This was my first time at this winery. I've always love Foley in Lompoc but unfortunately, they have decided to closed down that location. Bummer... As we're members, this is also a sister winery which allows us to enjoy tasting. The property itself was beautiful. Right when you drive in, you're greeted with both sides of rows and rows of grapes vines. The the tasting room itself isn't that big. Decent size inside as well as outside. They do have a nice private room as well as the bar counter if you like that. But everyone was on the patio as it was a nice day. I think the group across from us must be members as well as I did noticed them earlier in the day at a different sister winery. Will was the man on deck taking care of us as well as everyone else. Funny how someone you just meet had so much in common with you. The sweetest and most kindest. And he knows his craft. Even though he was the only one there when we arrived, he made sure that we were all well taken care of. Of course the wines, everything that was poured was great. The nice chilled crisp of the whites to the rich bold of the reds. Everything was excellent. We did spend a nice amount of time here just enjoying the outside on the patio. The shaded seats under the trees with the vineyards around you. Also the nice trickle of the water feature right in front. The property is beautiful. Even though it was nice to just enjoy the place, we did have to cut it short as we had a tasting somewhere else. Overall, the place is beautiful. Service was great and of course the wine was great. Will was the best. Made sure that everyone out on the patio was taken cared of. read more

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We came in for a quick taste . Chardonnay was beautiful. We only tried a couple and then we left. Beautiful scenery outside. Toni was our host and was helpful and engaging . They have a variety of wines to choose from. I didn't see any bubbly. Restrooms are available to anyone. No stairs to get in. read more

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Went for wine tasting without a reservation on Saturday & Toni was our host. She was very friendly, cheerful, & professional ... clearly knows the wines & Napa Valley. We'll be back - excellent stuff! read more

1st time visiting this sister winery! Everything was exceptional from Tony's pours to the beautiful views from the picnic area. read more

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Had a wonderful visit this past month at Foley Johnson. Loved their wines, especially the Angelica brandy. Toni was very knowledgeable, attentive, and personable. We look forward to returning!! read more

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The wines here are well-crafted and worth trying. The experience is nice, but the $60/person tasting fee for only 3 wines is hard to ignore. It's not unreasonable for Napa, but you'll want to make sure you're in the mood to spend before you go. read more

We are back for their "Blind" tasting. How fun. I only got 1 correct but I learned tons. Great wine purchased wine and their Angelica port. Fantastic. read more

My husband and I were in Napa last weekend celebrating 10 years together and made the spontaneous decision to check out Foley Johnson Winery. Thanks to a stellar recommendation from their neighbors at Sequoia Grove after our tasting there, we headed Foley Johnson's way. Walking up to the winery was so lovely, especially with the fall foliage all around. They grow a lot (if not most) of their grapes on property, which I thought was pretty cool. Every wine we tried was very good! The reds were my fav! The service here is one to mention. They took us as a walk in and still treated us with the same care as someone who made reservations months ago. Our host, Tyson, was super cool to talk to, especially with his extensive knowledge of wine and the Napa Valley region. The customer service he provided to us and other guests around us was superb. He did a great job at balancing all of us without making people feel shorted of time or info on the wines. read more

Foley Johnson Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Great visit to Foley Winery with friends as we sat in their patio and tasted some great wines. The winery is quaint and all the wines are primarily made from the grapes grown and harvested on the property. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and guided us through each of the tastings. It's a great visit! read more

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Great wine tasting experience with a wonderful setting in Napa. The staff were excellent at providing a personal tasting with excellent service. read more

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Aside from the subpar wine, I strongly advise avoiding this winery altogether. What started as a pleasant afternoon turned into a months-long nightmare. During my visit, I was encouraged by the tasting room manager, Kevin, to join their wine club. He assured me that canceling would be simple if needed. Shortly after receiving my first shipment, I was laid off and immediately contacted Foley Johnson to cancel my membership. I was told it had been taken care of. Yet, months later, I was charged nearly $300. I called again, was told the membership was canceled and my card information deleted. The charge was eventually reversed. I assumed the issue was resolved, until three months later when I was charged again. This time, no one responded to my calls or emails. When I finally reached someone at the tasting room, she dismissively claimed she couldn't help and refused to provide contact information for anyone who could. Eventually, Kevin got on the line. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, he rudely commented on my opinion of the wine--completely irrelevant given the circumstances--and informed me the wine had already shipped. I made it clear I would not accept it and that this issue should have never occurred had my cancellation been processed properly. He assured me someone from the membership team would follow up within two business days. It's now been over two weeks, and I've heard nothing. I've had to dispute the charge with my credit card company and block this vendor entirely. Beware of joining this wine club--you may end up dealing with the same unprofessionalism and lack of accountability. I'll be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau this week. Foley Johnson: clean up your customer service and stop misleading people. read more

Isaiah did such an amazing job hosting our tasting. The setting was beautiful and the wines are superb! We were there a while back and Kevin was our host - another great experience. I'd highly recommend this winery while you're in Napa. read more

I have had Foley Johnson wines before and although I don't particularly like nor dislike them, I thought it would be really cool to get a tasting at this place. I don't know how to feel about it. It wasn't the greatest tasting we had in Napa. We were the only people in because of some fires that were happening in Sonoma. They called ahead of time to make sure we were showing up. We had the tasting in our own private room and we had some Cheese to pair with the wine. The cheeses were amazing, the wines not so much, and the person conducting our tasting keep walking away, as if we were not the only people in there. Didn't even bother to stay with us the majority of the time. We bought a bottle of their Petit Verdot which was very good, but it turned out that it was leaking, so we had to come back the next day to exchange it. They did not give us a problem at least. Do I recommend it? probably not. There was nothing remarkable about this winery as far as the building itself or the grounds. Its just a place to visit off a busy road. read more

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My girlfriend Lisa made reservations at this Luxury Cabernet Tasting and I didn't realize I was in for quite a treat :) From start to finish, Lisa and I were pampered with exquisite customer service! We were warmly greeted by Aaron in the reception area, where he poured us a glass of rose to start. He escorted us to our table and from there, the fun began. We'd like to thank Joe A. for a wonderful and educational experience. With each of the pours, we learned about the the region, the grape, the process, and differentiating flavors. Of special note, Joe explained the characteristics as the cabernet flowed across the tongue ;) In addition to the rose, the exquisite Cabernets, and descriptions, Joe also provided a tasting of an estate bottle which was not listed. Before Lisa and I left, Joe said that someone called in a favor. Special shout out to VP Alan C. for the bonus gift before leaving! I love love love the fitted jacket :) Thank you so much for this memorable experience. This sure makes leaving Cali difficult. Not even sure if my next destination has wineries but I will certainly return here for a visit! Thanks for the memories Lisa B., Aaron, Joe A., Alan C., and everyone at Foley! read more

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Great experience wine tasting and getting a tour from Isaiah. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great service to our party of 4. He was certainly the highlight of the wine tasting. Know you are in good hands if you happen to be helped by him! read more

Foley Johnson Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Awesome winery and more so the staff - ISiah was the best, if u do have such good ppl like him working for you it's a blessing !! We were really taken care of by Isiah with all details explained well ..... Thnx and will surely come back soon again !! read more

Great ambiance and great wines. Phil was very accommodating, entertaining and very knowledgeable.

These were the most delicious wines we had during our trip to Napa Valley. Isaiah was amazing and very accommodating for our group!

As part of a sweepstakes I won in 2018 put on by the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Foley Johnson Winery, my wife and I were treated to airfare, transportation and lodging and 5 tastings in 3 days at Foley Johnson Winery. and his other properties. We were chauffeured to this winery after having private tastings and tours at the other properties. We sat down with Peter who gave us samples and introduced us to the wine making process. Specifically Foley Johnson as every winery has different processes for growing grapes. His knowledge was amazing! Very good tasting wine comes from these grapes! Definitely stop in for a tasting and Peter will drop a little knowledge on ya! read more

Foley Johnson Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Wine is excellent and the service is great The Cabernet was my favorite although all the wines are delicious. Thanks Patrick for taking good care of us. read more

My second visit to Foley Johnson. To be upfront I am a Foley member at the tasting room in Santa Barbara and love the generous benefits of being a Foley member. Last visit I tasted from the FJ menu. This time from Kuleto. Both amazing wineries and very different. Both visits I walked away with bottles of Cab. This time it was a 2013 that had been lost in storage for a few years. It was reasonable. As Skyler who was serving us said. Just consider it $10 a year for aging it and the wine in the bottle is free. Made sense to me. I never have the patience to cellar a bottle for more than six months. Beautiful property well located just around Oakville. read more

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3.5p Foley - Rutherford The wines are underwhelming for being so expensive The host Joe was very knowledgeable The tastings ran long read more

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Open during covid! You can't bring outside food so beware. I loved that we were able to taste Kuleto (which burnt down in the fires unfortunately) and hop one table over to Foley for back to back wine tastings in the same outdoor patio. Super convenient! Wine was 3.5/5. Not the best I've had, especially for the price, but friendly service and ultra dog friendly. I thought it was odd that our lady spilled wine numerous times while pouring wine, and poured every glass differently lol. There was wine on my phone, our table, our menu. On the upside I loved that casual, non pretentious vibe. All in all the Syrah was our favorite. With wine membership and case discount, it was about 20% off or more. Be sure to book your appointment at least 3 days in advance to visit on a sat. read more

Good wine and friendly staff. RE ent patio upgrade, which is essential since we're restricted to outdoor dining/wine tasting. Good selection in their tastings. The only think I feel is missing from the tasting experience is more info on the tasting notes and wines in general. The info we've gotten has been more where the grapes are grown. And by "where" I mean where on the property. Ex these grapes are grown at the back of the property, these are grown up front. I'm sorry but, how does that help me? For a $45 tasting, I'd like to learn more. read more

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The winery is average looking, nothing particularly special there. The wines themselves weren't what i was expecting either. Like the location itself, the wines were average. I'm looking for a winery that has unique flavors that stand out- boldness and uniqueness. I've found plenty of wineries down Southern California as such and was expecting Napa to surpass even the best wineries in SoCal. Not even close. I recommend looking into other wineries before settling on FJ. I am giving 3 stars because our Host/Pourer was communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made the experience worthwhile. read more

Great place for a bachelorette or birthday bash... buses welcome! But if you want a calm or personalized experience, Foley is not the place. We booked a private tasting but the place was over-run by a large LOUD party. We could barely hear ourselves talk. Plus our host Kevin seemed very distracted (we miss Joe)! As Foley members we usually love its properties - great wines, nice settings with a touch of class - and that's why this was so disappointing! The next time we see a large bus out front, we'll keep on going. read more

It took all of two minutes for me to be turned off to Foley Johnson. Two minutes in which I took in the atmosphere of the winery tasting room and the attitude of the person pouring my wine. Neither were for me. Although it's possible to sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine, my tasting occurred inside, in an atmosphere that's a cross between tasting bar and gift shop featuring Foley Johnson-branded merch. The tasting room is neither spacious nor intimate or particularly charming. It looks as if designed by committee, to be non-offensive. If not for the vineyard location, it'd be easy to imagine it as a tasting room in downtown Healdsburg. The person handling my tasting exhibited a questionable hospitality from the get-go and I've no doubt it colored my impression of all aspects of the place. I was first told that the tasting pass I intended to use "cannot generally be used on weekends" (not true, as I've done so up and down the Valley for the past 5 months) then told that I'd be allowed to use it that day. During the course of the tasting the conversation ran not so much to the wines but rather to the app they have, which allows club members to accumulate points (because who doesn't like to feel like they're at Safeway?) and told often about the owner's wealth and intention to purchase more wineries than he already owns. A brochure was splayed out, showing all the wineries owned by Foley and a mental note was made: zero desire to go to anyplace on that list. Guests enjoying their tasting on the outside were, if not disparaged, a bit maligned by the person pouring their wines and the combination of all of these things? Not good. I tasted and ran. The Napa Valley is filled with wineries featuring exceptional hospitality in truly gorgeous settings (Krug and Trefethen come to mind). Wasting time at Foley Johnson is just that. They can do better and so can you. read more

The service here is great! Our server was knowledgeable and friendly, so she deserves 5 stars. Don't let the front look of the building fool you thinking this is a small place because the back patio is huge. Also, the wine is good specially their white wine. read more

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Foley Johnson was the first stop of three on a wine tour this last weekend. Tyson was fantastic and the wines are amazing. I happened to mention that we were missing one in our group who had to miss her own birthday celebration because she was ill. Tyson surprised us with a complementary bottle of their delicious rose to take to the birthday girl. read more

A stop on our Rutherford passport weekend that didn't look like much but was quite enjoyable. Highlights: - Located in a dark colored barn from the 1920s - On the main road but very small and few staff members - Merlot: I'm not a merlot-er but this award winning wine was fantastic. Smooth and fruity and not at all gritty. - Relatively new: open 9 years - Serene soft music in background: very calming, almost spa-like quiet experience. But with wine in a bar. Yeah I know, sounds weird but it's the vibe I got and liked a lot compared to some other crowded spots. - Passport specials: had some of the best cheeses I've had (piave, old amsterdam, old quebec cheddar) to pair with a set of merlots we tried in the back room - Bathroom walls: so very cool covered in corks! Lowlights (my flip side to highlights): - Appointment only so if you want to come on a normal day, you'll have to call ahead. I'll put this on my to stop at list for another Napa trip. read more

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Day #2- stop #1 of our napa trip... my friend has a wine club membership for foley johnson. she actually got the membership while in Santa Barbara. I guess foley johnson has a network of wineries that the membership is good for ..nice! so we had free tastings of their top shelf wines! nice =) The tasting room was very quiet and classy.. the woman doing the tastings was very knowledgeable and informative. the pours were teeny tiny...but that's ok..it was enough to taste and we had a big day ahead of us! the wine's were wonderful! i would consider doing a membership here... i'll check out their spot on my upcoming Santa Barbara trip! read more

We can not say enough about our visit to Foley Johnson. We were lucky enough to have Skylar as our host and he was delightful. Not only was he knowledgeable about their wines buts also had great suggestions for other wineries, restaurants and things to do. This winery was simple but elegant And had outside seating in a beautiful patio area. It was our first stop in Napa and was a great way to get our trip kicked off. However, it set the bar high for the rest of the wineries. read more

Nice and very friendly tasting. This winery is part of a bigger chain, with locations throughout California. They have all Cab tasting, for all you cab lovers out there, as well as estate tasting. read more

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We came across this winery by accident and we really enjoyed it. Even more when we discovered the proprietor (Bill Foley) is also the owner of the Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey team! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with a glass of wine out on the patio. read more

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We had a amazing visit! Joe was a great host, this tasting was above and beyond our expectations. Walked away with a case. The Malbec, Pats blend, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosato all amazing. There is something for everyone here! Stop by you weren't regret it. read more

Foley Johnson Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

You'll pay $55 for five 1 ounce glasses of average wine in an industrial room full of wine barrels. Least enjoyable of the weekend by far. When asking our host if that's how it is here, he said "yeah." He had to finish up quick so he could go get his burrito from another place for lunch. read more

Love the variety of wines here and the fact that you can also taste Kuleto. We're bringing out of town friends to this winery next month! Great wines at a great price. read more

Came here because we are members at Lincourt which is part of the family of wineries under Foley Wines. My two star review is based solely on our experience there with different staff members and not the wine. The wine was good and we took a few bottles home but our tasting experience was a bit awkward. Ericka started off our tasting on the patio outside. We got a bit chilly outside so we decided to move our group of 5 inside to do a tasting at the bar. We were one of the only groups there so there was plenty of room for us at the bar. On about our second pour the tasting room manager and Master Som came out and took over our tasting. It started off fine and he taught us quite a bit but he definitely can't read body language and didn't exactly know when to stop talking. He was a bit degrading and tarnished our experience. Erika was great though and much more personable. read more

We ordered 2 glasses of the delicious Sauvignon blanc (we also bought a bottle to go) plus a yummy charcuterie board and we sat outside even though the wind was picking up quite ferociously. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and the stunning views made this an afternoon we will never forget. read more

Tried the complimentary club tasting because we're members at one of the other 16 wineries. This was NOT good. Wines are absolutely terrible. They're sour and will more than likely give you heart burn. As a club member I was expecting more. The service and pours are great. Appreciated the friendly and welcoming service and attention. read more

Foley Johnson Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California