What an amazing winery. The drive up the to this place was filled with incredible views. When we arrived we were greeted immediately. We were seated with a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains. Let's get to the next outstanding part of our visit, the wine . Unbelievably good. Everything we tasted was delicious . So good that we joined the wine club. They are building a new tasting room that is going fabulous. They are also completing a new cave. Our host was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and the history of the property. We can't wait to visit again. read more

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Amizzeta had been in our radar for a long time and we finally made it. It did not disappoint. A little bit of a drive but it's worth it. Located at the top of the mountain hill, the views of Lake Hennessy are breathtaking. Amizetta Vineyards is a family-owned winery known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. We got the VIP treatment from Frankie and Melinda who went above and beyond to show us the winery, tell us about its history and future plans while guiding a fantastic wine tasting. Reservations highly recommended. You will not be disappointed. read more

This was my absolute favorite thing we did in Napa. Full disclosure - it's a long, windy, drive up a mountain, but the view and the experience is totally worth it. Amizetta ("little friend") is the name of the wife in the husband-and-wife team behind the label. The wines were superb, and the winery is undergoing a huge cave project at the moment - expanding their facilities, offering more outdoor seating, and planning some future projects. The outdoor garden with the view is just stunning. We didn't see anything like it elsewhere on our trip. The tasting room is beautiful, and we even got to tour the new caves. We also got to go to the private tasting room upstairs with a beautiful fireplace, and some delicious chocolates to go with our wine. While this was a 30 minute drive from our hotel in Carneros, it was well worth it and I will be telling everyone I know about Amizetta. Our host, James, was super kind and knowledgable about the wines; he was personable and fun, making for a casual but informative experience. Thank you! read more

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Full disclosure - I worked six harvests in Napa, am a valley veteran, and sommelier. We only visit a couple of places during our stays, as wine tastings are not among my wife's favorite activities. Usually its Blankiet, Favia, and Pott or FE which sport terrific views from the other side of the valley (Mt. Veeder, and Spring Mountain, respectively - Mayacamas Mountains). All of these sport world class wines for a more wine-centric event. During our annual visit, we headed here for the views and a relaxing afternoon. It is undoubtedly one of most amazing views in Napa, atop Howell Mountain looking down on Lake Hennessy (Vaca Mountains). The drive up is "fun", so be sure to allow extra time from the valley floor. The winery and tastings are hosted next to the owner's residence, with ample parking. Some really cool renovation projects are underway, including cave extension and adding a kitchen & tasting room with even better views down to the lake! Our host Rosco is a valley veteran and was a terrific host and guide. We got to taste through the entire portfolio and were impressed by not only the quality of the wines (we loved the cab franc and Bordeaux style blend) but by the affordability contrast to much of the rest of Napa. We bought a mixed case and can't wait to share with some of our oenophile friends. I will be back out in the spring with the wine group and we will be sure to add this to our "must" stops! read more

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Survive the winding car ride up and enjoy the beautiful views and delicious wine at Amizetta. We enjoyed the tour and discussions while sipping and strolling through the estate. read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Wow! Hands down our favorite wine tasting experience while in Napa! What a hidden gem! Frankie did an exceptional job making the tasting personable, memorable, and informative! We learned so much about the history and ownership of the estate and the wine making process and he was so friendly and hospitable. And the views - BREATHTAKING! Sipping on their incredible wine while overlooking the beautiful mountainside will always be a core memory for me! Worth every penny! This is a must for anyone visiting Napa and looking for a more personable, quaint, and peaceful wine tasting experience! read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Hands down and glasses up the best experience I have ever had at a winery. Frankie was knowledgeable and entertaining. The winery setting is gorgeous. And most importantly the wine is exceptional. This is a hidden gem. read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

We had the most wonderful experience at Amizetta today! Tom met us in the driveway and welcomed us right away. We tasted several wonderful wines, met Perry and his dog, Coco, looked over the vineyards at a marvelous view. Tom did a wonderful job at making us feel special. We felt like we got a unique experience, which I am sure everyone feels when they leave here. We will definitely be back when the renovations are done and do it all again. Thank you so much! read more

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We visited Amizetta yesterday and to say we were impressed is an understatement!! Our host, Frankie, was knowledgeable, personable, funny and accommodating. One of the owners, Perry, even stopped to chat with our small group. In a world of mega-everything, this family owned establishment really made you feel like you were part of their "why" in addition to offering DELICIOUS wine!! Absolutely recommend visiting, ask for Frankie, and enjoy the views! read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - Leaping for joy on the tasting patio - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

We had a wonderful tasting here. The views are phenomenal - you truly feel like you're in another world. The outdoor seating is beautiful and comfortable, and the charcuterie board was next level (see the photo). Tim, our guide, was wonderful - he answered all of our questions, and gave us a great overview of the wines, winery and area. He was also happy to have us revisit anything that interested us. Highlights of our tasting were the cab franc - and the estate cab. Highly suggest booking a tasting here (ask for the corner outside tasting spot if available), and having the charcuterie plate! read more

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This is by far one of the most beautiful vinyard/wine tastings we had on our current visit. The view is just breathtaking. Rachel was our hostess and guide. She is very welcoming and has a personal knowledge of the estate and vinyard. The wine tasting was really nice and was a wonderful way to start our California experience. This is a must when going to the area. read more

One of the best wineries in Napa! Incredible views, fantastic service, and stunning wines! This is our third time at Amizetta and it's always a trip favorite! Thanks to Frankie for a beautiful and memorable tasting! read more

Views on views!!! Had a private tasting for 6 and lunch here. The views from the patio are unmatched. I could have sat there all day and drank a bottle of wine. Rosco was very knowledgeable and personable as well, so he made our tasting that much better. Small touches like a personalized "welcome" sign showed their care for making this a lovely experience. Recommend getting a driver to take you here because it's up high on narrow mountain roads so having knowledge of them is a good idea. read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - View from the patio - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Came here for wine tasting, the tasting was great with an amazing view! We placed our order to be shipped home since we flew to Napa, that was where we went wrong. Once we got home a few weeks went by and we were a bit concerned when we didn't hear about our shipment. Then the email came that they had over sold and all of the bottles we had ordered and wanted, they were out of. While they said we could wait for the next vintage to come out and we would be top of the list, we were not keen on spending that much money on a different, newer vintage that we could not taste before purchasing. They said they understood and that was it, not even an offer of a discount for the inconvenience. Clearly they do not need to offer a discount because it all sells out. Word of advice, if you taste here, walk out with the bottles you want or you might end up being told they over sold. With many other amazing wineries and views in Napa, we will be skipping this place on our next visit. read more

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Amazing wine AND view, currently one of my favorite places to visit in Napa. The experience is well worth the drive. Not only you have a panoramic view of the Lake Hennessey and their vineyard, great wines if you are a big red wine lover. Tasting patio is private enough for your party so you can enjoy without much disruption. Perfect spot for a special occasion or for any weekend when you want to relax, drink wine, and take in all the views. More wineries based on views, price, varietals at finevining.com IG @fine.vining Main varietals: Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Cab Sauv Tasting fee: $75, waived after purchasing 3 bottles Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.5 Cute for pictures: 5/5 QPR: 4/5, average price $60-75 read more

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Amizetta is by far one of the most picturesque wineries in all of Wine Country, overlooking Lake Hennessy. Like many vineyards, they are reservation only, and can book out 6+ weeks early, so call ahead! There are numerous signs warning that appointments are needed on your way up the hill to their property, so don't ignore these! The drive takes approximately 20 minutes from the bottom of Howell Mountain up to their property. The drive is windy, including some points where the road is too narrow for multi-direction traffic. The woman who booked our tour explained that the drive was "treacherous," but we didn't find it to be bad at all. The path is paved the entirety of the time and you're really only overlooking the edge towards the very end. Our tasting was with Connor, who was very friendly and helpful. He was very knowledgeable about their wines and really managed to sell the Amizetta difference in comparison to other wines in the area. He allowed us to tour their wine cave, as well as their fermenting tanks, explaining the unique method of automating their fermenting process and how their harvest span differs from other wineries in the area. The property itself is breathtaking. We were the only tasting there on the particular day we visited and it was incredibly serene. We sat on the patio overlooking the lake and didn't ever want to leave. The patio was well-shaded to keep it cool, but sunny enough to enjoy the summer warmth. There was also an adorable, loving winery dog to keep us company on the day we visited. All in all, it was a wonderful, relaxing experience that felt luxurious and took all of our cares away. My guests joined as members and we will definitely be back! read more

This place is one of my most favorite places to taste in Napa. You cannot beat the views and the quality of the wine for the price is fabulous. I do not come to Napa without coming to Amizetta. read more

Great experience at tasting with 4 couples. Awesome host and great wines. Plus the owners are from Texas so what more can you ask for. Look forward to coming back in a few years when all their improvements are done. read more

A hidden gem in the hills! This is exactly what we were looking for on our most recent trip to Napa and absolutely loved it. The wines were amazing and the experience was very personalized - they let us taste one of the grapes for wine making, watch them crush the grapes, and tour the cave. We left with a few bottles of wine and will definitely be back! A quick tip that ride share companies do not accept rides from Amizetta due to how far it is up in the hill, so expect to drive up there yourself. read more

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We visited the Amizetta winery in early August and we thoroughly enjoyed the wine, vertical and interesting tales of the winery's origins. Fascinating story that brings in Texas, heavy metal and even the origins of a cave used for the winemaking. Roscoe Eakins did a good job as our host and the wine was very nice and the views were unmatched. Thank you Amizetta for a superb experience. read more

Hands down the most beautiful view we've come across thus far in Napa valley. Roscoe was an AMAZING host, so knowledge about the property and amazing vineyard owners as well as so passionate about the wine itself. The wine matched the view, unreal. The drive was not as bad as anticipated, we used the app Waze for direction and even when I lost service is still showed us the route. (Plus the winery provides directions) CAN NOT MISS! And ask for Roscoe! read more

This is my favorite vineyard. Small family owned outfit provides personalized attention to guests. Quirky British tour guide provides laid back laughs. Views are astounding. Plan to take lunch and hang out at tables there. Good times. Someone arranged our tour, so I don't think it is a place you just show up at, but rather schedule your visit. read more

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Giving this place three stars because it looks beautiful and from what we have heard, the wine is amazing. However, we didn't get to experience it. We did not make an appointment, and we realize this is our own error but we had read reviews of people getting in without them. After making the trek all the way up the mountain, we arrived at the gate of amizetta. We pressed the call button several times and also called the winery. They did not answer either, also could not leave a voicemail. It was a Thursday afternoon and their website hours said they were open. We were disappointed no one could answer to help us out. So basically, MUST have a reservation to go here. read more

What an amazing experience! Our tasting began with meeting Rosco Eakins and a pouring of the Sav. Blanc. He gave us the history of the family and a tour of the property. The property is handicapped accessible as I was on a travel scooter. During the cave tour we got to barrel taste one of the reds. If you are looking for wines that are focused and concentrated then please visit this winery. They view from the outside tasting area is beautiful. I would like to thank the family and Rosco for having us at their winery. read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - View from the outside tasting area overlooking Lake Hennessy - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

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Difficult to buy wine from useless they allow you to visit. Had no flexibility, by appt only and unfortunately never made it!

Called to book a tasting and felt as if I was being interviewed on my financial status in order to book. I asked if there was an opening and first they needed to know...how did I hear about them, did I have a driver or Uber, and which other wineries I was going to that day. I've called many wineries and all were welcoming, Amizetta was not. I'd pay $100 for a welcoming experience than go to Amizetta for free. read more

All the other reviews are spot on, this place is truly a gem. I had never been wine tasting before so this was a special treat. John was a great host and made wine (which is not that interesting to me in all honesty) come alive. This place reminds me of the California I grew up in. My favorite part was the cave and of course the view. Magnifique! read more

I don't really feel qualified to rate because sadly the last 1.2 miles we were hindered by road construction and never made it. I do want to say that I called them after we missed and they were so apologetic and Brenda was so outstanding that I was sad not to make it and will go next visit. I have friends that are members and speak so highly of them I was sad to not be able to participate in the experience. This winery really made every effort to re-accomodate but it just didn't pan out. I am rating on customer service and they really look out for you. I hope to see all the wonderful things I hear about and recommend going. Catch ya on the next visit Amizetta!! Next time I may pack better shoes and hike the rest of the way if road construction is in the way. That's how good I know it is. :) read more

We saved the best for last. This wine was amazing and Ryan was ultra educational and knowledgeable about the wine and history of the Vinyard. The view!!!!! The wine!!! Pure magic! read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - We saved the best for last! - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

The views are absolutely amazing! Been here a few months ago with some friends. The family who owns the winery is amazing- very friendly and welcoming. Wine is very good. read more

Second visit, what a stunning operation all around. Morgan and Georgia are such an asset to this winery and will help you plan the perfect visit. Connor was a fantastic host, super knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic about the product. The trip up here is worth it. The wines are incredible and unique and I am always proud to serve them to my friends. read more

This was by far me and my 2 girlfriends favorite winery of the 2 days we were in Napa. This is a bit of a trek but it is so worth it, not only are the views fantastic the wines are wonderful. We were all pleased with every taste. All 3 of us joined the wine club and brought bottles home with us. We got history on the wines and the family and Spencer was very easy to talk to and ask questions. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! read more

Amizetta was awesome. The view while you're tasting the wine is UNREAL, the wine is amazing as well! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for an exclusive spot that's quiet and peaceful. read more

Amizetta Estate Winery - The view while you're tasting their amazing wine selection. Great spot! - Wineries Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Amizetta was a great winery! The folks were attentive and amazing, the tour was beautiful and the wines were delicious! The views of the lake were incredible. This is a must on your winery list for an attentive experience. read more

Visited today and while it's a bit of a trek up the mountain this was a great experience. These are mountain wines and soooo good. The Complexity and the Cab....very good. They have a beautiful, flavorful cab franc. Very reasonable for the great quality. We were hosted by Roscoe who did an excellent job, met the owner Mr. Clark and his beautiful dog Olive. Off the grid, mellow, relaxing tasting. Absolutely unparalleled view of the vines and the lake. Family run winery who cares about quality. Go visit! read more

Spencer. Thank you for the five star tasting tour. We love your dogs and the one of course but the view is a show stopper. Private. Elegant. And a must for a first class view of Napa from above! Can't wait to go back for more! read more

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Visited here with 3 friends. We were welcomed by Perry who told us that we would be the only ones there tasting. He told us a bit about the history of the winery and then took us in to the barrel room. Because it was such a beautiful day, we went back out to the hilltop seating and tasted some fantastic wine overlooking the Napa Valley and Lake Hennessy. We all liked the Sauv Blanc, and we are mostly red drinkers. Their Complexity and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon are fabulous! We ended up buying a case to have shipped home. Since we bought wine, tasting fee was waived. This winery is out of the way, but it is a beautiful drive up and so worth the drive! Make an appointment to go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

A great experience. The wines are amazing. The views are unforgettable. And the tour was perfect. Our host Roscoe was a class act with some great stories to tell. I highly recommend him. Thanks Amizetta! read more

Seriously overpriced tastings, very long drive and a snobby attitude. Not worth the time to drive out there. Yes, the view is great, but I wouldn't recommend it. Crossing this location off our list. We won't be going again. read more

Amizetta Vineyards is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Napa. Located on Howell Mountain in St. Helena, this is unlike any winery in the area. With its terraced vineyards growing on huge rolling hills, this is a hidden gem. I called ahead to schedule a tasting and was informed that our group of four would be the only people tasting that day! So there would be no fighting for a space at the stand-up bar while being hurried through a tasting by non-caring staff. Quite the opposite. After making the trek up the mountain, we were greeted in the parking lot by their dog Magnum and Spencer Clark, the Founder and CEO. He then led us on a tour of the winery, ending in their cave where we barrel tasted several wines. Amazing. Really amazing. I never thought I could live in a cave, but maybe I was wrong. He then led us into the tasting room where we met his son Ed, the winemaker. Shortly thereafter, Spencer's wife Amizetta (Founder and CFO) joined us. We had such great conversation and really felt welcome. How many times do you get the opportunity to meet with both owners and the winemaker?! And such humble, friendly people. Then the wine started flowing, from their famous Complexity blend to Merlot to Cab, then topped off with a 2007 Reserve Cab. This wine is serious, and the mountainous terrain really imparts great characteristics to their juice. We asked a million questions about their wine, their techniques, their philosophy...it really was special. They seemed to enjoy what they do and were just downright good people. We were invited to stay for lunch at their property. We had packed a light lunch and their picnic tables were perfect. With a view of Napa Valley below and Lake Hennessy, you couldn't ask for more. Along with our lunch, Ed made sure we did not go thirsty. Sampling all the wines again at our own pace while enjoying the mountain top views, this was truly special. Needless to say, we bought a significant amount of wine to be shipped home and also joined their wine club. Prices were very reasonable and worth every penny. And also very unlike 99% of other Napa Valley wineries, the tasting fee was waived since we purchased wine. read more