We had a GREAT experience today at Frog's Leap! The property is beautiful and everything is sustainable and organically grown. Our winery guide Jazz was super funny, knowledgeable and you could tell he was completely happy with his work winery. Every wine we tried we would have bought a bottle of and each unique in flavor and well described by Jazz. He really was a big part of why we had such a great experience! If you want a more low key but high quality winery check out Frogs Leap. We will tell friends and be back soon!! read more

This winery is beautiful! Our server, Chris was very attentive. We tasted some white wines and some red wines. He also gave us the history behind the winery and gave us space and time to enjoy our wines. This place had a great snack to go along with the wines. The grounds are beautiful, many trees, flowers, etc. I'd definitely recommend this winery. read more

We had a fantastic time tasting at Frog's Leap!!! I made a reservation of 4 through yelp. When we checked in we were given a glass of rosé that was very refreshing and tasty. We were given a quick little tour of the garden and then seated at a beautiful table spread. The tasting was $45 and including the most amazing cheese, crackers, almonds and jam (made from fruit on the property). All of the wines were quite good, and our wonderful host Seth even gave us a taste of their 2015 cab sauv (which was sooo tasty!!!). Seth was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the wine + winery! I ended up taking a bottle home of the Zinfandel and cannot wait to drink it. The winery did a fantastic job of enforcing social distancing and everything was very clean. Will definitely be back! read more

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I was blown away at how beautiful and classy this winery is in addition to the fact that I got to taste some yummy wines. The staff and everyone my friends and I dealt with were super kind and courteous. The employee assisting us with the pouring was fantastic and he really took the time to explain all the wines to us and even had us try an additional wine as well. My friends and I are already planning to go back to do another tasting and May consider purchasing some of their wines as well. read more

Frog's Leap Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

This was one of the best wine tours we've ever been on. Yes, during a global pandemic and wildfires, they were sincere, personable, and safe. Our hosts were knowledgeable, informative, and answered our questions (even the mundane were taken seriously and without making me feel ignorant). Edit: He gave us several suggestions for other places to eat, what to try, and what he enjoys. He was on point! Specifically, the salmon at Bistro Don Giovanni was divine. read more

Frog's Leap Winery - The underground cellar reminds me of the warehouse in Indiana Jones! - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

The atmosphere is nice and laid back, good for if you want to relax and casually sip on wine (many other places we visited were a bit more lively and loud). Overall we thought the wines were pretty good, but nothing in particular stood out to us. Our server was extremely nice and even gave us a bunch of recommendations for places to check out in Paso (our next stop of our trip), 5 stars for him for sure. The vineyard is pretty and you're able to go out and walk around in it. Also a plus that they're very environmentally conscious and dry farm their grapes. Overall a nice experience. read more

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Arrived at our 11:30 appointment on time and it took 21 minutes to sit us. It was a disappointing way to start our day in Napa. No apologies. Sat us down and our server was nice and explained the wines very well. Overall the wines were reasonably priced and tasted good but I didn't make any purchases after making us wait so long to be seated. read more

We made a reservation at Frog's Leap based on previous reviews. None of us had gone to Napa before and we didn't know where to go or what to expect. After visiting four tasting rooms/wineries during a short trip, I can say Frog's Leap was the epitome of visiting a vineyard and the best "classic" experience. Not only do you have a gorgeous view during the tasting, afterwards, you can walk around the grounds. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and he was happy to share his own experience and opinions. This vineyard has a long history so that is also interesting to hear, how they got the grapes used in the wine you are sampling and how they got the name of the place. Another thing we appreciated was that there was no "hard sell." The wine sells itself! read more

This was the first stop of many my wonderful husband planned for my 35th birthday. We arrived around 10. There was already a small crowd already there, glasses in hand. Our tour guide came up and gave us each a pour of white wine (pinot Grigio? I cannot even recall lol). After we each received our tasting, we ventured outside for a tour of the winery. We checked out their barns, their barrel room, even their gardens. It was a nice day out despite the rain. Each stop, another pour. All the wines were wonderful, honestly, haven't heard of the winery before, but it was a nice intro to the wines Napa valley has to offer. Prices are on par for the region, still in the affordable range, but definitely not cheap by any means. Bathrooms are amazingly clean! read more

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I was really disappointed in this wine tasting experience. I've wanted to go to frog's leap for a long time. We could have had an unlucky draw in the staff member assisting us, but she was rude. She did not want to answer questions and when we went to go take pictures she cleared out table and left and did not ask how we liked the wine, if we wanted to purchase anything, etc. read more

I visited your lovely winery over 10 years ago. Since then I purchase your wine and enjoy it because of the experience I had there. Our host was incredibly kind and engaging. I brag to my friends about the wine and always recommend it. I'm not sure what changed but my visit yesterday left me feeling sad about my experience. Our guide asked about my itinerary - I spent hours on back in January - making reservations and planning routes. She proceeded to criticize almost all of my choices and explained why she knew best. I was embarrassed in front of my friends and really wanted to leave. We stayed and as always the wine was incredible. However, it did not seem to resemble the people working there that I so fondly remember. Hopeful this helpful. read more

This winery was really great. The grounds/gardens were fun to walk around and explore. The wines were all fantastic. Very educational tasting. Learned about how they are not just a sustainable winery, but 'restorative'. Not 100% sure that is the right word used, but the idea is they put more into the ground than they take out. One negative was their reservation system, which made it so you had to call them to make a reservation that included kids. It wasn't easy reaching someone and even the confirm didn't identify them in our party. Also, when we arrived I got a text thanking me for my $500 wine purchase. I was told it was mistakenly sent to me and my card was not charged, but left me a bit uneasy until I could confirm this at the end of my trip. Besides those minor hiccups, we had a great experience and continue to be fans. read more

Frog's Leap has long been one of my favorite wineries. No, they are not the top producer of - whatever - in the Valley, but all their wines are drinkable, well crafted and affordable, something that the winemaker takes to heart. For my wife's first trip to Napa, I wanted to take her here for a tour, because it is a small, fun tour. You need reservations, and they limit it to about 8 at a time, but for 1/2 the price of a tasting at some other places, you get a peek into the winery with a knowledgeable guide, and you get to taste 6 or so wines along the way. There is not a lot of need to do multiple tours, but this one is worth taking. Even if they did take down the basketball hoop for the free 1/2 bottle of wine. read more

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Tried this winery for the first time on Sunday. Frog's Leap offers two options, the Garden Tour ($20pp) and the Signature Seated Tasting ($25pp). We opted for the Signature Seated Tasting and really enjoyed our experience. Our hostess was very friendly and gave great insight into the different wines, even showing us where many of the grapes were grown. The wine was really high quality. I had only ever had frog's leap wine at Gott's Roadside Diner, and usually only the white wines.. but I was really blown away by their reds.. (personal favorite was the Cabernet)! The cheese plate that came with the signature tasting was a little... scarce.. and I was really skeptical when they set it down. However - the cheese was sooo delicious and we were offered another cheese plate when it was finished. The hospitality and overall relaxed ~vibe~ was what I enjoyed most about Frog's Leap. Our hostess offered us multiple different tastes after we finished the initial wines (loved the Petite Syrah and actually ended up buying a bottle). Additionally, you could wander around the beautiful estate during your tasting and there was no pressure to get you to leave, purchase wine, join the club etc. Super relaxing - think spa vibes but for a winery. Everyone was so friendly and I probably could've spent hours exploring the garden and taking in the views. Probably not too much of a difference between the Garden and Signature tasting - I feel like my favorite part was really the gardens and outside area, so would probably stick with the Garden tasting next time. I recommend coming on a sunny day to be able to fully enjoy this winery! Will be back again soon. read more

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We absolutely loved this property. It's a kid friendly. We walked around the garden after our tasting was done. Loved the fact that they allow kids while we were tasting, the only drawback to it was that they had to be seated the whole time. Wished they allowed kids to walk around the gardens w/an adult supervision would just fine. read more

Our day visiting Frog's Leap was amazing. The weather was perfect which allowed for a tasting on the porch overlooking the gorgeous vineyard. Our host for the tasting was an amazing story teller! This winery has a rich history which pairs perfectly with their delicious selection on wines. This winery allows you to walk their grounds which is so special. Thankful for this experience!! read more

Frog's Leap Winery - View during tasting at Frog's Leap - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

Just an average, regular day of wine tasting. Nothing too special or unique. I feel so left out since they have all these great 5 star reviews, I just didn't get that same vibe from the atmosphere... We went back in December and felt that this was more of a once and done type of place, we did the garden tasting ($25/person) and this allows you & your group to freely walk the grounds. They have a live garden to walk through but that's pretty much it. The only thing I think would make me come back for is the porch tasting (since they offer it with a cheese plate) otherwise, nothing else really speaks to me about this winery... I was going to buy a 1994 vintage Cab for my boyfriend's birthday but their system was really slow and it was taking too long. Since we had another winery appointment that we were running late for already we just said forget it. If you like the freedom of drinking at your leisure than this might be a place for you. It looks like they have plenty of room (outside) for large groups so that's a good thing. We didn't get to learn anything about the history or family behind Frog's leap so we looked it up online ourselves. Just come here if you're looking to drink and not get anything out of it. TL;DR - The service and everything was fine, I just wasn't wow'd by this place. read more

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We had a nice tasting experience here last week. It's a pretty property and beautiful deck. The wine was good although not our favorite of the day. Our host was kind enough to let us us taste the Library 2014 Merlot, and we ended up taking one home. read more

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We had a very nice experience here on a rainy and windy day. We were greeted with a friendly welcome, a taste of Sauvignon Blanc and a warm fireplace. The wines were good and the property was lovely. The tasting was reasonably priced and we left happy with some beautiful pictures. A rainbow even made an appearance. I've posted the photo. read more

Frog's Leap Winery - Rainbow that greeted us as we drove up to Frog's Leap. - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

Snooty and feeling entitled this place has very limited varietals. Some of the staff are good but some not so much. Ive been going to this place since the 90s ahh has time changed. The overall experience was just meh. They look at you as if you dont belong there. Where is the love and passion? Plus the wine was just ok. Ill give you points for your chardonnay but you better do better next time if there is a next time.. read more

Great garden and great service. Enjoyed our time wandering the beautiful flower and vegetable garden while sipping on Chardonnay, Zin, and Merlot! read more

Easily the best experience in Napa for my 30th birthday weekend. Lucinda was our host and she was quite literally the best. I spent 4 days in Napa and this was the highlight of my time! The experience was thoughtful, beautiful and felt so exclusive. Every stop along the way we encountered more wine and experiences; it was just delightful!!! Thank you for everything and can't wait to come back again! Love the 2006 Cabernet 10/10 recommend! read more

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I wish I could give zero stars. A group of 4 of us visited 12 wineries over a span of 3 days, and without question, Frogs Leap was by far the MOST DISAPPOINTING. The tasting consisted of only 3 wines, none of which were very special. One was a warm and cloudy Sauvignon Blanc, the other two were light-bodied reds (Merlot and a Cab) that tasted like inexpensive table wines. Service felt very rushed and it wasn't even very busy there (this is on a Monday). When one of us asked if we could try a different wine, the server said she had to see if they had a bottle open, and then came back with one tasting glass. Every other winery would have brought a taste for all four of us. Our other 11 wineries all offered far better wines and far better experiences. Not coming back here. Ever. read more

Do NOT be late to your pre-paid reservation by any more than 15 minutes. Literally not even 20 minutes, because they will not seat you and will not refund you. The management will only offer for you to visit again as amends, as if traveling halfway across the US to St Helena is easy and commonplace. (Of note, we were going to arrive at 2:27pm for a 2pm tasting and were turned away en route. They confirmed that a 2:20pm arrival also would not be allowed since it was still past their 15 minute grace period). There are so many great wineries in the two valleys that are by far more accommodating, so if you're looking for flexibility (aka you're traveling with toddlers like we were, or hitting traffic, etc) don't go to Frog's Leap. You will lose the required pre-paid $45 per person. This review is also meant as a testament to how they treat long-time, repeated customers. I have been visiting Frog's Leap since 2013 and was a member for a year, and have always recommended this winery to friends visiting the area. Needless to say, that won't be happening again. I didn't realize this seemingly small and intimate winery cared so little about loyal followers, but rather just their bottom line/how many conveyer belt tastings they can sell. read more

First time in Napa and we started at Frog's leap. Service was great and the view was beautiful! We enjoyed the wine and the apple jam was delicious. My fiancé and I are vegan so they gave us a bag of cashews since we couldn't eat the cheese. I like that they sell small bottles of wine. Perfect gift! read more

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I just want to say thank you to all of the staff at Frog's Leap winery, this was my first time at a winery and it was phenomenal! I came to the winery with my family (4 of us of course due to COVID) Since the moment we arrived the hospitality was so warming, Laura started us off with a pink rose from Mendocino, so delicious, then we had a tour by Don Manuel who was The absolute best, gave us some history about the winery and how it started, informed us about the wines we were tasting. I was never really a fan of red wines up until now, I was introduced to some great red wines ( of course I had to purchase some wine bottles after our tour) I'm beyond happy with how the tour and service was at the Frog's Leap Winery, I highly recommend coming here for wine tasting and the great hospitality, everyone was so welcoming especially if this is your first time wine tasting I really recommend coming here. Again, thank you to all the staff, Laura and Don Manuel for making the experience a one of a kind ! (& yes due to COVID they are taking safety measures to keep the staff and visitors safe) read more

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In summary, they are family friendly, the property really is very pretty, with lots of paths for the kids to explore, and I thought several of the wines were very good. There were a handful of families with kids, and the property includes a brand new chicken coop as well as a big pond (although we did not spot any frogs). We ended up being seated in the garden, which Ian beautiful, although the kids are supposed to stay seated for the entire tasting and that was a tall order for our toddler when he saw other kids roaming to the pond and examining the bees, of which there are hundreds. We also had a chance to explore later, guided by Scott who was kind enough to show us the new chicken coop and the oak and concrete barrel room. Reserve early as the tasting capacity isn't large, with 3-4 other tables in the garden and a handful of tables on the porch as well. I was lucky they were able to squeeze us in with not a lot of notice. The wine tasting was actually quite good - I had only had a Frogs Leap wine once before so I wasn't familiar, but I liked their Sauvignon blanc, their merlot was complex, and their cab was good as well (not as big and bold as our usual, lighter, and probably a little more fruit forward). Other tables clearly went for their Zinfandel which we did not appreciate. The winemaker is very committed to irrigation free winemaking and allowing the terroir to be reflected in the wines. We were told that he was not as focused on catering to the prevailing wine palate and hence the wines were a bit different. When you buy 6 bottles you get one tasting fee deducted. We also enjoyed the bread and pretzels which came with fromage blanc and a Dijon mustard spread. Overall I recommend visiting - beautiful visit. read more

I always have the best time here; absolutely my favorite winery in the Napa valley... and not just because I know the owner John and his fantastic family, but because these wines are all completely off the hook and the people who work here are super cool. Want to bring your dog? No problem. Want to bring your kids or baby? No problem. Want to have a great date with your boo thang? No problem. Want to hang out with your friends? No problem. Want to bring your parents? F**KIN do it!! Are you black, gay, old, short, ugly, or tattoo'd? Who the f*ck cares!?! COME THRU. Fruits and cheeses are ridiculous. And all made there. Beautiful grounds. And do NOT forget to order the Rachel Rossi.... For real for real for realz. God bless you Drink dat wine Do thou thang Go home feeling f-f-f-f-fineeeeee read more

"The finest way to learn about anything is to experience it. " Let me first start by saying... their red barn is everything! I was actually hesitant to go to our appointment because we ended up sneaking Caymus in beforehand and it's really hard for anything to top that, but my boyfriend didn't let us skip and I'm really happy we didn't as he turned down their driveway. While I adore Caymus for their wine, the experience is much different than Frog's Leap. Frog's Leap is everything you want out of a wine tasting experience. The porch is lovely, reminded me a lot of the wrap around porch at Duckhorn and what's so nice about this area is each place is a different experience, which is nice during your stay - doing the same thing over and over even for someone like me who loves it, will grow mundane. The house is beautiful and the grounds and gardens are perfect for a stroll. We tasted their 13 Chardonnay, 12 Zin, 12 Merlot and 12 Cab, then the awesome guys up front gave us a couple glasses of their 12 Petite Sirah and Heritage Blend to wander around the gardens with. Everything was a bit lighter than I usually like but I don't think we disliked anything. Surprisingly I preferred their Zin and Merlot over the Cab. The cheese, cracker and jam plate that arrived with our tasting was also very nice. We really enjoyed ourselves and I'd definitely add them to our must visit list for the future. read more

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Frog's Leap is an organic winery in Napa Valley that has been on my radar for a few years now, and we were finally able to schedule an estate tour and tasting last year in the midst of Napa adjusting to the pandemic's restriction requirements. They had just undergone a restructuring which is evident in an updated logo and potentially a few other branding/bottling related changes, but our tour guide assured us that the wine itself and their process was as organic and quality minded as before. Luckily for us, it turned into a nice, sunny day and we enjoyed the selection of wines the tour had prepared for us. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the vineyard's history and wine making practices and we had a lovely time touring the grounds. The estate itself is welcoming and we left with a few samples to revisit later in the year based on our guide's recommendations. The 2018 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc was especially great that day. P.S. We just opened the 2004 Merlot today and were pleasantly reminded of the five star wine we enjoyed here in 2020. Both their red and white wines are very good :) read more

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What a beautiful, relaxing place this is. Frog's leap was our third winery of the day... We had a reservation so as soon as we walked in our table was ready. Outside, looking to the vineyards and gardens, it was perfect to wind (or wine) down after a full day of driving and tasting. We had 4 wines to taste, as it usually happens, the reds were my favorites but, what I liked most about this winery was the atmosphere. As I said it is very relaxing. They come to your table, pour the wines, tell you a little bit of each one and then walk away allowing you to enjoy the wine and scenery. When they see you are almost finish with one or two, they come back to ask what you thought of them and to serve you more if you want and you just sit there, enjoying the wine, view and the breeze, conversing with the people you came with. We each decided to get an extra pour of the wine we liked most and, glass in hand, walked the gardens. This place is beautiful. They have rocking chairs right by the vineyard, they also have some wooden chairs by a little hut looking bar where you can get more wine if needed. We sat on those chairs, enjoyed our wine, and took it all in. It was the perfect ending to our wine tasting day. read more

This lovely winery deserves 10 stars. It is family-run, gorgeous, and relaxing. They have put together a wine country experience that is unforgettable - from the furry friend who greets you, to the wraparound porch to taste wine on, to the expensive garden grounds that you're free to stroll in...you will not leave unsatisfied. Make sure to reserve a tasting before arrival; they do not seem to accept walk-in tastings. This is a great event venue too for something like a wedding or bridal shower. read more

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Beautiful winery and lovely setting! My partner and I had the garden seating and were greeted by, Jazz, who was amazing. We had a lovely assortment of wines with yummy goat cheese and cracker assortment. You are allowed to explore the gardens and venue. It is simply gorgeous. An absolute go to in the Napa area! read more

As of yesterday, this winery tour was by far the best tour. Our guide Lindsey definitely knew his wine history and wines!! The rain did make it challenging to walk the estate so we walked through the barns instead. The tour was very conversational and less your traditional tour. It did not include a video of the founder plus sad plug to join a wine club which was really refreshing! Lindsey had the best answers regarding sustainability and climate change. I really appreciate his time and patience with our group. read more

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This weekend a couple of friends of mine decided to go to Napa for wine tasting. Frog leap was our first stop. The winery itself is beautiful!!! From the outside you can see a barn, vineyard, pond and a huge house converted into a relax spot. The package we picked between 7 girls were 5 tastings for $20.00, which was a great deal. For wine's they served us Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rutherford (Cabernet Sauvignon ), and Petite Sirah. Our wines also came with almonds, gouda, and bread sticks. We didn't stay long only because we were rushing to our next winery stop. I recommend making a stop here! read more

Frog's Leap Winery - Tasting for 7 - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

My sister has been telling me to take the family here for a couple of years now. Finally reserved a time (through their website) and made a day trip with the family up to Napa with Frog's Leap as our first stop. We were greeted by the host, escorted to the Garden Tasting area, and then she brought out coloring sheets, crayons and juice boxes for the kids! KUDOS for those little details because this allowed Mommy and Daddy to taste in peace for a couple of minutes haha! In all seriousness, the staff pouring and describing the wines were great, personable, just happy people to talk to. We took a stroll around the property and loved the chicken coop, all of the fruit trees, the garden, the grassy area to see other people's dogs and kids, and since its harvest season, we saw grapes being processed on site. So the property is beautiful, kid and pet friendly... what about the wines? All of the wines we tasted (they were nice enough to pour us other wines that weren't on the flight menu), were all drinkable wines... perfect for the environment/setting. I wouldn't say their wines were mind blowing, but they were very easy to drink and share. We ended up purchasing 2 bottles of wine on the way out, and took about 20+ photos. CLIFFS: Make a reservation online, no bad seat unless you have really bad allergies, then you might want to stay out of wine country. Bring the family, the kids, your pets. Take a stroll around the property and bring a camera. It would be a beautiful location to do a couples/family/engagement shoot. read more

Great way to start a Saturday morning. Very family friendly. Many couples had their dogs in tow. The wines are considered organic. Loved that! Our hostess (Lucinda) very friendly and profesional. Grounds are beautiful inviting to take a stroll. read more

Frog's Leap Winery - Signature seated tasting - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our tasting at Frog's Leap last week. The people working there were wonderful and accommodating, the ambiance was perfect, and it was a great value. It will definitely be my top recommendation and choice when returning to Napa! read more

We aren't huge drinkers, but this is by far our favorite winery in Napa. It's wonderfully comfortable, pleasant, and beautiful. There's a gorgeous house (with an elderly orange cat), a small farm (with chickens and goats), and a really cute little pond (with some fish). It's a great place to spend a leisurely few hours, and our almost-2-year-old enjoyed seeing the animals. In theory, at least - she was kind of freaked out by the rooster. Last Thursday we enjoyed a wine tasting ($20 for 4 wines, cheese, crackers, nuts, dried fruit) on some couches on the back patio. Loved the casual setting and the scenery; we'll definitely be back next time we head up to wine country. As an added bonus there's an olive oil mill (Round Pond) nearby; we'll probably schedule a tour/tasting there next time. read more

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Wine tasting has reopened! Very Dog Friendly. You can bring your dog to the tasting. And if you sign up for one wine club, the tasting fee for your entire party is waived. Walk the garden and see the chickens too. Owner John Williams after UC Davis started his career in the 1970s at nearby Stag's Leap. Hence when he opened his own winery... Frog's Leap. read more