With its prime location in Healdsburg, the modern and sophisticated J Visitor Center is a distinct contrast to its agricultural surroundings. J welcomes guests to a visitor center that resembles more of a hip lounge—sans the attitude—than the more common conservative tasting rooms. The J Visitor Center features a metal and glass installation and bar by Gordon Huether that sets the tone of the room. Everything from the ambience, the food and wine menu to the items offered for purchase to the fixtures in the tasting room reflects J’s contemporary, urbane and sophisticated personality.

The J Visitor Center has these tastings available:

Signature Tasting Bar:
J wines are served in flights of four and each is paired to a specific selection of sumptuous hors d’oeuvres. The combinations by Chef Caldwell are designed to create a delicious play of flavors and textures to complement its line of still and sparkling wines. Tasting Room flights are $25 per person and all begin with J's signature bubbly.

Bubble Room:
The Bubble Room opened in 2004 to offer guests older vintages and small production wines that are only available at the winery. The Bubble Room provides a more luxurious setting with seating and table service. Bubble Room flights are $55 per person and feature enticing seasonal menus such as the "Indulgence Flight," a pairing of four sparkling wines with a selection of Tsar Nicoulai caviars or a flight of four Russian River Pinot Noirs with braised short ribs and soft shell crab tempura. The Bubble Room is open Friday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The J Terrace:
Beginning each spring, visitors may enjoy an outdoor wine and food experience on the J Terrace. J Executive Chef Mark Caldwell matches J's signature sparkling wines and classic Russian River varietals with an epicurean presentation of cheeses, pâtés, and cured meats from local farms including Pugs Leap Farm, Bellwether Farms and Cowgirl Creamery. The J Terrace tasting menu is $35 per person.

Essence Tasting
Those who seek the ultimate luxury wine experience need look no further than J Vineyards & Winery's new “Essence Tasting”. Blending together a seven-course wine and food pairing, vineyard tour, wine education and refined hospitality, J's multi-sensory culinary experience is the pièce de résistance of wine country style. Epitomizing J’s affinity with elegance and luxury, the Essence Tasting is an exclusive experience only offered each Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a maximum number of eights guests per week. The cost is $200 per person, including transportation to one of their estate vineyards and an exclusive private hosting in our newly remodeled Bubble Room. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 707.431.5430.

Located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway, the Visitor Center is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For assistance in planning a visit to J Vineyards & Winery, please call the J Visitor Center at 707.431.3646.