A fantastic experience at Regusci Winery, made even better by Desiree…read more This visit came together a bit spontaneously, and Desiree could not have been more welcoming. She hosted an impromptu industry tasting that ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. Thoughtful, engaging, and clearly passionate about the wines and the Regusci story, she made the entire experience feel both personal and elevated. The tour itself was excellent. The grounds are beautiful and have that authentic Napa character that feels both historic and relaxed at the same time. It is the kind of place you want to linger. A special thank you as well to Peter and Marci (some of their top buyers) for reinforcing what was already clear. I was overdue for a return visit. Message received - and well worth the stop. Between the fantastic service, the quality of the wines, and the genuine hospitality, this is a winery that absolutely delivers. Highly recommend making this a stop, and if you can, spend some time with Desiree. It is worth it.

This was our second visit to Regusci Winery and he had another great time tasting their fantastic…read morewines. The venue reminds you of the old world. Spectacular with charm. The grounds are well manicured, history all around. Cabernet dominates the tasting menu but there is a wine for every palate. We tasted through at least 6 wines and enjoyed each one. Our favorite was the Block 3 and of course I made sure some came home us. Regusci is a well known winery in Napa. A definite choice for a great wine tasting experience.

Wifey and I were here in July 2019, after which we became members. Seven years later came back with…read moremy cuz and his esposa. Jeff was our host then and now. The facility is gorgeous with a unique cave. The wines are world class. Their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are elegant and delicious. They age well. These wines are great as sippers but improve when paired with food. Truly special.

Outstanding Wine Tasting In A Cave!…read more SITREP My dear friend Jennifer - one of my true wine connoisseur friends - has made an appointment with the good people at Chateau Boswell, since it is a winery you can see by appointment only. And it is truly an outstanding experience. THE SETUP We actually arrived to Chateau Boswell in Saint Helena (from Sacramento) about 60 minutes before our appointment, but we were received warmly and were able to engage in our truly unique and fun wine tasting experience right away! Chateau Boswell is on the Silverado Trail side of the Napa Valley - not on the HWY 29 side of the valley - so it will be a pleasant drive away from most of the tourist traffic. MATT SIMPSON Marketing Expert, Wine Docent, Vintologist Extraordinaire, and Napa & Sonoma Valley (and European AND Chinese AND South American, etc. etc.) Wine Region expert, Matt is definitely the best "go to" guy you could ask about wine - it's acidity levels, it's pairing with foods, what vines we could grow in our backyard in Sacramento, etc. etc. - and so we were lucky from the start to get his one-man history lessons filtered through the most hiLARious stand-up comic. IN A CAVE Matt guided us through what can only be described as a cave in the hillside of where the Chateau Boswell winery is, and THAT was fun! We went through the labyrinth of several different well-lighted & interior-altered tunnels of this wonderful cave, seeing rows upon rows upon rows, levels upon levels upon levels of the vintage barrels all stacked up nicely & neatly. The white wines were in uniformly plain barrels. The red wine barrels had a giant band of red coloring around their perimeters. [As part of the due diligent maintenance of the storage areas, I found it interesting to see the ultra-violet bug zappers were uniformly distributed throughout the cave, zapping any of the small groups fruit-flies that might sprout up because of the sugars that might excrete from the barrels and dripped onto the ground where the little gnatty creatures liked to congregate.] CAVE-TASTING It was so much fun to be in what can only be described as our own special alcove in the cave, with a wine-barrel with glass-top serving as our wine-tasting station. It is here where Matt delivered some of the most incredible wine knowledge I've gotten to date about the current state of the wine industry, comparing ours to the burgeoning development going on with China's wine industry, all while serving us up some excellent glasses of Chateau Boswell wine. The white Jacquelynn Cuvée Blanc was decidedly by far my most favorite of the bunch we tried, with it's light dry taste and an excellent light-fruity finish, though the red Cabernet was rich with fruity notes that I enjoyed too. The wines are not cheap, and will run you between $50 - $150 a bottle. But if you are truly a wine connoisseur, you are bound to find a unique and quality red or white in this winery that you will truly enjoy. THE LOWDOWN An excellent wine-excursion stop in Napa Valley along the Silverado Trail.

This vineyard is an amazing place to visit. Not only is the wine amazing, but the owners and their…read moreanimals are fantastic, the pigs are fun, the dogs are amazing this is a place to visit for sure. Besides the amazing beauty of the venue and their amazing wines, the owners are extremely personable and Rich sat and told us about every bottle, every different vine and where it came from, as well as why the wines have their names! The rescuer going back to Donner Party times! We experienced this winery as an auction item, this is now a place for our family to visit for years on end.

Discovered this winery at a wine pairing dinner at Beaujolais Bistro…read more This small French style winery located south of Calistoga is not open to the public. Their old school and small production is all about the terroir, limiting production to under 500 cases. This was the first I have heard of dry farming. It's obvious this stress on their vines have created some fabulous wines. The managing director, Adam Fox presented four wines for the evening. The Cuvée des Cendres Rose 2020 was one of the first rosés in years I have enjoyed. This was newly created after the Glass Fire destroyed the entire 2020 vintage. This 100% Grenache was sourced from the high altitude in the Paso Robles area. Right away you taste the crisp strawberry essence. This will be a fabulous summer sipper on hot Reno days. Portions of the proceeds are being donated to the Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund. A fantastic fun bottle and delicious wine. I also fell in love with the 2017 Estate Zinfandel. Other winery Zinfandels in the past have been heavily spiced or peppery to me. This more rich fruit forward wine with a little jam to me was delicious on its own or perfectly paired with the mushroom soup. The duck breast was paired with the Canard 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. This signature wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and from a single vineyard. Subtle dark fruit notes made this glass a great 3rd course choice. The final course, cheese plate pairing was another interesting story wine. 2016 The Rescuer, is named after Reason P Tucker - a lead rescuer of the Donner Party. This deep dark 90% Merlot uses cuttings from Duckhorn's Three Palm vineyard. The deep deep red color and dry finish was spectacular to top off the evening. Now I wish I could drop into Canard when ever I'm in the Calistoga area. If this sampling represents their entire wine selection- you can't go wrong.

I can't recommend the cave tour here enough! Our guide was amazing; she grew up in Napa Valley and…read morehad such a unique perspective on the history of Napa and the winery itself. Even though she let us know she wasn't a credentialed sommelier, she might as well have been one! The grounds of this vineyard are gorgeous, and their upgraded tasting room is cozy, but still elevated. Absolutely will be back next time we are in Napa Valley!

Came here today for wine tasting with a party of 8 for a scheduled appointment. The winery is…read morebreathtaking, from the grounds to the wine tasting room. The interior was designed superbly with such detail from the furniture, crown molding,wainscoting, immaculate bathrooms and intimate tasting rooms. Our wine associate, Phoebe was phenomenal,she was informative, friendly, funny and answered all our questions. We were seated in an amazing wine tasting room that was set up with two charcuterie trays along with our wine glasses. We enjoyed the wines so much we became wine club members. Out of the 5 new wineries we visited this trip, Baldacci Family Vineyards was our favorite. Looking forward to our first shipment and our future visits.

We loved discovering Tedeschi through the Winter in the Wineries passport -- it instantly became…read moreone of our new favorite spots. We stopped in as a walk-in and were warmly welcomed by Emilio. It's rare these days to visit a winery and be hosted by a member of the vineyard's own family, and that personal touch made the tasting feel even more special. The service was outstanding, and the wines were just as impressive -- the Blanc de Blanc Sparkling was a standout for us. Crisp, elegant, and absolutely delicious. If you're looking to support a locally owned winery while enjoying fantastic wines and genuine hospitality, this is the place. Highly recommend!

This place has such a family feeling about it. The lady at the front desk is a happy woman -…read morewelcoming you, like it's her home. The decor is unique and plenty of nooks to sit and enjoy the wine - with small fire places. Super cute. The wines were amazing - some of them were Italian varietals like Barbera, which was too acidic for my taste. Loved their Petit Sirah and their Red blends - the Matriaca and also the Brothers Blend. Please make your reservations- as it's a small place, they want to make sure they can accommodate you - parking lot is small.

Dave, scott, jimmy and owner chris madrigal ALWAYS treated every guest like family. Beautiful…read moreproperty, wine education would take us out in the vineyard. Love madrigal! Highly recommend. Beautiful back patio deck views and barrel room. The madrigal family has been caring for the land for decades makes killer wine. Update: Sad to hear madrigal is CLOSED recently sold June 2024. Sign is down. Per the north bay business journal (Jul 10, 2024) quote: "The deal, completed June 21, includes 8 acres of planted vines, the winery, appointment-only tasting room, a garden and a small home, but founder Chris Madrigal retains the namesake brand, according to Hundred Acre. Madrigal did not respond to inquiries on the future of the brand. Madrigal's father, Jess, also founder of Madrigal Vineyard Management, retained 40 acres of vines, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The purchase price and other terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Madrigal grape and wine family came to Napa Valley with Jacinto Madrigal from Mexico in 1938. Jess Madrigal started the vineyard company in the mid-1980s, farming about 800 acres of vines. Chris Madrigal started the winery in 1995, and it was producing about 10,000 cases annually."

Phone number doesn't work and no website or email. They must be permanently closed! Hard to make…read morea reservation when there is no contact information!

Amazing tasting with an amazing experience led by Jeffrey. Rather than a stodgy experience, he led…read morewith passion, humor, and so many great stories. The Cabs, Sangiovese, and the Chardonnay were my favs. Note: I usually hate chardonnays. We live in the Bay Area and can't wait to visit again.

We had such a fun visit Saturday! We got a full tour, a rundown on how they make their wine and a…read morethorough tasting of many of their wines. Absolutely recommend a visit here. Another must try is their balsamic vinegar! I bought one because I couldn't resist!

As we made our way through the Silverado trail, we stopped at the beautiful Quintessa Vineyard…read more This place was elegant, classy and inviting. We were offered waters before starting our tour and he lead us up a few sets of stairs to the special upgraded tasting room. When we got there, it was breathtaking. The view of the endless rows of vines that expanded in all directions was breathless. I was in shock that WE get to taste in this beautiful space with this amazing view. Our tour guide Gregory was so friendly and gave us a memorable experience. Going through each wine and sharing us wonderful stories. We had some snacks to much on to accompany our wines. He was so kind to take photos for us afterwards and shared some special wines with us at the end. All in all, we are so glad we chose to do the upgrade because you don't get to sit in basically is what I would call a modern treehouse and drink so delicious wines!

Quintessa was absolutely stunning and beautiful. A sophisticated feel for those who truly know and…read morevalue extraordinary wine making. The vineyard property is stunning in every direction. Covered with magical oak trees everywhere with a lake highlight in the background. Absolutely stunning place to go visit. The red wine as you could imagine are the best around. Given the price, I suggest only visiting this place if your a serious wine collector or have the appreciation for the big wine on the table kind of mentality. We took a early morning tour and it was inviting and informative. We enjoyed 4 glasses of wine that all were simply perfect 10s.. they served us a small cheese plate with the wine. I kind of wished we could've stayed longer as the 90 min scheduled time did feel quick in my mind. Especially celebrating my birthday. Overall. A perfect 10. Thank you