One of Healdsburg’s core family wine brands, Williamson Wines, is getting rid of one of two downtown tasting rooms: the original pink, rustic-looking one behind the former Oakville Grocery space (now Acorn Cafe) on Matheson, off the southeast corner of the plaza.
The building’s landlord is looking for a new renter, according to the LoopNet real-estate site — at a price of just over $12,000 per month, by my calculations. Here’s how the space is described in the listing:
First time available in over two decades! Exceptional opportunity for a wine tasting room in the heart of Downtown Healdsburg! This contemporary property offers a prime location with high visibility and easy access in a vibrant Downtown setting. The 3,036 square foot building is currently set up as a tasting room with a glass-lined storefront and brick facade along popular Matheson Street. The well-designed interior features an open layout, abundant natural light, and versatile space suitable for various business needs along with a small rear patio. Currently holds the coveted wine tasting permit for this block face but could also be a restaurant, retail, or office in this incredible location just steps from the Plaza!
But yeah, not to worry, Williamson’s other tasting room is still open at 18 Matheson St. — right next to The Wurst, in fact! — as is their mostly private restaurant, Epicurean Kitchen, around the corner at 235 Healdsburg Ave. (The public can lunch there on Fridays.) The Williamson team likewise hosts tastings at their Dry Creek Road winery, called Yoakim Bridge Estate.
Good riddance!