We invite you to be a part of our Estate Planting in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. For $100 we will have a personalized custom plant tag with your name, a friends or loved ones name, a pet, or memorial to mark your gracious contribution. And you will receive a bottle of the first vintage!. Old World Winery is a small, family owned and operated winery in the Russian River Valley.
It was founded on the principle that exceptional wines are made better when created with a commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Reclaimed Redwood, 100 year old brick, completely up-cycled building, and a working farm are here to greet you. When you visit Old World Winery expect an experience like no other found in Sonoma County.
It was founded on the principle that exceptional wines are made better when created with a commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Reclaimed Redwood, 100 year old brick, completely up-cycled building, and a working farm are here to greet you. When you visit Old World Winery expect an experience like no other found in Sonoma County.
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Using grapes from our 100 year old, sustainable, and organic vineyards, we create "natural wines" that reflect our family history and the traditional winemaking (old world) practices in Sonoma County. Pastoral winemaker and proprietor, Darek Trowbridge, has 20+ years of hands on experience in the art and science of vineyard management, grape production, and natural winemaking.
24 bottles per year, 20% Discount, $10 Shipping, Complimentary Wine Tastings, Invitation to Member Events. 12 bottles per year, 15% discount, Complimentary Wine Tastings, Invitation to Member Events. 6 Bottles per year, 10% discount, Complimentary Wine Tastings, Invitation to Member Events. Thank you for joining!
Reviews (24)
Barnali D.
Jun 26, 2021
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We had a lovely tasting experience at Old World today! We did not have a reservation, but it just so happened they had a last minute cancellation, and we were able to snag that opening. The wine was delicious, Susan (who take care of us) was amazing, and the outdoor setting was very pleasant. They were kid-friendly (and have chickens!), which we appreciated.
All the wines we tasted were great - they specialize in reds. Our favorites were the Pinot Noir, Luminous, and Syrah.
Susan was wonderful. She was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. She is also great with children, and made my 3 year
All the wines we tasted were great - they specialize in reds. Our favorites were the Pinot Noir, Luminous, and Syrah.
Susan was wonderful. She was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. She is also great with children, and made my 3 year
Shelby R.
May 22, 2021
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Mandy Jane
Aug 28, 2020
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The owners were gracious enough to grant me a tasting on a day they were technically closed. I really appreciate that their tasting fee is the best in the area ($15) and it is waived with a bottle purchase. The tasting Is also very generous with 7 it more wines. Although I only wound up purchasing 2 bottles of the same type, we really enjoyed our visit and especially feeding the chickens and learning about the grapes and local area.
Gumi Bear
Jul 10, 2020
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Lisa G.
Nov 17, 2019
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I'm sorry, but this was the worst winery I've ever been to. The girl who did the tasting was sweet, but the wine was not even palatable. We love wine and have never been so disgusted by a tasting as we were today. There were 4 of us and we literally couldn't choke down the wine. Never before have we ever wanted a tasing to end as much as we did today. I wanted to love it as we like to support the small local businesses, but there just wasn't anything pleasant about the wines. Even the color of the wine was a dingy brown as if it had been open for weeks. We kept looking
Stephanie S.
Jun 14, 2019
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Max S.
May 06, 2019
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Unfortunately, I didn't like any of the wine I tasted at Old World. I say "unfortunately" because I really wanted to enjoy the experience, and the server was very friendly.
However, both my wife and I thought all of the 5 wines we tried tasted awful. This was surprising since we taste a lot of wines and usually enjoy at least a few from every winery.
However, both my wife and I thought all of the 5 wines we tried tasted awful. This was surprising since we taste a lot of wines and usually enjoy at least a few from every winery.
Brandy G.
Nov 08, 2018
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Great "old world" winery. They hand pick the grapes and stomp and don't use additives or chemicals. The wines were all delicious. We visited during the Wine and Food Affair and this was by far my favorite winery and food pairing. Each one we tasted was great and we had a case shipped back to us. Also, I'm joining the wine club! The food pairing we had here was out of this world too, an open faced empanada with pork and pineapple, yum! This was from chef Brian at Canastitas Argentinas. The young man who was pouring for us was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend
Chris Rankin
Oct 06, 2018
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This is wine in purist sense of the word. These are the wines that the person you just bought that $100 overly manipulated Cabernet is drinking. Old World is making wine the way it should taste, with nothing added and nothing taken away (my guess is they do sulfur on bottling to ensure the wine can be somewhat stable).
There is beauty in the variance and the volatility; you should be able to tell the difference between vintages. Robert Parker would probably find many "faults" in this wine and that's a good thing because he sucks and his torched palette has set winemaking back a generation.
What
There is beauty in the variance and the volatility; you should be able to tell the difference between vintages. Robert Parker would probably find many "faults" in this wine and that's a good thing because he sucks and his torched palette has set winemaking back a generation.
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Melissa Moholt-Siebert
Jul 21, 2018
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Lauren P.
Jul 17, 2018
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Craig A.
Apr 30, 2018
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Friendly, earthy and yet sophisticated enough to please those looking for the real Sonoma County experience - Darek and his family know wine (and have a history of making it) and are also farmers committed to saving agriculture and natural land for current and future generations. The 900 pound pig, the ease of access and their story of how they make wines (not to mention allowing people to help harvest in the fall - a truly amazing life experience!
Andrea A.
Mar 31, 2018
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Darek had done a tasting on the East coast in Hoboken a few years back. My husband and I went out to California during the Harvest for our honeymoon that consisted of touring wine country in Sonoma, Healdsburg, Petaluma and Napa. We called ahead and Darek was so accommodating and gave us a private tasting of some of the wines we tasted back home. He truly embodies old world style of wine making and the wines reflect the style of his forefathers. He even has an old wine press in the tasting room that his grandfather used. Darek gets his hands dirty and his vineyard is super chill. We took home two
Morgan H.
Nov 07, 2017
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Totally don't know how the wine is here (came exclusively for the cider) but the cider is out of control tasty. It definitely doesn't play it safe and is a little funky but so am I so what can I say. What's more, the place was poppin with a wine event we knew nothing about and my friends and I were still treated with incredible hospitality by the host (wish I had caught his name). Oh, and yeah the wine glasses are neato.
Tina Coddington
Sep 13, 2017
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Nelya T.
Mar 27, 2017
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We stopped by randomly on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The place doesn't really have a "wine country" vibe - the outside is cluttered with random things that I'm sure come in handy at a farm/vineyard, but it looked messy and uninviting. We weren't even sure if the tasting room was open. There's really nothing to do or see here - you can see the airport, a busy road, and that's about it. There's a small outdoor patio type area, but it looked like an afterthought.
The wine was lovely, but much pricier than suggested in previous reviews (maybe the reviews are
The wine was lovely, but much pricier than suggested in previous reviews (maybe the reviews are
Donna Bass
Aug 31, 2016
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Chuck N.
Jul 09, 2015
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Fantastic 2009 Petite Sirah bottle for only $21! A steal.
It's a privately owned, family vineyard that specializes in 'old world' techniques, the owner hires a team and actually goes out and hand picks the grapes himself a few times a year. There is zero additives or chemicals or fancy machines which may ruin the quality. You can taste the difference. He also specializes in ancient Italian (I think) vines that are really unique flavors.
The farm has pigs and chickens and fresh eggs as well. Definitely worth a visit to pickup some cases (some are as low as $5 a bottle) or a nice
It's a privately owned, family vineyard that specializes in 'old world' techniques, the owner hires a team and actually goes out and hand picks the grapes himself a few times a year. There is zero additives or chemicals or fancy machines which may ruin the quality. You can taste the difference. He also specializes in ancient Italian (I think) vines that are really unique flavors.
The farm has pigs and chickens and fresh eggs as well. Definitely worth a visit to pickup some cases (some are as low as $5 a bottle) or a nice
Tracy P.
Jan 26, 2015
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Laura M.
Jan 25, 2015
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I can't say enough good things about this winery. Derek the owner is so friendly, knowledgable and personable, I always have a great time here. Yesterday we came here in a group with several kids age 2-8. They loved the swings, chickens, pig and being able to run around. The adults loved that we could enjoy tasting the wonderful wine while the kids hung out on the completely enclosed patio. Derek makes Sauvignon Blanc, pinot Gris, Zin, blends, and a couple french varietals that I have never heard of. All the wine here is great!
Mark G.
Sep 19, 2014
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One of the most beautiful things about Sonoma County are the people that make it so unique. Darek at Old World Winery makes wine in the "Old Way" Just like his Grandfather did in the late 1800's in Sonoma County. He welcomes the public to participate in his events and to come out and stomp grapes. His wines are very unique in the sense that they are made in the same ways his ancestors made wine. And in case your wondering who he is related to... Look up Martinelli Winery. A six generation family of Sonoma County winemakers, Darek definitely keeps it real! Thanks for sharing it with
Emily C.
Aug 06, 2014
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This is a cute family owned winery! There isn't much to do or see here but I enjoyed how homey this winery felt. We were the only customers and the girl who served us was relatively new but knowledgeable about their wines.
I'm not usually a white wine type of person, but there is some novelty to their whites. I actually purchased a bottle for $12, which I thought was a GOOD price.
They also grow a grape called Aboriou, which is rare in California. It's a big hit among wine lovers.
I'm not usually a white wine type of person, but there is some novelty to their whites. I actually purchased a bottle for $12, which I thought was a GOOD price.
They also grow a grape called Aboriou, which is rare in California. It's a big hit among wine lovers.
Jacob J.
Apr 22, 2013
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My sister and Broil (bro-in-law) invited me to join them for a wine-tasting dinner that they've attended at Old World winery. These events happen and if you're a regular at the winery, you'll somehow come to know about these. The dinner event has a limited quantity and fills up immediately, so if it's something your considering, just do it!
The setting for the dinner wine event is homely with every nuance & offering of a sheik sit down atmosphere available. I met all sorts of people from retired hand craft makers, small business entrepreneurs and a wonderful couple from
The setting for the dinner wine event is homely with every nuance & offering of a sheik sit down atmosphere available. I met all sorts of people from retired hand craft makers, small business entrepreneurs and a wonderful couple from
Dennis M.
May 18, 2012
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What I liked about OWW, is that they make wines both new style and old world style. One of the wines I liked during barrel tasting was the Sauv Blanc - fermented in a cement egg shaped fermenter and then aged in oak - which was crisp yet had a minerally feel to it which I liked and appreciated. I also enjoyed from the barrel a grape varietal called ABORIOU which is rarely grown in California and is an almost extinct grape varietal originally from France. Very interesting and look forward to its bottling.
This winery is easy to miss, being the first winery on River road off 101, but worth the
This winery is easy to miss, being the first winery on River road off 101, but worth the
