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This place is such an awesome and unique experience! The staff is fantastic and their wines are diverse. There is a reason the most quintessential wineries get... read more This place is such an awesome and unique experience! The staff is fantastic and their wines are diverse. There is a reason the most quintessential wineries get their start here. It is unparalleled in showcasing small producers that are up and coming!

I had the opportunity to participate in a tasting with four winemakers and learn about the passion and chemistry behind their craft, which results in the except... read more I had the opportunity to participate in a tasting with four winemakers and learn about the passion and chemistry behind their craft, which results in the exceptional wines we sampled. This was my third event at Carlton Winemaker's Studio, and it was the best one yet! The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. There’s nowhere else where you can find such a wide variety of wines from numerous winemakers in a single tasting room. In addition to that, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the patio area is beautiful. I absolutely love this place!

My boyfriend and I went on a last minute wine tasting trip this weekend and stopped by CWS because we enjoyed the wines last year when we went. Tracy was happy... read more My boyfriend and I went on a last minute wine tasting trip this weekend and stopped by CWS because we enjoyed the wines last year when we went. Tracy was happy to answer our endless questions about all of the wines and winemakers. I should note that we remembered her from our last visit because we rolled in at about 5 minutes before closing and she was so gracious and welcoming. I love the entrepreneurial spirit of the studio and the seasoned mentors who collaborate with other talented winemakers. Besides Tracy being a great host, the wines we tried both visits were unique and enjoyable. Lucky me, my boyfriend joined the club.

The Winemaker's Studio is undoubtedly the perfect introduction to this beautiful wine region! We were extremely lucky to have Whitney as our sommelier. She is i... read more The Winemaker's Studio is undoubtedly the perfect introduction to this beautiful wine region! We were extremely lucky to have Whitney as our sommelier. She is incredibly knowledgeable about wine culture and the winemaking process, and she highlighted how valuable the Winemaker's Studio is to the local industry. We enjoyed a fantastic selection of wines with her, met a highly accomplished winemaker who works at the Studio, and, despite my husband's many protests before the trip that we couldn't possibly join another wine club due to our storage limitations, we couldn't resist becoming 12-bottle members! The unique offerings were simply too tempting to ignore. We have no regrets and are excited to host tasting parties with each shipment! We plan to visit the Studio on every trip to the West in the future. There is so much to learn!

Awesome winery. Great people...always a good time when visiting! We both enjoy the diversity that is part of their family of winemakers. read more Awesome winery. Great people...always a good time when visiting! We both enjoy the diversity that is part of their family of winemakers.