Rapazzini Winery since 1962 - Gilroy, CA

Celeste R. (. E. G.

We had the pleasure of being waited on by Delores, and what a beautiful lady she is!! Sweet as honey and tough as nails, never having served wine there she jumped in to help the owners that had a family emergency on a busy holiday weekend! It was crazy busy with several difficult patrons, but Delores gave us an amazing experience, and topped it with delicious wines! We even tried and bought the garlic wine. It is not like anything I have ever tried. We got the white drinking style and look forward to paring it with an Italian dinner. We will definitely return..And hope to be blessed by Miss Delores' presence, usually found in the fruit stand. 🙂 *Second visit we met Alex the owner.. interesting, yet nice guy. An aquired taste perhaps, lol. We enjoyed our visit again though, and look forward to returning.

Anita B.

I don’t even want to give this place a 1 star, the owners are very rude, first of all I didn’t even enter in to the store as soon as we opened the door 2 dogs were barking and coming out charging at us started barking at my daughter, my daughter and I were hiding on both sides to get away, I have a phobia with dogs, what gets me is the owner didn’t even seem to care or being apologetic about the dogs charging at us.

Blossom D.

Rude old lady and no bathroom. In response to your response. There are ways to be friendly. I own a business. I would never be so grumpy with my customers.

Jose D.

Fun, quick place for a tasting. Great variety of selection, reds, whites, and flavored champagne. We tried the almond and it was surprisingly a fresh flavor. Beautiful copper bar too. The decor was bright and welcoming vs others that are kinda dark and feel a little crowded. Parking lot a little small but very easy in and out.

Anastasia R.

I don't know what these one-star reviewers are talking about. The wine was delicious. We had a great experience with good service. It was a quirky place with a country store feeling. The guy behind the bar had excellent cooking suggestions. We bought a few bottles and are planning on buying more online when we are back home!

Amy S.

5/17/18

I've now done several tastings at Rapazzini. It's a fun little stop right on the side of the highway coming back from Monterey. Definitely check out the almond champagne. It is outstanding. The garlic wine is notably unique, but not something I'd go home with a bottle of; and I usually leave with a bottle in each hand from here (and you can do that for under $40!!). They have very friendly service and you might even see a cute fluffy dog inside.

If you stop at the garlic place next door, they'll give you a coupon for free tasting with your purchase!

michael G.

Placed an online order and never received shipment. Multiple emails and phone calls were not returned. Charlie is apparently happy to take your money but not ship your wine. Avoid this business!!!

Charlie - you didn’t issue a refund. I had to dispute the charge after almost two months of you not responding to emails and voicemails. This whole thing lacked scruples.

Connie J.

I was there on the first week of October, and I think it was the owner. he was super nice as I did some wine tasting, he did such a good job letting me taste the wine, explained everything. Couldn't of asked for a more professional and good humor person! I would definitely recommend! Even the big ol' dog was great.