Always our fav Napa destinations with good wines, service and ambiance -- the view is gorgeous and…read morethey allow bringing in your own food Wether we are seated overlooking the vineyards or chilling under an umbrella with our picnic basket, it's a not-to-be-missed experience every time We've been members over two years and have enjoyed each bottle of wine enjoyed there and back at home reminiscing --

From the jump, everything was a 10/10. We visited on Valentine's Day during their special and were…read moreable to take advantage of the two-for-one tasting -- which made the experience even sweeter. The staff was warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. And the vineyard itself? Absolutely beautiful. The scenery alone sets the perfect tone for a romantic outing. They truly helped make our Valentine's Day feel special. I would definitely recommend Rombauer to anyone looking for great wine, great vibes, and an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to visit the cave!

After a disappointing experience last year, I decided to give this place another chance, and it…read morecompletely turned my opinion around. The service was on point this time--very prompt and attentive, unlike my previous visit. I ordered the pork chop, and it was cooked perfectly. The meat had a great bite to it and wasn't dry at all. The portion size was still huge and no fly issue this time (visited in May).

Went there for a late dinner…read more Still light outside and it was nice to have a view of the busy restaurant and back and side gardens. Good service and knowledgeable staff. Sishito peppers were the started with the beet salad. Both were super fresh. Beets were cooked perfectly and generous dressing was applied! Peppers were not hot but were blistered nicely and dipping sauce was perfect for balance with acidity. We shared the special meat platter. It was ok.... Pulled pork was tough. Not a good choice in future as it is on the lunch menu Ribs were great. 3 ribs were cooked and seasoned well. Nice acidity so The sauce was not too sweet. Slaw was great and provided balance Mac and cheese was made with white cheese and while rich it was not overwhelming Chicken wings were a hit. Cooked perfectly and seasoned with a bbq sauce that was well balanced. A hit for next time.

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE WAS PERFECT! We were lucky to have Tony as are server. He went above…read moreand beyond. Walk in customers here!

I enjoyed our wine tasting here. I liked the fact that our server walked away to give us some…read moreprivacy while we enjoyed individual pours. It definitely gave an opportunity to discuss frankly without the pressure of drinking while he stood right in front of us. I love my cab's from here!

As a Napa Valley Chauffeur of over 20 years ... always on the lookout for educators, staff and…read moreothers that just do their job well ! At times, it becomes very difficult ... Adriana made quite the impression upon my clients , yesterday ! Knowledgeable , personable , focused ! I've had several clients at AXR and most of the experiences have been good ... Adriana made it exceptional for my families ... Finding other passionate people in the Napa Valley, that know the importance of providing a very good experience for everyone , more times than not is easier said than done . Great job today, Adriana ... looking forward to seeing you soon and working together more often !

This was our third tasting today. As always it was amazing. This time we had the Art of Blending…read moreexperience where we got to mix our own wines. Very cool. Has so much fun we joined their wine club. Can't wait to have more experiences there.

Recently took a girls trip to Napa and Frank Family was one of our stops. I have visited once…read morebefore, probably almost 10 years ago, and I remember enjoying it. This time, I KNOW I loved it so much. It was my favorite stop. The property is beautiful and it was a lovely fall day with a breeze and leaves changing color and falling. Unfortunately I can't remember our sommelier's name but he was very kind and knowledgeable. We were located in a semi-private room with another girls trip so it was a perfect match. The wine was so delicious our whole party ended up purchasing a bottle of the Pinot noir to take home. I know there are a plethora of wineries in Napa Valley, but Frank Family is a must visit.

We were able to book a complimentary tasting through our hotel concierge. Upon arriving, the check…read morein host suggested that we should have our tasting inside, as the usual courtyard seating was a bit too hot. When we arrived inside, we found out that it wasn't a private tasting and were shared a 4 seater table with another couple across from us, and also a group of 10-12 next to us. I'm not sure if there are different tastings you can book on their website, but I did want to mention this. Our wine educator was very personable and knowledgeable though, which was great. He managed our table and the large group next to us and made the entire tasting seem like one large group tasting. As for the wines, I didn't enjoy them quite as much as other wineries we went to on our trip (Fortunati and Joseph Phelps). The price of the Frank Family bottles were also comparable to Joseph Phelps, but slightly cheaper on average. For that price, I would have expected a better taste. At the end of our tasting, our host did bring out a 2019 Winston Hill Red which was on the higher end compared to the typical wines provided at the tasting - this one was tasty and was actually one we purchased. We didn't like any of the other wines enough to purchase.

Nigel was just absolutely amazing. Not only was the wine knowledge on point but he being from…read moreCanada the Hockey conversation was phenomenal!! Great place to come, meet Nigel on Fri Sat or Sunday and have a very cool robot deserve you!!! Get here, you won't regret it!

Maria was very welcoming Brut sparkling was yummy and so…read morewas the RRV Pinot Noir The cheese plate was OK and the rest of the wine was also OK. I would say it was over price for what I got during tasting

We absolutely love Arietta wines and the tasting experience with the owner Fritz was amazing. He…read morehosts small groups tasting at the beautiful Hudson Vineyards property. I got to try their red blend, Quartet, and thought I definitely have to taste all other wines. I wasn't wrong! we loved all the wines and ended up purchasing way too many bottles. Highly recommend if you love Bordeaux varietals. Their white blend was super interesting and fun as well. More wineries based on views, price, varietals at finevining.com IG @fine.vining Cute for pictures: 4/5 QPR: average price $60-150 Main varietals: Bordeaux Blends (white and Red) Tasting fee: official website says $75, waived with 3 bottle purchases

The tasting tour at this boutique winery (at Chateau Boswell) was fantastic. I usually only enjoy…read moreCabs but their Merlot was DELICIOUS. My second fav was their white blend "On the White Keys" It's really obvious how passionate the team is with winemaking and with showing people how the best flavor in their wines are produced. Although their main sellers are red Bourdeaux blends, the owners personally also enjoy white so they also offer Semillion/S.blanc blends. Tasting was all really well guided and comprehensive as we were able to taste the younger (?) presses of pure varietals before tasting the final product. We came for a private event and were lucky enough to have the tour co hosted by both winemaker Patrick and awesome Mr. Fritz himself. We had a medium sized group and we all really enjoyed how interactive and thoughtful they made the tour. They're hosted at Chateau Boswell, which was super instagrammable.

Outstanding Wine Tasting In A Cave!…read more SITREP My dear friend Jennifer - one of my true wine connoisseur friends - has made an appointment with the good people at Chateau Boswell, since it is a winery you can see by appointment only. And it is truly an outstanding experience. THE SETUP We actually arrived to Chateau Boswell in Saint Helena (from Sacramento) about 60 minutes before our appointment, but we were received warmly and were able to engage in our truly unique and fun wine tasting experience right away! Chateau Boswell is on the Silverado Trail side of the Napa Valley - not on the HWY 29 side of the valley - so it will be a pleasant drive away from most of the tourist traffic. MATT SIMPSON Marketing Expert, Wine Docent, Vintologist Extraordinaire, and Napa & Sonoma Valley (and European AND Chinese AND South American, etc. etc.) Wine Region expert, Matt is definitely the best "go to" guy you could ask about wine - it's acidity levels, it's pairing with foods, what vines we could grow in our backyard in Sacramento, etc. etc. - and so we were lucky from the start to get his one-man history lessons filtered through the most hiLARious stand-up comic. IN A CAVE Matt guided us through what can only be described as a cave in the hillside of where the Chateau Boswell winery is, and THAT was fun! We went through the labyrinth of several different well-lighted & interior-altered tunnels of this wonderful cave, seeing rows upon rows upon rows, levels upon levels upon levels of the vintage barrels all stacked up nicely & neatly. The white wines were in uniformly plain barrels. The red wine barrels had a giant band of red coloring around their perimeters. [As part of the due diligent maintenance of the storage areas, I found it interesting to see the ultra-violet bug zappers were uniformly distributed throughout the cave, zapping any of the small groups fruit-flies that might sprout up because of the sugars that might excrete from the barrels and dripped onto the ground where the little gnatty creatures liked to congregate.] CAVE-TASTING It was so much fun to be in what can only be described as our own special alcove in the cave, with a wine-barrel with glass-top serving as our wine-tasting station. It is here where Matt delivered some of the most incredible wine knowledge I've gotten to date about the current state of the wine industry, comparing ours to the burgeoning development going on with China's wine industry, all while serving us up some excellent glasses of Chateau Boswell wine. The white Jacquelynn Cuvée Blanc was decidedly by far my most favorite of the bunch we tried, with it's light dry taste and an excellent light-fruity finish, though the red Cabernet was rich with fruity notes that I enjoyed too. The wines are not cheap, and will run you between $50 - $150 a bottle. But if you are truly a wine connoisseur, you are bound to find a unique and quality red or white in this winery that you will truly enjoy. THE LOWDOWN An excellent wine-excursion stop in Napa Valley along the Silverado Trail.

WOW. After a private boutique tasting, I don't think I can go back to being herded like cattle…read morethrough retail wineries. Gorgeous wine caves with artistic markings on the walls, perfect for photo ops. They only make reserve wines and everything is limited production. The different varietals are procured from different regions to garner the best quality. Come back in the fall and you will get to crush grapes the old fashioned way. Definitely check out the acoustics of the tasting room. If you're not a chardonnay person, CB will change your mind. Khristopher was so engaging, knowledgeable and approachable. Wine sells itself, but K made the experience over the top. We tasted 7 wines and picked up a couple - which were promptly delivered to Meadowood the next day. For those shopping for a new Lexus, this tasting is a PERK for you. Highly recommend.

My Son and Daughter in law took us to this winery on Sunday for Father's Day and we were so lucky…read moreto have Riddhi as our host! She was fun, informative, energetic, great sense of humor and quite knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the castle. Her energy made the tasting! I will be honest, I was hoping the wines would have been better but the experience completely made up for it, and then some. I expected the Cabernet Sauvignon to be big and bold as these are the flavors of Calistoga and Napa Valley. That said, we enjoyed the Chardonnay Reserve, Sangiovese and Serata, which is a blend of reds. Also enjoyed the La Fantasia. We left the castle all smiling and chatting about how wonderful and fun our host, Riddhi, was and even spoke with her on the way out. She is a gem. We all enjoyed the experience and the tasting. Thank you Riddhi, for a great time and your warm sense of humor and hospitality!

As a wine club member, Castello di Amorosa is always one of my must-visit stops whenever I'm in…read moreNapa. Even after multiple visits, walking through the castle still feels like stepping into Europe. From the moat and drawbridge to the underground cellars, the entire property captures the atmosphere of a medieval Italian castle, making it well worth the visit even before the wine tasting begins. The highlight of every visit is still my favorite wine, La Fantasia. This lightly sparkling Italian-style rosé is sweet, refreshing, and incredibly easy to drink. It offers bright notes of strawberry, raspberry, and mixed berries, balanced by a gentle fizz that keeps it from feeling overly sweet. It's the kind of wine that both casual wine drinkers and enthusiasts can enjoy. Served chilled, it's especially refreshing on a warm Napa afternoon and pairs wonderfully with desserts or simply as a relaxing treat on its own. Beyond La Fantasia, the winery consistently produces excellent wines across its portfolio. One of the perks of being a member is having access to exclusive releases and special tastings that aren't always available to the public. The staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and never pushy, which makes every visit enjoyable and relaxed. There are countless wineries in Napa, but few combine architecture, atmosphere, and wine quite as successfully as Castello di Amorosa. Whether it's your first trip to Napa or your tenth, this is a place worth returning to again and again. And somehow, I never seem to leave without bringing a few bottles home.

Dave, scott, jimmy and owner chris madrigal ALWAYS treated every guest like family. Beautiful…read moreproperty, wine education would take us out in the vineyard. Love madrigal! Highly recommend. Beautiful back patio deck views and barrel room. The madrigal family has been caring for the land for decades makes killer wine. Update: Sad to hear madrigal is CLOSED recently sold June 2024. Sign is down. Per the north bay business journal (Jul 10, 2024) quote: "The deal, completed June 21, includes 8 acres of planted vines, the winery, appointment-only tasting room, a garden and a small home, but founder Chris Madrigal retains the namesake brand, according to Hundred Acre. Madrigal did not respond to inquiries on the future of the brand. Madrigal's father, Jess, also founder of Madrigal Vineyard Management, retained 40 acres of vines, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The purchase price and other terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Madrigal grape and wine family came to Napa Valley with Jacinto Madrigal from Mexico in 1938. Jess Madrigal started the vineyard company in the mid-1980s, farming about 800 acres of vines. Chris Madrigal started the winery in 1995, and it was producing about 10,000 cases annually."

We had such a wonderful visit last time w/Sam, I knew we had to come here again. This time we came…read moreto celebrate my sister's birthday and crossed my fingers that Sam would be the one who was going to take care of us. He was just as fantastic as the last time. a true gem! He's so personable and he took his time with us and we didn't feel rushed at all. We just felt so comfortable w/him, as if he was a friend. I forgot he was on the clock! 5/5 for Sam! We were able to walk into the grapevine areas and snap some pictures. He gave us all a tour of the inside where they keep the barrels. We really enjoyed the wines and Sam's company. This is the reason why I'm not rating it a 5. We were out front waiting to use the restroom and there was a guy hanging out there. I asked him if he was the owner and he said he was. I'd read reviews about how nice the owner was. But upon meeting him, I did not get the same impression. I let him know how wonderful Sam was and that he's the reason why we returned for a 2nd visit. The owner's mood changed, he stopped making eye contact with me and looked away like he didn't want to hear me praise his employee any further. You would think he'd be like, that's fantastic, I'm so glad you returned, etc. But no. You'd think, as the owner, he'd be super pleased to know that we're a repeat customer because of his employee. But I could tell by his body language that he was bothered by it. I think he's accustomed to other folks praising him, telling him how nice he is, etc. and I didn't, so that stung because pretty quick into the conversation, he took a dig at me for our choice of restaurant we were heading to next. (We loved it the first time, that's why we were going again :) ) It's quite funny because upon arriving to the restaurant, there was a HUGE party (30+ people) seated behind us. All men and dressed really nice! We asked an employee what was going on and he told us they were a bunch of winery owners in the area and their friends celebrating a birthday, oh and the owner of the 49ers was there too ;) So yeah, the crème de la crème was sitting next to us. I guess they didn't invite the owner of Madrigal. Side note, w/the summer time approaching, I'd encourage them to invest in an additional umbrella for the outdoor furniture since there was a party reserved on the deck and they were using all of the umbrellas.