Do not discount this place because it's  a winery. If your in the Napa area the delicateasan here…read moreis worth the trip on its own. And if you like wine and picknicks under the trees it's a total win, win win. We have been here multiple times over the years. This was our first time actually doing a tasting. Andrea stuck with the rose's and white's and I stayed with the red's. Our host was Lucas and he did a fantastic job handling us and multiple patrons at the same time. I could never do this job even though I love wine and can be mediocrely knowledgeable about it to most tourist, but I don't like people and am not into idle chit chat to entertain the peeps. The wine they make you can only buy at the winery and most of it is good and a few bottles are really good. For the tasting you pick 5 from a much larger list and with all tastings at pretty much all wineries we have been to there are always extra splashes of a few other wines as well, typically with the verbage along the lines of, "This one was opened by accident so may as well pour it" or "The new guy thought it was on the list today", or "We just found these in the back and thought it would be a treat". Funny how the extra pours always seem to be on sale by the bottle, Today Only!!! Need to get that FOMO in. Speaking of by the bottle. After the tasting we grabbed a bottle of champs and headed over to the deli for a baguette, cheese and some grapes and onward to the grass. I was eyeballing some tasty looking prosciutto, salami and other assorted meat goodies but opted out since I would be the only one devouring them. Pro tip....if going to buy a bottle for an onsite bring your own wine glasses to avoid the small plastice tumblers. We usually carry double walled stemless aluminum champs and wine glasses with us if not for picknicking for use in hotel rooms and by the hot tub. The picknick grounds are nice with plenty of tables or throw a blanket on the ground. A very nice experience overall!!! Also, "Certified DoggieBear Paw Print of Approval"

I am so behind! We visited this great winery on Tuesday, July 14th this year. When we were looking…read morefor a winery that doesn't require reservations this one popped up and it had great reviews. There were five of us in our group and none of us had been wine tasting, ever and 3 of us are over 60. The grounds are beautiful and very clean! While we were paying for our package, we were informed that we would be given some extras like more red wines to taste that didn't count toward our 5 wines along with some handmade chocolates. While it was a little warm out, we decided that we wanted to sit outside as we knew our group could get loud. Thankfully, the patio area was lined with misters We were also thankful that Tuesdays aren't a super busy day! Adam was our sommelier, I had to look this up. Adam chatted with us a little to find out what each of us was looking forward to in our wines. I won't bore you with which wines we tried as they are all very good. While the usual time for group like ours should have taken about 60 minutes, we were there closer to 2 hours. Adam helped us with so many delicious wines, taking time to explain what this wine would pair well with, etc. Something that I discovered that I actually do like a good red wine. I guess the red wines that I tried years prior were not so good. We all ended up purchasing several bottles of the wines that we had tried. When we were leaving, there was a gift store with more of the delicious handmade chocolates that we had tried on the patio. There was only the two piece size available but Adam was able to speak with a manager getting as a great deal as the 5 piece box was available. He worked it out so I was able to purchase 3 boxes of the 2 pieces boxes for the same price as the 5 piece box. I had planned on giving these as gifts so it worked wonderfully for me. If you are looking for a great place to go wine tasting, I highly encourage you to try this winery! Great service and goes out of their way to make your day!

Had 4pm tasting in Members Lounge but didn't arrive until 5pm due to horrific traffic jam. Staff…read morecouldn't have been more accommodating and although they close at 5:30pm, hosted us until 6pm with their delicious wines and complimentary popcorn. Perfect end to a frustrating late arrival!

Been driving pass Hall Wines for years and have never made a stop until recently. A friend in the…read morewine industry set up a tasting for us saying he highly recommends to visit Hall since we were in town with our two teenagers and dog. The staff was very welcoming and there were a ton of different locations to drop in and taste; upstairs at their artistic bar space, outside by the vineyards, on the patio, in the grassy area, etc. This place looks like they can accommodate and welcome everyone (including your well behaved furry family member). We had a reservation for the inside bar space. Joego (Joseph Ogo) was so much fun to taste with. He had the energy and conversations skills that are unmatched, making all of us feel welcomed, joking, sarcastic, serious, etc. He knows how to read the room and cater to his clients/customers. He took the time to understand our palettes and poured what he thought best suited our likes, and he nailed it! Big fan of the WALT pinot noirs! Definitely plan on coming back again in the future.

Del Dotto was a fun experience. It's a gorgeous establishment. The decor can be described as fancy,…read moreboujee, and opulent but the service isn't pretentious as one might expect. The tour is 120/person for an 1.5 hours. I little pricey but we enjoyed it. We had Bryan for a tour guide and he was informative and really knew how to work the crowd to make it an enjoyable experience. They have strictly reds with bottles starting at 60 bucks. The caves were really interesting. The chandeliers in them make some pretty photo ops. It's nice and cool in there to get you out of the Napa heat in the middle of the day You end the tour with some more tasting in the lobby area. Best of all the tour comes with some very welcome pizza and tater tots! We did our second stop at v. Sattui afterwards and to be honest it was a nice contrast of ambience between the two wineries.

First time here. It was a special occasion so we splurged and did the cave tour at $120 each plus…read moretip so not inexpensive thats for sure but we really enjoyed it. The caves are unlike any I have been in before where they are usually rustic. These are beautifully decorated and all kinds of art. I would have liked to see more of the caves but they just have the dercorated section open for these tours. The barrel tasting was great and surprisinly all their wines are pretty drinkable right out of the barrell I suppose because they dont have much tannins so they dont need alot of tiem to mellow. I liked most of them but at $250 a botttle I felt they were way overpriced compared to other high end Napa area wines we are familiar with. After the cave tour they sit inside and you get to try several more wines so we had plenty to drink. I was not expecting a full size pizza for the two of us we already had lunch plan right after so we took most of it with us. Only bought two bottles of their less expensive wines at $95 each which is still a little high!! Probably wont be back since the value just isnt there for purchasing their wines but I do reccomend the tour.

I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. I had reservation, so got a seat right away. The place was…read morebeautiful. The property had a lot more to explore than just a restaurant. I think there was a winery and something more. May be a full day exploration place, if need be. Brick cooked chicken was flavorful. Smoked chicken wings was good. I also had a side of fries. I also went for a kids trout, which was probably less flavorful compared to regular one. Restroom also lookied cool, like it was from some ancient Europeon farm.There was a live fire place, which will have monthly events. Space looked nice.

Always a lovely treat coming out here. The food is delicious. There is not a bad dish on the menu…read more Super dog friendly. The staff is knowledgeable on where everything is sourced from. Lots of wonderful outdoor dining space. Watch out for limited parking. Try the street when the lot is full.

We began our Taste of Martini Flight experience with an artisanal cheese board pairing. We had a…read moreglass of Sauvignon Blanc as our welcome drink at the check-in area. Everything went smoothly, and their cheeseboard came with dried fruit compote, marinated olives, and house-made lavash. The standout drink for me was their Malbec, which had rich notes of raspberry and dark chocolate, with the right amount of tannin.

Arriving at the winery we were quickly greeted by their host and given a delicious glass of wine to…read morestart off our visit! He acknowledged we were celebrating a birthday and then took us to our seat for the Taste of Martini Flight experience. The building and ambiance was beautiful, modern, and elevated to some of the others. Our tasting was delicious and you could tell they produce a high quality wine. We had great service throughout our tasting and enjoyed our full experience!

Always amazing... they've taken great care of us for years! Great wine and great people!read more

We dropped in and were served by Dianna. She was lovely. She showed us around, gave us a slash and…read morewe walked away with a bottle. The tile walls are worth seeing. We will be back for a longer visit. Great to see the upgrades to this place.

This past weekend, I hosted two out-of-town guests from Dallas for a whirlwind 48-hour birthday…read morecelebration in Napa Valley. One of the ladies had never been to Napa before, and this was a dream trip for her. Grgich Hills Estate was one of our top choices, and I am so glad we made this stop. The service was absolutely top-tier. Our Wine Educator, Ryan, made working between a few tables look completely effortless. He brought a fun attitude to the table and was deeply knowledgeable about the wines and the wine world in general. He even introduced us to another Wine Educator, Patrick, whose positive, upbeat energy and wealth of knowledge about California wine history made the stop more memorable. A huge thank you to the staff, Sherisse, Ryan, and Patrick for making this Napa trip an unforgettable experience. The welcome host was also amazing and graciously took our photo. We will be back!

We have visited the Napa location many times over the years and have always found both the wine and…read moreservice to be excellent. Because of those positive experiences, we were genuinely excited to visit the winery in Popova Luka during our trip to Croatia. Unfortunately, the experience was a major disappointment. We originally had a reservation for 3:00 PM, but encountered traffic along the way. We called ahead and asked if we could move our reservation to 4:00 PM and were told that it would be no problem. However, when we arrived, there did not appear to be a table reserved or prepared for us. More disappointing was the reception we received. The woman who greeted us and conducted our tasting came across as unfriendly and abrasive, and we never felt particularly welcomed. We explained that we had traveled from California, live near Napa Valley, and were familiar with their Napa location. We had also driven more than two hours specifically to visit this winery because of the positive experiences we had previously had with their wines and brand. Unfortunately, none of that enthusiasm was reciprocated. We certainly weren't expecting special treatment, but we did expect the basic hospitality and warmth one normally associates with a winery tasting--especially after making a reservation and traveling such a considerable distance to visit. They also had no food available when we asked. We love Croatia and have had wonderful experiences with the people, wineries, and hospitality throughout our trip, which made this encounter stand out even more. Given how much we had been looking forward to this visit, it was a significant letdown and not at all the experience we expected based on our visits to the Napa location.

Wow. What an unforgettable experience at PEJU, especially with the VIP treatment my friends and I…read morereceived from Todd Elliott, AKA to me as wine educator and sommelier extraordinaire! I am a white wine connoisseur because of my dietary restrictions with most ingredients in red wines, especially cherries and plum, that trigger my stomach pain and headaches. I have missed enjoying red wine because of this. I was hoping and praying that when my friends who are members of PEJU planned this wine tasting treat, that my stomach and head would be fine and to my surprise, my palate, tongue, stomach and heart were pleased with the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fifty/Fifty, and more, including reserve reds Todd served and educated us about! I have NEVER enjoyed red wines like these I tasted at PEJU. Since the time of our outstanding wine tasting experience, I have recommended and raved about Todd and PEJU winery to friends and family who appreciate and value high quality wines and winery experiences. It felt like a vacation getaway being in the tasting room building, admiring the breathtaking stained glass art, all of the art inside and the beautiful art and nature views outside. I appreciate the PEJU staff and management team who welcomed us and were kind to us all the way to the end of our wine tasting experience when we left. This is the kind of treatment that makes us want to return. Napa is a special place for friends, family, and me, and PEJU is now an indelible memory in my Napa adventures! Todd clearly enjoys his important professional position, is passionate about wine and the wine experience, and brings so much joy to customers! I can't recommend him and PEJU enough! Todd went above and beyond to give us a VIP experience and even gave me a bag full of wine corks for my art project after I told him about this and asked for some of their wine corks we saw lined up in their wine uncorking and pouring area. Thank you, Todd!

Had such a great time visiting Peju! We've been longtime fans, so finally getting to visit was a…read morebit of a "how have we not been here sooner?!" moment and Peju absolutely lived up to the hype. Beautiful property, down-to-earth vibes, genuinely great hosts, and of course, plenty of great wine. We got to try some new favorites and, naturally, left with a few gems to take home. Such a fun and relaxed experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back and hopefully with a little more room in the wine fridge!

Loved the experience at Salvestrin! Came here with my wife and we were greeted immediately by…read moreHannah. She took us into the tasting room and made us feel right at home. Super fun conversation and even took us on a tour of the barrel room. Highly recommend!

Family owned and run winery with all the daughters involved in the business. The tasting room…read moreupstairs has amazing views of the vineyards. You are above the vineyards. We also sat in the outdoor guest area which is lovely as well. We left with a 6 pack! Yes! We will be back.

Heitz Cellar is GORGEOUS. From its outdoor patio entering in, to the indoors dining tables, to its…read moreoutdoor venue in front of the vineyards, this is an experience of its own. They have an hors d'oeuvres with highlights of the potato chip caviar and New Zealand lamb lollipops. The lamb didn't taste gamey at all, was very tender and juicy! I'm a bread fiend and they had solid crispy sourdough. I was really impressed by the short rib, which was melt in the mouth tender. I think the other dishes, like the pasta faglioli, almond torte was alright. The pasta faglioli didn't have deep flavors and the almond torte was a little too dry for my liking. Service was very efficient and friendly! Always got my refills of wine :)

Heitz Cellar is one of the wineries that participated and placed at the Judgement of Paris in 1976…read more You MUST have a reservation to visit this winery, The service is exceptional, and the experience is divine. Membership is available, they do not host private events, and parking is limited.