Had a fantastic tasting at Timber Cove resort hosted by Halleck Vineyard. The wines were excellent—true expressions of Sonoma Coast terroir! We loved the 2021 hillside Pinot noir and bought a bottle to take home with us. We will be adding them to our list of wineries to visit!

Dear Halleck Team,

I recently attended my first wine tasting with you, and I wanted to share both my appreciation for the experience and some challenges I’ve encountered since.

First, the tasting itself was wonderful. Jennifer, our host, was excellent—knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic. The wines were well-balanced with a long, pleasant finish. I discovered that my palate leans toward Pinot Noir, which I especially enjoyed. While I appreciated nearly all the wines, *The Little Sister* and *Cuvée* didn’t quite suit my taste.

The chocolate we sampled was also delightful and clearly well-tempered. I ordered two boxes, but I received a call the next day explaining they couldn’t be shipped due to the warm weather—a thoughtful gesture that I appreciated. I also placed an order for two bottles of wine.

However, the fulfillment process didn’t go as smoothly. My husband received a receipt confirming payment and a credit for the canceled chocolate, but I never received a shipping notification for the wine. It seemed my order had fallen through the cracks.

Over the next three weeks, I communicated with both Ross and Jennifer to resolve the issue. When the shipment finally arrived, I received two bottles of *Cuvée*—unfortunately, not the wines I had ordered. Additionally, I was surprised by an unexpected \$5 charge upon pickup at the UPS store.

I sent an email requesting a refund but have not yet received a response. While the order experience has been frustrating, I remain grateful for the tasting event and for the friends who introduced me to Halleck and are proud members.

Thank you for taking the time to hear my feedback. I hope we can find a resolution to this order mix-up soon.

Warm regards,
Cecelia
July 16, 2025

Alison was amazing! Also, this is a gem of a wine community that we are grateful to have found. The wine is exceptional, next level Pinot Noirs, and everyone you meet will you love the winery even more. Highly recommend!!

David was an amazing host, we loved our experience and can’t wait to enjoy these beautiful Pinot Noirs!

Near the Sonoma Coast we found this gem. The amazing Pinot Noir and the different clones were sampled. Amazing experience and a must visit if you plan to find a real and very unique tasting experience. You’ll be greeted by the host and seated in the dining room of the house where their beautiful dogs will keep a close eye on your tasting notes. Alison will step you through and explain the unique process and clones available at the site. I can’t say enough about how great the experience was.