Papapietro Perry Winery

I've been traveling with my mother from the central coast up to northern California where we made a stop at Papapietro Perry Winery. What a perfect day in March, the weather wasn't perfect, but the friendly employees made us feel warm and welcome. They offered heaters and blankets to help keep my mother warm and cozy as we worked our way through some brilliant pinot noir wines. Along with the amazing views and warm hospitality, we will definitely be making it back to this "hidden gem" :) A special thanks to Jim who was our tasting guide, and Kristen who is always amazing!

We hoped for a Pino Noir, and enjoyed every glass, the blends made at Papapietro Perry are crafted with love. A most enjoyable glass of wine. The tasting story told by Shelley just added to the visit, we were tucked up with blankets with plenty of warmth from the heaters on the patio. Yes, we became club members because it’s that good.x

Had an amazing time tasting here! Ariana was absolutely fantastic! She told us the history of the winery and how it started in a garage in San Francisco! She was so knowledgeable and made some excellent suggestions. I really loved their 2018 Leras Pinot Noir and wanted to purchase a bottle, but I had to leave to make it to another winery that was strict on arrival times. Renee Perry was lovely! She chatted with me right before I left and made me feel like I was right at home. Beautiful ambience and amazing wines. Can’t wait to come back (especially for the Leras Pinot). Thank you so much!

I have been a wine club member for over a decade. The Pinot's are some of thee very best on the market, drinkable now or we've aged some for 10 years. Do yourself a favor & give Papa a try!

What a wonderful spot to relax, sip delightful wines, and enjoy the views. I especially enjoyed the Pinot Noirs: the Russian River Valley 2016, the 777 Clones and the Pommard Clones. When in the area, definitely stop and check it out.

A truly memorable experience with Ariana and Ben! The aromas, fruit, and flavors that are achieved in their Pinots are second to none in all of Sonoma. The setting is stunning, and the hospitality is real and genuine. We felt like part of the family and didn't want to leave. Thank you all so much for an amazing experience! We are fans for life!

Papapietro Perry Winery is the best that Sonoma has to offer! Their pinots are outstanding (our absolute favorites), the patio is relaxing and the perfect setting for a tasting, and the team at the winery is welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. They love to talk with guests and encourage any and all questions. Papaietro Perry will always be at the very top of our winery list!

The husband and I visited the winery for the first time a couple weeks ago. We couldn't have picked a better day. The weather was absolutely perfect to spend the afternoon on the beautiful patio overlooking parts of the Dry Creek Valley. The views were gorgeous and the wine.... amazing! It was hard for us to choose which ones we wanted to take home so we decided on a bottle of almost each one we tasted! Michelle is a doll! She was so sweet and welcoming. Very knowledgeable in the history of the winery and the Pinot's she served. We will definitely be going back.

We stopped in recently on a beautiful fall day to pick up our wine allocation and to take holiday photos. How sweet is it that they offer complimentary holiday photos for wine club members (complete with a backdrop of barrels and poinsettias, and table of fun holiday props for humans and pups)?! Holiday card, here we come! Every time we visit, the staff are beyond warm and welcoming. The winery is family owned and they make everyone feel like an extension of their family. Have a dog? This might be the most dog-friendly and dog-welcoming tasting room around! We've taken one of our pups with us to taste here on a previous visit, and he was gifted a travel water bowl and treats....and of course many pets. On this recent visit, we didn't stay for a tasting but we did open a bottle of the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at home. All of their Pinot Noirs are different and all of them are nuanced, with a depth of flavors. The Russian River Valley Pinot is easy to drink, with or without food. So delicious! Excited to pour a glass tonight. Cheers to beautiful humans and beautiful wines! Thankful for our community.

Our friends took my husband and I here for a tasting, and I'm so glad we were invited! S E R V I C E: It was very welcoming, and seating was beautiful and open. Staff were all very kind and catered to our needs. Their marketing manager had his drone out and was offering photos to everyone which was a nice surprise! They are very dog friendly, and even have a "Bark Club." We had our puppy with us and they gave her plenty of treats! W I N E: We were greeted with their Chardonnay, tasted the Signature and Reserve wines. My favorites out of the Signature Tasting were their 2021 Campbell Ranch and 2021 Leras Family Vineyard. The notes of cherry and pomegranate showed through in Leras and so did the spicy/sweet combo in Campbell. From the Reserve Tasting, everything had a much bolder taste, especially since some of the bottles are from 2018 and 2019. We were also able to try their 2021 Pommard Clones and that was amazing! My favorite one of the day. O V E R A L L: This is the winery you tell people about. We are excited to show people out of town this winery! Their charcuterie board is a must- try as well.

Looking for that small boutique winery you've dreamed of with amazing wine, spectacular views of Dry Creek vineyards? Look no further The hosts are super friendly, knowledgeable and happy Excellent Pino's Events are amazing: upcoming Lobster Boil...

The Pinot Noirs are exceptional here! And if you've ever sipped on a Dry Creek Valley Pinot, then you know that there is absolutely nothing else like it. 'Tis the best of the best in Pinot land. I came here for a tasting with a friend and we had a really enjoyable time. Papapietro Perry is located off the beaten path amongst a small collective of other tasting rooms. I've tasted in Dry Creek Valley on numerous occasions but never noticed that there was a slew of tasting rooms located right off of Dry Creek Valley rd. Since my friend and I are both lovers of Pinot, we decided to check this spot out. First of all, the setting is so cute and cozy! Their patio area is extremely inviting and very comfortable. Everything is painted in warm tones with wooden accents which is very easy on the eyes. We were sat on the patio and had a gorgeous view of Dry Creek Valley. Ariana hosted us and she was so sweet and knowledgeable. She told us about the history of the winery and explained the intricacies of every single wine that we tasted. It was so interesting to learn that this winery was actually established in a garage in San Francisco by Ben Papapietro and Bruce Perry (hence the winery name Papapietro Perry). This is a family owned and operated winery and the family is involved in just about every aspect of the winery itself from the wine production to the operation of the tasting room. We actually got to meet Renae Perry (wife of Bruce Perry) and she was so bubbly, down to earth, and welcoming. We tasted 4 Pinot Noirs from their current tasting menu. Tastings are $25 and only waived for members. I actually enjoyed every single Pinot that I tried, but my absolute favorite was their Leras Family Vineyards varietal. This Pinot is produced in a Burgundian style which is my favorite style of Pinot to drink. It was lusciously fruity, earthy, and had a hint of minerality that neutralized and balanced the flavor. It's literally the best kind of sipping Pinot that can be enjoyed during any time of the year in any kind of weather. Ariana was also nice enough to let us sample their Pinot Noir Rosé and their Anderson Valley Pinot. The Rosé was incredible and super refreshing! Unfortunately, it was sold out so we were grateful that she let us taste what was left. The Anderson Valley Pinot was also delicious. Anderson Valley is another region where I adore tasting Pinots, and it was nice to taste a Mendocino wine in Dry Creek Valley. We also split a small cheese and charcuterie board which was very tasty. The only thing that I'd change is to allow the purchase of bottles to waive the tasting fee. The fee is only waived for their members, but if I'm buying wine, I feel like the tasting fee should be comped like most other wineries in this region. All in all, we really enjoyed our time tasting here. If you're looking for a place to enjoy some fabulous Pinot with a lovely view of Dry Creek Valkey, Papapietro Perry is a great place to do so.

BEST pinot noir in Sonoma! I swear by it! You have to try the 777 pinot. You will be amazed! Can't wait to go back to this winery!

When we first came in we were not acknowledged but when the other party came in they were white and were definitely acknowledged. We were not told :will be right with you" nor felt welcomed

On a rainy Saturday my girlfriend and I visited Papapietro as a random and spontaneous adventure just to get out of the house. Upon entering the winery we were greeted by some friendly front staff workers. The ambiance was very cozy and the tasting area was pleasantly laid out with the open portion overlooking the beautiful valley.Before even sitting down, it all of about 2 minutes before we were asked to fill out a form with our information so they could "put an order together". I understand that a wineries' main goal is to sell memberships, which is to be expected, however this felt a bit pre-mature and pushy. After being seated outside we were handed off to another nice gentleman who started us off with the first Pinot. The first round a young Pinot which was your typical California style wine. Big fruit, high alcohol, with a caramel coca-cola back-end seemed to be the theme for all the wines of our tasting. At this point, we weren't impressed, especially at $65+. After sensing our lack of interest in the wines the gentleman began pouring us different "surprises" to find something that we may enjoy. Unfortunately, with every surprise came more sugar, more alcohol, and more caramel. The Pinot Noir served here has far too much residual sugar and doesn't really embody the dryness that a real Pinot should have. At this point, my mind was made up, and like with most California wines, we were not interested. The gentleman still provided lots of information about the wine club, which was unnecessary and we ended up leaving shortly after. All in all, scenery is typical cute California style stuff, wine is mid 80 points at best and most definitely over priced (As most California wines are, this winery is not anomaly in that regard). If you're looking for a touristy type stop in Dry Creek, this would be the place. If you're looking for high quality wine, look elsewhere. You will be much happier with a $30 Burgundy which will encompass the true essence of what a Pinot Noir should be.

This winery is in an area with multiple other wine tasting rooms. The wines were great! They have a collection of wines from Sonoma coast, Russian river, dry creek valley (which is where this is located) and some other areas. They have two types of tasting and all the wines in the list are great. There is an outdoor patio seating, we didn't use it since we were there just for tasting, but it said it was members so guessing a member only area. But the view from that patio was amazing! You can see the entire valley from there. Beautiful!!!

One of the greatest Pinots in the Russian River Valley! Sweet family run business. Delicious wine! Small venue but great people! A Must try!

Pros: 1. charming outdoor seating area - though the vine views are disrupted by the driveway and parking lot 2. very nice staff Cons: really not a fan of their wines at the price point. not really feeling these overpriced CA wines when you can find phenom French, Italian, Spanish wines at a lower price point Final notes: If it's your first time to CA wine valley then sure - make a stop and experience as much as you can. But for me, not returning.

Excellent service. Tasty Pinots. Order the charcuterie plate - a nice addition during the tasting. A handful of other tasting rooms are in the lot. Bathrooms are the upscale portables.

We visited Papapietro Perry on a recommendation from our Airbnb hostess. It was a good recommendation! The only wines available for tasting were the Pinot Noirs, but Pinot is their specialty and they were all so different from one another that it was a learning experience for us. We enjoyed experiencing the differences in vineyards and vintages. Our server was knowledgeable and businesslike--pushed the wine club a bit, but that has happened most places. Although we prefer more variety, we would recommend Papapietro Perry to all Pinot Noir lovers! The tasting fee is not waived upon purchase of bottles, unfortunately. As the owner points out in response to another review, some do and some don't. We did purchase two of our favorite bottles.

Spent a beautiful fall afternoon here. The wine was delicious!! Amazing pinots. The charcuterie board was good but could have used more cheeses. The winery property was gorgeous with a nice deck overlooking the space. The staff were so friendly and really made the experience exceptional. Will return.

Stopped by this place after taking a ride out to Lake Sonoma (side note: it's worth the 20 minute drive to see the lake). Josef was our server - very knowledgeable and helpful. Now a hard sell guy because the wine sells itself. We are huge Pinot noir fans so this tasting was just what we wanted.

What a great experience! The staff is so kind and caring, really tends to you, and makes you feel like family. The view is absolutely gorgeous, and they're dog friendly! Actually, not dog friendly, more like dog LOVING. They will even request pictures of your dogs at the tasting room so that they can join the puppy wine club!

We finally had the opportunity to visit Papapietro Perry Winery after attending several of their virtual wine tasting & pairing events. We were warmly greeted in the tasting room and even though we didn't have reservations (on a very busy Saturday morning) they were able to accommodate us with a table out front. I love how dog friendly Papapietro is. We enjoyed their tasting and ordered a chartreuse board to add to our experience. Our child enjoyed the cheeses & dried fruit while coloring and saying hello to all the people and other dogs on the property. The property and view were all beautiful. We will return again and have already recommended Papapietro Perry Wines to fellow travelers & friends.

Didn't LOVE any of the wines and really didn't love that they didn't apply $50 tasting fees to a purchase that we would offer to guests or neighbors. Every other winery does this why are you different? Nice view on the patio though.

Enjoyable atmosphere high on the hill overlooking the vineyards of Dry Creek Valley with outdoor sitting. The wine tasting was of Pinoirs, all 4 bottles were made by grapes from different vineyards. What a variety of yummy wines. We were told about the type, location and the note for each bottle. All of these wine are bottled in 2018. Also some interesting history about the two men who created this winery was informative and added to the experience. Our service was fun and informative.

Took a Sunday afternoon drive with my fiancé to Papapietro Perry Winery for the first time and was impressed with everything. The location is easy to get to and has beautiful views, although they were partially covered by the smoke, they still looked nice. I had the pleasure of going on a Pinot journey with our amazing guide Shelly, she really made the experience that much better. We had a nice small cheese plate that was a 6/10 for me. Overall we enjoyed our time and views. I would recommend this place to anyone who has yet to try a Pinot they like. I enjoyed all their wines.

Awesome experience! Devin and Shirley are the best. While there maybe countless wineries in the valley, PPP had great wines and unbelievably incredible hosts. Look no further for a once in a lifetime experience. Devin particularly went "above and beyond" to make this an amazing day at the winery!!

We LOVE this winery!!! Not only are the people friendly and knowledgeable but the wine is FANTASTIC!!! We are wine club members, 2 years now and enjoy receiving the outstanding Pinots!! We are also able to customize our shipment and add additional bottles. For a great experience I would recommend a stop at Papapietro!! Barb B

Super casual tasting room experience overlooking vineyards. Tasting fee is waived if you join (or at least buy some wine, I'm guessing). Ours had an intense charcuterie plate, which went perfectly with the earthy, tasty wine selection. Feels like you're tasting wine at someone's home. Certainly worth the stop!

Four of us stopped in to taste and my friends had to pick up their cases of wine. Service was great and we were there during a time no one else was around. We had a card to fill out and make notes on the four tastings. Wine was good. Pouters very knowledgeable. Funny t-shirts for sale. We enjoyed a bottle of wine out on the porch. Very relaxing.

LOVED their Pinot Noirs, specifically their Russian River Valley Pinots and the 2016 Pommard Clones. Staff was very friendly and were great at answering our questions. They also have a deck area towards the side overlooking a vineyard! We brought a few snacks and sat out there to chat and enjoy the view. Overall, this was a great place to end our little wine tasting tour and I would definitely come back again.

We have been members here for a couple of years and love their Pinot Noir, even their Zinfandel! Wow! We decided to avoid the October harvest crowd, yet we had been here at that time and were always taken cared of with good wine. This time, January, we chose to do the wine cheese pairing, so all was quiet and due to the weather it was in their barrel room. Specific decisions on which cheese they would offer were made with local cheese experts so the pairings were delicious with gluten-free crackers for me. Wine and cheese details were provided for our wine-cheese-wine, sip and bite and sip, procedure to enjoy it all. Our hostess Nancy was very good for our special event. Person in the tasting room was helpful also!

I am a recent member here, the shipments are expensive, I was in a good mood when I signed up and the party is supposed to be fab, so we will wait and see on that. When it gets crowded - it is nice to have the VIP part of the porch to enjoy a bottle. Look for the pourer Shelly - she is the best!!!

What a wonderful spot to relax, sip delightful wines, and enjoy the views. I especially enjoyed the Pinot Noirs: the Russian River Valley 2016, the 777 Clones and the Pommard Clones. When in the area, definitely stop and check it out.

I just didn't connect with anything about this winery. Not the location, not the people working there, the people visiting like myself and most importantly not the wine. I was excited to give this place a try it had been on my list for awhile because of the great Yelp reviews so I happily made a reservation to go this past weekend when I visited the area. We started off with a rose and that was actually the ONLY wine I enjoyed of our tasting. In theory I like rose but it's so hard to find a good one I can't say I actually drink it often. This rose was perfect not sweet at all, but not too dry or on the bitter side either. The rest of the wines we tried were all pinots and in my opinion weak ones. I know pinots aren't typically full bodied wines but these all tasted watery to me I just didn't get any richness or depth in any of them which was disappointing. The other disappointing factor was our " charcuterie" plate, it felt more like a wine day lunchable then a charcuterie plate. It was inexpensive at $20 so I didn't feel jipped per say but it just reinforced to me that this is a place I don't need to come back to because it was so basic and like standard. There's a lot better in Healdsburg.

Bambie & I love the Pinot Noir wines when the fruit is "up-front" and the texture is smooth and supple. PapaPietro-Perry makes Pinot Noir just like that. The big surprise is that the Zinfandel is made in the same style. The fruit has a distinctly fresh and light flavor. The alcohol content stays down below 13% which makes for a pleasant drink as well. Nice rustic tasting room. Wonderful people. Dog Friendly! Bottles prices are on the expensive side for this region compared to the local competition. Papapietro is well worth the extra shekels for the superior quality.

The wines were very good. However, the winery does not waive the tasting fee when wine is purchased. All the wineries in the area waives the fee. I was going to buy 2-3 bottles of wine but was pressured to join the wine club to have the fee waived. What started as a great experience ended with me leaving with a "bad taste in my mouth".

Excellent tasting! Donelle shared some wonderful wines with us! Can't wait until our club wines arrive in Michigan!

After all these years, I still love Papapietro Perry. I also joined the Pinot Only Wine Club a few years ago - which keeps me nicely stocked with a variety of their single vineyard Pinots. Their 777 Clones Pinot is liquid sex in a bottle. Shelly in hospitality is super sweet, and I've always had great service there. During the warmer months, I will go and take advantage of their outdoor lounge reserved for wine club members.

We are Pinot noir fans visiting Healdsburg and decided to give Papapietro Perry a try for our first tasting of the trip. It definitely did not disappoint! Loved all the Pinots as well as the Chardonnay. Everyone was helpful and fun and we had a great time on their beautiful patio. Joanna helped us with our tasting and several recommendations for other things to do in the area. Definitely recommend!

I don't even know where to begin... But let me start with Nancy who was pouring a $54 bottle of white. I came inside with group of 11 and it was early morning so we wanted to start off with some whites. I had convinced my group to come here because my husband went to school and is friends with one of the Papapietro daughters. He was excited and told me to take them all there and we would have a blast. We did not have fun at all because of Nancy's horrible attitude. After trying the Chardonnay I went back to Nancy and asked her for another taste. She hesitated and started to mumble something. I asked her if it was, "okay" and she said, "I guess." She poured me another taste. I walked away and I could hear her talking crap about me to other pourers. I walked back up to the station and addressed her. I told her, "Nancy I can hear you talking about your issue of pouring me another pour. You obviously have a problem with me. I just want you to know I was considering buying a bottle of the Chardonnay and at $54 I want to make sure I really like it.". Nancy became snarky and said, " I have no problem selling you a bottle of wine. But this is a tasting and blah blah blah. " I told her," you know my husband went to school with (name drop) Papapietro and I'm sure he will mention your excellent customer service to her. " Mike drop. Then I dumped my second poor in dump bucket. I don't need to be treated like garbage when asking for a revisit of a wine. So thank you Nancy for representing Papapietro like a true witch. PS- all the other tasting rooms surrounding Papapietro have wonderful pourers. Peterson, Amphora, Kokomo, Family winery. I ended up buying wine from all of them.

Um. Yum....I might never need another Pinot Noir again. The Patio is a great place to enjoy a bottle of wine or do the cheese & wine pairing. Wine club events here are amazing; good food and a great atmosphere. Definitely a great place for a Pinot lover. With 10 different Pinots, there's a style for everyone. (Big or small, I love them all LOL) I also love the Chardonnay. Their Rose is a crowd pleaser for sure, and they even have a Zin for Pinot lovers like myself You'll see me again. CHEERS!

Today was a glorious day of speed-wine tasting and we are so thankful to have finally popped in to try out their delicious pinot noirs. This local and cozy little winery served us at least 10 different wines and the staff were wine educated, knowledgable and unpretentious. Our friend had recommended the winery and she said be prepared for delicious Sonoma county sips and we found something different about the wines. Sure enough, I met the one of the owners and her sister, who were a-a-amazing in every way. We will be back when we can relax and take in the breath taking views.

One of my favorite wine tasting rooms in Healdsburg. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. This is where your destination should be for delicious Pinot noir and Zinfandel. They also have a nice Chardonnay. The patio has great views and comfortable to relax and chat with friends. Also, have to mention the staff will suggest places to stay, dine and suggest other friendly tasting rooms. Make sure you check the website for information on special events with food trucks to!

I LOVE this place, and have for more than 10 years! Beautiful wines that even a Burgundy-lover can love without the slightest hesitation. The silkiest pinot-noirs with elegance (imagine, in Dry Creek?!) and poise, and Chardonnays that are so absolutely what we need in the universe of CA Chard. If you haven't paid attention to this place, fine. There's probably not enough for you anyway ;) OH! And they do age - I just had a 2009 Leras Family Vineyard Pinot, fresh and delicious with the forest-floor thing impressing my guests.

We love Papapietro Perry wine. We think they make some of THE BEST California Pinots. The tasting room staff are friendly, considerate and quite knowledgable. They are always ready to give us details about each wine that we are tasting. Shelley, Connie, Nancy, Joseph Jim, Mark -- what a great team in the tasting room. Renae, Bruce Yolanda and Ben are the best! And of course, we can't forget Nola!

Super-server Joseph made us feel fabulous! We scheduled a "Pinot on the Patio" experience and it was perfect. The tables were set beautifully in advance and they knew our names when we arrived. Joseph made sure everyone was included and having a great time. He was very knowledgeable on the history of the wines & the specifics. The owner came out to the patio and gave us his personal time to chat about the history of his wine. What a surprise, he went to school with my husband. It's a small world! Their Pinot's are delicious, paired perfectly with the cheese & service was great. I would recommend the "Pinot on the Patio" experience.

We had an amazing visit. The setting is lovely and the staff very friendly and attentive. We were lucky enough to have a voucher for our tastings from friends who are members. They not only comped our tasting but threw in a charcuterie plate! The Pinots were delicious, nuanced and complex. I only wish we had visited earlier in the day so that we might have enjoyed it even more. Altogether, it was a lovely experience.

What a lovely place to go and taste some excellent wines!! That staff was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and patient. They have a nicely formatted wine club that is hard to pass up, if you like their wines. They have an outdoor seating area. I can't wait to go back and sit out there and sip some of their awesome Pinot's.

Love it here. The ladies were so nice and informed. The wine was great. The outside picnic area was outstanding with a great view. Would back again.

This is some of the best Pinot noir I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. Just off Dry creek road sits this tiny tasting room, but don't let its size fool you, they have much to offer. I was greeted through the doors by a very welcoming and friendly staff and an old family dog, good boy. This is the real deal Pinot, you have to taste it!

Hidden gem with amazing Pinot's! Just joined the wine club and look forward to drinking more. The outdoor deck has some amazing views of the Dry Creek area.

Some of the best Pinot on the planet. Friendly staff and great patio. Pack a lunch and enjoy some bocce at the location while enjoying a great view of the dry creek valley.

Great winery! It is in the same area as a co-op with other wineries which not everyone loves but I thought it was nice to be able to hit a few wineries at once. Of course it is not the same as walking into a tasting room at the actual vineyards but if the wines are great then I can look past such a thing! I'm not typically a Pinot lover but these Pinots gave me a reason to start romancing the grape. If you're into pinot, this is a must go and if you want to be a believer in pinots, then it's still a must go! There's a $10 tasting fee but it is a Visa Signature participant. The 777 is to die for. They even do a good Zin!

We love these wines. I've done a lot of wine tasting and had never been to a place at which I enjoyed all of the wines. My partner agreed, so we joined the club. The tasting room staff are all so friendly. Pinot on the Patio is both educational and delicious.

How have I not written a review for this place yet!? I've been a wine club member here for almost 2 years and every shipment is a delight. They have a quaint little tasting room with a cozy little deck and are very dog friendly. It doesn't have the glamorous grounds like Twomey - but the wines are delicious especially if you are a fan of pinots. My first visit really left a great impression with my girlfriend and I as it spoke to all our geekiness. They have a map of the various regions they get grapes from and jars of the terroir. So while experiencing the pinots, seeing the differences in the terroir and understanding how the climates really influence the flavors of the wine really helped organize my understanding of pinots. They have always been super accommodating as well when I pick up my wines before the release party or many weeks later. All around a delight! I'm a member of several wine clubs and every few months I reassess who I want to stick with and which ones I want to move on from, but Papapietro always makes the list as a keeper.