Thumbprint Cellars Tasting Room

102 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Website: https://thumbprintcellars.com/

Thumbprint Cellars tasting room is right off the square in downtown Healdsburg.  From the outside, it looks like a boutique with a gray and white striped awning and picture of a thumbprint in the window.  This is a quirky tasting room that the owners refer to as a lounge.  Upon entering, there are a few modern black tables and stools.  There are pictures of super heroes in yoga poses are all around and some artwork for purchase.  In the center of the space is a black curved tasting bar.  Behind the bar is a brick wall and light wood wine shelf lined with black bottles and colorful thumbprint labels.  To the right of the bar is a focal wall with a giant thumbprint. Opposite the bar, there are black shelves with some gift items.  At the far end of tasting room there is a black curtain to separate the space where they have comedy shows and other events.  The lounge can be rented for private events.

Tasting bar at Thumbprint Cellars

Owner and winemaker Scott Lindstrom-Dake started making wine as a hobby.  He prides himself on making wines that are unique, and hence chose the name thumbprint as a symbol of individuality.  The tasting room and wines are very casual.  The tasting offerings are reasonably priced.  They offer a selection of ten wines daily.  Some of the wines have provocative names, like Arousal and Three Some. Guests can order a food flight of artisan cheeses and charcuterie to pair with wines if they so choose.  The wines weren’t my style, but this place could be a fun hangout for a group of friends just looking for a casual tasting or to partake in one of the events.