We had a wonderful tasting with Richie and couldn't have been more pleased with the wine and his gregarious personality! The setting is beautiful in a charming historic house and barn. Richie delighted us with his stories and knowledge of wine. The wine was so delicious and we look forward to returning. read more

Very impressed with AXR wines. Before going I knew nothing about them, I just googled what some of the top wineries were in Napa valley and they're name popped up. After tasting a few samples and speaking to my spokesperson about the history I fell in love. These are some serious bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon. The best part is he said you can open up a bottle immediately to enjoy or you could wait years down the road and it will just get better. I needed up getting 3 bottles of the AXR-1. Can't wait to enjoy them. read more

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I first discovered AXR's Cabernet Sauvignon through K&L Wines a few years ago, and it quickly became a personal favorite. When my cellar ran dry, I visited the winery and was amazed by the breadth of their portfolio. Their single-vineyard tasting showcased an impressive range of vineyard sources, all in a serene setting tucked among Redwoods off Hwy 29. Adriana's masterful guidance through the valley left us convinced that AXR is on the cusp of becoming widely recognized--and likely soon to be on allocation. read more

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As a Napa Valley Chauffeur of over 20 years ... always on the lookout for educators, staff and others that just do their job well ! At times, it becomes very difficult ... Adriana made quite the impression upon my clients , yesterday ! Knowledgeable , personable , focused ! I've had several clients at AXR and most of the experiences have been good ... Adriana made it exceptional for my families ... Finding other passionate people in the Napa Valley, that know the importance of providing a very good experience for everyone , more times than not is easier said than done . Great job today, Adriana ... looking forward to seeing you soon and working together more often ! read more

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Stumbled upon this winery on my priority wine pass, and our group had an amazing experience! There was a glitch on our online reservation, but Austin stepped in to assist us. We opted to do our tasting in the back of the barn surrounded by giant redwoods. The wines are exceptional, and Austin did a superb job with his recommendations. Axr does not feel commercialized like the other bigger wineries, and we didn't feel rushed or pressured to buy anything. We were allowed to revisit wines before making our final purchases. read more

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A few friends had told me about AXR and their great wines and I finally made a reservation. What a wonderful setting! My tasting was in the back patio by the redwoods, so gorgeous you kind of forget you are in the valley. Jeff was an awesome host and walked me through the history, the wines and winemaking process. Generous pours and was able to taste a couple wines I was interested in. The potato chips were soo good! A few favorites - Their Cab Franc is outstanding as well as their V Madrone Cab and Fab4. I would definitely come back! read more

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This was our third tasting today. As always it was amazing. This time we had the Art of Blending experience where we got to mix our own wines. Very cool. Has so much fun we joined their wine club. Can't wait to have more experiences there. read more

Our first time visiting and I will agree with other reviews I read, this place is a hidden gem. The winery is very beautiful and has amazing wine! We did the $150 pairing which showed off some great wines. Would recommend visiting and spending some time walking around and taking in the views. read more

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What an incredible winery! Our wine educator Sam was so knowledgeable and kind. The property is so beautiful, we had the best time. The wines are incredible, we feel so lucky to be able to come here. read more

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We had an awesome time! Jeff was super fun and personable. I enjoyed the wine and it was a very cool spot

Ask for Richie and thank me later. The wine is amazing the company is even better. I would recommend this place to anyone and genuinely know they were taken care of. read more

Jeff was amazing so knowledgeable and funny! Cabs were so good and cab franc wow! Totally would go back

We had the most amazing wine tasting experience with Olivia today at AXR. She was knowledgeable, personanable, and friendly. The house and the barn are both beautiful places to taste. Thanks Olivia! read more

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Wonderful wines with beautiful settings ... with amazing service knowledge sommelier who truly love their craft. Jean Hoefliger is a Winemaker is one I followed to AXR because of his absolute dedication and passion to making amazing wines. Love the exciting new direction he has brought with AXR. Even when Napa was ravaged by the fires, AXR provides us out of skipping a year by bringing in wines from other regions (petaluma) even using Jean's origins from Switzerland. The Doral and Pinot Noir were great! Loved the Fab4 , Rose, and their elite flagship AXR1. Another unique is a yummy pairing with kettle chips and finely Shaved cheese , so good! read more

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Gorgeous setting among vineyards & redwood trees. Charming buildings. Friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable staff. Delicious wine with the world's best chips/cheese. We've decided the smaller wineries are just a superior tasting experience and this was the best we've had. read more

Such an intimate experience. The service is personal, the bites are appropriately paired, the wine is excellent. I understand why getting a reservation can be difficult. We bought so much wine and will definitely be returning. read more

Hidden gem. We went to great wineries but had literal eye-opening experiences for all of the selections. JJ was a great host and really had passion for wine which helped us talk about the wine for hours and just have a conversation with an old friend. I have never bought wine after a tasting but we bought 6 bottles. This place is the hidden gem of hidden gems. read more

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What a cute winery! Be sure to bring picnic food and make use of their picnic grounds behind the winery. They were very kind, accommodating and understanding about us arriving 15 minutes late. We still got through the whole tour and tasting and our wine educator even had time to offer us a pour of one of the reserve single vineyard wines outside of the standard tasting. I really enjoyed the Sauvignon blanc and one of the cabs so bought a few bottles of those (didn't love the Pinot though my friend did so to each their own). It was a very short tour just to see the redwood trees they had outside, during which we sipped on some delicious rose, which I also purchased, and then we went straight inside to a large round table just the 4 of us for the tasting. We were given water bottles and chips with cheese, which were delightful. I also found the wines much more reasonably priced than the larger, more commercialized places. Our host was very energetic, funny and talkative - he really made the experience. Over all, this was a super fun stop - really enjoyed the wines and appreciated the reasonable prices! read more

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Amazing winery. The cozy feel and friendly vibes are totally worth it. My favorite stop of the trip. Obviously brought home some of their delicious wine, highly recommended the Fab 4. read more

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When you dance you can enjoy the luxury of being you -- Paulo Coelho This review is a little late as I visited several months ago. I took a friend here for her birthday and we had a lovely time. It's definitely a high end luxury experience, with high end priced wines to match but still highly recommended. We started with a nice white in the tasting room before being led outside for a tour of the grounds and redwood grove. Pure beauty. Inside we tasted a seemingly never ending roll call of vintages and bottles of high end Cabernet. AXR is a great example of expensive Napa Cabernet and I enjoyed all the wines although they all tasted similar after awhile and I do not recall a particular favorite. My favorite high end California Cabernets are Ridge Monte Bello, Mt Eden Cabernet and Quintessa and none of these were quite at that level, but they were still wonderful wines. My friend bought more than to $600 worth of wine so we got our tasting comped ;-) Our server was knowledgeable and I loved the shaved cheese topped chips given with tasting. Wish they included more food choices. Martini's food pairing tasting is still the best in Napa. For the experience, highly recommended. read more

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Came here in October and reserved the AXR single vineyard tasting for our group of friends. The grounds are so beautiful, homey country, and quaint. We had a welcoming pour of sav Blanc. They gave us a tour of the tasting room and the patio which was beautiful. They showed us the fairy circle of red woods and they took so many amazing pictures of us! We had our tasting in the main house which was again so beautiful, a country modern delight. All the wines were distinct and delicious. They were so knowledge and kind when explaining the wines and even offered some extra pours for us to try. We had our service dog Scooby with our friend group and they were so accommodating and even let us meet the vineyard dog who is a big and fluffy guy. I definitely would recommend AXR, even if it's the only place you decide to go. We discovered AXR after finding their red blend at the AJs fine foods grocer in Arizona and we had to visit. It was well worth the trip and bought a few cases to take home amongst our group. A must go to. read more

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Superior experience all the way around. Steve was our host. He was amazing, knowledgable, professional, felt like talking to an old friend! The grounds are great, enriching history. The redwoods are gorgeous. Their reds are exactly what you want them to be, some are fun, easy drinkers, other more complex and substantial. Went home with a few bottles of that AxR1 2019, dense but silky. LOVE this wine. Our tasting happened on a day the staff was in wine tasting, met acouple of the partners, so friendly, so kind, engaging conversations, great interactions. They are very passionate about their wine! The chips with aged gouda, perfect touch. I highly recommend this experience- redwoods are great, their tasting room is aesthetically pleasing, wine fantastic and Kevin made it such a lovely experience for us. Thank you all again. read more

This is our second time to AXR winery. We have been up to Napa about 4-5 times. We have been to all the trendy and large wineries. We wanted something different. What a treat every time. The people that work here are an absolute pleasure to be around. Tons of fun and laughs. The wine is absolutely the secret of Napa. It's very very good. Super delicious and smooth. It's almost like I'm doing myself a disservice by sharing how great they are. We plan to keep coming back again and again You can either get John or Aida. They are both great. The winemaker/owner has an absolute passion for what he is doing here and he is making wine in small batches. Highly recommend if you love a beautiful place with great wine. read more

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Everything about our tasting was spectacular. From Richies hospitality, the ambiance, decor, eating figs off the tree to the juicy grapes and that smooth wine five star wine. Voila! It was the best! - The three sisters from Boston and the mom from NH (live free or die!) read more

Wonderful experience! Beautiful property! Sam Rosenthal was our host and he was absolutely wonderful! So kind, respectful, and knowledgeable on the company. As our first wine experience Sam made us feel very comfortable and welcome we feel very lucky to have experienced this and will definitely be back again!! Thank you!! read more

Beautiful grounds surrounded by giant 800 year old red woods. Got out of the car and we were instantly greeted with a glass of white before we even crossed the parking area. Beautiful tasting room. Our Somm dedicated his time strictly to us at our appointment. The wines were phenomenal, service impeccable, absolutely fantastic. Loved everything about this place. Will definitely be back. read more

Such an amazing experience at this winery! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. We were greeted at the door by Ritchie and brought to a beautiful private room for my friends and I to enjoy our tasting. They provided a small snack and four samples of their current wines. The hospitality Ritchie showed us was wonderful; he was engaging and kept us entertained with fun conversation. We also really enjoyed the wine, and it was clear this boutique winery put a lot of care and time into making their wines. We will definitely be back soon!! read more

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Always a great experience at AXR! Great wine and the best chips! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

Ya know in my quest to find those Hidden Jems ,wine and wineries, I struck Gold! This wine blew blew our doors off ! 2017 cabernet stood out a bit, but all the reds and Chardonnay's were exceptional! My group of wine enthusiasts really loved everything about this winery. The service was, well you know when you just hit it off with people like you've been friends forever, this is how it was. Kevin and Aida were the best! Big thanks! I can't wait to recommend this wine to my clients. New fan Andre/Executive Car Service Napa Valley read more

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In planning our Napa trip, I really wanted to find a vineyard that would give us an intimate tasting experience. Consistently seeing 5-star reviews for AXR, I booked a tour and tasting and it delivered on just that. We learned about its historic grounds, from the recent fires only being a few feet away from the vineyard to the Fab Four owners coming together to create AXR. The redwoods were a definite highlight of the tour-- over 300 years old! AXR took note that it was my friend's birthday and customized the booklet to reflect that-- a great surprise for her! I enjoyed that the tasting was my private party and the host, as we got to really get to know each other and the wines (and the different soils in Napa Valley). The kettle chips with shaved goat cheese were delicious as well! I ended up buying a bottle of their Cabernet Sauvignon as a gift for my mom's birthday :) This place is pricey ($90 per person for tasting/tour), but for the experience and high-quality wine (their wine maker is Jean Hoefliger), it's worth it. read more

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This is my second time at AXR, known for its velvety and robust yet powerful cabernet. The tastings are hosted at the immaculate barn house. Our host (Kelvin) is knowledgeable and very hospitable. Previously the winemaker at cabernet powerhouse, Jean Hoefliger makes Cabernets that have supple texture gives in to velvety tannins, complex and intensely powerful wine. I enjoy many of the Cabernets here, from the basic everyday drinking to the single vineyards that it is just hard to go wrong here at AXR. There is a wine for everyone's palate, honestly, and the experience is top notch! read more

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at AXR with Kevin. We did the single vineyard tasting and had an opportunity to taste one Chardonnay and six different cabernets as part of our tasting. Every one of them was amazing. Our personal favorites were Beckstoffer and AXR. Kevin was such a wonderful, welcoming host. He sat with us the entire tasting and spent his time making sure everything was taken care of. He is very knowledgeable about wines and wineries around the area. We highly recommend Kevin! From setting up the reservation to personalized list of wines to the actual tasting, the entire experience was curated and special. We have been Napa a few times a year for the last decade. It's not a surprise when I say AXR was one of the top wineries we have been to, both experience and quality/taste of the wines. If you're around the area, this place is a must! read more

Book a tasting with this winery ASAP! Wow the personal tasting and how time flew by so fast that I was like should we just skip our next winery and stay at AXR? Michelle was our host and was amazing. She told us about her life and places she liked in the area. She greeted us when we entered with a white wine. Then gave us a tour of outdoors and we finished our tasting indoors. They give potato chips with some grated cheese on top and we couldn't stop eating them. Their wines are good and my friends bought some. I bought a red for one of my friends cause their birthday is next month. But at that time, I didn't see myself buying the wines for myself cause I like buying Napa wines as gifts for others more. Highly recommend booking a reservation at this winery! Very unique experience and Michelle was such a fantastic host! Even though there are hundreds of wineries in the area, I would definitely be willing to come again to AXR! read more

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Wines and tasting experience were superb. Extra points for our host John - it felt like we were talking to an old friend, and certainly did not feel like we were there for over an hour and a half. The knowledge he imparted as a former member of the wine-making-team also provided a unique perspective. It almost made amends for him being a Celtics fan (almost). Can't wait for a return visit, and catch up with John over glasses of vino. read more

This is a place I DONT want to review, but I know I have to. I want to keep this place a secret because it is that good. Richie, is truly one of a kind. He made us feel so welcome, like we were part of his family, and he kept us laughing. We will be back, maybe next time as members. I cannot wait to bring my family here. Nothing but good amazing wine, and amazing hospitality. read more

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Axr Winery came highly recommended from our friends who work in the tasting room at Mending Wall. They raved about it so much that we called up to book an appointment. Luckily the winery was able to host us on a Monday afternoon for a tour and seated tasting. As soon as we pulled up, our hostess Anna came cheerfully bounding down the stairs with two ice-cold glasses of Sauvignon Blanc in her hand. This was Anna's ninth day working at the winery but you wouldn't have known it. She was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and I felt an instant rapport with her. We started off our brief tour with a history of the property, including the cellar, barrel room, old barn, and the highlight: a natural fairy circle made of trees. It was super cool that along the way, little wine bottles were hidden and chilled in ice, so we got to sample several whites along the private tour. After the tour we were guided to a private parlor room that was set up just for us. We had very nice crystal Riedel wine glasses, water glasses, and a massive plate of kettle cooked potato chips with a hearty portion of cheese shredded on top. (Yes, these chips were absolutely incredible, so simple yet so tasty, and proved to be the ideal palate cleanser for the huge reds that were soon to follow). The room was elegant and modern, decorated in soothing grey, red, and white tones, with soft music playing. We took a brief peek around the inside of the house too, but we were the only party at the time. I truly felt like a VIP with this quiet, personalized tasting experience. Anna perfectly poured a tasting flight and guided us through the list of wines we tried (I lost count but we had at least 8 wines, including two very special barrel samples of a future bottling)! The glossy brochure at each of our place settings had a personalized welcome sheet, a list of the wines and vintages we were going to try, and a clear price list with order form. Interestingly enough, the winemaker's tasting notes were buried in the back -- which was quite refreshing because it gave us plenty of time to make up our own minds about the wine. Considering we had never heard of this new winery until the day before, we were blown away by how incredible the wines were. Both the whites and reds were big, bold, and totally in your face, just like we like our wines to be! It was difficult to pick a favorite because they all suited our palates. We had a nice chat about the wines and the wine club, which Anna brought up at an appropriate time. We ended up joining because, while there aren't any significant benefits (with the exception of complimentary tastings when you visit), the wine is only available for purchase directly through the winery -- and club members get first crack at any allocation. We placed an order for a few bottles of futures (something we've only done twice before, ever) and a few more of our favorites we tried that day. I can't wait to get the wines at home and try them away from the winery because I feel like that's the true way to evaluate a bottle. Our tasting fees were waived as well, which I appreciated. These aren't wimpy wines, so make sure your palate can face the music. It's also far from inexpensive, with an entry level white (Sauv Blanc) priced at $28 and the highest end red (axr Napa Valley) priced at $250. The majority of the reds hover in the $125 price range (which is still a steal for how fantastic these wines are). Axr is a phenomenal new winery and is a must-visit for anyone who is a fan of adventurous, fruit forward whites and reds. read more

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Unfortunately I resigned my club membership today. I ordered a wine Christmas gift on 12/15 and I followed up via phone and email yesterday for a tracking number. Come to find out it had not shipped and would not arrive until well after Christmas. They said they were sorry but nothing could be done. The wine is great the, the folks are nice but the infrastructure has a lot to be desired. read more

What a wonderful experience. Our host Connor did a great job. We hit it off with him right form the beginning. Great history beautiful winery and grounds plus let's not forget the wine. I highly recommend setting up a tasting with AXR, you won't regret it. read more

Overview: -My visit to Napa Valley ended with the AXR vineyard and winery. This was the highlight of the day and an amazing way to end our trip. AXR is small compared to the other monstrous wineries in Napa Valley, but AXR stands out more than any other winery when it comes to the quality of the wine and the hospitality that comes with a small winery. -Our tour of the grounds was definitely the highlight. The vineyard is parallel to Hirsch Creek producing the moss covered trees and ground that was truly a sight to see. The vineyard is home to several redwood trees, the only ones in Napa Valley. While you are strolling through the wooded area you are surprised with more wine awaiting you, as well as historical facts regarding the main house. -After the tour you are brought into the main house and seated down at a table with a booklet. The booklet has your party name on it and has information regarding winery, wines, and your host. You try several different wines at the table. -Before leaving you are given the opportunity to write about your experience in a book. A Polaroid photo is taken of your group and placed on the same page. A fun memento that other wineries don't offer. Pros: -quality wine -beautiful grounds -knowledgable and very friendly -plenty of parking -great music -sit down tasting - Cons: -still a work in progress -some buildings are being renovated Recommendations: -2014 axr cabernet sauvignon -2015 axr cabernet sauvignon -2017 axr ritchie vineyard' chardonnay Rating (1-100) I would give AXR napa valley 95 out of 100 read more

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Prier was an amazing host and guide. Extremely fascinating tour and extremely unique location that blew us away and exceeded our expectations. The experience was one of a kind and I have never been to a tasting like that(I live in Napa). If you want a beautiful, private and accommodating tour definitely book here. The wine was absolutely exquisite and they taught me so much. Highly recommend. read more