My new favorite winery in the Calistoga/ St. Helena area. We were greeted with a chilled glass of…read moresparkling wine, then were taken on a very cool private tour by Guillermo in his little ATV. The views from the gazebo at the top of the property are stunning and peaceful, and we enjoyed our tastings up there. My favorite was the Can Franc, which is absolutely incredible. But also loved the white, sparking, and Mountain cuvée. All the wines were great. We got a membership, and also bought some wine to enjoy while we were in town. Thanks, Guillermo!

Without. A. Doubt. - my favorite wine tasting in Napa. When I think of returning to Napa, my mind…read moreinstantly goes to Reverie and wanting to go back. Of course, the wines were delicious (the cab franc was my favorite) - but the hosts (we had John), the ambiance, the views, the stories about the vineyard (and even the staff) are what truly tie the experience together and make it so phenomenal. When my party arrived, it was a little chilly out, and they offered us blankets! You instantly feel comfortable and like family. If available, MAKE SURE to take the ATV (hopefully with John's dog) to see the gorgeous views of the vineyard and wider Napa (photos attached). LOVE!

Everything went well Awesome from the tour to the wine…read moreOutstanding this is an high altitude Cab Sav maker that is owned by Silver Oak Tour guide was super knowledgeable

One of the great wineries in Napa if not the country. The attention to detail on every single level…read moreis exceptional. It's an absolute pleasure to go there. One of the great wineries in Napa if not the country. The attention to detail on every single level is exceptional. It's an absolute pleasure to go there.

Our visit to Ghost Block Estate Wines was easily one of the standout stops on our Napa wine tour…read more We unfortunately can't remember the name of our host, but he was incredible and extremely knowledgeable, not just about the wines, but about the family behind the winery and its history. You could tell he had a genuine passion for what he was sharing, which made the tasting feel much more personal and engaging. What made it even more special was learning that he was born and raised in the area, just like his parents. That local connection added an authentic touch you don't always get, and it made the whole experience feel more rooted. The wines themselves were fantastic and took two bottles home to remember the experience. If you're planning a Napa trip, Ghost Block is worth a stop. Great wine, great story, and an even better experience. Thank you!

Ghost Block Winery is a family owned, local, farmer based winery that has such original charm,…read moregreat hospitality, and very delicious wine! Very happy to know I can purchase the Elizabeth Rose blend at my local Whole Foods to enjoy with grilled chicken or pasta. The vibe is relaxed, rustic California farm with very personable hosts. Say hello to JACOBY, the adorable Pomeranian that makes an appearance every now and then while you enjoy your pours of white and red wine varieties.

Met up with Matt from Buoncristiani and he put together a wonderful tasting for my girlfriend and…read moreI. Meeting at The Caves, he walked us through the family history while we sipped on some really delicious wine. The experience got even better as he unveiled the terrace overlooking the valley floor. The wines are also reasonably priced for such small production. We will be back in the future for sure as new vintages are released.

The Buoncristiani Family Winery tasting experience at The Caves at Soda Canyon is always a great…read moreexcursion! We joined Buoncristiani wine club a few years ago after our first visit and we come back from east coast at least once per year and enjoy putting this experience at top of our list! This time we were hosted by Matt B. and he provided good insights into each wine we tried. He also added interesting perspectives into Buoncristiani Family Winery's start-up and continued evolution. Most importantly, the wines speak for themselves. They produce a diverse array of beautiful white and red blends and also single varietals. Thankfully, the price ranges are very reasonable, even more so relative to the spiraling costs of other Napa wines ...where I'd confidently stack Buoncristiani varietals against.

Best wine tasting of our trip! Elena was fantastic and spent nearly an hour with us, making the…read moreexperience feel personal and unhurried. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history of the winery, its heritage, and the vineyards where each wine is sourced. We sampled several outstanding Zinfandels, a rich Petite Sirah, and the one white they were pouring - a delicious Greco that was a pleasant surprise. The setting was just as memorable: a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards with sweeping views toward Silverado Trail. Highly recommended!

I can't say enough great things about Biale! I genuinely stumbled upon this place because my friend…read morewanted to bring her dog with us and this was listed as a dog friendly winery. I was also curious about zins, as there really aren't other places in the valley that specialize in this. Long story short, I've spent the last few days telling anyone who will listen to visit Robert Biale! We had the pleasure of having Roberto pouring for us and he made us feel welcome right off the bat! It also didn't hurt that no less than three people offered to bring my friend's pup water (just a nice and sweet gesture!). Anyways, back to the wine. We were able to try four different zins and a petit Syrah. We got some lovely history about the vineyard and the family and the wine that was just so fun to hear! Roberto was so sweet as we mentioned our love for another varietal, and he brought that out for us to try too! One thing I firmly believe is that Napa has a lot of great wine, but what keeps me coming back is the customer service! And boy, this was such a fantastic experience! So good that my friend and I each debated joining the wine club. I didn't, only because I don't know that I need 4 zins per quarter, on top of all the wine I already have! But, I did pick up three bottles to take home and I'm already planning my next trip up to introduce other people to this lovely experience! Really truly, a lovely experience and I would highly recommend for anyone who's interested in trying zins or already loves them!

We happened upon Joseph Cellars while looking fir another winery and were quite pleasantly…read moresurprised. The wine was excellent as was the service. Mario provided excellent service and was quite knowledgeable about winemaking. He provided a very pleasant experience for my wife and I.

The wine here is consistently amazing and never disappoints...I'm always blown away by the quality,…read moreespecially with the prices. It's truly such a gem. And Marie makes the experience even better every time. She's incredibly knowledgeable, goes above and beyond, and is so friendly!! She truly elevates the entire experience and is one of the best sommeliers out there!

I don't come here enough...only because I don't live here…read more it is by far my favorite winery ever. yes i am a member and have been for a few years now ...maybe more than a few. As a member you have the same person hosting you every time you visit (unless it's their day off). Chris has been our host for quite some time now. He sends us emails with updates on the winery, he sends me personalized texts/emails when something he knows I love is coming or about out. He customizes our club orders based on our feedback at tastings, which I am able to adjust. Obviously the wine is amazing! then there is the food...wow...full meal for me!! the food is stellar. Menu changes monthly ...i wish i could visit every month! seating... front patio ...nice side patio ...i like more back patio...my fav outdoor space! inside....love love love private rooms...only had once but it was so cool come check it out! if you can..join club online before making your reservation.

This is an amazing vineyard and wonderful stop for a tour, a sip and a food pairing…read more Reservations are a must and I highly recommend going all in for the tour of their amazing sellers. The wine tasting is excellent and the food pairings are amazing. A beautiful tasting room open and airy, with private rooms, if you wish to bring a group. Join their club and have your wine shipped home.

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.