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CADE Estate Winery was well worth the winding road through the hills to arrive at the winery. The view of the valley from the winery is breathtaking overlooking a beautiful infinity pool. Our server, Sarah was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating as to our tasting selection. The tasting included delicious chocolates and a cheese plate. Plus everything was so relaxing!
Probably one of the most amazing experiences I've had at a winery in Napa! First, it started with Nancy a host that took time to walk us through answer my plethora of questions and pour more than a healthy fair share for our wine tasting. The view is the best I've seen out of 20 or so wine tastings. We signed up for a membership, but honestly mostly because of Nancy! Really proud of this winery and their staff! It's a must go and I highly recommend the owners give her a huge bonus for Christmas.
Honestly, one of my favorite! Quite a drive up the mountain to get there but you can imagine how beautiful the views are from the top! We were greeted and seated (in my opinion) in the best seats, right in front of the giant window overlooking the mountain/valley. All the glasses were laid out as well as some crackers, cheeses, chocolate, and dried fruits. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, personable, and asked us questions on what we were tasting. The cheese and chocolate paired beautifully with the wines. Everything was great, would highly recommend. Overall, great atmosphere, views, wines, and people.
We had a fantastic to Cade. We were helped by Emmet who was a hospitable host. We were able to try 6 wines (1 Sauvignon blanc, 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, 1 Cabernet from Odette, and 1 merlot) and toured through their cave with amazing acoustics. The views of the mountains were great the day we visited. We were able to see Mt Diablo. Wine was great as well. I personally enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc and cade. Would recommend visiting off the beaten path.
We went around 2:30pm in July. It was still hot but not too bad. Wasn't too crowded. There was three other tastings but we had front row seating to the view. View was amazing as usual. Definitely enhances the tasting experience. Grounds beautifully unkept and maintained. We had Emmet as our Sommelier. We was really informative and welcoming. He was very laid back and set the mood for our tasting to be relaxed and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and inquired promptly if he didn't know the answer. He made this experience the best. Hope to have him again
Cade mountain property had a wonderful view of Napa Valley! We loved the mountain cabs. They are big, bold, medium tanic, dry. You should know that the tour is required. So if you just want to drink wine then plan on about a half hour tour. We did enjoy it and liked the underground cave. If you join, then it's one of four properties that you can do tastings. Both Cade properties, plumpjack and odett
We had a morning tasting with Emmett to on the patio overlooking the infinity pond and the Napa valley. The view was as good as the wine and the experience. Emmett was knowledgeable and personable, he gave us so Much information about the wine, the winemaker, the Howell Mountain region and the wine. We really enjoyed our "educational experience" and will return. Cade is a "must see" if you are in the Napa valley.
Stunning views from a uniquely sustainable and environmentally proactive winery. Appointments required but well worth the advance planning! My best friend had raved about this place, and she was also the one to introduce me to their sister winery Odette which we had visited last year. Just like Odette, we were stunned that such a breathtaking winery with incredible service allowed children AND dogs. The place is small enough that there was only one other party tasting inside, while we were seated outside (which I think is the best place to be really!) There are plush couches right in front of the infinity pool and fountain outside overlooking the valley. We ended skipping the tour because one of our geriatric dogs couldn't handle all the terrain, but the staff was super great and gave us space to lounge outside as long as wanted (including providing our two dogs with specially made dog treats literally on a carved platter). Our host Jay is also the estate supervisor and was extremely passionate about his work, the area, CADE and its sister wineries. He was informative and easy going - and gave us just the right amount of wine guidance balanced with privacy to enjoy the scenery. Definitely plan to return with family, friends, and anyone willing to make the journey!
One of our very favorite wineries. We are club members at Odette which gives us tasting privileges at Plumpjack and Cade as well. This was our second time here. I've been tasting wine for 20 years or so and very serious about it for the last 10. Right now, and I think it'll be true for a while, I'm hooked on mountain fruit. I no longer think "north-south" but in terms of elevation and right now, Howell Mountain is my wine epicenter. We had been to Odette and for the heck of it, I called Cade and left a message to see if perhaps they had a cancellation. As we were pulling into another winery, I got a call from a very pleasant person saying that they did indeed have a cancellation and they could take us in 45 minutes which was perfect. TIP: Howell is well worth the trip but it is a trip. If you're in Napa proper, Rutherford or Yountville, check your Waze. You still have some driving to do. Speaking of Waze, once you get on the mountain, cell coverage is spotty so before you lose coverage, take a screen shot of the turns and distances. You'll be glad you did. Cade gives you the Howell experience in spades. While I find their cade label (with fruit from the valley floor) extremely satisfying, the CADE Howell Mountain cab is king here. The sauv blanc was also very special and (I thought) reasonably priced. The tasting experience offers the amazing views, some tantalizing bites paired with the wine and fantastic glassware. The glassware thing is a pet peeve of mine. YES it matters. For my mouth, no wine tastes great from those Libby mason jar-like glasses you get at some places. Cade has the details DOWN which makes for a very pleasant tasting. Cade's easily in my top 5 and I recommend it highly.
Beautiful Vineyard! Great views of the Valley and amazing deep red earthy Cabs. Inside tips: 1. You usually have to do the tour to taste. 1 hour commitment ish 2. 30 min out of Yountville 3. Make sure you get the Howell Mountain location because there are 2 Cade locations 4. They have a Tesla Charger! 5. Best view in the valley
The wine was great; Bull was epic. I'd come back every weekend just for his incredible stories and wine expertise. Of all my tastings in the area, the visit to Cade stands out not only for the architecture and wine, but for the feeling that you're having a drink with a Napa valley original. If you're into views - Cade has those too.
The drive up to this beautiful winery is amazing and once you arrive, the views are magnificent. We were set up to taste overlooking the infinity pool, with a view of the valley beyond. Our host offered a nice little snack of almonds, cheese and crackers and then the tasting began. From whites to reds, the wines were wonderful. We were offered tasting of some wines not on the set upon tasting list and "revisited" a few as well. There was a hefty tasting fee, but definitely worth it for the wines, view, and overall experience.
2 months ago
2 days ago
Incredible experience! From the greeting to the tour and tasting, it was perfection. Gorgeous views, amazing chocolate and food pairings. Everything was top notch. Also loved the table that was built from a hull of a WW II submarine. The wine is impeccable as well. Highly recommend visiting Cade! read more
1 year ago
Such a beautiful winery. This place epitomizes contemporary. It also takes to heart sustainable construction which I deeply value. They took such time in designing the tasting room and outdoor space and you experience it when there. The tasting room views are lovely and I'd be happy to dwell in that space it's so well designed and the views so sweeping across Howell Mountain. The outdoor area has these gigantic, bright verdant trees that were so different! I loved their small leafed, electric green canopy. And the fountain is gorgeous. Arriving here you kind of inhale a bit because it's so surprisingly special and elegant. When it comes to the wine, its grapes are harvested on Howell Mountain which is also where the tasting room is situated hence the phenomenal views. I liked the wine but I only loved 1 or 2 of the bottles. Wine is so subjective though so if you have architectural interest or it's a hobby I would recommend going just for that alone. They gave us a fabulous tour of the cellars and also where they ferment the wine so we got to see the giant vats and of course here about the process. It was such a great experience. I enjoyed learning about their process and their lead wine maker (the correct name for that position I don't know) is a woman which is cool fact. This is a special place and if you're celebrating anything while visiting Napa, this is a fantastic spot to include in your tasting itinerary. read more
9 months ago
Kevin was an incredible tasting and tour guide and made our trip! CADE has one of the best views and we enjoyed their smooth cabs. Love that it came with a cheese pairing! read more
3 months ago
11 months ago
CADE Estate Winery was well worth the winding road through the hills to arrive at the winery. The view of the valley from the winery is breathtaking overlooking a beautiful infinity pool. Our server, Sarah was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating as to our tasting selection. The tasting included delicious chocolates and a cheese plate. Plus everything was so relaxing! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Probably one of the most amazing experiences I've had at a winery in Napa! First, it started with Nancy a host that took time to walk us through answer my plethora of questions and pour more than a healthy fair share for our wine tasting. The view is the best I've seen out of 20 or so wine tastings. We signed up for a membership, but honestly mostly because of Nancy! Really proud of this winery and their staff! It's a must go and I highly recommend the owners give her a huge bonus for Christmas. read more
Honestly, one of my favorite! Quite a drive up the mountain to get there but you can imagine how beautiful the views are from the top! We were greeted and seated (in my opinion) in the best seats, right in front of the giant window overlooking the mountain/valley. All the glasses were laid out as well as some crackers, cheeses, chocolate, and dried fruits. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, personable, and asked us questions on what we were tasting. The cheese and chocolate paired beautifully with the wines. Everything was great, would highly recommend. Overall, great atmosphere, views, wines, and people. read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
We had a fantastic to Cade. We were helped by Emmet who was a hospitable host. We were able to try 6 wines (1 Sauvignon blanc, 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, 1 Cabernet from Odette, and 1 merlot) and toured through their cave with amazing acoustics. The views of the mountains were great the day we visited. We were able to see Mt Diablo. Wine was great as well. I personally enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc and cade. Would recommend visiting off the beaten path. read more
5 years ago
We went around 2:30pm in July. It was still hot but not too bad. Wasn't too crowded. There was three other tastings but we had front row seating to the view. View was amazing as usual. Definitely enhances the tasting experience. Grounds beautifully unkept and maintained. We had Emmet as our Sommelier. We was really informative and welcoming. He was very laid back and set the mood for our tasting to be relaxed and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and inquired promptly if he didn't know the answer. He made this experience the best. Hope to have him again read more
Cade mountain property had a wonderful view of Napa Valley! We loved the mountain cabs. They are big, bold, medium tanic, dry. You should know that the tour is required. So if you just want to drink wine then plan on about a half hour tour. We did enjoy it and liked the underground cave. If you join, then it's one of four properties that you can do tastings. Both Cade properties, plumpjack and odett read more
4 years ago
We had a morning tasting with Emmett to on the patio overlooking the infinity pond and the Napa valley. The view was as good as the wine and the experience. Emmett was knowledgeable and personable, he gave us so Much information about the wine, the winemaker, the Howell Mountain region and the wine. We really enjoyed our "educational experience" and will return. Cade is a "must see" if you are in the Napa valley. read more
Stunning views from a uniquely sustainable and environmentally proactive winery. Appointments required but well worth the advance planning! My best friend had raved about this place, and she was also the one to introduce me to their sister winery Odette which we had visited last year. Just like Odette, we were stunned that such a breathtaking winery with incredible service allowed children AND dogs. The place is small enough that there was only one other party tasting inside, while we were seated outside (which I think is the best place to be really!) There are plush couches right in front of the infinity pool and fountain outside overlooking the valley. We ended skipping the tour because one of our geriatric dogs couldn't handle all the terrain, but the staff was super great and gave us space to lounge outside as long as wanted (including providing our two dogs with specially made dog treats literally on a carved platter). Our host Jay is also the estate supervisor and was extremely passionate about his work, the area, CADE and its sister wineries. He was informative and easy going - and gave us just the right amount of wine guidance balanced with privacy to enjoy the scenery. Definitely plan to return with family, friends, and anyone willing to make the journey! read more
One of our very favorite wineries. We are club members at Odette which gives us tasting privileges at Plumpjack and Cade as well. This was our second time here. I've been tasting wine for 20 years or so and very serious about it for the last 10. Right now, and I think it'll be true for a while, I'm hooked on mountain fruit. I no longer think "north-south" but in terms of elevation and right now, Howell Mountain is my wine epicenter. We had been to Odette and for the heck of it, I called Cade and left a message to see if perhaps they had a cancellation. As we were pulling into another winery, I got a call from a very pleasant person saying that they did indeed have a cancellation and they could take us in 45 minutes which was perfect. TIP: Howell is well worth the trip but it is a trip. If you're in Napa proper, Rutherford or Yountville, check your Waze. You still have some driving to do. Speaking of Waze, once you get on the mountain, cell coverage is spotty so before you lose coverage, take a screen shot of the turns and distances. You'll be glad you did. Cade gives you the Howell experience in spades. While I find their cade label (with fruit from the valley floor) extremely satisfying, the CADE Howell Mountain cab is king here. The sauv blanc was also very special and (I thought) reasonably priced. The tasting experience offers the amazing views, some tantalizing bites paired with the wine and fantastic glassware. The glassware thing is a pet peeve of mine. YES it matters. For my mouth, no wine tastes great from those Libby mason jar-like glasses you get at some places. Cade has the details DOWN which makes for a very pleasant tasting. Cade's easily in my top 5 and I recommend it highly. read more
7 years ago
Beautiful Vineyard! Great views of the Valley and amazing deep red earthy Cabs. Inside tips: 1. You usually have to do the tour to taste. 1 hour commitment ish 2. 30 min out of Yountville 3. Make sure you get the Howell Mountain location because there are 2 Cade locations 4. They have a Tesla Charger! 5. Best view in the valley read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The wine was great; Bull was epic. I'd come back every weekend just for his incredible stories and wine expertise. Of all my tastings in the area, the visit to Cade stands out not only for the architecture and wine, but for the feeling that you're having a drink with a Napa valley original. If you're into views - Cade has those too. read more
The drive up to this beautiful winery is amazing and once you arrive, the views are magnificent. We were set up to taste overlooking the infinity pool, with a view of the valley beyond. Our host offered a nice little snack of almonds, cheese and crackers and then the tasting began. From whites to reds, the wines were wonderful. We were offered tasting of some wines not on the set upon tasting list and "revisited" a few as well. There was a hefty tasting fee, but definitely worth it for the wines, view, and overall experience. read more
7 years ago
CADE is one of the places I visit every time we are in the valley. Have been a member for 5 years. Amazing views of the valley. Great heavy earthy Cabs. Insider points: 1. By appointment only 2. Have to take the tour to taste here 3. There are 2 Cade locations (make sure you do Howell Mountain) 4. Have Tesla Charger 5. Same owner as Plumpjack and Odette Enjoy! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Fabulous experience with Ashley for a small group tasting and tour. Exceptional views and wines with a great cheese and fruit plate to accompany the tasting. Ashley was very knowledge and the tour was so appreciated! read more
4 years ago
So I went back to CADE Winery a few weeks ago and I'm happy to report that this experience was far better than the one I had a couple of months earlier. This time my party was greeted by three smiling employees and we actually got to taste the wine (and it was delicious, we bought several library bottles at the end of our tasting). I did notice a clipboard on the host stand which made me laugh out loud -- there was a note by my name that said something like "please make sure this guest has an exceptional experience, see Yelp review dated 5/9/2016." I'm paraphrasing but you get the idea. read more
Amazing views and great wine. Plan on spending a good amount of time here as they take you on a tour of the property and the caves. Don't worry, there are splashes of wine along the way. Cabs were very good and they also had a Sauvignon Blanc that is worth trying. Tasting included cheese and chocolates for our party which added a special touch. The stafff was very welcoming and would definitely make the trip to this location on the next visit. read more
7 years ago
Went on a friends recommendation. Curves and scenic drive up the mountain to a very cool looking winery. Gorgeous views of the valley. A nice tour and tasting that follows. Wines were simply amazing. Worthy of a peek but make reservations. read more
While there was no availability for the recent Plumpjack 100 point pairing and tasting of this awesome vintage at Plumjack (darn it), I decided to make the treck up Howell mountain to visit their Cade Winery spot but had too many other wineries for my week that I planned so did not visit Odette nor Plumpjack. My host was terrific as I arrived late (usually happens there as one always underestimates the time required) and if you have seen one cave you have seen them all as saying goes. But you can drive up and down route 29 north and south in Napa as well as the Silverado Trail north and south, BUT ONE MUST GO VERTICAL WHEN IN NSV. The wineries atop Howell and Spring Mountains are all incredible, reason being the altitude (will change your attitude), terroir and people who have been blessed to manage what they have been given. You can read about the reviews that have been posted but for now I will keep this short. Setting, the air, altitude, visuals, opportunity to try all 3 brands if you are polite and kind with your host (this allows one to do easy pairing and pair with light food as well., saves a ton of time); people stop complaining about the price at some tastings as this one is worth every penny. Back in the day in the 70's I could drink with Joe Heitz for free at his guest house as well as some other notables in the biz, but alas many have passed on and the ability to raise prices because of demand has been happening for over 15 year/thank you private equity firms, corporations and others who try to blend quality and margins. Some brands owned by large corporations are managed well as they have the right people in critical spots such as vineyard management, winemaker, etc. Same holds true for the few privately owned wineries. But it is all dependent on location, same as any real estate. My personal belief is Vines that need to work for it due to altitude and terroir, coupled with some amazing blending and aging designed by the team, these will be the winners and command a price that is fair for the fine product delivered. In last 5 years, according to Robobank data, prices and margins for California wine have gone up 15% and 17% respectively, so get over it. Recommendation is refuse to pay the price for some NSV brands who do not warrant those prices because of product they have in their portfolio. There needs to be a shakeout in the industry and the Pastiche wine segment and upper tier is what all brands want, but few achieve. Cade, Oderte & Plumpjack are the true upper uppercrust winners. Ciao, Vino Geno read more
4 years ago
We had an amazing tasting at CADE. Ashley was a great hostess and is incredibly knowledgeable. Definitely a five star experience! read more
15 years ago
I should've read Kavita B's review prior to visiting Cade because our GPS took us to a dead end!! So to reiterate, DON'T FOLLOW YOUR GPS up Howell Mountain Road South because it will lead you to a dead end closed road and you'll have to drive all the way back down. Take Deer Park Road!! Other than that, Cade is wonderful! We had originally made reservations for a 2pm tasting on the Patio but it was about 101 degrees outside, so they put us in a living room area which had great ceiling to floor windows with a great view. You could even see Mount Diablo from there. The tasting has four different wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 other cabs from 2006, 2007, and 2008. They were all pretty good, but honestly not the best wine I ever had. We also got a tour of the cave which was nice and cool inside. The architecture of the whole vicinity was beautiful and they are LEED certified. The views are amazing and if it were not scorching hot outside, I would love to enjoy my wine right on the patio with the infinity pool and view. read more
The view is the reason you should go. If you've already been to a vineyard with a vista, then you could probably leave it at that. Our server was actually really sweet, too. She made sure that as soon as the group at the couches left, we were on them. That said, she was new, so it was hard to tell how well the staff really knew the wines. And the place overall had a pretentious vibe (starting with the BMW that parked in the MIDDLE of the drive ... right, I know, that's a customer, not the venue...) and the staff who first greeted us were none too pleased that we were early. Early! Sorry. I thought the problem was if we were late; and we knew we were early and didn't ask to be served immediately. But the real reason I wouldn't recommend? The wines pleased no one in our group. I really wanted to like them, since we'd driven all the way up there and waited around, but the only thing close to value was a sauv blanc priced on the lower end. Everything else was unreasonably priced for its quality. This was the last stop on our three-day tour so it had many great spots to stand up to. Not that it matters too much that we didn't buy anything, since you won't get your $20 tasting fee waived with a purchase. That tasting fee stands alone. read more
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5 years ago
We were so impressed by the wine, scenic views, and our tasting host Emmitt, we became Cade Winery members. Howell Mountain Wine (any wines on the mountain above 1400ft) is my new barometer for great wines! read more
10 years ago
6 years ago
I have to admit that I have yet to develop a sophisticated taste in wine, so when it comes to wine tasting, I probably enjoy the touring experience more than the wine. Cade is located on the top of a hill in the valley and it's not exactly easy to get to. However we booked the tour in advance and they sent very detailed instructions on how to get there. Armed with the instructions and GPS on our phones, we arrived at our destination after 2 wrong turns only;) The tasting room is in a interesting architecture, spacious, comfortable and it has a killer view of the Napa valley. We were there on a perfect clear day and view itself is worth the trip. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting, I won't pretend I know anything about wine. The guide lady is very friendly and seems to be very knowledgable of the industry. She also knows the area well and gave us recommendations on where to dine after the wine tasting (which we followed and it turned out to be amazing). There's also an outside area where you can sit by a water fountain, sip a glass of wine while enjoying a even better view of all the beautiful vineyards in the valley. Very pleasant experience in general. If you plan to go make sure to book the tour in advance to have an intimate tasting experience, pick a sunny day and follow the driving instructions they give you instead of your GPS! read more
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