Intentionally stopped here on my way back to the bay area after a weekend in Mendocino because I read they do wine AND chocolate tastings. The chocolate tasting is more of a chocolate spread tasting btw, which is still good(I bought the chocolate truffle spread I believe) but I digress. Generous free wine tastings and very friendly staff. It felt very comfortable and unassuming unlike some other tasting rooms, especially in the Napa and Sonoma areas. I really enjoyed their Cab, it was new and not on the menu but the gentleman gave me a taste and it was by far my favorite. I also bought a bottle of the Merlot Mistelle I’m not usually a sweet wine person but this was delicious! I would definitely go back and will probably buy a case of that Cab!
Angelica M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Hopland, CA
As an avid wine lover, Brutocao is one I hold dear to my heart. Some of my favorites include(but are NOT limited to) Syrah, Barbera, any of the CORO blends, Über Tuscan, and Quadriga. Chris is always waiting with a smile on his face to help you through an enjoyable tasting. Not to mention, they have complimentary Bocce Ball Courts! Get your taste of Italy here!
Crystal B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Windsor, CA
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Brutocao Cellars. They are a wonderful company with wonderful staff! We just had our wedding at the Hopland Schoolhouse Venue and it was perfect in every aspect! Kathy the event coordinator was a sweetheart and just AMAZING! The venue it self was beautiful and had everything that we looked for in a wedding venue. There is a beautiful outside ceremony site with a cute steeple and a large grass area. The inside reception area is the perfect size with a room to get ready in and a full size bar. Their wine is yummy too! Highly recommend this venue and winery to anyone and everyone!
Jessica C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Stopped by this place after seeing the chooclate and port tasting sign. I love chocolate so this was a must. This place has wonderful wines. I ended up buying a port myself which is unheard of. They have about 16 wines and I think I tasted 12. I bought 2 Pinots and the chocolate as well. Overall great experience and wonderful wine.
Robert R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Sun City, CA
Free tastings and good wine. A great gem in Mendocino County…
Marvin P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Etiwanda, CA
We spent a week touring the wineries in the Napa area and had the best time in Hopland wine tasting here. The staff was friendly, funny and very informative. It was a lot more personal attention and not quite as stuffy as some of the larger Napa wineries. Now for the best part… the wine was wonderfull and affordable. Love the Primitivo, Über Tuscan, Zin, and Pinot Noir. We would love to visit the Brutocao cellers again.
Chloe M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Francisco, CA
This was such a fun tasting room! We came here a few minutes after they opened for the day and it was a fun way to start our tasting in Hopland. They had about nineteen(!) different wines available for complimentary tasting. The gentleman serving us was knowledgeable, friendly, and cracking jokes with us. If you like white wine, you are in luck here. My favorites were the chardonnay(very smooth), reserve chardonnay, rosé(tastes like summer strawberries in a glass), dolcetto(light red wine), pinot noir(notes of cherry cola), primitivo(another light red wine), sangiovese, and the port zinfandel which was amazing. The best was saved for last though and it is what I ended up purchasing… the 2010 mistelle for $ 24, an incredibly delicious desert wine. The tasting room is spacious and the grounds are beautiful with the bocce courts.
Shane C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 CA, CA
Copy of a post from an old account of mine: I will drive from the south bay just to visit this place. I am a huge fan of their reds, especially the zin. They also have flavored oils and vinegars, which can’t be beat. Two in particular are the black fig vinegar and the cherry vinegar.
Mandi H.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Vacaville, CA
Brutocao has really good wines overall. Been enjoying their stuff for a while. We usually stop and taste at the actual winery on 128, but this last time we were in Hopland, we decided to hit their tasting room there. Mistake mistake mistake. The wines were good, the gift shop was extensive and lovely… but there was just one staff member pouring and he was definitely lacking in not only people skills but several social graces as well. He catered to the two wine club members standing next to us and more or less blew us off. At one point it was literally five minutes before he came over to pour us the next wine. And when I tried to get his attention, he snapped at me. Swear on a stack of bibles, I did nothing to provoke his behavior. He is just really lacking in the people skills area. I highly recommend visiting the winery proper if you have the time. It’s a much better experience.
Alured P.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Francisco, CA
Perhaps the fanciest tasting room in Hopland, which may be because it is attached to a restraunt. A range of wines, fewer whites but they were good and the Sangiovese Rose was very nice. The reds range from fair [Zin just isn’t my style] to excellent and several are rather cheap.
Jeff P.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Napa, CA
Definitely some decent wine at some reasonable prices. We were met by two older gentlemen who were extremely knowledgeable about their wines. Bought three bottles. One of the few places in California where I have seen Primitivo available. Definitely worth a stop!
T F.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Castro Valley, CA
Our last stop on our way home after a week in Northern CA. Nice gift shop… as Stacy said, mostly wine related… even bibs for the babies with grapes on them! We tasted a couple chardonneys and a zin before trying a couple of their dessert wines. Also agree with Stacey… our wine guy could have done better with his people skills. We did buy a bottle of port to take home, and look forward to sipping that after our Labor Day bar-b-que!
Stacey W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 San Leandro, CA
This winery is located in the old school house, which makes the location quite unique. They have a lovely store with lots of cute knick-knacky stuff, most of it wine related. Our wine guy was pretty good — not the more personable chap — he could definitely brush up on the people skills. The wines were good, as well as the selection. We ended up buying their zin, which we really enjoyed later when we opened it up. They have a very nice looking restaurant in there as well, and the outdoor patio are was beautiful. They also have weekly bacci ball games, which I know would be a blast.
Ki K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Mateo, CA
Possibly the most friendly winery I have ever been to in Mendocino. The staff are expert when it comes to their wine, they all work closely with the wine maker and know their stuff! Nice comfy chairs outside and a great Bacci ball court. The wine prices are modest and the wine is very good. I like this place.
Aileen N.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 San Francisco, CA
Very spacious tasting room with a wide selection to taste from including dessert wines. The three of us agreed their stand-out was the Syrah. No fees, no benches/seating area. Not as scenic as cozy as other wineries.