Fog Crest Vineyards

Incredible wines, knowledgeable staff and by far the best view of any wine tasting room in SONOMA County!

I’ve been here twice now, and each has been a pleasure. The staff are attentive, kind, and knowledgeable, and the wine is excellent. The setting is what will keep me coming back. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with gorgeous views of the vineyard and the surrounding valley.

Great spot, great service, great wine. So happy to have stumbled upon this place. Oliver was awesome and shared some great stories and delicious wines. I love this winery and will definitely be back.

Very impressed the first time I went here! Staff was awesome, wine was great, and atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing. Only 10 minutes away from our house and so glad we tried this place out! I love their Chardonnay with the hint of pineapple and coconut. Yum! Love it and will definitely come back!

I am just now getting a chance to write this as I am reminded by opening a bottle we purchased on thanksgiving. I chose to bring from my San Diego home with us to the mountains in Washington their Russian River Chardonnay. When you have had plain wine, young wine, or poor quality wine and you pop one of these open you are teleported to the vineyard. So buttery and bold flavored your expect from a great Chardonnay. This is easily one of my favorites. I won’t get into my palette but their wine is so smooth and well rounded. It is a crowd pleaser no doubt and will remain my top choice. Getting more soon!

What a fantastic winery! Beautiful setting — my sister & I were invited to sit on the sunny patio overlooking the vines while our tastings were brought to us. Amazing. Oliver is the bombdiggity. He was patient & personable and sat down to offer a list of suggestions of other wineries in the area. Beautiful relaxed & not rushed. Definitely come here to enjoy some good Pinot & one of the best Chardonnays I’ve had (and I don’t like Chardonnay). Thanks Oliver!

This is between 4 and 4.5 stars. The winery is relatively new; I believe it has been open for a year and a half or two years. We enjoyed the tasting, which was comped with purchase of a bottle, and brought home the rose on the tasting menu.
We enjoyed speaking with the staff (a young woman with dark hair), and loved her insights into the area. The tasting is served with complimentary bread and olive oil, which was a lovely touch. The estate is breathtaking, and the back patio was a gorgeous place to sit with our glasses and take in the surroundings.

Hope the owners see this. We continually come back to Fog Crest because (in this order):
1. The phenomenal staff who make the visit a wonderful experience – Oliver is the absolute best!
2. The relaxing wine tasting atmosphere. You don’t have to stand at the bar to taste. The staff will bring wine to you outside or inside wherever you are sitting.
3. The really, really good wine. You want to not like some just so you don’t spend so much. It’s hard because so much of their wine is so good.
4. The gorgeous view while you enjoy wine tasting on the patio.
5. The wine club and First Friday’s
6. The delicious olive oil and bread.

Maybe I’m a generous Unilocal reviewer, but this place definitely earns their 5 stars from me!
Great view, friendly customer service, great wine tasting and reasonable prices.
I love how each wine is thoroughly explained to the taster. What origin or the fruit, how long it takes to make it, etc. I don’t drink wine often, so this was very interesting and helpful when deciding what types of wine I enjoy most.

Loved this vineyard. Stumbled upon it after a quick Unilocal search following a little apple picking adventure. The staff (guy with bun and piercings) was so nice, friendly and welcoming! Not to mention, his tasting pours were generous and he never tried to up sell us. Loved the Rose so much that we bought two bottles to take home. The view and chair set up on the patio was gorgeous and the cheese plate, although a bit pricey, was YUM! Can’t wait to come back.

This is a pretty cool winery. I go for their First Friday events when they have food trucks. It’s really cool to sit out on the patio with a bottle of wine and good food. Great place to unwind after a long week at work!

Really lovely tasting room and it is magnificent that they are dog friendly. We spent a glorious time with our stunning Shiba Inu on the patio. The staff is friendly and not pushy. The only reason I withhold the 5^th star is that the wines are fine, but not «knock your socks off». Oddly, the rose (not usually my cup of tea) was the most memorable one.

Take a trip off the beaten path, down Occidental Road in Santa Rosa, and you will find Fog Crest Vineyard. Marked by a sign barely big enough to read, this winery, part of the Russian River Valley AVA, was established in 1998 and practices sustainable farming methods. Fog Crest’s rolling hills provide excellent drainage, the south/​east exposure allows for full morning sun, and the coastal fog keeps the grapes cool. This creates a «premium wine growing terroir» for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
My tasting started with the 2013 Rosé. The rosé is a light-​bodied filled with berry aromas and is dry with moderate spice. I took a bottle home and paired it with salmon ceviché. It was delicious.
The 2011 Estate Chardonnay highlights the vintage notes. 2011 gave us a wet spring followed by a cool summer, resulting in a smaller than normal crop. The low yield led to intense flavors of crème brûlée and pear making this my favorite sip of the day.
2011 was also a great year for Fog Crest’s Laguna West Pinot Noir. The smaller than usual crop was able to take advantage of the only sustained ninety degree days of the season in September to accelerate their maturity. The low crop yields led to very concentrated and intense berries. Aromas of plum and currant with hints of spice and a silky finish made this my favorite Pinot of the day.

Impressive view and wines. Tasting room staff was knowledgable and friendly. The Estate Chardonnay was my favorite as it had nice oak tones, with bright acidity, and balanced fruit. The Estate Pinot Noir was exceptional as well. I would highly recommend this winery.

This winery sits atop a hill with an awesome patio and great views. The wine is fantastic, the employees are fun and engaging, and the overall experience is simply wonderful. Everyone I have brought here has fallen in love! Our favorite event is First Friday. On the first friday of every month they have a different food truck and sell wine by the glass or bottle, which you can enjoy on their patio. They also sell cheese platters, which are delicious! If you are looking for a smaller, intimate experience, Fog Crest is your place!

Small, hip & fun winery in West Sonoma. We came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon and were one of 3 couples there. They play great music, you can pre order lunch and its dog friendly! They also have great Chardonnay and decent Pinot noir. Great random find while driving through wine country!

Out of 13 wineries we visited in Sonoma, this winery was the very last one to stop by and it was our favorite. The view was amazing, the wines were great, and the service was exceptional. The lady, I think her name was Nessia was so knowledgeable about wines and I learned a not from her. I had such a great, relaxing time there!

A day in Sebastopol began with a tasting at Fog Crest. Our friends made an appointment for noon and we were the first people to arrive that day. We were hosted by Robert who asked our preference for indoors vs. outdoors; it was just chilly enough that we opted to sit on the couches by the gas fireplace. He brought out some french bread and olive oil with herbs, then proceeded to the tasting.
We were served their three Chardonnays and two Pinot Noirs. They were well-​described, both in terms of vineyard location and winemaking (barrel regimen, etc.). We were left to enjoy our sips and chat in the cozy space.
The outdoor patio has several tables and the view over the vineyard is very nice.
The five wines that we tasted were all very good, and were truly distinct. I’m not enough of a fan of the more expensive examples of Chardonnay in general, but I found their pricing to be reasonable compared to other wineries in the area.
A wonderful tasting experience overall. Highly recommended.

I am not a white wine lover, but do taste them, as I use them to make some chicken dishes, and also for my risotto.
Very first Chardonnay we tasted really blew my mind! All three in our party bought a bottle., it was that fabulous! All of their wines were lovely, but we could not afford to buy them all, so had to pick a favorite. In addition to their chardonnays, they have some lovely pinot noirs.
Big shout out to Nessia who was so knowledgeable about the wines and their winemaking processes. Thank you Nessia!
The wine tasting fee was very reasonable, waived per bottle purchased. The views from the outside patio are gorgeous, the tasting room is so pretty and tastefully decorated.
I highly recommend a stop at this very lovely tasting room, excellent environment, service, and wines!

Great winery with a stellar view of Santa Rosa hills and Laguna de Santa Rosa. The winery specializes in superb Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is one of the many gems of Russian River Valley. There is lounge furniture with a fireplace and outdoor seating. Paula was my pourer and was very knowledgable about the the wines and history of Sonoma County. This winery is also very kid friendly.
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