just hit me in the face and woke me right up. I was so impressed. We ended up purchasing a bottle and having it for dinner that night. THAT'S how much we liked it. If you can serve me a wine that I don't particularly care for and make me like it... that's just extra points for you.
Don't even get me started on the pairings! The cheese with the pepper bacon jam, that cheese with the truffle salt... woo mama! These pairings were simply amazing. Everything was articulated perfectly here! I just couldn't believe it. But what I DO believe now is the hype. Williamson Wines is one of the best tasting rooms that I've ever been to! This experience was so fun and so memorable. What a gem of a place! If you're in Healdsburg Plaza, you HAVE to stop here for a tasting!