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    Lasseter Family Winery

    4.8 (112 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ed B.

    The atmosphere the view the treatment out of this world Renee our guide through our tasting adventure was knowledgeable of the wines - well versed in the process of each treat served. The history of this winery Each time Renee returned from o our table I played "walk away Renee" by Linda Ronstadt was appreciated and kept the conversation lively

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    Rae S.

    What an incredible secret find off the beaten path. Delicious wine worth the stop if you can get a reservation. Loved their Rose and the day before coming I mentioned that I didn't like Rose wine. Very impressed with the quality and atmosphere. So lovely to go to a place that's not noisy and crowded. Only con is that the restroom facility is a trailer and this caliber seems like it should be utilizing nice indoor bathrooms.

    Mike W.

    This place was amazing! And I'm talking amazing. We only had enough time to do one wine tour in the area, so we went to this one upon a recommendation of a friend. We loved the tour of both the vineyard and the barreling room. Afterwards we got to sample a lot of wine and AMAZING local cheeses. We sat outside for awhile after because...well..they give you a decent amount of wine....The guide was extremely knowledgeable and really nice. This was great for both the wine lover and the wine kinda-liker.

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    We visited Lasseter for a bachelorette party, and we had the absolute best experience! The wine was delicious and the scenery was beautiful. Would 100% recommend this winery! If you have an even remotely sarcastic sense of humor, we 1000% recommend Alex as your server. He was so fun and made our experience 10x better!He is incredibly knowledgeable and also contributed so much to our conversation. Also, follow his amazing dog on instagram @audiothecattledog. Overall, our experience at Lasseter was 10/10!

    Benny H.

    Review time! I would like to say that I've done my fair share of wine tasting and winery tours, but this one takes the cake. The main reason we came here is because this places is owned by Jon Lasseter and his wife Nancy. In case you don't know who John is, he's pretty much the brains behind everything Pixar related. He's also the head of Disney Animation currently. We found out he had a winery, so we made reservations and off we went to Glen Ellen. First we were a bit late, but the the group waited for us, and the host, Steven was fantastic. Very articulate and knowledgeable about pretty much every facet of this the place. I truly learned a lot about the process of wine making and the history of this particular winery because of him. He was very generous with the pours as well and was willing to give even more to those interested. Nice! Also included in the package is a cheese plate with some amazing cheese! I'm a cheese nut, so I'll always welcome some great cheese! As for the wines? Fantastic. They had a French feel, and I guess that's what was intended and it worked out perfectly. The Lasseter's hired the right people for pretty much everything at this Winery. I try to get my reviews fair and with a little bit of criticism, but I honestly couldn't find a single fault in this place. Not a single one! Maybe I'm not looking hard enough, but I truly couldn't find a single bad thing to say about this place. Forget about Napa, go to Glen Ellen at the Lasseter Family Winery. It's honestly the best. To infinity and beyond!!

    Conner J.

    I couldn't think of a better place to grab a glass of wine in the sun. We came here pretty tired but that changed when we were greeted by our amazing host (Richard) who filled us in on all the wines and also just had a good long conversation with in general. Each of the wines was great (even the rose which we are not usually fond of but ended up buying some here). This place is a little hidden but as long as you use google maps you should be able to find it. You also need a reservation or else they may not open the gates for you so keep that in mind.

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    Steven H.

    A couple tips: - getting to the winery, there is no signage for the final run to the winery. Yes it is the dirt road that runs behind the school. - they are by appointment only, check them out on CellarPass So I am not a fan of wineries that do by appointment only, but I understand why many do this. The winery property, once though the gate is stunning, you feel so out in the country it is beautiful. Our wine tasting was excellent, they had put in nibbles plus they were tasting the individual varietals that went in to their blends. So you could get a before and after tasting. Wines were very good with personal favorites being the Enjoue and the Passage.

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    Had a great time here with friends. Favorite wine was the Grenache- Syrah-mouvedre. Too bad it was such a hot day

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    The service was fantastic and their wine was amazing. They have a lovely patio area and the views are amazing. I will definitely go back.

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    Nice venue, good wine and great staff. We were visiting from out of town and it was a great winery to add to our trip.

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    If you want the full experience in Napa. This is the place. Jackie is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, plus this wine is very tasteful.

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    Are infants allowed to outdoor tastings?

    I don't know for sure, but based on our interactions with the staff including the owner, I don't see them saying no to infants.

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    The fermentation tanks and barrel room were a real treat ,with Steve explaining the wine making process.

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