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    Ladera Vineyards

    4.6 (50 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Beautiful gluten free lobster salad just for me!!
    Elisa G.

    Bf made a 2 pm lunch reservation for us today and we pulled up and was welcomed by the most lovely gentleman!! What a spectacular winery this is and we love the Chardonnay! The grounds are so beautiful and it's a perfect location for wine and a gluten free lobster lunch! We chatted about wine and he's so knowledgeable and fascinating!!

    Such an amazing experience and even better wines!! A must stop in the area! Really got to know the brand and the people behind each bottle.

    Chardonnay
    Stephanie H.

    The Stephanie Herman Show was back again to scope Ladera Vineyards. What can I say, but this was and always is a special treat. Arriving at the sweet humble home was like going to visit family that you love. Being treated with care and good wine, what more would you want. Ladera prides themselves on understanding the land and the best dirt to grow great wines - each area they own specializes in producing the best wine for that area. Each variety of wine tasting we had came from their different properties - each lovely. If you have a chance make an appointment for their personal wine tasting - let them know The Stephanie Herman Show sent you.

    Personalized tasting menu!
    stacie w.

    We had the best experience with our host Andrew today at our tasting. He was so personable and knowledgeable about the history and all of the wines at Ladera Vineyards. The wines were excellent and we loved the one on one tasting experience today. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Napa Valley. Top notch wines and customer service, what a gem! What a lovely place and a highlight of our Anniversary trip.

    Linda N.

    If you're looking for a personalized vineyard experience, splendid wines from Howell Mountain, knowledgeable and friendly staff, look no further than Ladera Vineyards! My cousin who is a member reserved a private tasting on a Friday morning, and we were the only clients the entire day. We could stay as long as we wanted, and enjoy ourselves we did! We appreciated the trivia, great hospitality, and tour of the estate with our host Russ, Director of Hospitality. Especially on a Friday before a holiday weekend, he thoroughly explained the tasting menu, what to look for when tasting each wine, and the different highlights of the vineyard. The views are spectacular, especially the grassy lawn behind the tasting area. My favorites were the Rose, then the Malbec, then the Chardonnay. Portable bathrooms are available behind the barn and are very well-maintained. Water can be given upon request.

    The tasting room, so cool for larger groups.
    Geoff M.

    We went for a private tasting at Ladera's location at Brasswood Winery and were so impressed first by the delicious wine, the modern tasting room and caves, but also by our gracious and knowledgeable hostess Jan Spitzka. We had friends visiting from SoCal and neighbors with us and we really enjoyed the experience and we look forward to coming back and tasting more of their refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and the absolutely jammy Pillow Road Pinot! Thanks Jan for a great visit and a chance to see something different. Well worth the trip. Cheers!

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    Manda Bear B.

    *********************** 782 ************************* Ladera Vineyards is the home of estate grown and produced hillside Cabernet Sauvignon in Howell Mountain Appellation. Their beautiful historic 1886 building was restored and renovated stone winery, they make their wines from the top floor for crushing, to first floor for fermenting, and than store it in the underground barrel caves. All Ladera wines are aged for about 2 years in French oak barrels tucked safely in their underground caves, where they are racked by gravity as often as taste determines. Their renovation includes almost 18,000 square feet of caves dug into the rock, where they store all their wines. I love that cave! It's a longer drive to get here, but the drive is stunning this fall season, leaves changing color, relaxing, and I feel as I was some place else rather than Napa Valley itself. Beautiful estate, tasting tour is about 1.5 hrs to 2 hours, you need to call in advance for RSVP, because Ladera doesn't open to the public. - 2008 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon - 100%cab. - 2008 Ladera Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot - 2008 Ladera High Plateau Cabernet Sauvignon - 95% Cabernet Sauvignon , 4% Malbec , 1% Petite Verdot - I couldn't stop drinking this blend! - 2009 Ladera Howell Mountain Malbec 100% Malbec - I dig this wine. - 2011 Ladera Sauvignon Blanc Howell Mountain - Saugvion Blanc for only $25 per bottle, this was crisp, green apple,, beautiful nose, and such a bargain. I love it. I also took my friends here for the recent harvest party at Ladera Vineyards, what an amazing event. The winemaker was there to chat with you at your table. The delicious food was catered by Smoke Open Fire Cooking, whole roased pig, wild turkey, beef, salad, salsa, melons, cookies, and a live Mariachi band; and all the best wines that you can drink. The grilled meats were stunning piaring with Ladera wines, and the harvest party was complimentary for members, and $65 per person for guests. It's STEAL for the high quality of food and wine Ladera served. All my friends enjoyed the harvest party and all said it was the best parties that they've been too. Natalie was so good to us. She toured us the estate, she told us about the history of the winery and served us some seriously tasty wines. I highly recommend this Ladera wines to you.

    Laura S.

    Ladera is one of the oldest wineries on Howell mountain dating back to 1886. It is a simple, unassuming property with an old stone building an a sprawling gravel patio. Make an appointment for a tasting and sit outside on the patio, enjoy a couple of their wines and spend some time outdoors soaking up the sun. I think Angie was our host for the tasting. She was great! We could take as much time as we wanted and there was no pressure. She knew exactly when to come back out and entice us with her knowledge of the area and the winery to try the next wine on the tasting menu. Ladera's Cab an Sauv Blanc are amazing. Their wine club is pretty fantastic as well. I signed up for the Proprietor to get 6 bottles shipped twice each year and 15% off purchases (there's also the Patriarch for 12 bottles twice each year and 20% off). Bonus - there are a couple rows of malbec vines planted right next to the patio...being that it was harvest time, we got to try a couple right off the vine.

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    Romeo Vineyards & Cellars - Romeo Vineyards off Silverado Trail in Calistoga.

    Romeo Vineyards & Cellars

    4.7(134 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    To kick off day two of my birthday weekend in Calistoga, my wife and I decided to visit Romeo…read moreVineyards and Cellars. Romeo holds a special place in our hearts because we visited them a little over seven years ago. During that experience (which you can read about in my previous review - if interested), my wife and I had a grand experience with former Business Manager Emma, who administered the delicious tastings. Fast forward to the present, we looked forward to enjoying a glass of their finest red before finding lunch. Upon entering the walkway, we were enthusiastically greeted by an employee named John who quickly ushered us to a vacant table for two. My wife had a slight reaction to the beautiful flowers that were in full bloom. Out of the kindness of his heart, John provided my wife with a bottle of Pure Leaf tea that calmed her allergies. We told John that we were interested in enjoying a glass of red, in which he quickly ran off and returned with a bottle of 2009 Eugenia Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon doing the swirl and sniff test (sounds dirty doesn't it?), I knew that we were in for a treat. Since we were both in dire need of a meal, we sadly could not continue the party. However, we will make a return visit in the near future to enjoy a full tasting experience!

    Unique, intimate and one of the best wine tasting experience I have ever had. This a small winery…read moretasting room with high quality vintage wines. We first tried the wine at a restaurant in San Diego and we absolutely loved it, we drank all their available bottles throughout the year and we had to come visit the winery in Napa! John provided us with the best service creating a memorable experience for us, we had so much fun! We will for sure come back every year because of all the great time we had. Thank you John! N & T

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    Brick-oven pizzas ( seasonal )

    Romeo Vineyards & Cellars - Indoor tastings available. Artwork by Carlo Marchiori.

    Indoor tastings available. Artwork by Carlo Marchiori.

    Romeo Vineyards & Cellars - Charming indoor tasting space. Artwork by Carlo Marchiori.

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    Lola Wines

    Lola Wines

    4.9(68 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    After a long day floating down Russian River, my friend and I were wandering around to take…read moreadvantage of being in the area. Very impulsively, we decided to pull over while passing Lola. They were already closed for the day, but Jarred was kind enough to let us have a seat in the patio and a few sips. He was incredible, and gave us a lovely experience for the few moments we spent there. I would use the word "cozy" to describe this location -- perfect for couples or groups to enjoy. It's got a very homey and intimate vibe, which I have to say I sometimes prefer to the large mansion/castle wineries. I definitely would love to return for the full tasting, although the detour was enough for me to purchase a bottle of their Rosé, and my friend was very close to buying the Muscat, both of which I recommend.

    We had an absolutely amazing experience at Lola wines. From the customer service to the ambiance to…read morethe vine variety and taste- everything was top notch. We made a reservation the day before and were able to sit out in the back patio area. They contacted us beforehand to see if we had any preferences or requests for wine tastings. We enjoyed learning all about how the wines were made and they all tasted fantastic. Even my boyfriend, who is not a wine drinker and was dreading the tasting, said he enjoyed 5/6 of the wines we tried (big win!) We spent a couple hours here and we were sad when it was over, it was the perfect start to our day in Calistoga!

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    Inside Lola

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    Our dog Lola, with her wine! :-)

    Girard Winery - View as you approach the winery

    Girard Winery

    4.6(101 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I've been a member of the Adair Family Wines membership for years through Clos Pegase, and one of…read morethe best perks is that your membership gives you access to several sister wineries, including Girard, Viansa, B.R. Cohn, Judd's Hill, and Clos Pegase. We decided it was finally time to visit Girard, and I'm so glad we did! The winery is beautiful, and we chose to enjoy our tasting on the gorgeous outdoor porch. It was such a relaxing setting with comfortable seating and a wonderful wine country atmosphere. That said, the interior is just as inviting--modern, elegant, and a place you could easily spend an afternoon. Diane took care of us during our tasting, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, and generous with her pours. Honestly, I couldn't even pick a favorite wine because every one she poured was delicious. She made the tasting fun, informative, and never rushed. We also ordered the cheese board, and it paired perfectly with the wines. It had a wonderful assortment of cheeses and accompaniments, and every bite complemented the tasting beautifully. If you're looking for a relaxed, welcoming winery with excellent wines, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding hospitality, I highly recommend Girard Winery. We'll definitely be back!

    The wine and charcuterie board were excellent. The atmosphere and service were top notch…read more This was my third tasting of the day & I really enjoyed my wine tasting. Beautiful grounds located near the famous Napa Valley Sign.

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    Girard Winery - Cabernet franc

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    Olabisi Wines - Exterior

    Olabisi Wines

    4.3(45 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    We were camping at the nearby state park and were looking for a place that was open for wine…read moretasting and picked this one. It was around 5pm on a Thursday and we were the only ones around. The tasting cost $40 for 6 pours, starting with a rose and ending with a Cabernet Sauvignon. I am not very fond of reds but all the ones that were on the tasting menu that day were very good. The rose was my favorite. I was talking to the owner and he mentioned that he prefers to be out making wine instead of pouring and I can see that. Also, the pours were very tiny. There was not much information shared about the wine etc, he left the bottle with the information side turned towards you to read up on your own. The place itself is beautiful and it used to be a hardware store. It's right next to the city hall and across the street from the police station. There is street parking as well as a public parking lot next to the police station. The place is dog friendly and the owner bought out a bowl of water for my baby. I didn't buy anything but I would visit again.

    We happened to drop in to Olabisi in Calistoga on a whim just walking through town, and we're so…read moreglad we did. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ted, who was very kind and knowledgeable, and the wine was Excellent and a Great value. The tasting room was cute, clean, comfortable, and bright. We left with 6 bottles and wish we bought more; will be ordering more soon. We went to several other bigger/more "famous" wineries in the area, and Olabisi was our favorite. Thanks again Ted!

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    Olabisi Wines - Stunning interior at Olabisi Winery Tasting Room on Downtown Calistoga

    Stunning interior at Olabisi Winery Tasting Room on Downtown Calistoga

    Olabisi Wines - Olabisi is an african girls name meaning--
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