Testarossa Winery

I've really come to love this winery... so much so that I joined the wine club! The wines are very enjoyable and immediately drinkable. I'm a fan of pinot, so it works well for me. I appreciate that they offer so many options on the wine club. You can kind of do as much or as little as you want and can tailor to your particular liking. For example, I do reds only and when I got a bit backed up on wines at home, I was able to scale back to smaller shipments for a bit. They're very accommodating. As for visiting the winery, it's always a great time! We love being able to sit outside to enjoy some beautiful wines in the summer. I recently took some friends from out of state to do a tasting in the main room and they loved it. Everyone who works there is just so nice and welcoming, and they are excellent at sharing their knowledge about the wines. A great place to visit!

Over 15 years I've been here countless times, as a member, a guest of a member, for corporate events, and special occasions. An underrated local gem.Testarossa is named after founder Rob Jensen who got the "red head" nickname while studying in Italy during college. It started in 1993 and moved into the former Novitiate Winery in 1997 which originally built in 1888, making it one of the oldest continually operating wineries in the US.Rob and everyone I've interacted with has been very nice and highly knowledgeable. They make you feel at ease, even if wine you don't know much about wine.Speaking of which, Testarossa is known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. I don't drink much white but can vouch for Diana's Chardonnay.On a recent visit, I enjoyed the following: 2021 Niclaire Pinot Noir, 2021 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir, and 2021 Fogstone Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Fogstone has lots of interesting flavors which are more apparent if you air it for a while. Hang out in the tasting room, the private dining room, or on the deck. All nice experiences.

The wine choices were impressive Ambiance was goodService excellentPlace friendly to have a good time

Went here for my birthday for a wine tasting and it was amazing! The place was as easy to find and the vibes were so cute and quaint that it did not feel like we were Los Gatos. For the price, the wine selection was very tasty and the staff member was great in explaining the wine and its notes. My group also received a charcuterie board and we finished it so fast since everything was yummy when paired with the bottle we bought. Definitely recommend for a cute girls day!

I was here a few weeks ago for a friend's bachelorette, with a group of 7. My friend made reservations for the wine tasting and for some time on the patio by the wine bar.The tasting was an ok experience for me. You can choose between the regular tasting ($25) or the premium ($45). The majority of our group opted for the regular tasting since we're not big wine drinkers, but it felt like the person serving us was a little judgy about it. She mentioned a few times that the premium wines were "much better" than the regular ones, as if that wasn't obvious from the naming, and seemed more enthusiastic about serving and describing those wines to the friends that chose a premium tasting vs the regular. She also brought up their membership a few times, not in a rude way or anything, but it was still a little annoying when I was trying to focus on the wine and my friends.It also felt a bit cramped in there since we were all standing by the bar next to other groups, with very little room in between. This made it hard to talk to anyone that wasn't standing directly next to me. I would have preferred if there was some kind of seating or a smaller limit on reservations so that groups could be spaced out.We ended up buying a bottle of red wine from the premium tasting menu to bring out onto the wine bar patio with us. Our experience out here was great, especially compared to the awkward tasting. We sat at a small circle of benches, which was perfect for group conversations since we could all face each other. Our server was super nice, and even let us know that there was no pressure to leave by the end of our reserved time slot since there was enough empty seating for other parties.We ordered the cheese plate and really enjoyed it. Our red wine choice (Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir) was pretty good, and after finishing it we ordered a bottle of white wine (Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay) which I enjoyed as well. I will say that I'm not a big wine drinker so take my opinion with a grain of salt.I would come back with friends to grab a glass of wine and a charcuterie board, but I probably wouldn't do the tasting again.Also wanted to mention that you have to climb stairs from the parking lot to the patio area. I'm not sure if there's an accessible route available.

This "winery" is 3 operations in one location. A wine bar, a restaurant, and a tasting room. We visited the restaurant and the tasting room.Unlike other "winery restaurants", Bistro 107 does not offer wine pairing with its foods. The wine list, of course, featured their own wines and they are on the expensive side. Pinot Noir, the only red wine varietal, are all more than $100 for non-members. We had 2017 Rincon and that was very delicious. The foods, however, were on the meh side. Considering the average price was about $30.It was a bit disappointed not being able to sample the wines. We must make a reservation to the tasting room on the spot. Good thing a slot was available. While that's a bit awkward, we went.Only to find out non-members were "standing only." We couldn't lounged outside to enjoy the good weather. Sigh...There were two options: classic ($25) and the other ($45). Both started with 2 same Chardonnays. The classic had 2 more minor and the other 3 (different pinot). The server was knowledgeable, friendly, and instructive. At the end, we chose not to join the club or buy any wine.If you were into wine tasting, come for that. As a restaurant, it is not a bad experience, only not quite matching the prices.

Following up on my last review as it was 3 years ago, things have changed since as I did move away but am visiting my parents. My family and I had a very negative experience this time. The host, Shelby, was extremely rude right away due to my family and I coming without a reservation. Very unfortunate that the type of service has changed.

Visited for the first time a few weeks ago. I can't believe I never visited before despite being an SJ native!Tasting: Fun for a local wine tasting experience, but the tasting room was full of gnats and old/dirty. I would probably skip the tasting next time and just hangout at their wine bar. The state of the tasting room does make me wonder just how clean the wine processing area is, and how many gnats get processed into the wine.... The lady guiding our tasting was friendly and knowledgeable on all their wine offerings, and shared with us the history of the winery. The wine bar:Spacious outdoor patio with wine available by the glass or bottle. We opted for a glass of our favorite from the tasting and shared a charcuterie board. Great local spot for when you don't want to make the trek to Napa for wine tasting, just keep in mind the experience is nothing like the quality you get in Napa Valley.

Really nice place with good wine, plenty of seating and shade. Came by on a Friday afternoon and enjoyed a glass at their "bar". Great vibes and only 30 mins from Santa Clara.

Testarossa gave us our dream wedding! The venue was magnificent, food was delicious and of course the wine was superb! The staff are very courteous and accommodating. Camille Boyd made the accounting/payment very easy. Kudos to Chef Nadiv Geiger and his team for an unforgettable buffet. Special shout out to Brianna Forbes, our coordinator, who was very friendly, organized and all-around very helpful.