Stuhlmuller Vineyards

Years ago we were huge Fritz fans, and bought lots of his wines. Recently we returned expecting to load up the trunk with more. We were disappointed with merely passable wines that we suspect were being sold too soon. Most were just a couple years old, and the reds, which we’d previously loved, not very mature or distinctive. They were also getting much of their grapes from others; previously they’d grown all their own. There was something just «unspecial» about these wines, especially considering they were selling for fifty, sixty, seventy-​five dollars a bottle. I could get the same tasting reds in BevMo or Safeway for $ 10. That wasn’t stopping others from loading cases into their Range Rovers and Mercedes Benzes, however, so maybe it’s all about the illusion of luxury rather than the actual grapes.

JJ was awesome and gave my friend and I a tour. This place had very nice people and it was personable. I enjoyed the experience here and the wine is really good.

friends visiting from out of town stumbled on this spot and had a great experience so we went to check it out. the wine was tasty, staff was friendly. glad we stopped in. it’s a little off the beaten path, which we appreciate when wine tasting. definitely more of a small time feel than some of the bigger, busier wineries. we’ll definitely go back. the pinot was my fave.

As requested on website, we made a tasting reservation. Visit started nicely, with very friendly server. However, more and more people began to arrive and server was alone with no back up. So after awhile we felt forgotten while all the new folks without reservations got served. Whomever oversees this tasting room needs to reassess staffing. Left bad taste in our mouths.

Great wine, lovely spot — this was not our first visit but we greatly enjoyed the time with excellent wine and better prices than the tasting rooms in Healdsburg. Superb staff that know their stuff — and they made, as always, a fun visit even without the wine. Looks a bit out of the way, but NOT TO BE MISSED!

Enjoyed the wine and Andrew who poured for us was great. We walked in saying we didn’t like Chardonnay, we walked out purchasing 2 bottles of it.

Tasted and chatted with Andrew today, great wines, great value and great setting off the beaten path. I’m in the industry (Napa Valley) it’s nice to taste good value wines.
If your in Alexander Valley a must see.

Enjoyed this tasting immensely! All wines were ready to drink and the scenery was amazing! Staff here is very hospitable especially Rian! Highly recommended if you are looking for a relaxing experience in Healdsburg

Wonderful place! We came in later in the day and Andrew was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back!

Passable wines, but really nice location! We went during winter wineland and everyone was obsessed with the football game. The pork sliders were flavourless and soggy. Take a drive up to the property but skip the wines.

Me and a friend decided to take advantage of a beautiful day and go wine tasting! We stumbled upon stuhlmueller vineyards. Right away I loved the rustic industrial décor as well as the barn tasting room. We tasted with Andrew and we were very impressed with the wine itself & with his knowledge of the wine. He was friendly and even helped us figure out a few other places to go see and taste in Alexander Valley. We had a great day we also didn’t have an appointment and he was finishing up for the day and he still talked with us and made us feel very welcome! We will be back!

Lovely Alexander Valley spot.
I’ll admit that I’ve lived in Sonoma County for a few months, and had not traveled North of Santa Rosa until a few days ago. What a mistake! Healdsburg is charming, and is this spot. Great view of Mount St Helena and a nice small tasting room with personable, knowledgeable staff. I was more partial to their white wines, especially the summit 5 chardonnay. Great spot, stop by and decide what your favorite is. Appointment only Tuesday-​Thursday, but open Friday-​Monday without an appointment.

Visited Sunday, October 19. Andrew was our taster, and he was very good. Hosted us at the picnic area outside. Our large group enjoyed the ambiance and the experience better the the wines. Summit Five Chardonnay was creamy and tasty; did not care for the «sour» zinfandels. Cabernets were better than the zins but again nothing special. We had our $ 10 fee waived as we bought a few bottles for lunch. Andrew was great, wines were just ok.

This place is down a 2.5 mile road, off the beaten path for sure and so worth the drive! The beautiful red barn which inhabits the tasting room and winery sits among acres of acres of vines! We brought a picnic and enjoyed a glass of wine with lunch and them did the reserve tasting. So great to taste wines that are only available at the winery that are very small production wines. We were able to walk around the vineyard, into the winery and check out the barrel room. We even got a few bonus pours that were off the menu. Good music, wonderful atmosphere, great hospitality too! Would go back in a heartbeat and I will send all my friends!

A bit off the beaten path in Alexander Valley but worth it, especially if you like European-​style wines. They pour a chard, a zin, and cab on the regular tasting menu.
Andrew took care of us and explained about their property and winemaking and took us in back for a tour of the barreling. He gave us raw juice to taste. It was fun to see.

«Off the beaten path» and well worth it! A quite peaceful tasting in the heart of Alexander Valley. Lots of wonderful estate wines, the different style of chardonnay, cab sauv, and zin is sure to please any pallet. Ask questions! The staff is very knowledgeable and happy to share the unique wine making styles that makes Stuhlmuller a hidden gem! As a local I encourage all of our out of town guest to venture «off the beaten path»

Charlotte took very good care of us AND the wines were tasty! A nice variety of Chardonnay & Zins at decent prices. Very peaceful, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. Will definitely want to come back!

Been up to the Alexander Valley 100 times plus, but I never knew this place was here.
Very pastoral. Out on a farm. Lots of land by the River. And of course, the wines are excellent.
Might be a tad hard to find, right before the Russian River Bridge on Alexander Valley Road heading east, but what a great place for a very peaceful picnic with 4 ½ star wine. this wine is not Opus, but hell, at one quarter the price, it is a value. Wines that sell for $ 20 here are of very comparable quality to those that sell for $ 30 or more at places out on the busy roads. Take the ride down the bumpy little road and find this place. It has charm. It has peace and views and quiet.

Every now and again I have to tell the world about some of my favorite wineries. And Dog gone, Stuhlmuller is one of them!
I first encountered them will dining at Cyrus in Healdsburg and I asked the sommelier (Who may have been a Stuhlmuller employee) to «give us a wine that paired well with the meal being served.» I remember many things about that evening, but most importantly, the wine. It was exquisite! And I was determined to make my way to Stuhlmuller Vineyards.
So glad I did!
Potential buyers and fans should note that this place is by appointment only. Most of the grapes grown by this vineyard are sold to other wineries, however, they keep a good but small stock to sell under their own label. Jacque, our steward/​tour guide was as wonderful as the wines. Buyers should also know that you can make a day at the winery! Located in a bucolic setting they sell wine by the glass and have a picnic table for guest to enjoy. One of the great joys and concerns of living in California is that January can be beautiful (68 degrees, clear skies, daffodils in bloom… kind of crazy, but beautiful) and well worth a picnic lunch.
They have no wine club but don’t let that stop you from getting on their e-​mail list and purchasing as you please. Trust me, you can’t go wrong here!

Stuhlmuller Vineyards is located on the southern border of Alexander Valley– to the adjacent north of the Russian River Valley appellation, and to the adjacent northwest of Chalk Hill. Their riverside Chardonnay vineyards benefit from the cool morning fog of the Russian River. The Cabernet is grown on the slopes off the river. The Stuhlmuller’s bought the vineyards in the 1980’s and operated the property solely as vineyards until 2000, when their son Fritz achieved the dream of establishing an estate winery on the property. The style is rich and crisp, cool climate Chardonnay; and approach-​ably bold and balanced Cabernet. It’s a great little spot in the middle of the vineyards– in a tucked away part of Alexander Valley. The modest tasting room looks into the winery. We were treated very well by Fritz and his staff.
As for the wines, their estate Chardonnays are great. Very balanced with only partial oak aging and malo– well priced too. Killer estate Cabs too– very balanced with good depth, lush fruit, and very approachable.