Our tasting and tour at Nickel & Nickel was incredible. The whole experience felt very intimate, personal, and genuinely informative. Nancy led our tour and tasting and she was amazing. Her energy, knowledge, and conversation made the experience feel really special. You can tell the team here truly cares about what they do. One of my favorite parts was learning about the terroir and how each of their single-vineyard Cabernets reflects a different site. Getting that background on vineyards like Quicksilver, Kenefick Ranch, and Beatty Ranch made the tasting so much more meaningful. Those ended up being some of my favorites. The tour of the facilities was also really well done and added to the overall experience. Their wine club is definitely worth it, especially since they offer different options depending on your preferences. It's a great way to explore their wines further. I also love Bella Union, Far Niente, and Dolce, which are part of their portfolio. An exceptional experience with beautiful wines, thoughtful education, and a team that makes you feel truly taken care of. Highly recommend. read more

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I visited Nickel & Nickel with my two adult daughters for a scheduled tasting on a Friday in late June. We had an excellent experience. After we checked in we were offered a glass of of Chardonnay while we waited a few moments for things to begin. Soon we were met by our wine guide for our tasting. The winery has many tasting areas, including a courtyard, the covered porch of the farmhouse, and tasting rooms inside the farm house. Our guide led us to our pre-set table on the covered porch. It was a beautiful day. On the table was a little booklet containing a list of our four Cabernet's for our tasting, as well as some cheese and crackers for palate cleansers. Our guide explained to us about the winery and the wines and sat with us each time he poured a new wine. He was knowledgeable, personable and charming. He brought out two additional wines for us to try during the tasting. After the tasting, we were invited to tour the farmhouse and surrounding grounds. It was a relaxing, informal and fun experience. Recommended. read more

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Although we had a tasting planned for the following day we thought we'd stop in to see if they had any spaces available. Love the "we will make it work" attitude and they did make it work! Rafael took us on a journey that was wide and deep really showcasing the wines as well as dialing to our tastes. Rafael is outstanding! Love the winery itself with farmstead motif and great open spaces. Very welcoming! Plan to add Nickel & Nickel to regular rotation! Thanks Rafael! read more

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My husband and I experienced a wonderful tour and tasting with top notch staff on a gorgeous property! Michael was our guide and he was able to blend valuable wine education with his comedic flare! Staff was able to accommodate us despite a schedule mixup with their sister property Far Niente. It was very interesting to sample the Cabernets and appreciate the effects of terroir on the wine presentation. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in every way! Thank you Nickel and Nickel! read more

My suggestion: Improve the wine and price. Did not like any of their tasting. Would recommend another winery. Consider trying Frogs Leap Winery. Ambiance is nice, beautiful grounds. read more

Our wine tasting and tour was incredible! Very intimate, personal, and private. Nancy lead the tour and the tasting, the service was amazing. We loved her energy and conversation so much! Highly highly recommend. We joined the club and picked out our selection of quarterly bottles to be shipped, exclusively from the winery and not sold in stores. We love Nickel and Nickel, an incredibly amazing experience! read more

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Nickel & Nickel was such a cute winery we toured on our trip, and it was such a pleasant experience getting a tour there! It's a small footprint, but a quick little tour and then right to the wine! Nancy was our guide and did a fantastic job educating us on their wines, making it approachable for us. The views were fantastic and we loved our tour! read more

What a beautiful experience. It's my second time visiting Nickel and Nickel and it never disappoints. The staff here are so friendly and very knowledgeable about their wines, of course. The cooler part is that their coffee and lavender cheese is made from beehive, which is in Utah, where I currently live! I love their cabs and realized that I like their warmer climate cabs compared to their colder regions. Too bad their dogleg wines are discontinued, however, I did find a new favorite: 2018 Haynes Vineyard. I do want to do their tour next time and see their barns. Nickel and Nickel is typically my last stop of the wine tasting experience, so I'll have to switch up the schedule next time! read more

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This was my first ever wine tasting and I'm so grateful it got to be with Nickel and Nickel. Upon arrival, we were given complimentary chardonnay which was so delicious. I'm not really a red wine drinker so I did feel a bit on edge knowing that the selection would be majority, if not all, red wine. We had booked a private tasting which happened to be outdoors on their porch. The wine selection was amazing and so were the snack pairings. We didn't feel rushed at all and the sommelier helping us was very informative. The indoor and outdoor areas are gorgeous. After our tasting we went back to the lobby and while waiting I was taking pictures of the lobby (no strangers were in my pictures as shown below). For some reason, an employee walked past and said "oh ok paparazzi", I felt this was really rude and I actually cried because I thought it was so mean. A woman approached me asking if an employee said that and I lied and said no so I wouldn't get him in trouble. Aside from that rude remark, my experience here was great. read more

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The winery is beautiful! A lot of great scenery. The wines are amazing as well. I feel like they have something for everyone. Natalie did our tasting and was awesome! I recommend their wine club as well as they have different clubs to choose from. read more

Nickel & Nickel provided an amazing tasting experience! Our wine educator was Michael and he was educational and funny. The ambiance was giving a relaxing farm vibe. Nickel & Nickel has the best Chardonnay! I will be back! read more

I had high hopes for this place and they very much exceeded all expectations! My boyfriend and I absolutely loved it here and want to come back. Our guide Joe was phenomenal and you definitely got the feeling he knew what he was talking about. Not only that, but he was passionate about what he was talking about which we loved. It was hot out so our tasting was on the porch which was very cute. There was no one else there so it was most definitely a private experience. We got to walk the grounds during the tasting and after and everything was beautiful. I would 1000% come back! read more

Had the lucky school auction win and was able to come to this winery for a tour and tasting. The grounds were gorgeous with old growth, perfectly trimmed, fragrant roses and flowering plants and beautifully restored farm house buildings. We were given our first tasting upon entry to the garden by a greeter, and lead to the front of the building to our tour guide and host, Eric. He was amazing! We learned so much about the history of the family and the property, the geology of the region and soil differences from one end of the valley to the other, the small batch production of this winery and even the use of the barrels for storage and fermentation. Eric was very impressive with his knowledge!! After the tour we were lead into the dining room of the main farm house for tasting of 5 Cabernets, along with three types of cheese, a pretzel stick and fig treats on a plate to experiment with pairing. Eric encouraged experimentation with the different wines, in various orders, to really see how the flavors changed with the region, soil and heat which we had just learned about. It was a blast! The wine was pricey, and we were not able to buy that day, but the experience was memorable! read more

Nickel & Nickel - Five tastes of Cabernet with wonderful cheese plate. - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

I was able to get a chance to visit this winery while in Napa since I was also visiting Far Niente. I am not one for the rustic aesthetic but this place was gorgeous! I loved the look, elegant and quaint. Our guide was amazing and informative. The tasting is awesome. Great wines and some nice bites. Must stop in while in Napa. read more

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Beautiful property and wonderful staff. Carson took us on a great tour and set up an excellent tasting for us. The wine was absolutely lovely. Can't wait to come back here. read more

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Beautiful winery, great service, and amazing wines! The painful part is - since when did tastings become $100+? At least Nickel and Nickel's came with a tour and tiny bites to go with our wine pairings. Other wineries can be $120 for wine only. I can't say every single wine is a hit, but the ones that are good are downright amazing. This is some of the best chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon I've ever had. I don't typically like chardonnay, but this theirs is special. Reminds me of Rombauer but a tad less sweet. Not too buttery, not too oaky. The perfect amount of creaminess. FYI the map says they have EV chargers here and they don't. Be aware. Be sure to check out their sister winery, Far Niente as well! Do both in one day. So so worth visiting. read more

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Had the best experience ever here!!! Aaron truly made our experience so special & we all appreciated him so much

Stopped in last minute and Rafa took amazing care of us. We really appreciated his knowledge and information of the wines and knowledge of the history of the vineyard. So appreciated everything. read more

Such a wonderful experience!! Our wine tasting was just amazing! As wine club members, you expect no less, however David really made this visit extraordinary! We never felt rushed to get to the next wine and we were able to really savor each delicious pour! The place was busy, and David had several guests besides us - yet we never felt we were waiting for the next wine. The grounds are spectacular with both indoor and outdoor options. We sat outside and enjoyed the fountain view. Comfortable outdoor furniture and relaxing vibe and delicious wine - everything you want when you book a tasting! So looking forward to our next visit! Cheers! read more

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I visited Nickel and Nickel on a Tuesday morning for their Communal Tour and Tasting: Unveiling the Winemaking Journey. We had a group of about 7 people total. Our guide was Carson and he did a fantastic job taking us around the winery and showing us very cool things - like the collection of soil, the cave, etc. He was also very personable. With the tour, we got to try around 8 wines (mostly Cabernet) including the Dolce from their sister winery, Far Niente. They also had a small cheese platter for each person with 3 cheeses, a bread stick, a fig, and 2 olives. The price was around $110 a person at the time of this review. I'd recommend it! read more

Nickel & Nickel is one of my favorite places in Napa Valley. Nickel and Nickel specializes in single vineyard wines. After years of drinking wine, I've learned single yards really showcase the fruit of the region. Therefore,if you you love single vineyard cabs, this is the place for you! You will get to sample the different AVAs of Napa. They have a beautiful and rustic tasting room to enjoy their various offerings. The team at Nickel and Nickel are hospitable and ready to educate you on their various offerings. Great customer service and excellent wines. Highly recommend for people who appreciate great single vineyards. read more

I recently visited Nickel & Nickel with a few of my girlfriends and was very excited to try the wines. Coming into the experience, I even contemplated joining if I enjoyed the wines. And, I enjoyed the wines! But, I decided not to because I felt the experience was unwelcoming, unfriendly and unmemorable. Our experience was being hosted by someone who sometimes came off as "nice" but ultimately would say things very passive aggressively. I love going to Napa and enjoy revisiting wineries I love. Although I did enjoy the majority of the wines, I don't think I'll be coming back because of the experience itself. read more

This was our first winetasting try in the age of COVID so we were completely ready to bail if the set-up was not to our liking but it was perfect. We waited at a well-spaced table on a lawn. The setting is pretty close to "fairytale." Our server came to get us and led us to a wonderful table on the porch of the white house that anchors the property. I've long been a fan of the wines, especially the Merlots. This outpost of Far Niente is known for their single-vineyard wines. The wines were fantastic. The pours were decent while I'll stop short of generous. It was a nice touch that in conversation, I mentioned that I enjoy Syrahs and my wife enjoys Pinots and our server found one of each that was not on the menu that she added as a treat. This place is reservation only. All the time. There is a gate they have to open for you to get in and in the past, we tried to pull up and see if they could squeeze us in and it's always been a hard no. So, reserve in advance! This was a solid experience. I look forward to giving it a try in non-COVID times in the future. read more

Nickel & Nickel - The tasting room! - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

I have no choice but to crown Nickel & Nickel one of the best wineries in wine country. The service, delivery, vineyard, and of course wine are constantly top notch. Every time I've brought a friend here, they have always been thoroughly impressed. The pictures and reviews online do not do it justice. The cheese pairings also deserve their own shoutout, given some of my favorites were introduced here. If you're stopping by, Far Niente is a must-stop sister winery just up the road with a different flavor and delicious cabs. read more

Nickel & Nickel - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

Today I had a private tasting with my host Natalie. First time to the winery and there is lots to say. Kelly greeted me at their Gleason Barn with their lovely 2023 Grand Sky Chardonnay. Light, fruity and refreshing to start. We then went to the historic Sullenger home. My host, Natalie, was very knowledgeable and fun. She was well versed with the history of the winery, the many soils of their vineyards throughout the Valley and explained their wide repertoire of delicious wines especially their Cabs. She knew how to read me as to my existing wine palate and also had me try a delicious cab with a bit more tannic style to it. All the wines were excellent and the tasting was accompanied with lovely cheese, figs, olives and breadsticks. It was a relaxing and educational tasting in a beautiful setting. When you come to Napa Valley, you don't want to miss a visit to Nickel & Nickel and ask for Natalie. read more

Today we toured the three barns and the main house at Nickel & Nickel. Eric, our tour guide was knowledgeable and gave wonderful information about soil and climate. The single vineyard wines were outstanding, the grounds were beautiful. read more

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I really need to get better about writing my reviews when I get back from a trip! I had the pleasure and privilege to have a private tasting at Nickel & Nickel back on March 23rd, 2019 thanks to my friend who is a member at Far Niente. From start to finish we had the best time walking around the grounds but, more importantly, let's talk about the wine tasting... shall we! When we first arrived we were treated to a nice white wine which I loved! Shane Price, our host and legitimate sommelier picked us up from the main area and took us on a brief tour around the grounds while he shared some history about the single vineyard winery. We settled into the historic-looking, red barn and started our intimate tasting. Before I start on the wines, I need to mention that one of my favorite parts of the tasting was asking him about the sommelier test and learning how truly intense the test is to become a sommelier! Shane treated us to four different cabernet sauvignons (2016 Kenefick Ranch Vineyard; 2016 Quarry Vineyard; 2016 John C. Sullenger Vineyard; and 2016 Element 28 Vineyard) and he described them perfectly. I am honestly not a huge fan of red wines in general but these were great! And, of course, the cheese was delightfully tasty as well. All in all, a fantastic experience! I would love to come back to Nickel & Nickel in the future. It was a great visit on a great weekend! Thank you Shane for sharing your knowledge and passion with us! read more

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My two friends and made an appointment here for a mid week tasting. None of us had been here before but have always wanted to try. First of all, the grounds are gorgeous! So many varieties of flowers. Our host (Aaron I believe) gave us a great tour of the grounds, it was fascinating to see the barn that's on property that was built in 1770 and predates nails! We also were shown soil samples of all the vineyards associated from the Maya mountains and Vaca mountain ranges, which was very unique and a nice touch in my opinion. After our tour we were shown to our table for our tasting that was on their back porch. It was a beautiful day out and after trying cabs, merlots, chardonnay and syrahs we left happy and content with a couple bottles to take home. What a nice afternoon. read more

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The "private" tasting was among the most disappointing I've taken. The host showed up 15 minutes late to collect us, rushed us to the porch, deposited us at a table where the wine was already poured and then said he'd be back and left us to figure out what the wines were. What the wines were it turned out was bad - they had no nose and therefore no taste. When the host finally came back, he described the wines as young. Hmmm then they were so young they should have stayed in the cellar. Unfortunately there wasn't anything redeeming about the experience and I cannot recommend going here. read more

Wonderful experience. Did private tasting and hosted by Michael. Setting, wine, education was outstanding. Started several tastes of recent vintages. Michael then spent time asking us what we liked, learning more about our interests and then brought us additional tastings that matched perfectly with his engagement. Tasting was also paired with cheese and figs. Very well done. Favorites were Beatty and Element 28. read more

Upon first arriving here, our AMAZING wine educator, Savannah met us as we walked up with two glasses of amazing Far Niente Chardonnay and thanked us for being there! What a PERFECT way to start an incredible tasting visit!! Their grounds are stunning... buildings are amazing... landscaping was picture-perfect and customer service was outstanding! We enjoyed learning about their single-vineyard verticals and the terroir that affects nose and palate of each, even though they are all cabernet sauvignon and the same vintage. Loved this learning experience! Loved being able to walk around, taking in the scenery while snapping pics... they have beautiful horses to check out while there as well. We're so very happy we became members here (many months ago, before ever visiting) and we were able to visit, it helped solidify our decision to maintain our membership! We'll be back!! read more

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Aloha What an amazing and delicious vineyard Our host Aaron Feaver was above and beyond fabulous We're so thankful for getting Aaron as he bent over backwards to make sure we received the full NICKEL experience Great knowledge of his products and we enjoyed the information read more

We made an appointment to come here for my birthday and do a wine tasting and we're seated on the patio overlooking the grounds. It was a beautiful setting and our host was most attentive and devoted much time to not only pouring our wine, but talking to us extensively about the region and various influences affecting winemakers in the region over time. We had some delicious wines, both whites and reds and went home with a few bottles as well. Of course we could not leave the property without stopping to take pictures as there are beautiful gardens, horses, and quaint touches everywhere. read more

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Nickel and Nickel is a great place to stop to soak up a bit of what Napa might have been like in the pre-prohibiton era in early 1900's. This historic home has been restore since then and currently being used as the main house of the winery from where you begin your tour and then proceed to the barn, the wine cellar and the tasting room. I really liked this winery and the over all tour of this place. It is a sister winery to Far Niente. This was our first stop on our second day in Napa/Sonoma wine country. It is a beautiful vineyard and there is so much to look at the property. The best part of the tour was wine barrel caves, There're endless rows of barrels with spectacular views. Our tour guide Walt was amazing and knew a lot about win making process. He was full of energy and extremely passionate about wine. He single handedly made this experience so much better. He also mentioned that none of the wines are blended with grapes from other vineyards; they are truly single vineyard wines. Hence the reason why Nickel & Nickel wines taste amazing and it definitely raises the price of their wine compare to others in the area. Our wine tasting took about 90 minutes and we headed back to main house porch area to grab some food. Walt was generous enough to pour us few glasses of wine while we spent extra hour or so after our tasting. We ended up purchasing 3 bottles after the tour. For people coming to Napa, this is the first place you should stop. FYI, You need to make a reservation in way advance since they are limited to the number of tastings that they give in a day. I highly recommend what wine tour and tasting! read more

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Such a lovely experience! Nickel & Nickel never disappoints. As wine club members, you expect no less, however Michael made this visit extraordinary!We never felt rushed and was able to enjoy our pours and the beautiful setting. Michael is very knowledgeable of the fine wines and the Napa region. Can't wait to return back soon! read more

So pretty here. It's one of the pricier winery, but also worth every penny. The tastings are $80 sit down or tour but they make every minute relaxing to soak in the beauty of the grounds and the great customer service. Tasting starts at a beautifully furnished sitting area , and normally provide a chardonnay to enjoy the area and your guide/sommelier introduce themselves. I've gone several times and all the sommelier/guides are friendly knowledge and make it tailored to the group. If tour, they will bring you around the grounds. The tasting has a tasting menu with preprinted names (nice personal touch). About 4-5 single vineyards with my favorite cheeses (midnight moon, beemster, and piave). The wines are amazing and alone are worth the $$$. The different places are always nice from barn to cellar area, to outside veranda .. for outside area they provide blankets. For wine club members, tasting are free + guests. I love the wine club here. The club events are always fun and yummy food. Also allows you to do tasting to sister wineries Far Niente (another beautiful winery). read more

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Amazing property and exceptional wines. Kate was a very knowledgeable host.

This place explains and represents why Napa wines get the global recognition that they do. Phenomenal wines and tasting experience. Enjoyed several of their cabs and also was lucky to get a tasting of their Chardonnay and Dolce. Bought several bottles for the holidays and to give gifts to friends + signed up for the club membership. Truly memorable tasting experience and looking to enjoy their wines for years to come. read more

All single varietal wines with 1 Chardonnay from Truchard and the remaining varietal is now only Cabernet...single Napa vineyard cabs are amazing as you find your way to your preferred appellation to your taste...we were on our way to Far Niente and had a "minute" to stop in and the team was so accommodating and friendly ...making time for us. read more

Wow! I'm a member of Far Niente's wine club and have visited a couple of times, but had never made the time to visit Nickel & Nickel, and I really regret it! I agree with others that pictures you see really don't do the property justice. Even during Covid, my party of four had an absolutely amazing time with Andrea as our host. She was so friendly and fun to chat with! We had a table on the patio and were safely distanced from other tables. Our tasting was 3 pm, one of the last tastings of the day, so it felt very intimate. After our delightful tasting, we were permitted to walk around the grounds for a bit and take some pictures. I can't wait to visit again! read more