Absolutely LOVED Jessup Cellars, so much so that I joined their wine club!! I made reservations to do a tasting/pairing. AJ assisted us and we were so glad he did! He had such a great personality and really went out of his way to answer our questions. We even discussed other things non wine related! What I love about Jessup is that they thrive on engaging with the consumers who stop in, not like some other tasting rooms we visited that simply poured and disappeared until it was time to move to the next wine! While I am not a Chardonnay drinker, I will say their Chardonnay is hands-down the BEST I have ever had! I also enjoyed their Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon! Can wait to start getting my shipments! read more

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Jessup Cellars was great way to start off our wine tasting tour. I highly recommend the place especially for those who are new to wine drinking as your pourer stays at your table the whole time (unless she's gone to bring more wine) to guide you through what you're drinking. We had the opportunity to ask a lot of questions, learn about what makes the Napa climate so good for grapes, what wine pairs well with what, the characteristics of each wine, what tannins are and how they change the flavor, how to hold the glass to look like an expert, etc, etc, etc. Our family learned a bunch. I believe our pourer's name was Kim and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. We sampled a total of 7 wines. We were only supposed to sample 5, but my mom asked to sample a wine not on the menu (Sauvignon Blanc?) and mentioned how she loved the Port, so Kim brought those out to us too. I love wine now, thanks Jessup! read more

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Such a great experience! Delicious wines and great service. Whitney was excellent. We ended up with a few more than 6 wines and they were all delicious. I would HIGHLY recommend the cheese plate as some of the cheese and chocolate definitely enhanced the flavors of the wines. We will most definitely be back. read more

A delightful place to visit, but next time I am making an appointment. We appreciated that they fit us in at our B&Bs recommendation so i'm not docking any points for the wait....plus they brought us CHEESE so I would never complain. They allowed us multiple tastings of wines we were interested in purchasing, and of the delicious zin port we were loving. A great place to come for reds. read more

Jessup has great wine and great service! I love how they personalize the tasting experience. My family was celebrating my brother's internship and they had a congratulatory message on the table for us. The tasting experience is amazing! The wine, cheese and chocolate pairings are amazing! If you do visit Jessup, you should request for Carlos! He is always our host and he never disappoints! Our family loves this place so much that we signed up for their wine membership! read more

Amazing little tasting room!! The wines are superb and the host who was helping us with the tasting was super informative and very knowledgeable about his wines. We went there recently, with a total of 6 guests and they were able to seat us comfortable under this cute cabana. I really enjoyed my time there. read more

Our group of 6 went to Jessup as a 1st stop wine tasting in early August. Wine was good along with food pairing. Service on the phone was outstanding when reserving our spot and then confirming however once we were there, the young man pouring our wine tasting was very slow. We asked if he could pick up the pace a bit as we had other appointments but instead of apologizing & saying yes, he gave excuses that he has to answer the phones & he is the only one there etc. Also, we ordered 14 bottles of wine to purchase between us but because one couple only ordered 2 of those bottles, he charged them for one tasting ($60). That does not seem fair or we would have purchased the wine all together. (Two bottles of wine purchased equals a waived tasting fee.) Maybe this is management policy. Not sure. Just beware. I want to rate it higher but too many other wineries to visit in the area. read more

We were the last customers here before closing and had the whole place to ourselves. One last one before we left Napa. The wine tastings are 3 for $10 or 6 for $20, but if you get a bottle, the tasting fee is waived. Such a beautiful tasting room in Yountville. The staff as very friendly and knowledgable about all the wines. It made this experience very delightful. No wonder we saved the best for the last. The staff also allowed us to take a group picture behind the counter! Thank you! We ended up taking home a bottle of the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm a huge Cab person so I couldn't leave without this! read more

This was my second visit to Jessup in two visits to the area. My first visit was due to a recommendation of my B&B. I really enjoyed myself the first time (and brought back lots of wine to prove it). This time, my experience was even better. It seems as if the Jessup secret is out! When I visited last time, it was the middle of high season, on a weekend, and the place was relatively slow. This time, in low season (well, getting close to spring...), the spot was jam packed. The staff, however, fit us right in at a standing table for 4. We had simply the nicest group to pour wine (a few of them traded off). They were personable and didn't seem to be using a written note card to talk to us (they weren't using a script, belive me). Everyone was so nice. We got to hear the stories of the different wines and even chatted about vacations/the area/etc. The wines are delicious and hard to find elsewhere. I really love the Merlot (no, Merlot is NOT bad wine!...some of the best wine in the world is Merlot...just saying...). Anyway, the wines are delicious. Thanks to Jessup for a great second visit. I'll definitely be back if I'm out there again! read more

I've only been here twice but I do love me some Jessup!! This is definitely a hidden gem off the beaten path, tucked away in a very charming neighborhood. Next time, I hope to stay in the area longer and have lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Ok, back to Jessup...when you walk in, you are warmly welcomed by the staff. Once you sit down for your tasting, you are presented with a platter of cheeses, crackers, olives, nuts and chocolate to pair with the wines. I'm definitely a red wine person and not a fan of Chardonnay but I liked their blend. I would even consider buying a bottle, maybe during one of my many future visits. I enjoyed their red wines much more, and like many reviewers, love the Table for Four. On my second trip, I tried Manny's Blend which was also very yummy. I HIGHLY recommend coming to Jessup if you're visiting the Napa Valley area. It's not too far from the other wineries so why not go to an establishment serving quality wines with exceptional service by knowledgeable staff? If you're visiting more than one winery, I suggest coming to this place last because if you come here first, you might be disappointed with the others. read more

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My friend and I came here this past weekend. We had a phenomenal experience. This place is dog friendly. Even though neither of us have dogs, we saw at least three dogs during our ~2 hours stay / tasting here. AJ and Brian took great care of us. Since we didn't have a reservation, we had our tasting by the bar. Note that tasting by the bar is standing only. So if you can't stand for some time, I'd highly recommend making a reservation here, where you will be seated in the separate room and have chairs and tables with food for your tasting. This is the first winery / tasting room that I personally decide to sign up for a membership. I'm currently a member at Hestan because my family absolutely loves the wine there. I just signed up for my second membership this past weekend. I'd definitely had my fair share of Napa experience - been to Napa over a dozen times wine tasting for sure, and no winery really stood out to me or made me want to sign up. It really says a lot for me to sign up at Jessup. It wasn't only the wine that I would be happy to have at my home, but also the experience that came along with it. Again, AJ and Brian were really fun to hang out with while sipping our wine. My favorite here from the trip were their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. My friend and I both bought a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc to take back. Now I have two places that I definitely need to visit when I'm up in Napa, or more specifically, Yountville! Neat fact: Jessup is actually the first tasting room in all of Yountville, back in 2004! read more

Our group of 4 had an amazing time visiting and tasting some great wine! We arrived a little early, and the hostess was kind enough to give us each a tasting glass while we waited for our table to be set up. They had cheeses, crackers and chocolates set up at the table - all of which were delicious. Brian was an amazing host; he was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions we had - being wine novices we had a bunch! We will all definitely recommend Jessup as a stop to anyone visiting the Napa area! read more

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Jessup Cellars oOo how we love Jessup Cellars. Jessup is our "remember when..." story that never gets old even if told a million times. We visited JC two summers ago and I still remember it like yesterday. We came in our free coupons. They didn't give us any trouble even when there were like 10 of us looking like moneyless college kids. mind you, we are all working and newly college graduates. they sat us in a big table and started their sales pitch... i forgot her name, but she was pretty nice and very knowledgeable even if she was new. she basically treated us like any other paying customers. she was friendly and sociable. we were suppose to only taste 6 but it seems like we tasted 10 and they just kept pouring and pouring. they also provided us endless of cheese and crackers. even one of my friend who 'apparently' hate cheese couldn't stop eating them. anyway, she must've known what she was doing because we ended up buying few bottles of merlot and my very first port. read more

Wonderful place! We are from Evergreen, CO and are mountain people. We're not super fancy. Our wine trolly tour broke down in front of their place so we we're waiting for our bus to come get us and the driver recommended Jessup because we asked for a casual down to earth place. AJ served us and the wine was incredible! And he was so insightful, helpful and welcoming! Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

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It's about time this review was updated. 7 years ago, I had a horrible experience when visiting this winery with friends and family. My family has been wine club members for almost 10 years. Our bad experience was from a former employee who did not represent the company well. Since then, we have had dozens of amazing experiences with Tracy, AJ and now Whitney. By far the best winery in the Napa region. read more

This was the 5th stop on our day of tasting. If Jessup Cellars is not on your itinerary, then you need to add it...NOW! A friend suggested this place to me and I am so glad that he did as it blew us away. This was my other favorite stop of the day. (The other was Rubicon Estates.) The tasting room was quaint, the wines were good and the service was exceptional. This was the only tasting where they used Riedel glasses and served gourmet cheeses and fruits for $10. I bought three bottles here - the 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet, t the 2005 Napa Valley Zinfandel and a 2006 blend called "Table for Four." Their 2006 Napa Valley Merlot was also good. I also joined their wine club because they don't distribute anywhere. There tasting fee is $10, but I wasn't charged for it since I joined the club and bought wines. We didn't have an appointment, but we hit it at the right time because the crowds soon filed in after us. We also didn't get to try any of their ports, but I hear they are pretty good. Loved, loved, loved it!!! read more

Our hotel gave us a voucher for free wine tasting here, so it was our first stop. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The wines are pretty good and very decently priced. They also waive the tasting fee if you buy a bottle. Their vineyard is actually located in a different area of Napa, so it's not the most scenic tasting room to visit. But, they do have an art gallery to kind of make up for it. read more

Party of 2--I don't recommend big parties since the venue is fairly small. The employees were super friendly--so I give them 4 star on Service. We came here from Yelp reviews, and the tasting was $20/person for around 6-7 different types of wines. We thought it was a little steep for a small winery, and the bottles we were tasting were average around $35-40/bottles. Maybe since I am a novice wine drinker, I rather pay that much at a bigger estate. read more

These guys were open late as it is a tasting room, and not a vineyard itself, so we stopped in. It was packed around 5:30pm as most vineyards close at 5pm and so people probably made their way here, just like us. The tasting was $20, and we had to wait a while as they were very busy. Our host was extremely friendly but was helping a bunch of other groups as well, so it wasn't as personal as other places. However, she was very informative, showing us maps of where all the grapes come from that we were tasting. You also get crackers and dark chocolate with the tasting. We ended up getting a bottle since they waive the tasting fee if you buy one. A plus is that they have a small parking lot in the back. read more

The tasting experience at Jessup is always great! I bring my family and friends to Jessup for the tastings and they always enjoy it, too! The wines are delicious and all the people working there are very knowledgeable about the wines and what foods go well with them. read more

We made a stop here before having dinner. The place was small and full of people since a tour was there. We waited for a bit and got a table and ended up sharing it with another couple. The workers there was very friendly and helpful. We got 7 tastings for free, well we ended up buying a bottle since it was so good. We had their limited production, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet and Port. Their Merlot and Cabernet came out to be our favorites and bought a bottle of their 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. This place did have very tasty wine and will make a stop here every time we come to Napa and recommend it being a stop for everyone! read more

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The new sauvignon blanc is good and so is the port. Bought a bottle of the former for a gift. Jessup is both an art gallery and tasting room which hosts small to larger groups and has a knowledgeable staff which as another reviewer mentioned encourages purchasing wines after tasting. Very nice atmosphere and staff, but since the size of the gallery and tasting rooms are smaller than the more commercial wineries, this is not the best place for families and if you want picturesque vineyard photo opportunities. read more

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Decided to make a last stop before heading to dinner. Stepped in and it was quite busy for a monday night. We had to wait like ten minutes before getting a spot. Funny thing was a couple ladies walked in after us and got a table. Eventually we got a table with the same ladies. It took a while before they started pouring. Looks like they didn't plan on it because the hostess was pouring our flights. The wine is great and you get your moneys worth with 5 flights to taste. A couple whites and a few deep reds. Bonus was they had chocolate to go with the wine. Another bonus was they let us taste a "Cabernet Port" which was so amazing. After a few tasting I realized I had this wine before at the Napa Valley Film Festival. By the end of the tasting I eventually became a member. You wonder why I gave it 4 Star? Because my next few visits back I was treated really well. With VIP seating in a private room and a personal wine pour. Overall: Great wine for under $50 especially the Manny's Blend and the Cab Port.. Happy Lushing!!!! read more

Wish I could give this 4.5 stars. Did a 6 wine tasting, all reds. Their wines seem to be hit or miss, you either love it or don't care for it at all. Example: the zinfandel is very sweet, tasted more like a dessert wine, which neither my friend and I cared for, but they have some phenomenal blends like the juel. Customer service was great- I believe it was Matt who helped us out and recommended some other wineries to us, in addition to being extremely knowledgeable about wine. Pricing was one of the downsides- it's actually what detoured me from buying any wine. 3 tastings is $10 and 6 is $20. If you buy one bottle the 3 tasting fee is waived and if you buy 2 bottles the 6 tasting fee will be waived. I wanted to buy one bottle, but then would have had to still pay the tasting fee on top of that, so I decided against it. I would think me purchasing one $90 bottle would be more profitable than just making $20 on a tasting. Something to consider for sales purposes. Total side note- but they serve chocolate with some of the tastings, and it's so good! Apparently from Annette's in downtown Napa. read more

We've been wine club members of Jessup for almost 10 years & their wine and service has always been excellent! We love the wine crew - Chris, Bailey, AJ, Frederic and Aaron! Some have moved around the company and some favs have moved on but we enjoy Jessup wines. It's a smaller, non-commercial winery which makes the wine & experience that much more enjoyable. The wines are bold and rich, particularly if you're a red wine drinker. Jessup is happy to serve tastings at the front house, but I'd highly recommend a full wine tasting experience and book time in the tasting room where they provide cheeses pairings with the wine. Jessup is a gem! read more

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I am a bit of a Napa novice but I both trips to Jessup Cellars surpassed any expectation I had. Both times my group of 4-7 ladies had a reservation in the back room surrounded by amazing artwork. We were hosted by Chris and the other time by Lauren; both hostesses were just as approachable as the wine! Tastings are complementary and include a plate of pairings. If you are not wine savvy, the hostesses have no problem making recommendations and sharing their wealth of wine knowledge and experience. It is quite obvious that the Jessup staff LOVE what they do and want to share their joy with ALL patrons. Personally, I prefer white wines, but after tasting Jessup's Merlot, Cab, and even Zin, I no longer discriminate between the reds and whites. I bought multiple bottles on each visit and I would never miss a stop by Jessup when I am in the Napa area again. read more

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Very nice ambiance and atmosphere. From the moment you walk in the vintage feeling and atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. Hanging chandeliers grace the foyer and each cabana outside. They have beautiful fountains out in the patio area with various doors for a picturesque moment. read more

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Cute Tasting Room with knowledable staff. It seems like a very popular place. The wines were also very delish! read more

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I recently joined the wine club after visiting several times! Be sure to call ahead for a reservation - these come with tastings at a table with a sample of cheeses and chocolate. Everyone that I've met during my tastings were very friendly and excited about the wines that they are pouring. My personal favorites were the Zinfandel and Manny's Blend. They always get lots of compliments when I bring it for dinner parties. The location is great as it's in downtown Yountville close to a lot of nice restaurants. So it could be a good stop right before or after a meal. Excited to go for future tastings! read more

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This cellar is so cute and quaint! It's a short walking distance from The French Laundry so if you have a reservation there and want to do some wine tasting before or after, go here! The gentleman that serve us was so nice and knowledgable. He even told us to take our time and walk around and enjoy their little art gallery. We did the $10 tasting which comes with a choice of 3 tastings. My first tasting was the white wine which was actually pretty good. I'm usually not much of a fan of white wine but I like theirs and almost bought a bottle of it to take home. My second tasting was cabernet sauvignon, it was also good. Very easy to drink. Though, it was even better when he let us try the one that was aged for 2 years. The last one I tried was the Table For Four, also was a delicious wine. read more

Had a truly delightful tasting experience in this beautiful setting, The unpretentious and Friendly staff made us feel like we were part of their family Enjoyed a nice selection of wines and loved hearing how this winery grew from a hobby to a passion Enjoyed our tasting accompanied by nuts, crackers cheese and of course chocolate ! Took home several bottles including the 2015 Jessup Cellars Merlot A beautiful tasting in a wonderful town read more

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Frederick was a great host as he walked us through the tasting menu. Loved the space as there was so much great art to see! Great cheese selection and chocolate to pair with the wine. We bought 2 bottles of the chardonnay and the petite syrah...loved our experience. read more

Jessup Cellars - Great selection of cheeses to pair with our wine...ate all of the dark chocolate on my own - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Yountville, California

Some solid selections- Sauvignon blanc and Juel (merlot blend) were notable - but would not pay their asking price or member price for these wines. They are generally overpriced by 50-100%. But nonetheless pleasant and I could see getting some bottles if they were on sale. Our tasting room staff seemed harried. read more

Megan is amazing!! Services is impeccable and she was very pleasant and humble. Highly recommend this place for wine tasting and to purchase a few bottles. Thank you Megan for an amazing experience read more

My friends and I visited Jessup Cellars on a girls trip from Boston. It was our first time in Napa and we were having a tough time finding a winery without a reservations. We stumbled upon Jessup and I am so grateful that we did!! Tracy and the rest of the staff seriously turned our day around. They gave us a full tasting despite not having a reservation and provided us with some snacks when we mentioned how hungry we were. The wine was great, especially the Cabs and Red Blends. Jessup Cellars really felt like home and promoted the friendliest family environment out of all of the wineries we visited during our stay. I joined the wine club and am looking forward to my shipments in April and September. I will be back!! read more

Such a neat spot! I didn't know that they were military friendly and they gave me a free tasting! Not to mention their regular tastings aren't too bad priced, and with such a great wine selection to choose from! read more

As wine club members, my wife and I have always enjoyed the Jessup Cellars tasting experience for several reasons: 1. The wine is simply excellent. The optional cheese pairing is also excellent. They also have nut mix (that they make there) with pistachios, almonds, and other nuts that I adore. 2. The atmosphere and aesthetics of the place makes me feel comfortable, private, and dignified at the same time. There is a lot of art hanging throughout the tasting rooms, so you get a bit of a gallery experience. 3. Most importantly, the people who work at Jessup are kind, accommodating, and professional. There is one person who particularly embodies these characteristics--her name is Whitney. Everyone who works there is great, however if you can Whitney to do your tasting--do it! She just has one of those rare effortless and contagious personalities--she is not forcing or pretending, she is just being her. I believe that if I went into Jessup, in a bad mood, and Whitney was the person helping me, that I would leave in a better mood. I personally enjoy making people happy (that's just how I'm wired), and I believe that Whitney has that same trait. So there it is. Jessup has great wines, great pairings, an atmosphere that is multifaceted, and excellent people, especially Whitney, who work to bring a top-notch Yountville experience. read more

Unfortunately this review isn't good. Please don't advertise that you're open until 6pm and then close at 5:48. The open sign got turned as we were walking in :( Spent the day up here from SF and tried a variety of vineyards. I guess we will never know if this place is bad or good....there's just so many why even bother. read more

Visited the storefront tasting while waiting for our reservation close by, and AJ made it the best experience for us! Clean and aesthetically pleasing tasting room with beautiful artwork! read more

We'd been to Jessup Cellars a few years ago, and since we were in town, we had to stop there again. Last time we'd visited we'd left with a few bottles, and of course this time would be the same. The tasting was $10.00 I believe and we tasted a good 6-7 wines. All outstanding. It's a nice location in Yountville, more of a tasting center than the winery itself, but you get full service, friendly people, and great great wines. We picked up: 2006 Zinfandel 2006 Cab 2008 Chardonnay A must stop! read more

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