Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

Address:	24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
Phone:	+1 707-931-7575
Site:	jacuzziwines.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM

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Molly Bierman

This was the first stop on a day trip up to the valley that I took a few weeks ago. From the moment you pull up into their giant bus-friendly parking lot you can tell it errs on the more commercial side, so i was somewhat skeptical from the start, but overall we had a nice time at Jacuzzi. We got there around 10:30 and were immediately accommodated by a member of their staff. She was very hospitable and knowledgeable about the wines without seeming too overbearing and even threw in the chocolate port wine shots at no extra charge. From reading the other reviews it looks like the staff is pretty hit or miss. Hard to complain much though when theres no tasting fee. Their tasting menu is pretty extensive -- you choose to taste 5 out of a list of roughly 20 or so -- and there is also an olive oil / bread tasting section on the right-hand side of the big room when you enter. They sell a ton of random "wine related crap" like glasses, tacky tshirts that read "merlot" in rhinestones, books etc. The wine was decent -- in particular I liked the port -- and seemed generally reasonably priced ($20-40 ish per bottle if I recall). We did not get a chance to go to the back area where the actual vineyard is located. There was a big bus group of bros that rolled up as we were leaving, so they seem willing to accommodate large parties. Id recommend going earlier in the day since its somewhere I can envision getting pretty packed and as such the service may decline. Id possibly stop back by if I were with another smaller group (5 or fewer) but wouldnt put it atop my list of must-visit wineries. I dont understand how anyone could give it fewer than 3 stars -- yall, its free wine -- but the overly commercial / touristy-seeming tasting room feel was somewhat of a turnoff for me.

Mardi Taing

This was our first stop heading towards Sonoma. They have an olive tasting room on the right and a wine tasting on the left. This place gets pretty crowded because they have free tastings for both. The olive oils were interesting, had lots of different flavors to try but most were too fruity for my liking. On the wine tasting side, the bar was packed and kind of loud. Luckily a couple was finishing up and offered us their spot. Our server as an older gentleman named Don. I had the winery finder app for free reserve tasting but I dont think he knew what it was and just said, our tastings are free, not sure if the reserve wines are included in the free tasting. So youre supposed to get 5 tastings but Don let us try more, probably over 50% of the menu. He was very informative about both the family and wine making process. Plus he was personable, cracking jokes here and there making our first tasting fun and interesting. We werent expecting much from this winery since they offered free tastings and it was started by the company that made jacuzzi spas but were surprised that we actually liked some of them. We walked out back and theres a covered courtyard, looks like its for private events. Further out, theres a fountain but not much else do or areas to walk and explore the grounds.

Foodlover Girl

I would say this was one of THE best winery experience. Great staff and delicious wines... Inside was bright, lots of space and lots of really nice souvenirs & gifts on the tables. There are several sommeliers at the counter, with wine bottles behind them. We went there during the week days, so there were not that many people in the inside, but I heard on the weekends, it gets really packed there, to the point it is difficult to get to the bar, and getting attention of any of the sommelier is even tougher challenge. We had countless numbers of wines, or it felt that way, from whites to reds, prosecco to dessert wines, it was a wine heaven from the beginning to the end. The end part was the most exciting, when we were invited to go walk around there vineyards with a glass of Merlot in our hands, and eat Merlot grapes off the vines!!! So amazing!!! We bought several bottles from there and we are super happy with our experience and purchase. Read my full review on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

Angela Lau

Omg this winery is just so lovely with a wonderful story of a family of inventors Including the plane propeller and the hot tub. The wine... Well I really enjoyed one of the whites but I wasnt really keen on the rest. Theres more tasting you can do in the main tasting room but we were lucky enough to do a few in their gorgeous barrel room with its marble doorway, St Theresa paintings and stained glass windows. Very popular for events esp weddings. The garden, the Neptune fountain, the merlot and Pinot vines which they let us pick the grapes to try (so sweet) transports you to the Italian countryside. Aaaaaghhh, stay away from their shop as you will burn thru cash with the amazing olive oil and vinegar on offer! On the tasting room side, more wine country paraphernalia as well as jewellery, scarves, etc - I mean, I bought a poncho! And remember to look up and admire the Murano glass chandelier. Jacuzzi Family Winery is a must-visit when in Sonoma Wine Country.

Michelle Rowe

This place is beautiful! It has several rooms for wine tasting and a room for olive oil tastings as well. They also have balsamic vinegar here as well. It feel like youre walking into a Tuscan villa the way the decor is set up and the layout of the building. The property is beautiful as well. But the real reason you come here is for the wine! I havent found one that I didnt like yet! They run awesome deals and they have a nice wine club too. If you join Cline and Jacuzzis wine clubs you get a bigger discount at each. (Cline is literally across the highway.) I became a member at both wineries and the olive oil press. All products are high quality but not overly priced. A great place to stop and taste some wines before you head into Sonoma for even more wine tasting or food!

Kevin Cobden

We found this place through the VISA signature program. They had no trouble honoring the VISA promotion. However, the older gentleman who served us was not very knowledgeable about the wine and judging by the size of the place and the huge crowds of people coming in off of tour busses it seemed more like a cash-cow operation. The wines were very different and of interesting varieties, mostly Italian-influenced, however they werent all that great. Some of them had rotten finishes. The two wines that stood out the most were the 2009 Dolcetto and the 2009 Sagrantino which were consistently good from nose to finish. Avoid the 2010 Montepulciano and the 2009 Primitivo.

Lauren - LT Townsend

Weve been a member at this winery for sometime now. It has turned me on to many Italian wines! I have never been a big white wine person but they have some of my favorites which is great to finally have a white I can drink on hot days. I also love the courtyard along with the rest of the beautiful venue. They have a wonderful gift shop with dozens of flavored olive oils and vinegars plus other yummy snacks. The family history of this winery is very rich, with many brothers all of which being engineers, they invented one of the first airplane propellers that is hanging in the tasting room along with...yes, you guessed it - the Jacuzzi!