Spicy Vines

The ladies who served us were knowledgeable and very energetic! While my group was there they were very attentive and checked in frequently to ensure we were satisfied. I myself got a flight. To be real I found the gewurztraminer was my fav and AMAZING! So smooth and crisp. The best part was there was no burn and it was not to sweet! It was the best I have ever had… take a bow! The charcuterie plate, the local honey (another absolute fav) and crackers pair lovely with the flight. The inside of the place was very hip and comfortable. Made for a cool environment on the hot 100 degree weather that was happening outside

This tasting room was just a bit off. After a day of wine tasting, we chose to go here for their «wine cocktails» as opposed to just a typical tasting.
The tasting room overall felt like a tired lounge, where things were just a bit out of place. The winemaker was loud and larger than life, while the vibe was quiet and chill (some even playing checkers and chess), and the drinks were mediocre. Plenty of other places to hit in the area, this would not be one I’d recommend.

Not being familiar with the town of Healdsburg, except for the exceptional known brewery nearby, I came upon this winery by chance at the Wanderlust festival held in Squaw Valley last year. That is where I got to try the most amazing and intriguing wines that has left me wanting more.
Fast forward, not nearly a year later after following them through social media they finally open up their tasting room and I made the drive, met up with a friend and gave this place a try knowing good and well my mind was set on the spiced blend.
The tasting room and space itself is very warm and inviting. Décor is bright and eclectic which seems to fit the personalities of the staff. The staff is engaging, energetic and excited when describing their wines. I could not get enough of it as well as the wines.
Oh, the wines! My absolute favorites would have to be the Chardonnay and their spiced blend but all the wines we tasted had a unique character that I could take note of and enjoy. They were all pretty fun.
Great wine. Great atmosphere. Amazing staff. I will most certainly return. Thanks Doug and Crystalyn!

BRAVO!
This place is cozy, yet Chic. Modern yet has almost a speak easy feel.
Crystalyn and the staff are so sweet and jovial. It’s pretty hard to leave this tasting room… Come prepared to stay for a while.
They make one of the only Chard’s I’ve had that I not only tolerated, but ENJOYED!
It seems like their wines are always winning awards, and the original Spiced Blend will always be near and dear to my heart as I’ve been drinking it for years. However, the Dragon’s Kiss Syrah is pretty damn good.
Order the Chocolate Abrazo mousse if you really really like chocolate. It will knock those socks right off!!!
I am so happy they opened the Spicy tasting room in Healdsburg and moved on from Napa! They are funky fresh in this place, and fit right in to the Sonoma county scene :)

They’re open! We were wandering around the square and found most tasting rooms closed on Saturday evening. But not Spicy Vines! What an amazing find. Rad atmosphere, love the space and décor. Incredibly friendly, welcoming and engaging staff.
Ronnie is the best! Great info on wines and genes! Vinome!
Just realized this is a Unilocal ad for the Napa place… I’m at the Healdsburg location. 441 Healdsburg Ave 94 448

Peruse the photos and you’ll rightly conclude that this is a listing for a Unilocal gathering. The address listed on this page is a event rental center not a winery, so don’t GPS your way here expecting to find a tasting room.
Wines are available at various CA retailers. See this webpage to find a Spicy Vines seller:
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I attended the Unilocal party. It was fun. Did I enjoy the spiced wines? Not really.
Call me a fuddy-​duddy 2^nd generation Italian-​American as I prefer my wine made the traditional way where the grape varietal flavor is featured in the wine rather than just being a background component for a blend of herbs and spices.

Delicious Spicy Red Wine For A Multitude of Palates!
SITREP
Crystalline & Anders have a great wine operation going on here in Napa on the Silverado Trail. Their wine is at once accessible, flexible and can be tailored to meet a lot of different kinds of beverage needs.
THE SETUP
I first became aware of this wine-​branding when I ran across the lovely Janka at an event in Oakland, where she had a table set-​up with the Spicy Vines wine and I’ve been a fan of this unique blend since.
THE WINE
The wine is a fruitful blend of Zinfandel, Syrah & Petit Syrah. These just happen to be three (3) awesome varietals that I really enjoy (since I’m not really a Cab fan– sorry). But it doesn’t stop there…
The wine is also delicately spiced, which gives it an extra kick that makes the sipping so very enjoyable. I’ve been able to partake of this winsome blend in one of 3 ways:
(1) The wine itself, poured into a glass at room temperature, aerated, and sipped to maxiumum enjoyment!
(2) More so during the holidays, warmed up gently in a crock pot as a mulled wine, where the sipping takes you to another level, and where the heated up spicy undertone opens up your olfactories like nobody’s business, and warms you up to delightful effect!; and,
(3) As a chilled beverage, like a version of Sangria where thrown into a crystalline jug along with some gin (I prefer the «Sloe Gin» from Spirits Work Distillery in Sebastopol) add in fruit over ice and *Wa-​La!*, you have a powerful reason to sit on your patio and watch the sunset set!
APPOINTMENTS ON WEEKEND
Unlike bigger establishments, you will need to call ahead and make an appointment if planning to stop in Napa on a Weekend. There are regular hours otherwise posted for Weekdays.
THE LOWDOWN
Spicy Vines should definitely be a stop on your wine-​country itinerary!

I’ll admit that I didn’t care for it the first time I had it, but I didn’t realize it was a spiced wine. The second time I had it, it really grew on me. It has an interesting complexity. My hat is also off to the founders and their passion for this product, it is contagious.

There’s definitely a place for mulled wine in Napa. I was skeptical to try it, but I was won over. I also tasted a gin cocktail made with their spiced wines and it was delish! We were here for a recent event and glad we came. Ended up taking home a couple of the stuff.

Many of you may not know about this small winery company. I first tasted their wines about a year ago at another event. This is not your typical zinfandel. This is exactly what the name reflects — spicy wine! Yes, it is like a nice holiday spiced wine blend. There is no alcohol bite, no tannins on the back end. Just a pleasant sipping wine perfect for any time of the year. I don’t recall exactly what ingredients are used to blend with their Zinfandel, but I do taste things like cinnamon or nutmeg. Weird? maybe for some folks. But for the right foods or event, is lovely.
I also had the pleasure of visiting their Spicy Vines Manor for a holiday event. The owners were so warm and inviting. We had a private Unilocal «house party» and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Lots of cushy sofas and overstuffed chairs, a pool table for those wanting to partake and a very nice patio and lawn area for nice weather days.

Delicious beverages make a night feel a lot smoother. Spicy Vines’ sangria-​like beverages are lovely as an apéritif or a drink all day beverage.
Gee, just thinking about it makes me thirsty!

Spicy Vines is def on my favorites list– it’s unlike any other red blend I’ve had, a MUST try! It fits basically every palette from wine snobs to beer drinkers so its great to have on hand for guests. Love.

Absolutely delicious! What else can I say?
Think Gluvine in a bottle. A secret array of spices and premium wine blended into a concoction worthy of an alchemist. Great served chilled as well as at room temperature. I’m looking forward to some cold weather so I can justify drinking this stuff hot!

I had the privilege of tasting Spicy Wines this weekend. Exciting! Vibrant! Innovative! Delicious! Great Alternative to consume with Exotic Spicy foods!
Chinese Food Middle Eastern Food, Mexican Food Yeah!
Great Products… Great People… Try Spicy Wine Once You too will be a fan…

It was good enough for me to buy a case. I enjoy having a bottle on hand for parties and friends… always a crowd pleaser.

What can I say other then WOW! I have had mulled wine before and its yummy on a cool day, but this stuff just takes the whole experience to another level. Will try to always keep some on hand. Its great for any season. Really.