We had a great time visiting the Bale Grist Mill in St. Helena. Our tour guide explained it was…read morebuilt in 1846 from the design in the 1795 book "The Young Mill-Wright & Miller's Guide." I was able to read some of the book from the Library of Congress archives and found Oliver Evans wrote the guide and patented his design in 1790, the year the patent office was formed, before patents were numbered. In 1804 they retroactively assigned him patent number (X3) three. He licensed his design to hundreds of people including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. He became the first American to live off of intellectual property income.

Historic Grist Mill where grain is milled powered by a gigantic water wheel. From the friendly…read morereceptionist to the remarkable tour guide this is a fabulous experience. I have not been here since before the pandemic but it is always an amazing experience. Bring a picnic and sit outside at the tables or take a hike after the guided tour in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. You will learn a lot about the history of the region. And the milling process. Modest entry fee.

What a BEAUTIFUL and CHARMING town!! We ABSOLUTELY love coming to the City of ST HELENA!!!…read more What's not to love?!?! The charming historic downtown scene! The famous world class wineries!!! All the different culinary restaurants!!! The different hotels and resorts. One may say it's touristy. Yep! I can agree with that statement. However, there is so much history here. Many families creating a life that attracts thousands of people to this area. We truly enjoy shopping the downtown area. We love all the beautiful wineries. The eateries are amazing. The beauty of the area is relaxing!! Overall, we've been here many times. Over the years, we've always discovered something new. It's never been a dull moment. One should explore and experience the beauty at least once in their life....

Saint Helena is a charming town in Napa Valley with a relaxed vibe and small town feel. The…read morevineyard views in Saint Helena are absolutely stunning. Their is the historic downtown area that is full of boutique shops, wine tasting rooms, cafes, and art galleries. It's a fun place to go sipping and strolling and soak in the charm of this quaint and charming small town. There is no shortage of incredible wineries all around you. Many of them have world class wines. The views at many of the wineries are absolutely stunning as well. The town is known for their culinary scene and have incredible restaurants. Several of the wineries in Saint Helena and nearby offer food and wine pairings as well. One of my favorite restaurants there is Farmstead. If you are the outdoorsy and adventurous type, there is lots of hiking in the area. You can go hiking at Mount Saint Helena and climb to the top or hike around Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. There are just so many reasons to love the charming and beautiful town of Saint Helena in Napa Valley.

I came here while on vacation decided to stop in for something to eat. I don't usually leaves…read morereviews, but this experience was worth taking a minute to write about. The service from this young man, Noe was outstanding from start to finish. He was very friendly, attentive and made sure everything was taken care of without us having to ask. He even kept our water glasses full which really stood out. it's rare to come across service like that these days. The kales was delicious and the wings were AMAZING. He definitely made our visit better and well be back because of it

Always a great experience at this restaurant! A round of applause from my family to the chef &…read morehelpers ! The food was amazing! Never disappoints . Is best to make reservations but walk ins are welcome! We had burgers, steak, beet salad ,biscuits, Mac & cheese, chocolate chips cookies and ice cream, everything was so delicious!!! the waitress was super attentive & checked on us often! Highly recommended all the food tastes fresh

We recommend Ben and Joseph as a guide, we visited and the experience was very educational,…read moreinformative and memorable. They took their time and genuinely care about their vineyard as well as the patrons. Thank you for our anniversary tour.

Came here with a friend on a Wednesday. Checked in to get our Tour sticker. Tour was about half an…read morehour/45mins. We started off with a Rose before going further in. Rose had strawberry notes. Our tour guide was knowledgeable sharing about the history of the vineyard and answering questions the guests had. He also poured a little more of the wines he brought out if we wanted more. At the end of the tour, he brought out a red and a white wine. Thought we would taste more wines while inside. The white which was a younger winehad notes of creme brulee which was something i haven't had before. Just took bad the gift shop wasnt open when we went. It was closed for inventory. I would visit this vineayrd again.

Wow. What an unforgettable experience at PEJU, especially with the VIP treatment my friends and I…read morereceived from Todd Elliott, AKA to me as wine educator and sommelier extraordinaire! I am a white wine connoisseur because of my dietary restrictions with most ingredients in red wines, especially cherries and plum, that trigger my stomach pain and headaches. I have missed enjoying red wine because of this. I was hoping and praying that when my friends who are members of PEJU planned this wine tasting treat, that my stomach and head would be fine and to my surprise, my palate, tongue, stomach and heart were pleased with the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fifty/Fifty, and more, including reserve reds Todd served and educated us about! I have NEVER enjoyed red wines like these I tasted at PEJU. Since the time of our outstanding wine tasting experience, I have recommended and raved about Todd and PEJU winery to friends and family who appreciate and value high quality wines and winery experiences. It felt like a vacation getaway being in the tasting room building, admiring the breathtaking stained glass art, all of the art inside and the beautiful art and nature views outside. I appreciate the PEJU staff and management team who welcomed us and were kind to us all the way to the end of our wine tasting experience when we left. This is the kind of treatment that makes us want to return. Napa is a special place for friends, family, and me, and PEJU is now an indelible memory in my Napa adventures! Todd clearly enjoys his important professional position, is passionate about wine and the wine experience, and brings so much joy to customers! I can't recommend him and PEJU enough! Todd went above and beyond to give us a VIP experience and even gave me a bag full of wine corks for my art project after I told him about this and asked for some of their wine corks we saw lined up in their wine uncorking and pouring area. Thank you, Todd!

Beautiful winery with a whimsical French feel. We came on a super hot day -- 98 degrees. Way too…read morehot to sit outside but we made it through the tasting. Would have been better inside with AC but overall a good experience with an animated server.

The Napa Valley Vintners is similar to the Chamber of Commerce and the local tourism bureau. The…read morerepresent their membership in producing awesome wines and providing environmental leadership. Their web site explains the history of the association and also provides information about wines ("How Cabernet Sauvignon is Made") and various "What's Happening?" lists of events and goings on in the Valley. Their mission: To promote, protect and enhance the Napa Valley appellation.

Napa Valley Vintners is akin to the local chamber of commerce. They also promote deals like the…read moreNapa Neighbors program- if you live in Napa County&have proof of it, you can have free wine tastings along with those of guests. They have an extensive list of participating wineries. They promote wine education, environmental causes, and support local community organizations. Drink up!

Was in St. Helena and was going to drop by the Welcome Center on Main St. We remembered that it…read morewas across the street from Model Bakery but did not see it as we walked the block. We asked a store keeper who was working on a display in front of her shop and she said the center had moved a little over a block away. We were welcomed Lily. We asked her for winery suggestions and she gave us brochures from the display and we picked up some magazines of the area. The Welcome Center also have souvenirs and gift items. They have chairs for you to relax, which I did on this hot day. Restrooms are available too. Nice pit stop while you're in downtown St. Helena. Thanks Lily for your friendly assistance.

We stopped into the welcome center when we arrived in St. Helena to pickup our winter winery…read morepassports. The employee there was incredibly friendly. She talked to us about our plans for the weekend, recommended vineyards and tastings, and supplied us with a few handy brochures. She also shared some recommended food spots that were still open for dinner. We appreciated the information and easy pickup!

I have been visiting Napa Valley wineries for many years. Charles Krug has always been a favorite…read more Our server this visit was Kathy. She made the visit even more fun with her knowledgeable conversation and fun personality. The wine tasting, the charcuterie tray, the beautiful ambiance... it couldn't be much better than this.

I had no clue Charles Krug played such a big role in the history of Napa. Came in on a Fri and it…read morewasn't busy. We did the estate tasting $50 for 4 wines (plus welcome pour). Our server was a history buff and we learned a lot from him. Very knowledgeable. He took great care and spent a lot of time with us. We enjoyed most of the wines. All high quality and a nice variety. Beautiful property. Worth a visit

This review is specifically for an outstanding employee! We bought lots of bottles and he helped us…read moreto the car, did not accept any tips and he truly made us feel that he care! There was no way we can carry that many, when we picked up the bottles none of the employees in there offered any help; he saw us struggling and went out of his way to help us by carry them to the car that was parked far away!!! Thank you Carlos so much! We all Appreciate you!!!

Easy to make reservations though they are at odd times. Mine was for 11:36am. There's two emus and…read morechickens outside. It's quite a crowded place The wine is not good. Between the reds, rose, brutes and whites - didn't like any of them. We had only done the tasting so didn't get to explore the castle really but considering the history of how the castle was built with apparently a bottomless pit and dungeon - I don't care to come back. There are many other beautiful wineries to check out

Love that this exists. Perfect sized intimate theatre, individual or love seats, tons of popcorn,…read moregreat wine options.

Great service and great set up! Excellent quality and prices. Can't wait to go back!!read more