Goldeneye Winery, Philo

I had a horrible experience here today. Four of us arrived here today at the advice of a wine taster from another tasting earlier in the day. We showed up around 430 and proceeded to the counter. I looked at the tasting menu for the day and noticed the $15 charge and politely asked the server if the tasting fee was waved if we purchased. I was told no it wasn't. My parents decided they were going to split the tasting. My girlfriend and I contemplated whether or not we wanted to taste or not and whether we should split a tasting. The server in the meantime decided to pour two glasses of a white wine and said it was complimentary whether or not we decided to taste. My girlfriend and I opted to not taste so my parents each took the two glasses of white wine to themselves. My girlfriend and I proceeded to get water and explore the grounds. In the meantime my parents were seated outside for the Pinot flight tasting. We found our way over and seated ourselves with them as they tasted as we were curious what they thought. That maybe we would come on a different day. It was at that time that my parents informed me that the server told them, while my girlfriend and I were exploring the grounds, that he wouldn't have served me even if we would have decided to taste. If that was the case then why did he pour us a complimentary glass of white when were deciding to taste or not. That was a comment he should've kept to himself if he felt that way. He had no right to make that comment behind my back to my parents and insult me. It made me feel so small and immature. I made a responsible conscious decision to not taste and it should've been left at that. Nothing more needed to be said. And if he felt the need to say anything at all he should've said something to me personally. There is so much good wine to try, but unfortunately I won't be returning to taste here.

Amazing scenery and great staff. I was there a week ago and recommend it to all wine lovers.

Top wines and an amazing view in the back seating area.

High end service in a low key environment. The best of California!

I have been to Goldeneye three times now and have always had a nice experience. I really love their Pinot Noirs, and I bring friends and family here when they visit from out of town because of the delicious wine and great view of the vineyards and valley. One negative is that they apparently do not offer industry discounts to folks who work in the wine industry, which was a bit disappointing during my last visit.