experiences
Arista Winery offers a variety of personalized tasting experiences throughout the estate. Guests are encouraged to explore the vineyards and to amble through the tranquil Japanese water gardens. Nestled into the tress surrounding the tasting room and Japanese water gardens are many nooks for relaxing into your intimate tasting experience.
We invite you to schedule your tasting online or by emailing us at reservations@aristawinery.com. We also welcome your call at (707) 473-0606 to answer your questions, including special requests. We look forward to seeing you at the estate soon!
estate experience
The Estate Experience is an immersive journey designed to enchant wine enthusiasts, offering an exploration of the Arista Estate and its award-winning, most limited-production Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The experience begins with a private tour of the Estate, where guests learn about the Arista winemaking philosophy, our unique terroir, and our commitment to sustainable farming practices.
The tour is followed by a private tasting where guests are encouraged to linger and take in the fullness of the estate. The centerpiece of the Estate Experience is a flight of our three, most limited production wines - our Estate Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Noir, and Estate Reserve Pinot Noir.
We look forward to hosting your for this special experience!
- $150 per person
- Approximately 2 hour experience
- Available for parties of 4 to 6 adults
- Cheese board included with tasting
To schedule your tasting: book online here, call us at 707-473-0606, or email reservations@aristawinery.com.
private tasting
Arista's Private Tasting Experience showcases wines made from our Estate and growing partners. During this private tasting, your dedicated host will share our winemaker’s approach to creating world-class wines and the McWilliams family’s philosophy on sustainable farming. To complement your enjoyment of the wines, you will be served a generous selection of locally sourced charcuterie, artisan cheeses and dried fruits.
Arista maintains an adult-only (minimum 21 years of age) and pet-free environment for our guests to enjoy a wine and hospitality focused experience.
- $95 per person
- Approximately 1.5 - 2 hour experience
- Available for parties of 2 to 8 adults
- Abundant charcuterie included with tasting
To schedule your tasting: book online here, call us at 707-473-0606, or email reservations@aristawinery.com.
signature tasting
Arista’s Signature Tasting is a wondeful way to experience our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in an intimate, relaxed setting. In this semi-private, seated experience, an Estate Host will guide you through the history of Arista, describe how we craft our wines, and introduce you to our a selection of five appelation and single-vineyard wines. Arista's Estate Host will also give you some time to explore the featured wines on your own so that you may enjoy the surroundings of our Estate. Whether you are a member of our allocation program, the “A-List”, or someone visiting the Estate for the first time, the Signature Tasting is the perfect way to experience the unique traits of Arista.
If you would like to add a charcuterie board to your tasting experience, you will see an option when making your reservation for $30. This assortment perfectly complements our carefully selected wines and features mild cheese, Journeyman Meat Co. salumi, and delectable accompaniments.
Arista maintains an adult-only (minimum 21 years of age) and pet-free environment for our guests to enjoy a wine and hospitality focused experience.
- $55 per person
- Complimentary to active A-List Members, up to 4 people
- Approximately 90 minute experience
- Available for parties of 1 to 6 adults
To schedule your tasting: book online here, call us at 707-473-0606, or email reservations@aristawinery.com
*Active A-List Members: please log into your account and book online to ensure your complimentary tasting. Please be sure to use your same email address as your A-List account.
Explorer tasting
Arista’s Explorer Tasting is perfect for guests who would like a brief exploration of our wines, but do not have time for the Signature Tasting Experience. Enjoy the beautiful setting of the Arista Estate while being introduced to a Chardonnay and two Pinot Noirs that perfectly express the Arista winemaking philosophy. Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee your seating.
Arista maintains an adult-only (minimum 21 years of age) and pet-free environment for wine tastings, so our guests may enjoy a wine and hospitality focused experience.
- $30 per person.
- Approximately 30-45 minute experience
- Available for parties of 1 to 4 adults
- Charcuterie can be purchased at your appointment to accompany your tasting
To schedule your tasting: book online here, call us at 707-473-0606, or email reservations@aristawinery.com
VINEYARD VIBES
We're excited to share this casual evening at the estate with you! Relax in the picturesque surroundings of our beautiful estate and vineyards where you will enjoy a fun evening of a live band, a variety of gourmet wood-fired pizza, and award-winning wines. Additional Arista wines will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle. Tickets are $45 per person and includes your welcome glass of wine and pizza by the slice. Tickets are limited. This is a kid-friendly event.
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday, July 26, 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
To purchase your tickets, purchase online here, call us at 707-473-0606, or email reservations@aristawinery.com.