Ferrari-Carano Winery
Ferrari-Carano Winery
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ferrari-Carano, located in picturesque Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, is home to world-class wines, five acres of award-winning gardens and breathtaking vineyard views. Taste Classic Wines in the Villa Fiore Wine Shop or taste Reserve Wines in the Enoteca located in the underground cellar. Tasting Rooms open daily. Tour and private tastings are available by appointment.
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R K L
Seattle, WA3,950 contributions
Sep 2019
We have enjoyed their wines for some years, so a visit to the Ferrari-Carano Winery was meaningful. Unfortunately, we got caught up in all the hype (as the Caranos would hope) and bought way too many bottles. However, our traveling companions were already club members, so our treatment was top shelf, and they charged our wines to get the substantial discounted prices. The grounds really were spectacular.
Written July 12, 2020
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soulefultraveler
Sun City West, AZ1,891 contributions
Jun 2021
This is one of the most spectacular winery settings anywhere. Gorgeous gardens, lovely views, pleasant outdoor seating area, and a grand house. The woman who presented our tasting was nice enough, but not quite as knowledgeable as we expected. High end wines not available in specialty shops were great, albeit pricey. Definitely worth a visit just to see the grounds.
Written July 6, 2021
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Katie H
47 contributions
Nov 2020
We went on a beautiful Fall day in early November 2020.
The staff was excellent and the wines were really good. This is a large production vineyard with multiple locations in their folio. We had a great experience!
The staff was excellent and the wines were really good. This is a large production vineyard with multiple locations in their folio. We had a great experience!
Written November 12, 2020
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fezzik8888
Manteca, CA57 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
In the area for wine tasting, we recalled a nice experience at Ferrari Carano. Though no reservations were available online, we called the winery to see if there were any cancellations or if it was possible to be fit in for a tasting. The person we spoke with said we could stop in for a tasting, but kindly explained that the last tasting started at 3:30pm. As it was 2:40pm and we were less than 15 minutes away we said we would be right over. Unfortunately, however, when we arrived to check in we were told it was not possible to taste as everything was booked up. This is despite 100% of the outside tables being free and all but two of the inside tables empty at 2:55pm. Most vexing and completely unacceptable, the manager “Jesse” said he spoke with the telephone receptionist who told him we had called over an hour ago and “were late.” Even after being able to prove that we called less than 20 minutes ago (2:38pm on our phone) we were still unceremoniously turned away. Being told that tastings are not possible without an appointment is one thing, but wasting time only to be treated poorly and to be told falsehoods is quite another. We will never go back and highly recommend many of the other great wineries in this beautiful part of the world.
Written January 23, 2023
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wannatravelnow
New Jersey958 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We booked a reserve tasting here based solely upon our friend's recommendation that the grounds are beautiful and the view from the tasting room is spectacular. When we arrived, we found out they were under construction. You could hear the banging and construction work and all of the windows in the tasting room were covered up with plastic so you could not see anything. The wines themselves are just ok. We were pretty upset they never told us as another winery in Napa we were planning to visit had called to let us know they were under construction. When I reached out after to customer service, I got a snippy email back informing me that when they confirmed my reservation by email, it stated in the email they were under construction.
When I finally found the confirmation, there was absolutely NO mention that they were under construction. I immediately wrote them again that I was not informed and that the least they should do is refund us the tasting fee. I got complete radio silence... no response at all. There were so many wonderful wineries we went to in the area. Please skip this one. Feel free to message me for better wineries to visit.
When I finally found the confirmation, there was absolutely NO mention that they were under construction. I immediately wrote them again that I was not informed and that the least they should do is refund us the tasting fee. I got complete radio silence... no response at all. There were so many wonderful wineries we went to in the area. Please skip this one. Feel free to message me for better wineries to visit.
Written May 5, 2024
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Krcuschieri
San Francisco, CA2 contributions
Jan 2023
We had a reservation for 3 pm and I called to see if it would be possible to come in earlier. The individual I talked to on the phone said that they may be able to seat us at 2:30, and if not, they would seat us at 2:45 "at the latest".
Our group arrived at 2:30, and the two people at the front were incredibly rude to us. They told us that there was no way they could seat us before 3 pm, and were almost angry when I told them about what the person told us on the phone about seating us earlier. When we asked if we could order a bottle of wine to drink while we were waiting for our reservation, they insinuated we were drinking too much, and did not want to "over serve us". We were a party of six and this was only tasting of the day. We also asked if we could add a cheese board to our reservation, and they told us that they had sold out, which was an absolute lie because when we sat down and asked our server, she immediately had one made for us.
Everyone in my party agreed that the two individuals at the front were outright mean to our group, which is an absolute shame because the service we received from our pourer and the wine itself were fantastic. My partner and I came to the tasting with the intention of purchasing a membership with the winery because of the beautiful grounds and fantastic reds, but after the service we received, I will not be coming back. Please work on hiring more friendly front staff.
Our group arrived at 2:30, and the two people at the front were incredibly rude to us. They told us that there was no way they could seat us before 3 pm, and were almost angry when I told them about what the person told us on the phone about seating us earlier. When we asked if we could order a bottle of wine to drink while we were waiting for our reservation, they insinuated we were drinking too much, and did not want to "over serve us". We were a party of six and this was only tasting of the day. We also asked if we could add a cheese board to our reservation, and they told us that they had sold out, which was an absolute lie because when we sat down and asked our server, she immediately had one made for us.
Everyone in my party agreed that the two individuals at the front were outright mean to our group, which is an absolute shame because the service we received from our pourer and the wine itself were fantastic. My partner and I came to the tasting with the intention of purchasing a membership with the winery because of the beautiful grounds and fantastic reds, but after the service we received, I will not be coming back. Please work on hiring more friendly front staff.
Written January 29, 2023
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Sue C.
Pittsburgh, PA5,141 contributions
Apr 2021
My husband and I did the Outdoor Terrazzo Reserve tasting. The wine was good but not spectacular. We spent over $400 on 6 bottles of wine and were still charged for the tasting. Even the shipping was not discounted. I asked if there were any other wines we could try that were listed and was told no because they didn’t have many bottles left. REALLY? What winery doesn’t have a Coravin.
The grounds were beautiful but you could not go very far.
Overall disappointed. I only hope the wine I did purchase tastes good.
The grounds were beautiful but you could not go very far.
Overall disappointed. I only hope the wine I did purchase tastes good.
Written June 5, 2021
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Wayne L
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
This should NOT be the place where you go for a winery visit!
The outside sitting area is under construction so you don’t get to see the vineyards and enjoy your experience outside.
Instead you get to sit indoors in a tasting room with no real ambiance and you could be anywhere but in wine country.
Immaculate grounds are not the case and you don’t get to see anything.
The wine samples… well for $90 you could go to Sam’s Club and buy 3 of the 4 wines and get whole bottles not the maybe 2 to 3 ounce pours you get.
Honestly the Williamson Winery sit down food and wine pairing is only $10 more and a complete meal with four tastings. And the staff is more attentive and knowledgeable.
Give this place a complete pass if you are smart and looking for a good experience.
I am happy to discuss with the winery about this but doubt they will reach out
The outside sitting area is under construction so you don’t get to see the vineyards and enjoy your experience outside.
Instead you get to sit indoors in a tasting room with no real ambiance and you could be anywhere but in wine country.
Immaculate grounds are not the case and you don’t get to see anything.
The wine samples… well for $90 you could go to Sam’s Club and buy 3 of the 4 wines and get whole bottles not the maybe 2 to 3 ounce pours you get.
Honestly the Williamson Winery sit down food and wine pairing is only $10 more and a complete meal with four tastings. And the staff is more attentive and knowledgeable.
Give this place a complete pass if you are smart and looking for a good experience.
I am happy to discuss with the winery about this but doubt they will reach out
Written July 9, 2024
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abd321
Boston, MA40 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
When we arrived, we were seated at a outdoor table for 2 near the building. Because the music from the building was very loud, we asked to be moved to a table closer to the gardens. We were told that table was only for a group of 4. Soon after, another couple was seated at that table. No one joined them. Really? What were we, 2nd class citizens?
The place is beautiful, but unless you want to drink wine with music blaring, don’t come here. We won’t be returning even though the wine was tasty.
The place is beautiful, but unless you want to drink wine with music blaring, don’t come here. We won’t be returning even though the wine was tasty.
Written July 14, 2022
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Go30208854527
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The worst winery visit we’ve experienced. As a prepaid expensive “classic tasting,” it does not offer more than four very short pours of pre-chosen wines with fifteen-minute pauses between each. You will learn very little about vineyards or winemaking, but will be told repeatedly why you should pay to join their wine society. If you’re thinking of buying some wine, they will not offer you the chance to taste other wines, nor will anyone inform you about other choices. Rather absurd if you are at all serious about wine. Worse than perfunctory, since the server pointed out the grapes in the vineyard for the Sauvignon Blanc, then we overheard another server point to the same rows and say they were Malbec. If you want a beautiful view on lovely grounds at a comfortable table on a gorgeous day and are willing to pay $40 per person for a total of 10-12 ounces of wine offered insouciantly, you might enjoy this winery visit.
Written February 18, 2023
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Do you have to pay just to go inside and walk around and have a glass of wine ??
Or you need to pay the tour to get inside ?
Written August 20, 2020
My mom is turning 85 and said she would like to see the gardens. Are they close to parking and do you need a tour?
Written May 15, 2018
There are gardens in the front that are great. They are right near parking and did not require a tour.
Written May 20, 2018
We visited about 6 years ago, and from the view from Google Earth, it appears that location has changed, don't see the processing buildings, gardens or the warehouse. I'm referring to the 8761 Dry Creek Location.
Written March 15, 2017
CherylMcMillan
Healdsburg, California
No, the winery is still located at 8761 Dry Creek Road. Google maps has it marked incorrectly. Try entering "Geyserville" instead of "Healdsburg" for the address and it may correct itself.
Written March 15, 2017
Can we bring a picnic lunch and buy a bottle of wine to enjoy on the patio?
Written May 22, 2016
I have not seen people picnic there, but there are some tables. Suggest, like the others, you call the winery first. Agree that a great place to buy picnic stuff is at the General Store. In addition to Pedroncelli, Fritz winery also has a lovely picnic area, and some very fine wines.
Written May 23, 2016
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