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March 2024 by Chelse Song
Delightful experience, highly recommend the montepulciano
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March 2024 by jennifer seaton marquis
We stayed here in our camper van for a few nights and had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing family run winery. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. The wine was really good. We had the montepulciano after tasting all of the reds. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to relax and enjoy some good wine.
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February 2024 by Jesse Dryer
A nice vineyard. Good wine. Went there to listen to live music and drink some wine. Had a fun time.
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January 2024 by terry hernandez
Great place. Great staff.
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October 2023 by Brenda L.
I had been going to Sombra Antigua for years! First of all the prices on the wine have ridiculously increased. The owners are not friendly anymore. I witnessed the owner tell a mother she had to contain her 4 year old son who was absolutely not bothering anyone. I was extremely disappointed and will not be going back nor ever recommending this place again.
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October 2023 by Izzy Cruze
A good place to spend a Sunday with your better half. The wine is average. Check out their website for live music entertainment. The ambiance is good. I recommend this place.
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June 2023 by Amanda Chavez
Beautiful views ok wine but had one female server who as nasty with us. We understand it was busy but no need to be nasty with customers especially when we were polite.
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May 2023 by Cindy S.
Terrible Experience at a Local WineryMy family and friends had a terrible experience at what was my favorite winery, Sombra Antigua. We arranged for a 50th birthday celebration for my best friend at a place where we had visited since they opened years ago. The twenty people in our group left the winery within the hour of arriving feeling belittled, degraded, and victims of discrimination. A co-owner and party hostess were unprofessional, aggressive, and discriminatory. We were shocked at how they patrolled and glared at our group. They exhibited an extreme lack of professionalism and what every person in our party felt was discriminatory. We were not loud or disruptive during the hour that we were there. The entire experience was demeaning and hostile. Our group was stunned and speechless at the co-owner's reaction. It was the most humiliating experience we have ever had at a winery/eatery. This is not the Sombra Antigua that first opened their doors.The winery demonstrated that despite their advertisement as a family owned and operated business, they are not family friendly, kid-friendly, or friendly to local patrons. Our group supports local businesses, but we will never return there. They have a serious management problem.
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April 2023 by Carmen Vaquera
THE ABSOLUTE WORST LOCAL WINERY EXPERIENCE EVER.When we arrived were met at the entrance by a woman who asked in the most unwelcoming manner “How many are you?”. She was blocking the entrance. I told her that we had reservations and gave Cindy’s name then my name and she said in a very rude tone, “All I have are reservations for Tony V.” Still blocking us from entering she said, “I need to collect $50 for the catering fee from Tony immediately!” I told her I wasn’t sure what time Tony would be arriving and asked if we could come in. She turned around and stomped her way to the segregated area that was reserved for us.I sat at the end of one of the tables which was nearest the small round table that Dave and Teresa, owners, normally sit at. I know their names because back when they first opened their winery they were actually pretty friendly. This particular day, sitting about 2 feet from Teresa, she never once made eye contact with me, never greeted me, much less wished me a Happy Birthday. A “thanks for celebrating with us” would have been nice. All she did was add to the level of discomfort felt when we were met at the entrance by Mary who we would soon find out was in charge of hospitality none the less.Right around 2:15, Mary approached me again and asked where Tony was because she needed to collect the $50. I told her I had no control over what time he would be arriving. The caterer arrived about 2:20. My brother had not arrived. Unbeknownst to me, Mary charged the catering fee to the caterer!!!My Nina and Nino arrived and I greeted them. We were standing and talking as my Nina was pinning money on my blouse. And here comes Mary telling my Ninos that they need to sit down because they’re in the way!! We just looked at each other in utter disbelief, finished our conversation and they politely sat down.When we arrived, we asked Mary if it would be ok for the three kids in our party to use the driveway that was roped off to play in. She said “Well, you know there’s rattlesnakes….but I’ll leave it up to your discretion." The kids were playing and being kids they ran through our area one time. I stopped the kids and talked to them about being respectful to the other guests and not to run through there anymore. Well, another woman approaches me in a hostile aggressive manner and asks whose kids they are. I stand up and tell her that they are mine and that I’ve already talked to them. She responds with “YOU NEED TO CONTAIN THEM!”. I told her that I would not be doing that because they are not animals and she says “YOU NEED TO CONTAIN THEM!” All of our guests are witnessing this and honestly none of us could believe what was going on. This woman was vicious and confrontational. We’re staring at each other and my Compadre tells her, “you can walk away now.” She says, “I AM NOT WALKING AWAY!” She finally turns around to walk away and several of us say “Wow!”. She turns around and says, “SAY IT TO MY FACE!!!”I won’t offer any constructive criticism for this place because they should know better than to treat people in such poor fashion. And frankly, the demeaning, humiliating and improper treatment was deliberate. We were not welcome there from the moment reservations were made.
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April 2023 by Carmen V.
THE ABSOLUTE WORST LOCAL WINERY EXPERIENCE EVER.My best friend, Cindy and brother, Tony reached out to Sombra Antigua 3-4 weeks in advance to make reservations for my 50th birthday celebration. The reservations were made for 30 people, four/five tables and Mary claimed that each table would seat 8 people. They inquired about catering and Mary indicated that they did allow outside catering for a fee of $50. The time agreed upon was 2:30 to 5:30.The day of the reservations, my son, daughter and I arrived at 2pm. We were met at the entrance by a woman who asked in the most unwelcoming manner "How many are you?". She was blocking the entrance. I told her that we had reservations and gave Cindy's name then my name and she said in a very rude tone, "All I have are reservations for Tony V." Still blocking us from entering she said, "I need to collect $50 for the catering fee from Tony immediately!" I told her I wasn't sure what time Tony would be arriving and asked if we could come in. She turned around and stomped her way to the segregated area that was reserved for us. I sat at the end of one of the tables which was nearest the small round table that Dave and Teresa, owners, normally sit at. I know their names because back when they first opened their winery they were actually pretty friendly. This particular day, sitting about 2 feet from Teresa, she never once made eye contact with me, never greeted me, much less wished me a Happy Birthday. A "thanks for celebrating with us" would have been nice. All she did was add to the level of discomfort felt when we were met at the entrance by Mary who we would soon find out was in charge of hospitality none the less.Right around 2:15, Mary approached me again and asked where Tony was because she needed to collect the $50. I told her I had no control over what time he would be arriving. The caterer arrived about 2:20. My brother had not arrived. Unbeknownst to me, Mary charged the catering fee to the caterer!!! Two of the tables reserved for us that Mary claimed would seat 8, only sat 4 because they were up against the wall. So, even with all the beautiful scenery around us, our guests were literally facing the wall. I asked Mary if we could connect one of those tables with the one I was sitting at to make one big table. And Mary in her discourteous rude manners tells me "Absolutely not!! ADA was here last week and cited us!! My compadre who is the most even keeled, level-headed person stood up and told Mary that she was very rude. Mary responds, again very aggressively "How so??!!" My compadre points out that all I did was ask a question and her response was unnecessary. Mary then walks over to my brother who was sitting down enjoying his meal and tells him in front of all our guests, "One of your guests complained about me!" My brother, asks who and Mary points to my Compadre. And my brother knowing my Compadre well says, "No way, not him." My Nina and Nino arrived and I greeted them. We were standing and talking as my Nina was pinning money on my blouse. And here comes Mary telling my Ninos that they need to sit down because they're in the way!! We just looked at each other in utter disbelief, finished our conversation and they politely sat down.When we arrived, we asked Mary if it would be ok for the three kids in our party to use the driveway that was roped off to play in. She said "Well, you know there's rattlesnakes....but I'll leave it up to your discretion." The kids were playing and being kids they ran through our area one time. I stopped the kids and talked to them about being respectful to the other guests and not to run through there anymore. Well, another woman approaches me in a hostile aggressive manner and asks whose kids they are. I stand up and tell her that they are mine and that I've already talked to them. She responds with "YOU NEED TO CONTAIN THEM!". I told her that I would not be doing that because they are not animals and she says "
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April 2023 by Marisol Luna
Good wine and music, highly recommended!
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April 2023 by Kaylen Sansom
Great food, WIine and music. Great staff. Go Dusty Low and Jessica Floras.
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April 2023 by Shayla B.
Wine tasting in New Mexico?! Well, why the hell NOT?! This was such a different experience for me. While the wine didn't knock my socks off, what did was the amazing hospitality and atmosphere. Sombra Antigua is where you wanna go to have a fun time. No judgments here, just a relaxing good time. While visiting New Mexico, I decided to check out the wine tasting scene. Admittedly, my expectations for wineries outside of my home state of California are generally quite low. Not because I don't think that there is better wine out there, but simply because I don't want to quickly compare everything to what I already know. Coming here, I knew it wouldn't be anything like the wineries back home. But that's honestly what I enjoyed most about Sombra Antigua. I stopped by solo without a reservation, and literally left with newly made friends that I hung out with for the rest of the night and even the next day. I mean, the people are so friendly, welcoming, and trustworthy here. There was live music and I sat and watched. 15 minutes later I was actually up and DANCING with a group of people. Shayla dancing with unknowns?! At MY big age? In this new era?! It's a rarity, I tell you! But, I did it. And it was SOOO much fun. Not to mention, the wine was actually pretty damn tasty. Yep, I said it! It was tasty. I enjoyed their Viognier, Demi sec, Barbera, and sweet cider beer. Is it the best wine that I've ever had in my life?! No, not at all. But, it's still good for the occasion and extremely affordable. They've got a large list of both wine and beer, and it's $5 for 5 tastes. BRING THOSE PRICES BACK TO NAPA!!! I know, I know... it ain't gonna happen. But, at least it's still thriving out here. The family who own and operate this winery is wonderful. They were right there dancing and drinking with everyone else. I love the family feel here. This is a winery where everyone know one another. And if they don't know someone, they're gonna get to know you and embrace you. I instantly felt embraced. What a warm and fun little gem this place is! If I'm ever back in this area again, a visit to Sombra Antigua will be first on my to-do list!
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April 2023 by Maggie B.
We've been coming here for years, but on our first trip of 2023 things were very different. There was a woman in a hat who micromanaged everything from how far we were sitting from the table, to where our chairs were positioned around the table and where we were sitting with our group (who already had a table). It was really unfortunate that our fun afternoon turned into a high-strung and micromanaged situation. It's a beautiful setting and the wine is good- but the aggressive micromanaging was just too much.
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March 2023 by Arcy Hernandez
I’m in awe, I can’t believe how much the cost of a bottle of wine has gone up. $29 for a bottle that used to be $17 last year.I normally like to recommend this place because it has a great atmosphere, live music and it’s lots of fun. We normally have about 2-3 bottles when we go. That’s gonna cost over $100 with the tip. I’m going to have to think twice before going again.
