Scherrer Winery - Sebastopol, California

Kent D.

Truly a unique tasting experience. The setting is their barrel and warehouse storage area with no pretense. Our host, Fred, let the wine do the talking. What an amazing experience! The wines were excellent now but Fred explained we could cellar the reds for several years longer than we expected. If you are passionate about wine, Scherrer is an experience not to be missed.

Tim S.

This is our family's favorite winery. Scherrer is a family owned and operated winery. The Old Vine Zin, Cabernet, and Chardonnay are estate grown and then Fred makes some terrific Pinot Noirs, Chards, Syrah, Grenache, Rose, and probably a couple others. They offer the Zin and RR Pinot on Futures which is fun and a great deal. Fred is the winemaker and is a true craftsmen. He releases wine when it is ready rather than early to make a sale. Judi runs the customer facing operation and is terrific to work with. They are generally open only for Open House weekends which are well worth the visit.

Susan Z.

My husband and I have been going to this winery for many years. It is a delightful, family owned and run business. All aspects are family run, from growing many of the grapes used in the wines, to the wine making, through to bottling and distribution. In non-covid times, they host tastings of their wines - both in bottle and some still in the barrel - paired with delicious food nibbles. I highly recommend their wines. Among my favorites are the old and mature vine zinfandel and the Platt vineyard Pinot.

Joseph S.

Scherrer Winery makes some of the most graceful and flavorable wines, drinkable on release or aged to each wine's plateau of yum.

Some of the wines are the Scherrer Vineyard's Cabernet for aging and racy Chardonnay as well as the Old and Mature Zinfandel. My absolute favorites are all of the Pinot Noir, each of the different locales exhibiting individual character of great distinction, which greatly repay some extra bottle age.

Wow! What wines and a great winery and a gifted winemaker, all at the end of a dirt road.

Richard A.

The Scherrer Winery produces the most outstanding Burgundian style Pinot Noir in the United States. For years, I have been tasting and trying other pinot noirs to compare with Scherrer to no avail. Have tried innumerable Willamette Valley and Santa Barbara pinots. None come close. Fred Scherrer's old school elegant method produces a Pinot Noir with a great nose, wonderful flavors and a pleasing finish. Great wines to enjoy and hold. Hats off to Scherrer.
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Robert F.

For those folks like myself who did not know this winery's brilliant pinot noirs, zinfandels and chardonnays you are in for a big treat. All I can say is fantastic, with a depth, fruit and aging potential which I think is best in class. The winemaker educates you with his vast knowledge of terroir, aging and choice of the very best grapes - a key ingredient to make fine wines. The winery is nothing fancy but who cares - the art is in the wine!!

Yu-Chiao S.

Really hidden gem in Sonoma.
Due to the scale of this winery being so petit it only open two to three times a year during open house weekend. ( Typically during April and November). Fred is super nice and is willing to patiently explain his philosophy in winemaking with you.
Highly recommended if you're Pinot drinker. Go for the Green Valley Russian River Pinot Noir, one of the best California Pinot Noir.

Daniel J.

Scherrer Winery is family owned and Fred Scherrer is one of the finest wine makers I know. Best known for Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, he also makes a dry Rose that is my personal favorite. Those looking for an excellent table wine should try the Zinfandoodle.