is there an entrance fee

The entrance fee is also the tasting fee. All tastings include the aerial tram ride up to the winery.

Yes, $35 includes a cable car and basic wine tasting

Yes and it's definitely worth it for the tram and the unique experience

You pay for a tasting and that includes the gondola ride to the top where the tasting room and winery actually is

Yes, it includes the gondola ride to the top as well as a tasting glass.

Yes, the fee includes a wine glass for tasting.

At least you need to pay for the aerial tram to get to the actual vineyard. More info can be found here https://www.sterlingvineyards.com/en-us/visit/tastings