Above: The bright yellow house is easily spotted along the North end of Black Sage Road.
Carriage House Winery was the first winery on Black Sage road when owners Dave and Karen Wagner established it 10 years ago. It is just off the road and is reminiscent of a farmhouse, with big old apricot trees out front. To access the wine shop, follow a path through the trees and a covered alley. There is a patio in the summer season where visitors can enjoy a glass of wine and a view of the vineyard.
Wine: Carriage House produces wines in smaller lots, restricting varieties to only a few. The flagship wine is Kerner, a Germanic, which is produced in two lots- dry and off dry (tasty).
Notes on Tastings: There is a fair amount of parking space at Carriage House- the winery is small, and does not have a large tasting room. Be prepared for lines on busier weekends during the summer season.
Driving Directions: Turn off Highway 97 onto road 9. You’ll go over a bridge and up a hill, then turn left, following the signs. Carriage House is one more left. Signage is decent.
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