Arrowood Vineyards

14347 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Website: http://www.arrowoodvineyards.com/

Arrowood Winery is located in lower Sonoma off Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.  It is right behind Imagery Winery.  The winery actually looks like someone’s home from the exterior with gray siding and white trim. There is a huge veranda that wraps around the front.  To get to the tasting room there is little bit of a hike up the walkway and steps to the entrance.  As you follow the pathway you will pass by some vines and beautiful roses and greenery. 

Arrowood Tasting Room

Inside the tasting room has a modern lodge feel with polished wood floors, cream colored walls, a fireplace and comfy leather armchairs.  There are a couple of candle chandeliers hanging from ceiling.  The tasting bar has a dark wood frame with a marble countertop and it is situated in front of a large window looking out toward the vineyard.  The area is very spacious and can accommodate 8 to 10 people comfortably at the tasting bar.There is also a private tasting room upstairs with a long wood table that can seat 10.  It resembles a dining room and has an open railing looking down over the tasting room below. 

Arrowood’s Private Tasting Room

When we arrived we were given the option to do a tasting at the bar inside or go outside on the veranda.  It was a beautiful day and the veranda was very inviting.  There were a number of benches and tables for couples and small groups.  We grabbed a high top table looking out toward Sonoma Highway.  We had a very pretty view of the vines straight ahead and could see the mountains in the distance.  I really loved getting to sit on the huge veranda taking in the surroundings. 

Arrowood produces 100% Sonoma wines.  Their signature wine is Cabernet Sauvignon which they make from different vineyards in Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Valley.  This winery was founded in 1986.  It has been a part of Jackson Family Wines since 2006.  They also produce other varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, and a Proprietary Red Blend.  There are a few different tasting options available aside from the traditional tasting that my husband and I tried.  The options include a private tasting where guests can sample limited release and library wines, or guests can select a cheese and wine pairing.

To sum up my experience, I liked the casual atmosphere and roominess of the winery.  I also felt the wines were casual, easy drinking but still high quality.  I enjoyed the Merlot and Justi Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon the best from my tasting experience.

The view from Arrowood