Porter Creek Vineyards

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194 Reviews

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Porter Creek Vineyards is small family winery with a rich history of winegrowing based on innovation, independence, passion and respect for the land. In many respects our Estate has the feel of a property that has been unchanged by time and the glitz of the modern wine business. Yet the principles that have guided our formation are well ahead of the time, then and now: balanced wines with soul, low intervention, integrated winemaking, and stewardship of the farm and surrounding environment.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Winery
Hours of operation
Daily 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Phone number
(707) 433-6321
Website
http://portercreekvineyards.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Winegrower Alex Davis

Location
8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Neighborhood
Healdsburg
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

2017 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley$36.00
Produced principally from our own hillside parcel and and blended with one very small older vineyard in the in Green Valley neighborhood of the Russian River Valley. Both vineyards are planted with the very small berry clone "Old Wente", which is known for rich body and aromatic complexity. The cool growing season and lower yields of 2017 further enhance acidity and brightness. The percentage of new French oak barrels is strictly held to a maximum of 30% to keep vineyard character in the forefront.
2017 Chardonnay "George's Hill" Old Vine, Russian River Valley$46.00
This is the highest elevation vineyard on our Estate which can been seen from Westside Rd., if you look above the Fiona Hill as you cross Porter Creek. It was planted shortly after our family purchased the property in 1979. The combination of shallow top soil, very low yields and old vines produce a very mineral driven and textured Chardonnay. The average annual production is about 120 cases.
2017 Viognier – "Hayley Marie Vineyard", Russian River Valley$36.00
In the spirit of its northern Rhone counterparts in Condrieu, this wine possesses a weight and richness, yet restraint rarely found in New World Viognier. Subtle nuances of mango, pear and nectar. Balanced, round and capable of aging. While we have been making Viognier nearly 20 years this bottling is our first estate bottled, single vineyard Viognier, planted using cuttings from our historic source, Timbervine Ranch.
2018 Rosé "Old Vine", Mendocino County$28.00
This is a whole cluster pressed Rosé, which leads to lighter colored wine with a bright acid/mineral balance. Fermented dry and aged in neutral French oak barrels. Made from 80% old vine Carignane and 20% Russian River Zinfandel. Both vineyards are head pruned and dry farmed. Pairs incredibly well with a wide range of foods, yet hits the spot while sitting pool side. The 2018 Rose will be released/shipped in May. Any orders placed in the month of February will receive an extra discount of 10% for 6 bottles (instead of the usual 5%) and 15% off orders of 12 bottles (instead of the usual 10%).
2016 Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$40.00
Sourced from steep estate hillside vineyards that were developed under the watchful care of two generations of the Davis family using organic and biodynamic principals. The winemaking is traditional old world, using hand punchdowns, natural yeast and minimal interventions. Shows elements of wild strawberry and fresh forest floor on the nose and a sensual textural balance on the palette. Unequivocally Russian River Pinot Noir in it's purest form.
2016 Pinot Noir "Fiona Hill Vineyard", Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$52.00
This is our flag ship Pinot Noir which comes from the steep hillside vineyard situated along Westside Road at the entrance of Porter Creek, which has ideal southern face. Hard clay top soil with a fractured stone bedrock place continual stress on these vines, resulting in a very expressive, unique vineyard designate wine. The nose has aromas of wild berries and forest floor, a weighty mid-palate and long silky finish
2016 Pinot Noir – "Hillside Vineyard", Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$72.00
Planted in 1973 and continuously producing with many of the original vines, this is among the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the Russian River Valley. Rather than replanting the aging parcel, we have revitalized it with clever interplanting, vine-by-vine replanting and soil improvement work. Aromatically it leans in the red fruit and rose petal spectrum, with just a little dark red fruit in the background giving some palette weight. The old vines give powerful yet amazingly silky tannins. Many of the past bottling are still drinking well with 20 years or so of age on them.
2016 Carignane "Old Vine", Mendocino County$28.00
Carignane is a red varietal that was widely planted in California during the late 1800's though the mid- 1900's, mostly by Italian immigrants, and some of the old vineyards are still producing. Ours comes from a vineyard planted in 1939, and yields a wine that is remarkably rich and generous, yet supple and silky. There is a unique fruit profile of black currants, plums and spice.
2014 Syrah "Timbervine Ranch", Russian River Valley$38.00
Shows rosemary, black and green olives, pepper and smoky bacon on the nose, followed by firm structure on the palate and a long finish. Co-fermented with about 4% Viognier, which rounds out the mouth feel and adds an extra dimension to aromatics. A dramatic wine coming from a very steep hillside vineyard growing in one of the cooler parts of Sonoma County.
2016 Zinfandel "Old Vine", Sonoma County$38.00
A classic example of Sonoma County Zinfandel. Aromatically, it has the explosive cherries and berries, and on the palate it is rich and textured on the finish. Produced from hillside grown vines and blended with 5% Carignane and for texture and overall harmony.

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5.0

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4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place and can’t thank Jonathan enough for making it such a memorable experience!
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MikeP
Seattle
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
No food - the wine was wonderful and 2 new pourers were so fun and engaging. The vibe was very chill - easy to sit and enjoy the vineyard views for the afternoon!
RJ
RandleJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great wind ambassador. Wines good, Viognier awesome
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for a great visit Jonathan! See you next time. Wonderful as always.
MW
MikeW
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
John was Fantastic… such a great experience. We will definitely be back..
RB
RebeccaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did not have any food here, but it was a great wine tasting experience! Would definitely come back here again.
TK
TeaKay
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
This review applies to a wine tasting on 11/6/22. The service, knowledge of the wines, and attention to the customer (us) were outstanding. The temperature started to drop late afternoon and a portable propane heater was promptly retrieved by the staff. No food was served...so, no rating for that.
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Philly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing little intimate wine tasting experience. Recommend 100%
K
Kmbl
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere for wine tasting. Quiet and family owned feeling right in the vineyards.
AG
AlexG
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jonathan was incredible and will be a big reason why we recommend our friends visit Porter Creek. The wines were spectacular, but Jonathan gave us the best tasting experience we’d ever had. Kudos!
TS
ThomasS
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Family owned with the passion for creating beautiful vintages. Idyllic vineyard location with top shelf customer service. Jonathan is phenomenal. Great wine country experience. Thank you. Cheers!
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Becky
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best wine tasting experience we have had in years. Interesting variety of fine wines, lovely setting, and informative low key and friendly service.
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cwcinps
Palm Springs
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome team and even better wines!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great afternoon!
JC
JulieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing wine with a small winery vibe. We felt like family by the time we left! Don’t miss this gem if you are visiting Westside Road.
CS
CarolS
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for a tasting, not dinner. Jonathan guided us through the wine in a way that made it feel like a fun family experience.
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Gigi
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
I have always loved Porter Creek from the first time I ever visited! Their Caragnane is a favorite. Not many other wineries make that.
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Jenny
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnathan was fantastic. He is friendly, knowledgable about the land, wine and history, and made our group feel very welcomed on the beautiful, small family vineyard. There was perfect shaded outdoor seating amongst the farm land for our group of 6 - and there were even chicken coops and a dog to keep us company. Great wine tasting on a budget and able to accommodate larger groups last minute, which was a huge plus for us. Bring your own food if you wish and stay a while.
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Soporific
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greg and Jonathan were knowledgeable and friendly. The wine is awesome.
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nycfoodie
San Francisco
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jonathan and Greg give an amazing experience. Porter Creek is one of our favorites!
AB
AnilB
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Fantastic location. Not the best value for money wine in the region.
LW
LizW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crystal was amazing. She was knowledgeable and fun. We had a fantastic experience. Can't wait to return.
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jamesb
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely time with friends tasting delighful wines.
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TiffanyF
Charleston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time we have been. Always feels like coming home to Porter Creek whenever we’re in Sonoma!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic wine tasting experience and lovely setting in the countryside of Healdsburg.
DG
DawnG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jonathan was excellent!! He was very informative and had a great energy about him!
PB
PatrickB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Our host was really gentle. Took care of our party of 4 by the best way.
JR
JoanR
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Being a local, I have been to most of the wineries along Westside Road on various occasions, but there are none that I enjoy more than Porter Creek. The family who owns and operates the winery are genuinely lovely and their organic wines are better and more reasonably priced than most. If you are looking for a pretentious experience, this is not it. But if you are looking for a lovely, casual wine tasting outing with great wines and great people, this is as good as it gets:)
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ChuckS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time as always at Porter Creek. The wines are outstanding and the tasting is relaxing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I were greeted by the kindest and super fun ladies, Allie and Carly, who were very energetic, helpful and a great conversation. We loved the outdoor wood tables and looking out to gorgeous green fields. We definitely will be back! Paul and Kimberly Austin tx
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AliceD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
This was my second time to Porter Creek within 3 months! Our host, Johnathon, was amazing - extremely knowledgeable, friendly and not pushy! The vineyard was beautiful and it was a truly relaxing place.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great local place for wine tasting. Ali was really great and she know what she is doing. We really had a great time and will definitely come back. Kudos to team.
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AmabelleY
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Porter creek was under vineyard
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GraceR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You couldn’t find a more idyllic spot to sample great wine. Perched on a bend in the valley, with vineyards one way and evergreen forest the other. Service was impeccable, setting was unbeatable. Can I live there?
AW
AndrewW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend, great wine and great atmosphere. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great tasting experience with helpful staff and amazing wines.
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epicurean1
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful wines! Wonderful setting! Wonderful experience! Jonathon made us feel right at home and provided us with a first class, personalized wine tasting experience. We enjoyed learning about grapes, the process of wine-making and Porter Creek. Jonathon never made us feel less than because our wine knowledge is little. We LOVE Porter Creek and will definitely be recommending this to our friends! (There was no food involved, but there was no option for Non-applicable)
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RespiteFromTheCold
New York Area
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent wine tasting experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
Food only gets one star because you have to rate it and they don’t serve food. This was a great stop with wonderful wine and service. Make it a point to stop here.
KK
KenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnathan made us feel right at home. Shares he long knowledge & experiences of Porter. Exceptional. Thank you Jonathan! Amy & Ken (Cincinnati)

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Porter Creek Vineyards is rated 5 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Healdsburg
Hours of operation
Daily 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Cuisines
Winery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Winegrower Alex Davis
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://portercreekvineyards.com/
Phone number
(707) 433-6321

Porter Creek Vineyards

Make a reservation

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Our Wines

2017 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley$36.00

2017 Chardonnay "George's Hill" Old Vine, Russian River Valley$46.00

2017 Viognier – "Hayley Marie Vineyard", Russian River Valley$36.00

2018 Rosé "Old Vine", Mendocino County$28.00

2016 Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$40.00

2016 Pinot Noir "Fiona Hill Vineyard", Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$52.00

2016 Pinot Noir – "Hillside Vineyard", Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley$72.00

2016 Carignane "Old Vine", Mendocino County$28.00

2014 Syrah "Timbervine Ranch", Russian River Valley$38.00

2016 Zinfandel "Old Vine", Sonoma County$38.00

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