Arrowood Vineyards & Winery

The wines were incredible, and John was a wonderful host! He offered great descriptions and context for everything we tasted, and knowledgeably answered all of our questions about the winemaking process. The building itself is clean, beautiful and inviting — with lovely views of the vineyard and hills. So glad this was one of our stops!

Having last visited Arrowood in 2019, we were excited to return. Although the incredible views are still there, the overall high end experience has declined. It's now "reservation only" (aka mimimally staffed.) If you try to stop for a walk in, the doors are literally locked with a phone number that no one answers. The wines were good in the Reserve tasting, but $65 is steep given they are metered pours. It's, unfortunately, clear their large corporate parent has come in with a focus on costs. There are far better wineries for the tasting price.

Talk about views!! We had such a great time here with a one on one tasting with John. He is extremely knowledgeable, not only of the wines, but also of the area in general. He did such an incredible job describing the wines and the region. He also showed exemplary hospitality and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time while in Sonoma.

An absolute treasure in Sonoma County. Skip all the mess in Napa and come here. It’s gorgeous; the view is unbelievable. You can see across the valley from their tasting room. I am a member here and I make the two hour drive any chance I get. The wine is incredible and very well known. Highly recommend visiting and becoming a member.

We had a great experience at Arrowood for our engagement. Dave was super accommodating to our friends who were joining us spur of the moment and was quite knowledgeable about the wines as well. Would highly recommend this spot for anyone seeking good wines, amazing views and friendly service. Thanks Dave!

Wine here is phenomenal if you love Cabernets! Such a nice quiet and cozy place, absolutely would recommend!

Farmhouse setting with vineyard views. Strong collection of classic reds and commendable Carneros Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignons take starring role beside worth-the-visit "Prowess" Bordeaux blend and spice-tinged Malbec. Smart, amiable wine servers.

This place was absolutely beautiful. We were so lucky to be the only ones there on a Monday. John was just awesome and so knowledgeable. My Ma and I had a fantastic time and enjoyed the wines. The views are great and the wine is delicious. It was incredibly hot so we did part of the tasting on the deck and the rest inside. Absolutely wonderful place

Arrowood is always a nice place to visit. It's quieter on the Sonoma side. I stayed in Glenn Ellen and it's just a short drive. The view is pretty and the staff are helpful. Of course the wine is top quality. They say that they make wine where the balance and expression are achieved in the vineyard and I think that it shows in the unique style. The wines are Bordeaux blends that are ageable and complex. In addition to the current releases they have library wines going back many years.

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I was lucky enough to get to explore a bit of Sonoma county. This was our first winery stop of three and it was just gorgeous! You have to make a reservation for a tasting. Each tasting is $30ish per person and well worth the price in my opinion. It was my brother's third time visiting here and my first and I could see why he continues to go back. The porch has a beautiful view of the vineyards and the mountains. They are very dog friendly and brought a few treats and a water bowl over for my brother's dog. The service was excellent. The wine tasting was comprehensive and enjoyable. We even got to try one of their reserve wines that was off menu and that was probably my favorite (and also the most expensive, of course). We both enjoyed the Knight's Valley wine too that was on the tasting menu - I think I'm remembering the name correctly. Our server recommended a few other wineries and restaurants to us and she even gave us a coupon for a complimentary wine tasting at another winery if we purchased a bottle there. Overall, we really enjoyed this visit to Arrowood and would certainly recommend it to anyone else who is in wine country for the day.

Had a lovely tasting experience here yesterday with wine club members who love the wines that are produced here and wanted to share it with us. The causal exterior and farmhouse style structures are a welcome charm as you enter the interior of the main building. The decor and high ceilings, warm environment draw you. The views of the surrounding vines, the friendly staff member and the delicious wines made the private tasting experience so delightful. They are known for their reds and all were very good. Actually the entire event was so pleasant and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Absolutely beautiful winery , my cousin is a member and treated me to a tasting and I loved it . Dave was excellent, all staff great , Freindly and knowledgeable. Clean and sanitizing tables between customers. Tables spaced apart for social distance. The grounds are beautiful after a delicious tasting and purchases we enjoyed a lovely walk around the vineyard . Highly recommend a visit when coming to wine country.

Dave was an amazing host! Very enjoyable session and wonderful cabs! Best in Sonoma :)

We have been coming to Arrowood for 20yrs. Enjoying their wines and staff. We looked forward to wrapping up our Thanksgiving weekend with a tasting, purchasing a couple of cases and a quick nibble while we tasted. The sole tasting room employee provided the worst experience we have encountered in 30yrs of visiting Sonoma's Valley of the Moon. The service was rushed, loud and anxious. The server was telling every table (industry employees, a couple from NY and another couple to visit VJB https://vjbcellars.com. No idea why?? Further we were informed we could enjoy our quick bite (1/2 sandwich) if we found a bottle we liked and purchased the bottle in addition to paying for our tasting. We did not buy wine, will never go back and will no longer support this winery. We ate as we drove back to the city still shocked at the treatment we received. CAUTION: this is not the environment it once was and you may want to re-think a visit. It's a shame. We truly loved Arrowood.

Amazing time. Called in to see if there was an opening and there was (the other parties canceled that day although online showed it was fully booked) so definitely try calling. The staff is phenomenal - very friendly, attentive. They even gave me a discount happily when I mentioned I might have signed up for emails which offered discount (but I wasn't sure). The view is relaxing and beautiful. Felt like I was on little house in the prairie with their porch seating. I would try to go on a less hot day though ( we went when it was 100 F outside). The staff said when it rains it's beautiful, as they have porch, can view rain safely :) The wine is good. They are known for red wines. We got a bottle of pinot noir (you can do bottle instead of tasting). We thought bottle would be more worth it since some of these places give ridiculously small pours for tastings that cost more than a bottle. But Arrowood has reasonably priced tastings and they actually pour super super generous amounts! Will try that next time. Overall highly recommend.

If you are into smaller wineries where you might receive a one on one service, learn about the wines, and take your time enjoying it, then this might be a winery you might enjoy. The service that my friend and I received here was super spectacular. They really went into detail about each of the wines that we did. I recommend doing the premium list, it is a little bit more expensive but the taste of each wine is so much better.

We had an amazing time at Arrowood. It was actually my husband's first wine tasting ever and I'm glad it was here - the hosts were wonderful (very friendly and took the time to educate us about the wines), the view from the tasting room is gorgeous, and the wines were, of course, fabulous.

Beautiful winery, wonderful wine and Benji was amazing! Your Texas Mortgage Friends thank you!

Arrowood is one of our most favorite wineries. It is located just off the Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen. It is convenient in proximity to many very nice restaurants in both the towns of Glen Ellen and Sonoma. The facilities at the winery are beautiful. Spectacular views from the wine tasting bar, the private tasting room on the first floor and the larger tasting / eating area for private parties on floor two. These views are topped off with an elevated, wraparound deck for visitors to enjoy while sampling the marvelous wine. My wife and I have been Arrowood Wine Club members now for several years. We always enjoy introducing friends and family to their wonderful offerings. Note that the wine club has all of the usual perks plus some (e.g. private wine pairings). Another solid reason for joining this club is that Arrowood is difficult to find. They have limited bottling and club members buy up the wine to enjoy themselves. Now I strongly prefer red wines but my wife loves her Chardonnay. Arrowood's Cabernets, the Malbec and the Merlot are fantastic. The starting point Cab is the Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Great with food or just enjoying a glass or two with a good book. You can be confident when servicing this to guests with a discriminating taste for wine. A step-up is the Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon which is a big red with a very nice after taste. Another great premium choice is the smooth, Smothers-Remick Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon ....... and yes, the Smothers' family provide the grapes.

Benji was wonderful! we arrived early for our reservation and it was not an issue. The view, ambience, service, wine...all made for a lovely tasting! Plus not having to deal with lots of people made for a much more intimate and realaxing experience.

Lovely space and people. Got the VIP treatment. Not much space indoors to walk around, but there's a veranda overlooking the vineyards. Can sit and sip wine on a nice day. Great views and spot to visit.

Dave is so awesome!! Super gold stars!! Thank you for the amazing hospitality and experience. Cheers.

Had a tasting reservation on a weekday around noon with the office. Walked in and I loved the high ceilings of the tasting room. The view was also very nice as you sipped on wine. It would be nice during the warmer weather to go out on the patio as well. Part of our group, including me, had the Signature tasting which included more whites versus reds. Our first wine was the a Chardonnay and it was my favorite. The rest of the wines were also great. Our pourer was nice and I love the reusable bag with dividers for the wines!

We found this little hidden gem because it was down the street from the cottage we were renting this trip to Napa/Sonoma. We got on yelp to see which wineries right down the street had good reviews and good Cabernets! We are so glad we found Arrowood. We loved ALL their Cabernets and joined the wine club. This is the only wine club we joined this trip. That is saying a lot, because we joined their wine club after 3 1/2 days in Napa and one afternoon in Sonoma. We absolutely loved it, we cannot wait for our wines to arrive, and to return as members on our next trip to CA Wine country! Also, we visited three other wineries nearby and Arrowood blew them all away!!!!

Greeted and served by a wonderful guy named Josh. This place is beautiful. The private tasting was one of a kind. I definitely want to do this again. It was private and intimate. Josh was very knowledgeable w his wines and made our experience amazing! Will definitely recommend and hope to be back soon!

Great place. Cozy, warm, great wine and friendly hostess

Atmosphere was breathtaking and delicious wine. Our host was a little off and rude. Our party paid individually and she told us what a "Pain in the ass" it was to ring us up individually although several of us purchased multiple bottles of wine. This was a birthday event and the birthday girl's feeling were hurt. Also a member of our party asked to revisit the chardonnay instead of one of the reds that was in the tasting and she declined him explaining it would mess up her numbers. That is kind of ridiculous. She may have missed making a sale there.

Cab tasting? Enough said! We came to this winery on our "Unplugged Weekend" together and I couldn't be happier with us leaving with a case of their wines. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting each red wine that was offered on the tasting menu. I found it quite interesting that their Merlot doesn't actually taste like Merlot. Cause in my opinion, Merlot tastes like watered down Jesus Juice. I like my red wines with more body and some oomph to em so if I'm drinking any kinda wine, it'd most likely be a Cabernet Sauvignon. Arrowood is apparently one of the few wineries that makes Cabernet Sauvignon from Monte Rosso Vineyard (wherever the heck that is). Two other great things about this winery: 1. Staff members are super friendly and true wine-o's. 2. If you want a good backdrop for a photo op, take a step outside onto their deck. You get such a beautiful view of Sonoma Wine Country.

Came here to wine taste and loved the wine. I tried the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso and the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Speciale, both were great. I bought both bottles. Great tasting room, service and atmosphere. I recommend Arrowood if you love Cabs, you won't go wrong.

I came here with my office as an outing and it was my very first time wine tasting. I didn't know what to expect, but it was very pleasant. I'm not much of a wine drinker, but i think I've acquired the taste from this trip. We tried a variety of reds and whites and i ended up with a bottle of white wine when we left. The people helping us were very knowledgeable in their wine and also let us taste a few that weren't on our list to try..which was very nice of them. I think it was a great first time experience.

We've enjoyed Arrowoods Cabernets for years now. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because I hate standing doing a wine tasting.

I thought this place looked familiar! This was one of the wineries we stopped at during my bachelorette party. I think... Anyway, hubby and I stopped came here Saturday. I usually spend hours planning our itinerary, but today, hubby and I decided to be somewhat spontaneous. We were on our way to Imagery and decided to stop here too. Pros: * the wrap-around porch; the beautiful views * the viogner was one of the best I've ever had - very peachy! * husband raved about their cabernet sauvignons So the wine isn't bad, but... Cons: * the tasting fee was REALLY pricey for the area ($15 for the standard, $25 for the reserve) * they only waive the tasting fee if you buy TWO bottles; avg. bottle price $70 (!!!) * service was only OK. they didn't go out of their way or anything... and they weren't particularly friendly, warm, or conversational. the whole environment felt a little sterile/vanilla. IN A MOUTHFUL: Probably won't be coming back now that I've remembered that I've been.

The most enjoyable element of the Yelp Hot Summer Nights party for me was discovering the cool downstairs wine cellar and drinking Arrowood Syrah from the Russian River. It contains white wine Viognier in the blend - a combination that really works. Hope soon to have the chance to visit the Winery.

We were very impressed with their wines here. Their wines are more on the big, round and robust type and what I would consider those special occasion wines you pull out from your library to impress. Wish I could say more but we were there just in passing to try their wines as we were recommended to stop by and left well pleased. Glad we did and also glad we purchased a few bottles to add to our collection too.

I really enjoyed this winery as the views are spectacular and it didn't feel as 'commercial' as some of the other wineries. I came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was pretty quiet overall, with plenty of outdoor seating on the porch available. If you don't like reds, you probably want to go elsewhere as they only serve reds. We were served a rose at the start of our tasting which was one of my favorite wines of my trip, and I really enjoyed the rest of the reds we tasted. Also, Arrowood didn't seem to have any cheese/snack options (maybe I missed it), but did offer breadsticks. Overall, one of my favorite wineries in Sonoma and definitely more of a personal feel to it compared to some of the other wineries. Great wine, great views!

Pretentious and overpriced. bar tenders are not friendly at all. Tons of wineries to choose from so Don't waste your money here.

Great wines and spectacular views ! Let us walk in on a Saturday with no reservation and had fun tasting.

#Deco# I went there with friends for a cheese and wine pairing. The winery is nicely decoreated. We were seated in a private tasting room with a great view of the vineyard. #Tasting# The tasting cost $35 per person It includes two whites, two reds and one dessert wine, as well as cheese pairing for each wine. The wines were not outstanding but decent, and the pairing was phenomenal. #Service# The best part is that the wine waiter just came in occasionally to talk about the tasting notes of each wine. You are left with a lot of time to enjoy the wine and talk with your friends.

One of my favorite wineries in Northern California wine country (Napa + Sonoma combined). I love the elegant yet casual tasting room that overlooks Glen Ellen, the friendly tasting room staff who are very generous with their pours (you might even be able to score a bit of the Late Harvest White Riesling if you're really nice to them). And of course, the EXCELLENT wines, some of my favorites being the aforementioned Late Harvest White Riesling, the Reserve Especiale Cabernet Sauvignons, and the Saralee's Vineyard Syrah. What's also lovely is that they welcome walk-ins, but the level of polish is one level above (or in some cases, many levels) other tasting rooms that take walk-ins.

We really enjoyed our tasting at Arrowood! My fiancé and I did the Private Seated Tasting, which included 5 wines (2 were reserve and 1 was a library selection) and a cheese/charcuterie plate. When I scheduled the tasting, I didn't realize it was going to be entirely Cabernet Sauvignon, but my fiancé was thrilled because Cabernet is his favorite. David was an excellent host! He was very friendly, and provided thorough information about each wine, along with great bar and restaurant recommendations for the area. We would definitely stop by again!

A good experience overall. The taster who was with us knew a lot about the wines and wasn't just pimping them out. This is also a good option if you're a white wine (but not Chardonnay) fan - they had plenty of non-Chard options!

Arrowood was beautiful; we sat out on the patio and had a really lovely time. But....when we would go back inside for our next taste the person pouring really wasn't interested in talking to us at all and gave pretty small pours compared to most wineries in the area. The wines we tried were fine (I think, it was hard to tell with the 1.5 sips we got) but nothing blew our socks off. It's pretty and peaceful and calm here, but I'm not sure I would come back.

Very quaint and beautiful spot on the hilltop. We originally chose this place b/c of their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County we had tried at a local restaurant. Although they discontinued that particular Cab, we were more than happy to enjoy try their tasting flight. We went on a rainy Saturday morning with reservations. Needless to say, there weren't many tasters out and about, so we had the privilege to seat ourselves in front of their fire place. Highlights: Smaller winery feel, gorgeous view from the tasting counter, very welcoming. Dave and Carly were awesome - attentive, assisted us with questions, and amused our tipsy, Bay Area sense of humor. Tasting flight - $20; 1 Viognier, followed by 4 Cabs. The Viognier was pleasant but Cabs are more my preference. Of the tastings, 2012 Cab Monte Rosso was my personal fav, but our friends walked away with a 2013 Proprietary Blend as well. Facility was utilized to its potential with an open tasting area, a few chairs, and a wrap around porch. Unfortunately, we weren't able to enjoy the wrap around porch b/c of the weather, but the indoor experience was just as good with some Motown/Oldies jams playing in the background. Can't wait to come back when the weather is better!

The '06 Cote De Lune Blanc is light and floral, not too sweet but not sharp or bitter in the least. The attitude from behind the counter in the tasting room had a certain character to it, but was kind of jarring and didn't finish well.

Great winery, beautiful location. It sits slightly on top of a hill so you can overlook the valley. I had one of the best Cabs here, it's the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Rosso Vineyard. It's very smooth, well balanced, clean finish, and light tannins. It made me want to chomp down on a large piece of rib eye. Joe was extremely friendly, he gave us some extra pours that's not on the tasting list. Prices are $5 for the classic and $10 for the reserve. I highly recommend the reserve so you can taste the Monte Rosso Cab.

My friend and I came here from a recommendation and enjoyed ourselves. Since it was a Friday, it was very quiet and not crowded at all. At most I saw 3 other small groups. Both of us decided to get the Classic Tasting ($5). I enjoyed everything especially the Gewurztraminer, Rose, and Cabernet. The Rose wasn't featured on the tasting menu, but our server gave us a taste. When drinking our Cabernet, we sat outside on the wrap around porch of the New England style farmhouse just enjoying the view since the winery sits on top of a small hill overlooking the valley. We also brought out some kettle korn and raspberries from the farmers market to eat. Very relaxing! If you buy a bottle of wine, you get your tasting fee waived. I ended buying a bottle of Rose, which was $20. But there was a July special and ended up getting the bottle for $14. What a great deal!

Sonoma County is by far one of my favorite places to go wine tasting. It is less crowded than Napa, less pretentious, and overall, a better experience. Arrowood was a wine tasting experience to remember. I went on a wine limo tour a couple years ago with a group of friends, but the one winery that stands out of the many we went to is Arrowood. The service was exemplary. The staff poured us extra wines, and even the reserve wines. The highlight (which I ended up purchasing) was a reserve 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon. What really made the experience magical was the overall layout and view of the place. The wine tasting counter/bar is backdropped by an amazing window that overlooks the vineyards. The wine tasting room itself is on a hill overlooking the vineyards, so all you see out the window is a sloping valley of gorgeous grape vines. On the particular day I went, the sun was breaking through the clouds and shining on the vineyards as I was tasting, creating a moment that cannot be repeated, but can only be described as magical. Arrowood is an amazing winery with great wines, amazing and friendly staff, and a view to die for.

Jimminyfrickin cricket elite yelp peeps- Can somebody talk about the Wine!!!!! What's that? Run on sentences that run on and run on....can someone talk about the wine???? It's a winery . Not a resort where just bc you and your 10 friends roll up and ask if you can share your tasting....yes...that's why you were perhaps ignored a bit. Wine tasting is exactly that. Tasting. Not trying to get a free taste or monopolize the host bc you're trying to impress....or get drrrunk.. Look- they have a great Viognier that has had 9 mos in oak that is bright,fresh and wonderfully aromatic. Some very nice Cab sourced from some of the most desired lots in the area. There's a totally kick ass Syrah w/ a 6% blend of Viognier to add a bit of complexity. Lastly,there are 3 late harvest Rieslings that (06,07,& 04) were ripe with honeysuckle and all that's right with the world. I'm yelp busting- some of these reviews are the opinions of...well read their reviews . Thanks Arrowood, next visit I'll try the cheese pairing too!

I'm ordinarily not a "winery experience" kind of guy. If I like the wine, I like the winery, even if its a barn (and some of them are). If I don't like the wine, the winery could be beautiful, and I wouldn't care. With Arrowood, it's a bit half-and-half. I like a number of their wines, although I'm not bowled over by many of them. I like the simplicity of their winery. And I love sitting on their deck, looking out over the vineyards, watching hawks and turkey buzzards lazily circle in the updrafts. It's hypnotically relaxing. Definitely recommended.

One star for the place being pretty. The tasting room is up on a hillside so while your drinking you look out onto their vineyard. I can usually get free tasting passes for this place either at the Santa Rosa visitors center or online before I go: http://sonoma.com/special_interest/coupons/Wine.html However, even with the free tasting pass I don't think I would go back to this place again. The person pouring was nice enough but to be honest the wine wasn't very good, at least compared to the other wineries in the region and from what I remember the bottles were very expensive. Don't think I'll be back.

The location is up the hill and shares the same driveway as Imagery Winery which is also a nice winery. Once you get to this estate it has a beautiful view of the winery vineyard and rolling hills. What can I say: gees well I have tried wines from all over the world and defiantly all over this region (Sonoma and Napa). This place has hands down the best wine! If of course you are looking for HIGH quality, rich red wine! We were lucky enough to try the library wines which are very spendy but they are doing all the aging for you. You will truly melt when you try it! I like that they offer (by appointment) a cheese pairing I believe it's $30 for the cheese/wine pairing. The tasting fee is also more expensive than some of the others but trust me, it's worth the little extra money! Most Wes coast Malbec's to me need to be aged for years before they taste good enough to drink but Arrowood's is incredible! We live in Washington but became members anyways because we just have to have this wine and they don't sell it in stores. Only a few types to fine dining restaurants. I look forward to our complimentary cheese pairing when we visit again with our membership! It's nice to be a member at a vineyard which has such a stunning view and they have an upstairs area for events which must be even better for viewing.

My wife and I visited six different wineries before finding this gem. Great view, peaceful and relaxing setting, and the service was awesome. By no surprise this was our favorite winery and signed up for the wine club. Will be back to visit again soon! Dave is a great asset to the Arrowood family.

Arrowood shares the same driveway with Imagery, but never is as crowded - which is fine with me. I recommend Arrowood for those who like cabernets, as that's what they specialize in. Arrowood maybe has 5-7 reserve/single-estate cabs at a time, and they're big. You need to hold off on drinking these guys if can. I think you have to know wine a bit to truly enjoy Arrowood and I wouldn't recommend it as someone's first visit to wine country. The property is fairly small compared to others, but it's the only one I've been to so far that has a deck. On warmer days, it's nice to do a tasting and sit on the deck overlooking the vineyards. Also, parking may seem limited, but drive around the house for more parking spots near the exit. Parking there is probably better because you get to walk past some vines.

Beautiful grounds. Wraparound porch with views of vineyards and green hills. Staff who are knowledgeable, friendly, (but never pushy) sharing their enthusiasm for wine and food. ok. Wine is subjective. Some yelpers loved the wines here, others were less than impressed. Well, we loved them. Especially their Rhone varietals. Ask for their cote de lune. Both Blanc and Rouge. Food friendly and beautiful. Try something new and enjoy!

This was one of our FAVORITE places in Sonoma!!! The three guys working were all friendly and helpful. Every single wine we tasted was delicious. If it hadn't been quite so warm, we would definitely have spent some time out on the porch enjoying the view. We bought the Cote de Lune Rouge and are now kicking ourselves for not buying some of the other reds. Can't wait to go back again!!!

Beautiful Winery on the hilltop in Sonoma. Wrap around porch with plenty of seating and views of the vineyard. The tasting room was welcoming, tall ceilings and open layout. We picked the red tasting of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. High end wines that we enjoyed on the deck. The wine pourer gave us recommendations for places to eat in San Francisco's as well.

This is a rather small winery but they have a very nice porch where you can hang out and enjoy your wine and the nice view.