Bacigalupi Vineyards

We stepped in without an appointment and they welcomed us in. I have enjoyed several wines sourced from the Bacigalupi family so we thought it time to visit the source. I’m so glad we did because the wine was fantastic. They were down to their last few cases of Rose so should have been a priority. However, the Chardonnay was so good it made me wonder if it was comparable to Montelana’s winner vs the French in 1976, in which Bacigalupi was the primary source. Rachael was assisting us and Nicole helped because we’re a needy group, but hopefully everyone had fun. We even talked about beer of all things.

The wine is very good and unique to the valley. I love the soft finish to the wine and the buttery Chardonnays. The only reason why I gave it a 4 star is because it is very pricey.

if they have their rose pinot noir or rose zinfandel you should buy some… it’s delicious!

Have a few 2006 Zins from Bacigalupi and they didn’t age well at all. They are completely dead. Very dry mouth feel that poisons the pallet with must and old fruit juice.

My husband and I first stopped by Bacigalupi in July 2014 because it was near a wedding venue we were looking at and our wedding coordinator mentioned Bacigalupi as one of her favorites. Needless to say, she was right. The service was nice and pleasant. We left with 3 bottles of our favorite tasting, the Rosé of Pinot Noir. It was so good, that when we returned in September, it was sold out. So this time, we made sure to order more than 3 bottles when we revisited in May 2015. The server told us they only make 100 cases typically. So here’s a fair warning that if you end up loving the Rosé of Pinot Noir, don’t hesitate to stock up!

We had a blast at this winery. We ended up taking home the petit syrah, 2010 zin and 2012 zin. We will be back for the whites and rose harvest!

It’s getting harder and harder to find authentic family owned wineries focused on fruit and great wine. The owner and daughter greated you during this informal but well executed tasting. The Fondare and Zinfandel were rich with multiple layers. Production is less than 1,000 cases leaving you little to no chance to grab this great wines anywhere but the winery.

My husband and I came to Bacigalupi Vineyards because of the rich family history and legacy that has been built through their many years of farming. If you visit other wineries throughout Sonoma and Napa counties, you will see the Bacigalupi name often as they sell to countless other wineries in the area. We just had to taste the wine at the source!
We were blown away by the wines, Zinfandel definitely being our favorite but also pleasantly surprised by the delicious Chardonnay (and we aren’t even white wine lovers)! The Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah were equally as fabulous and we fell in love with their new Fondare which they were featuring as an additional tasting when we went in.
In addition to the delicious wine, the customer service was fantastic. It was so cool to be able to interact with the actual Bacigalupi family, as they are third generation family owned and are often in the tasting room. We loved hearing their story, and how they have grown since the 50’s. Their production is really small (under 1000 cases total) which to us, made the wine that much more special and knowing that quality is what is important to the Bacigalupi’s and not the quantity.
I definitely recommend visiting their tasting room next time you are in Healdsburg! Not only is Westside Rd. absolutely gorgeous, but the wine and customer service at Bacigalupi Vineyards is top notch!

One of my favorites on Westside Rd! The wine is always fabulous and the pricing is comparable. The staff is incredibly knowledge and never pretentious as I often see in wineries. Love Katie and Nicole and it’s how cool is it to have two women running the joint!

Visited ¹⁰⁄₁₇ with high expectations. Hostess Katie was very nice but the wines were lacking. Some zins were hot (high alcohol), some had that pruny taste. Just OK here.

Cool family-​run winery that sources some of the top grapes in the Dry Creek. You will see it as the vineyard on a number of labels.
They started shipping with their own name in recent years and it was quite nice.

We had a wonderful trip up to healsburg and visited many fantastic vinyards and tasting rooms. It was recommended that we come here… And we were very disappointed with the experience. Showing up at 430, half hour shy of closing, the staff were far but friendly nor happy to have customers so late in the day. We come to napa and Sonoma often and this was just not an experience we would recommend to others. Location was beautiful. The pours were about the amount you would keep in a glass after you were done drinking… Need to say more? We actually had to laugh after the 3^rd pour as to how little and stingy the tasting was. Even more comical is we were about to purchase a bottle and asked for an additional taste of another wine as we were going to get a second bottle… The… 3 droplets she dropped in the glass were less than the wine that was still remaining at the bottom of the glass. We had a group of 5… Bought wine all day at each vineyard. However this stop was far from our favorites.

Delicious wines. Several made from legendary Bacigalupi vineyard grapes.
Tasting fee is $ 15. Waived when you buy 2 bottles.
Prices start at $ 30 for the rose’ and go northward.
Small tasting room, don’t bring a minibus with 30 people.
Nice people. Dog friendly.

I love this winery. My husband and I have come here twice now and love their Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs. Katey and Nicole are easy going and let you enjoy your wine with some good conversation. This is one of our go-​to wineries every time we are in Healdsburg.

Katey and Nicole are amazing — probably the nicest tasting room hostesses I’ve ever met. We heard about this place while tasting at Arista… and several hours later we were so happy with our experience at John Tyler that we joined the wine club! They actually make a Chardonnay that I like (shocker) and the Pinots/​Zins are always great. Cute little spot.

This was a quiet oasis in the middle of a crazy day of wine tasting. The one woman who worked here was nice and knowledgeable. I liked the quaint nature of the setting here. She poured all 4 wines at once, and you got to compare the zins and pinots by year, tasting the subtle differences between each one. For me, it was a unique way to taste and I really enjoyed it. She also provided some great restaurant recommendations that we utilized as well. This is a place well worth visiting!

I came here because these are the same people that nurture the Bacigalupi vineyard. I’ve enjoyed 2007 and 2008 zinfandels from William Selyem that sourced from Bacigalupi. John Tyler Wines are much better vineyard managers than winemakers.
The tasting room is very comfortable and the pourers bring their dog (see pic) that clearly has run of the house. The room is accessed through a short gravel road that runs along a pretty creek. The tasting fee is $ 10 which $ 5 is waived for one bottle and $ 10 for two bottles purchased.

OH my god, I am IN LOVE. I had never heard of these wines nor tried any of these wines but the friendly hostess down the road at Twomey recommended we stop by. I am SO GLAD we did.
This is a small and unassuming tasting room with really friendly and welcoming employees. The bar was standing room only but we were quickly greeted and well taken care of. The wines are INSANELY amazing and fairly priced.
A reserve tasting is $ 20 and they will refund half of your tasting fee if you purchase a few bottles — I don’t like this new trend of not refunding your tasting fee with purchase, but at least you get $ 10 back. I’d give this place 5 stars if they’d refund the entire fee if you buy something. But nonetheless, I came away a new fan and a new wine club member. John Tyler wines ROCK!

Bacigalupi family heritage with fine Pinot Noirs. $ 10 tasting lowered to $ 5 when you buy wine. Try it, if you prefer Pinot Noirs and light Zins. I don’t.

While visiting Arista winery, one of their staff told us to check out John Tyler’s tasting room which had just opened. I had also tasted a wine made from the Bacigalupi family at the Graton Ridge Winery. We were given complimentary tasting card from the Hop Kiln people.
Arriving at the tasting room, Katie Bacigalupi warmly greeted us and set out a vertical tasting, one for 2004 and 2006 pinot noir and zinfandel. Delicious! It’s easy to see why other wineries are buying their grapes to make great wine. And so do the Bacigalupi family.
So now that I’ve established the staff is great as is the wine, there is one downside. The vertical tasting is $ 20 per person. Waived I’m sure if you buy wine. Their delicious wines go for $ 50 –60 per bottle. Worth it, I’m sure, but not a casual purchase for me.