Schug Carneros Estate Winery

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   AlexandriaA

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2022

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   Amazing wine and service!

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   MariaJ

   Denver

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

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   We had the BEST time with Steven! He was a wealth of knowledge about the wine and the Schug story. It was really great. We bought a lot of wine and can't wait to dig in. Also, the crackers were really tasty!

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   EileenS

   Orange County

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

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   Great informative wine tasting at a Carneros winery known for chardonnay and pinot. Jamie, our server, was outstanding and attentive. Would definitely return.

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   RomanS

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

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   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 26, 2022

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   Loved it 100%. Watch out for those afternoon winds, but it’s all good!

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   LoveButterflies

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 25, 2022

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   I have long enjoyed Schug's elegant Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. They have a number of other very interesting wines as well. On our visit, they poured a Rouge de Noirs -- a sparkling rose wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, a St. Laurent, and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon in addition to examples of their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The St. Laurent is an interesting picnic wine -- little tannin, but bursting with fruit. You'll want to drink it young.

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   Jackie

   Wilmington

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2022

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   There is no food. Views were fabulous. Individual outdoor tables were a plus. Bought 6 bottles of wine for$7 shipping and tasting fee waived. Fabulous value

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   Mrsrowsie

   San Francisco

   80 reviews

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   5.0

   80 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2022

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   Beautiful patio with picnic table seating. Very nice tasting of Pinots and a yummy merlot.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cleveland

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2022

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   Special experience. Everything was top-notch. Fantastic wines, service, and ambiance outdoors in the morning.

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   MatthewHeimark

   San Francisco

   51 reviews

   5.0

   51 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2021

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   The people at Schug make all the difference. Everyone is always so lovely.

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    ChristopherE

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

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    We were there for a wine tasting. Not food. Very nice, great staff, beautiful views.

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    Tania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

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    It was a great experience! Its first time in Sonoma and this was our first stop in our tour. The service was amazing! The place is beautiful and the wine are all tasty. Greatly recommend and definitely would return!

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    starrskier

    Atlanta

    68 reviews

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    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

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    Strange that I had to rate food when none was offered. Other than that a great tasting experience. Lovely outdoor setting and great wines.

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    JoefromNYC

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

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    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2021

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    This is a great wine tasting experience, Jamie was knowledgeable and really engaging throughout. The family owned, small scale operation is homey and we felt connected through the discussion. I have been coming to Sonoma for nearly 20 years and have owned a place here for nearly 4 years. We wished we would have visited sooner and will definitely be back with friends and family.

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    CorleyP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2021

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    No food served but OpenTable requires an answer to that. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, great wines. Would have liked to have had an optional tasting of just their vineyard-designated pinot noirs.

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    MikeS

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2021

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    Good wine. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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    Lisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2021

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    Wonderful experience!! Stephen was delightful and took great care of us.

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    JamesC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2021

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    Great views, great service, great wine! We had a great tasting experience with Stephen.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

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    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2021

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    Small pours, but nice people working and very pretty spot. Most wineries pour a few different wines than what’s only listed on the menu, as well as offer to revisit. I think Schug would be better value if they were to start doing this.

    Schug Carneros Estate WineryResponded on September 20, 2021

    Hello - Thank you for taking the time to visit the winery, and to share your feedback. Our Classic Tasting includes 5 1.5oz samples of our wines. I'm very sorry you feel that your tasting experience wasn't worth the fee - Please contact me directly at 707-939-9363 x216 and I would be happy to refund your tasting fees - Stephen Pirak, DTC Manager.

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    Foodin1

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2021

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    What a disaster and disappointment this was !!! First of all there were no any food served or offered, very questionable WHY it is part of Open Table app!?! Second this is the worst possible ambiance for a wine tasting, well for any food/ drinks tasting in that matter! … and we did many of those around the world in Australia, Europe, Americas . To be fact clear- 0.2 miles down from the hill where winery is there is a Dairy Farm, full operation, full power blast of manure smell coming with or without wind , all the time , now imagine this on 103 F !! And what was our disbelieve when we were offered a fly-chasing table size fans ( needed at least two of these) for coming flies not to end up in our tasting glass …. So you got the picture! Now , honestly the wines itself were good… if one is able to ignore all of the details stated above.If the winery has a tasting room in Sonoma downtown, and don’t offer any in-house tasting this will be just fine . Plus for us , new in Sonoma-Napa winery experiences, this was our first place to visit. Ruined our impressions and that day we just drove down the California coast just to “ cleanse “ our senses for the next day . Our Advice- avoid this place!

    Schug Carneros Estate WineryResponded on October 8, 2021

    Thank you for taking the time to pass along your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had. Typically the conditions on our courtyard are usually quite different as the winds usually blow towards our neighbors, not towards the winery. But that being said, we are again truly sorry for the conditions you experienced during your time with us. Please get in contact with me, i would like to refund your tasting fees. I can be reached at 707-939-9363 x216 Stephen Pirak, DTC Manager.

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    Joel

    San Francisco

    131 reviews

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    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2021

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    Our wine tasting expert Erin was a joy. She understands the history of the area and the local wine business. Several wines including white Pinot you’ll never find anywhere.

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    VTee

    Denver

    11 reviews

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    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2021

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    Okay overall; wine was decent but none at the table thought it was spectacular. Service was okay. Not a bad place, but will probably not go back.

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    KellyD

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

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    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2021

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    Nice setting and personnel. Would suggest a bit more time between tastings and a slightly more generous pours. For survey, no food was served but could not continue without adding a star. Suggest adding a N/A option for food on survey tool. Thanks again and look forward to enjoying our wine.

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    DanielleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2021

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    I’ve been to Shug twice now and both times the server has gone above and beyond to create a fabulous experience. The wine is delicious, the pours are extremely generous, and they do not hesitate to share more history or info about the wine making process than you get at other wineries. Plus, the price of the experience can’t be beat.

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    LindaV

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2021

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    The staff was nice enough, but it was very hot and they are located very close to a dairy farm, so the ambience left little to be desired. We were a little disappointed.

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    EvanB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2021

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    Amazing Experience from start to finish. The wine was delicious and we learned so much about each different style. Small quiet off-the-beaten path vineyard/winery. Set in a beautiful backdrop. Hard to beat the views with a delicious glass of wine in your hand! Highly recommend to any travelers. Just be aware transportation is a little difficult without a car so just be prepared and plan ahead. Overall, amazing experience.

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    CharM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2021

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    Wine tasting at this winery is quiet and relaxing. The service from the winery personnel is excellent.

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    MatthewHeimark

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2021

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    Steven was a great host - extremely knowledgable and willing to share. We hada. great time and look forward to visiting again.

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    SusanB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2021

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    "Sonoma Aroma." When you go to a wine tasting there, all you smell is the cow crap from the dairy farm next door. Not conducive to outdoor tastings. Which is a shame, because they have a nice range of varietals. Surprised by the delicious balance of their red sparkling. The favorite of our group. Brandon was a nice guy doing the best he could in the situation there.

    Schug Carneros Estate WineryResponded on July 9, 2021

    Susan - Thank you for your visit and for the kind words about your host Branden, and the Schug wines. Thankfully, most days the wind is blowing from the other direction and the aroma of the Dairy doesn't make its way to our Courtyard - Not the case during your visit, I'm very sorry to hear! Our apologies, we hope you will give us an opportunity to have you join us to enjoy our wines in a more comfortable environment, we are working on tasting options for guests who prefer to be indoors.

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    Lisav

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2021

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    I only rated food as 1 star because there wasn't any and I had no option for not applicable. We really enjoyed our visit to Schug. Beautiful atmosphere and sitting area. The staff there were very friendly. Our favorite from the tasting was the sparkling Rosé.

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    LindseyS

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2021

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    Schug is freaking fantastic! It’s tucked away and has the perfect ambiance. The only thing that could have made our experience better was a charcuterie board option.

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    Aves

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2021

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    It was such a quiet and beautiful surroundings. Nice wine, could use more food options.

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    Prau

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2021

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    Beautiful hidden gem! We really enjoyed the wine and the place it self. I highly recommend it.

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    HeatherW

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2021

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    Totally made reservation for the wrong day and didnt notice till we arrived but they happily accommodated us. Jaime was knowledgeable and very friendly also gave great suggestions for the remainder of the day. Would highly recommend that winery.p

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    ShantelleW

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2021

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    No food here. It's just wine tasting. They have a good variety of wines. 5 tastings for $30/each. The outdoor patio was nice and relaxing but it's smaller winery and not as grand as many of the more popular ones. We enjoyed a quick 1 hour visit here

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    Grace

    Baja California Sur

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2021

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    Absolutely loved it!! Such a nice environment and an amazing host! We will definitely be back soon!

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    Houston

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

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    Such a rare find in this region! Carneros has become overrun with huge wineries that cater to the shuttle buses of tourists... not Schug! They have found a way to stay true to their roots, while providing the elevated experience that is expected in Northern California wine country. Stop by for a stay, you won't regret it.

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    PatriciaS

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2021

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    Jamie is incredibly knowledgeable, fun and happy The wine and location is great My only complaint is that the pours are very small compared to other wineries. Is truly a tasting

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2021

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    Jamie, was very knowledgeable, and made for a fun wine tastings experience. We will be back again. Beautiful location, beautiful vineyard views. Nice hidden gem.

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    CarolW

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2021

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    Beautiful setting; wonderful wines, excellent tasting room personnel who were very knowledgeable and personable.

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    MikeC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2021

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    Schug is a winery and was not serving food due to COVID. If you want great wine off the beaten path of big wineries this is it! From the bubbles to the whites and finishing with the reds they were all good. Jamie was our host and she is world class. I highly recommend you try Schug winery!

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