Boisset Taste of Terroir

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  I wish I could write about how the wine tasted, but we were never greeted and seated.  After walking in and waiting to be acknowledged, I noticed the guy on the floor was trying to sell a wine club to a couple seated at the table.  Wine club=money so I was patient, and we just hung out and observed the room.  After about 5 minutes of him talking with them (but glancing at us and saying nothing) I was getting a little irked.  Just say "hi, I'll be right with you!"  But the real kicker was when a group of 5 guys walks in after us, goes up to the counter and then the server immediately says hi and "how can I help you?"  That was it...to be completely ignored, and purposefully acknowledging and helping a group that walked in after us?  Forget it--hospitality 101.  What a joke--we turned around and walked out.  Until this guy is gone or gets some serious training I won't set foot back in this place.

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  Posted on 10.25.12 Brad D.

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  We'd been in before and I was looking forward to tasting (and purchasing) some cremant. The tasting room chap was nice enough and we bought two bottles--and yet still got charged the $18 tasting fee (thank God we had a two-for-one coupon). Really? JCB I know that you have your Napa wineries now, and that is how it is done on the other side of the mountains, but this is Sonoma. And we bought two bottles.  Unfortunately, we won't be back. There are other places that are more deserving of our $$$.

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  Posted on 08.20.12 Kathy M.

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  while it's a great atmosphere, the service was incredibly rude. after buying a bottle (yes, buying a bottle, spending money, mind you), the server made a rude comment that would have been better left unsaid. if you work with customers, watch your mouth.

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  Posted on 02.22.12 Monica T.

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  Stopped by here today when I was looking for some bubbles, and had a fun visit.  I enjoyed the different sparkling wines, and the two girls pouring were very sweet.  I also appreciated that their bottles were extremely affordable and their tasting room is very fun!

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  Posted on 11.12.11 H. E.

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  Have visited this tasting room twice.  Loved the ambience. The dark walls with the "lucite" chairs and chandelier make this place a return spot for me. Smooth, polite service was appealing.  Only complaint-can I get a restroom?

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  Posted on 08.25.11 Linda S.

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  I have found my new favorite.  Boisset is decorated so beautifully.  In fact, it was that LARGE and impressive chandelier that drug me inside.  
  
  Ali was pouring that day.  She alone would be enough to join the wine club.  My mother and I enjoyed chitchatting with her over the fantastic wine, learning about Boisset.
  
  They own land in both Napa as well as the Burgundy region in France.  Comparing the same wine from different top tier growing regions is such a trip.  I loved it.  The sparkling wine we first had was phenomenal and so inexpensive.  In fact, all the wine we tried was fantastic.  I should have bought more.  
  
  They have mini wine barrels you can purchase and fill with bags of wine, much like a beer keg.  The wine lasts for nine weeks after opened.  What a great way to kick off a weekend.

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  Posted on 08.05.11 Jenna K.

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  Love the big table inside.  They also have small wine "barrels" for you to rent for events (full of wine = ) ).  Everything I tried was between "ok" and "pretty damn good".  The service was very friendly and attentive.  I'll be back and put in a better review.

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  Posted on 05.10.11 Michael V.

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  This place sports an interesting look on the inside that sets itself apart from other tasting rooms in Healdsburg.  I'm not necessarily a fan of the "modern" look, but I am definitely a fan of the people running this place.  They know what they are talking about and are fun to talk to.  Who would have thought that Champagne could be even more fun than it already is?

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  Posted on 04.13.11 Christian H.

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  Loved the atmosphere (dark walls, chandelier, lucite chairs) and had the nicest wine server (a blond woman, didnt catch her name).  She recommended a sparkling wine that didnt disappoint.  Only downside - it was a (welcome) sunny evening and the glare through the front windows was tough.  Shades would be a good investment!

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  Posted on 04.10.11 Hope T.

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  What a unique, wonderful approach to enjoying world class wines! The vibe of this place is hip yet elegant, and the wines are not only impressive, there truly is something for everyone -- so its a great place to go if you are with a group of people who have different favorites/ ideas on what places to visit. The staff is engaging, professional and add to the entire experience...and, don't forget about Frenchy (the owners' bulldog), she is about as cute as they come. This is one of those places that is worth a visit every time you find yourself back in the quaint town of Healdsburg.

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  Posted on 03.21.11 Marie C.

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  I enjoyed every tasting they offered! I particularly liked their chardonnay selection.  And the guys who were pouring were really cool to talk to.
  
  And the ambiance/decor inside was very.. je ne sais quoi.

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  Posted on 01.16.11 Vira P.

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  Belle endroit incroyable à visiter!
  
  Wow~ What a great experience! If you are in Healdsburg and are debating where to get an exceptional buzz with some of the  most exceptional wines & bubbly you've ever had.... Well, I've found the hot spot!  
  
  I am a Healdsburg Local, and have been in the scene for a while.  As Gallo Wines were good ( the previous tenants) Boisset takes tasting to a whole new level of greatness. It is the mothership of the Healdsburg Square tasting experience.
  
  The design of the place is every woman's dream.  I cannot speak for the man breed, but even my husband lifted an impressed & agreeing eyebrow when I mentioned decorating a room in our home identically to this établissement de luxe!  
  
  Playful & knowledgeable staff top off the experience- executing entertaining and personable attitudes that are difficult to find behind a tasting counter, let alone anywhere in Sonoma County.  I'm not hating, just over observant & sensitive to human presence.
  
  I don't believe you can walking in here without walking out with a bottle, or case, of your new favorite. Magnifique, indeed!
  
  I highly recommend, and as I watched/listened the crowd pour in today, it seems that many other locals are making this place a regular stop.
  
  P.S. They do private paries of around 20 seated (Hello Rehersal Dinner, Brides/Ladies, I'm telling you....) If I had known about this place before I got married, I would have been all over this place!

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  Posted on 11.13.10 Roya T.

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  California wine, French wine, sparklers, reds & whites.  Big selection.
  
  Fancy, tres moderne little tasting room right on the Healdsburg plaza.
  
  Young, hip vibe.  Tourist chick hang-out.
  
  Fun spot to blow a mindless hour tasting good quality wine.

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  Posted on 11.13.10 Tom S.

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  Boisset is a lovely place  to enjoy and linger over some incredible wine. The chandelier, lighting, warm decor, and the service make this place inviting.  The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Damodes 2003 that we discovered there is one of the best wines I've tasted in the last several years. You can try it for the bargain of $12 a glass, or try some grand crus for $20 a glass. There are wine tastings during the day and it changes to wine by the glass after 5pm. No food is served, so you may want to bring some crackers. Well worth visiting every time you're in Healdsburg.

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  Posted on 10.17.10 Michelle M.

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  Enjoyed a very relaxed glass of wine here on a sunny Saturday afternoon.  This wine bar has a great space, with large windows that let a lot of sunlight in and make the whole space very bright and welcoming.  Great service too; the guys running the place this particular afternoon were super welcoming and friendly.
  
  This is a great place to check out and grab a glass or a tasting flight before heading out to dinner in the square.  Very cool spot, from top to bottom.

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  Posted on 08.21.10 Tim N.

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