We had such a wonderful experience at Round Pond Estate in Napa! Our tasting host was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. We learned so much about the olive oils and truly appreciated the time and care that went into the tasting. The olive oils were absolutely delicious--we loved them so much that we decided to become members! We're looking forward to enjoying our selections and having a little taste of Napa at home. A beautiful experience from beginning to end. We highly recommend Round Pond read more

Overall a good experience! We did the lunch tasting and although I didn't like any of the wines, the food and service were good. I heard the chef was a former 3 Michelin star chef from SF. The food was all quite good except didn't love the dessert. We also did the olive oil pairing which I didn't love but my sister found fun. It was nice to take a tour of the estate to see the beautiful gardens. They also had some cute gifts for sale. read more

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Incredible food and wine pairing for lunch. The food was worthy of a Michelin star and the wine was perfectly complementary. They also give you a nice tour of the garden as part of the lunch wine pairing. You can see and literally taste (they let you) the quality of produce. Dining is al fresco with a beautiful vantage point over the vineyards Would come back again just for the lunch read more

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Such a nice place to visit. Ricardo is a wonderful guide and so lovely to visit with during your tasting. The grounds are so beautiful that it stuns you upon arrival. read more

Round Pond Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

Came here for olive oil tasting and the whole experience was so cool! This was my first time doing olive oil tasting in Napa and it was nice to experience something different from wine tasting. It was so cool tasting all the flavors of the olive oil. My favorite was the blood orange and garlic olive oils since they were so unique and I've never had anything like them! We loved them so much we bought a bottle of the blood orange and a cute sampler gift kit with multiple flavors! They gave us some bread and small bites paired with the olive oils that were delicious. read more

Round Pond Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

Everything about this place is 10/10. We came for a friend's birthday and did the 4 course pairing experience. Luckily we were the only group booked so it was extra special and private! We were able to explore the garden and talk 1:1 with the chef and pastry chef. The somm was super knowledgeable and I actually felt like I was wine tasting vs drinking wine. read more

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I went here on a Saturday to enjoy their olive oil tasting with my partner. First of all, the place is beautiful when you drive in, and the interior is very elegantly decorated and well maintained. We tasted five infused olive oils with sourdough bread, sipped italian and spanish olive oil, and tasted a food pairing plate. The food pairing plate was magnificient and really highlighted how amazing their chefs are there. However, the infused olive oils got their flavor from extracts (garlic, rosemary, basil, chili) or peels (blood orange), and I felt as though the overall flavor cheapened and overpowered the subtle and desired olive oil flavor. The spanish and italian olive oils were okay. I was honestly disappointed in the service. I have been olive oil tasting before and was hoping that our waitress taught us the actual technique to taste olive oil, but her explanation really fell flat and wasnt authentic. She also glazed over the types of olives whose oil we were tasting and had no mention when during their ripening they were harvested. Instead, our waitress spent an incredibly lengthy and too detailed amount of time discussing the history of the family who owned the estate. She also came to check on us so much and chatted that I felt rushed and too distracted to really enjoy what I was tasting. That is to say, I would come back for the food and scenery. read more

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We enjoyed the Artisan Tasting Experience This is one of our favorite places to enjoy delicious estate wines while overlooking panoramic views of the vineyards and mountains. Even the drive into their property is beautiful and serene. The also have olive oil tasting cross the road. That's another fun and tasty experience. read more

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Round Pond is probably the prettiest winery I went to on my recent trip to Napa! Good: - We had a big group so we got an "event space" which was in the middle of the garden - Very good service- our server would check in on us a lot and we even got a cute brochure explaining the property and the history - Nice views and so pretty - lots of photo ops here for our group - The person who didn't drink in our group got a nice charcuterie board Bad: - Only 3 wine tastings for the whole tasting - it's one of the most expensive tastings too so it felt more like we were paying for the views than the wine Overall I still was a huge fan and would come back sometime! read more

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Round Pond has a beautiful patio off the second floor that provides the perfect environment for wine tasting. While my tasting was outside, Round Pond is not dog friendly. However, the patio does have heat lamps to keep you warm on a chilly day. During my recent visit there was a large group that was loud and somewhat drunk. The vibe on the patio was completely different once they left. My host was really kind and he even sat with me during the tasting. He spent time explaining each wine. I did the Artisan Tasting ($95) so I would have something to snack on while tasting wine. There are other tasting options that are more or less expensive depending on what experience you're looking to have. My favorite wines included the Sauvignon Blanc, Proprietary White, and the Proprietary Malbec. read more

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Did the olive oil tasting and gourmet tasting plus had wine back at the winery. Service was 10/10. Olive oils are amazing and the small bites were yummy. Great experience to take a little break from wine and learn about the olive farming and oil making process read more

Debra was warm and helpful for my first time wine tasting experience. We did the Cab sauv and the Tuscany was my favorite. Next time I'm here I want to try the 4 course dinner with wine tasting ! It looked amazing! read more

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We visited Napa back in September and I am finally getting around to leaving reviews. Unfortunately, this was our least favorite winery tasting. We did the Taste of the Estate tasting out on the patio (so beautiful). Our host was Stephanie and she started out great with our first couple of wines and sugar cube/oil tasting. Then she brought out our charcuterie board (this is honestly why I am giving this review 3 stars instead of 2) and another pour of our tasting. I was swirling my wine around to open it up and kept hearing a weird clinking noise. I ignored it and had several sips, but kept hearing the same noise when I would bring the glass up to my mouth to drink. I held it up in the sun and found a very large shard of glass was inside my pour of wine (which looking back at photos you can actually see in my charcuterie board photo). Around this time was also when she started to come back to our table less and less. She was hosting us and one or two other tables outside and appeared to be hosting tables inside since she would be gone for so long. When she finally came back I showed her the shard of glass and she was apologetic and said it was "weird because the glasses are stored upside down." I'm not sure if that was supposed to make me feel better? It made it even worse that such a large piece of glass was loose in my wine glass because my actual glass was perfectly fine. She ended up coming back and asking if we "wanted to continue the tasting" (not really sure what they meant) and then brought me a new glass/pour after we said yes. She then brought out one extra pour of a red wine she thought I would like because of the glass incident. Before we left she also brought me a small chili oil for free since I had liked it during the oil tasting portion. However, later in the day (when we got back to the Airbnb) I looked in the bag and it had leaked all over the inside as if it was also broken. It almost felt like I was being pranked lol We really did like the wines we tasted and would come back just for the charcuterie board, so I would try to visit again and hope it would be a better experience. read more

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The views are beautiful and the wines themselves are quite good. Unfortunately, the overall experience felt like poor value for the price. The tasting was very rushed--our server brought the second pour within about five minutes of the first, leaving little time to enjoy or discuss the wines. The pours were also extremely small. Having visited over 50 wineries in Napa, these were by far the smallest pours I've encountered. Given the cost, the experience did not feel worth the money. read more

Round Pond was our first stop in Napa for a recent bachelorette trip and it was by far my favorite stop of the trip. The property is so beautiful, the outdoor patio space is gorgeous and relaxing. Ricardo was incredible - so knowledgable, personable, and accommodating for one of the members of our group with dietary restrictions. The sparkling rose was my favorite wine of the trip. Also tried some of the olive oils and charcuterie which were fantastic. A wonderful experience. read more

AMAZING Service, charcuterie board and host! This was our first tasting in Napa Valley. Well they set the bar so high not even a castle had a chance with us haha. Guy that checked us in I already ready reviews about how cool he was and yep he was AND he noticed by husbands Paul Evans shoes from Italy! He loved them. Okay so I'm the the host it was Evan! Evan took his time explaining all about the delicious wines. No pressure to buy but just you can tell he loves what he does and we'll Round Pond is very lucky to have him. The service was impeccable! The charcuterie board came with AMAZING tasty food I was really pleased and well so were our taste buds. Even the older gentleman at the other tables walked by and told us we deserved our day and was just so kind. The ambiance was so perfect, what a perfect day! You must come but beware that this 5 star tasting will set the bar SO high. We can't freakin wait to come back!! Thank you so much Evan! read more

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Beautiful estate with delicious wine to boot. We enjoyed our tasting on the outdoor patio with the gigantic fireplace and a view of the vineyard. The charcuterie board was to die for! I especially loved the guava jam made from guava on the property! Our host, Roxanna, was a rockstar. I've never learned so much about wine and how to sniff and sip it from vario parts of the glass for a completely different experience with the same wine! read more

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Great experience at the Round Pond Winery & I highly recommend this place!! From the check in to the seating, it was wonderful. The feeling of being welcomed and I just loved the warm hospitality. Our server was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the grapes grown on the property up to how and when they are picked and made into wine. The view was so breath-taking!! We sat upstairs near the fireplace -so picturesque !!! The board they brought really complimented each wine that was poured. A great experience and we highly recommend this place. read more

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This was a winery I was looking forward to upon booking my girls trip and doing the research ahead of time... It surpassed my expectation. The drive to the place is picturesque with a palm tree lined drive, surrounded by the vineyard on both sides, leading straight to the tasting building. We were led upstairs for our tasting and then led outside to a wonderful outdoor deck space where a place was set up awaiting our arrival. Our tasting menu was personalized with the name of our party which was a nice, appreciated touch. Juan was our server and he was the best... taking plenty of time to explain everything, converse with us, and even took a few pictures for us. The wines were wonderful... I think all 4 of us bought a bottle to take home. I even bought a hat that was super nice and perfect for a souvenir from our trip (cork design showing the state of CA and said "State of wine"). The landscape at this winery is beautiful and we weren't even there at the most bloomed/growing time... meaning the vines barely had anything on them (April). We did the artisan tasting that came with our charcuterie. It was just want we needed as it was our 3rd winery of the day and we were needing the snacks. This place is a MUST-DO on your list when planning your trip. read more

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We finally had the chance to return for lunch and wine on our wedding anniversary. Surprisingly, we were the only people having lunch (Il Pranzo) that day. Others opted for standard wine tasting, or wine tasting with amuse bouche. After Cruz, the host, poured us each a glass of white wine, he gave us a brief tour of the winery and the garden. The tasting facility and garden were very nice. The host seated us at a table for 2, instead of a large communal table, on the terrace. Menu included: 1) Butter poached halibut paired with reserve Sauvignon Blanc. 2) Roasted pork collar paired with super Tuscan 3) Filet mignon paired with 2 different reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 4) Melon bombe dessert paired with Rosato We were the first guests to be served this new menu. I would have loved to try the ravioli and scallops dishes from the previous menu as well. Chef Fernando Arias presented and described each dish. The wine complimented the food very well. Portions were decent sized. Typically a steak person, I found the filet mignon to be very good, but the reduction was a tad salty. The halibut and pork dishes were excellent!!! Not a big fan of desserts, the melon bombe was decent and not overly sweet so I ate most of it. My spouse and I enjoyed the experience. It was on par with Michelin starred restaurants. read more

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My bf and I came here a few months back for our 5 year anniversary and we had such a great experience thanks to Juan that we became members! We took my parents and my sister here this past weekend and Juan was our wine guide again. Not only did he blow away my parents expectations, he also set the bar for the rest of our day. The rest of the wineries we visited to pick up shipments from seemed lackluster compared to Round Pond. We booked the artisan tasting for a group of 5 and they were able to seat us on time. The charcuterie board that came with the tasting was amazing! My mom really enjoyed the cheese rubbed with espresso and lavender so we had to pick some up on the way home. My sister isn't a huge fan of reds so Juan was able to accommodate that by switching to white wines but then she ended up stealing some sips of my red wines because they were kind of growing on her. As for my dad, he was just super impressed with the views the tasting area offered so he was constantly taking pictures. What really drove Round Pond home for my parents was the extra olive oil tasting at the end. My parents are morning olive oil shot health benefits believers and loved the rich olive oils they tried so we ended up leaving with 2 bottles of olive oils as well as a few bottles of late harvest sauv blanc and our wine shipment. Overall, I am super happy with Round Pond and I love that my family enjoys it as well. Round Pond carries the only reds I will drink, my fav burrito place is really close by, and Juan is amazing as always. Thanks for a great time! read more

Visited for a tasting for the first time and was so impressed with the ambiance, service and the wine. The standout for me was the charcuterie platter. Their estate honey was amazing and loved the olive oils and cheese. The staff were warm and welcoming and so knowledgeable about not only Round Pond but the local history! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit! read more

Round Pond Estate Winery - Charcuterie Plate - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

It was a beautiful day in the Napa Valley so we went to Round Pond for a tasting. We were greeted by Guy and Jeanie, both very personable and genuinely glad to see us! Seated on the patio, did a beautiful tasting. Guy had a charcuterie board sent to us! Joe was our educator that day, very knowledgeable and unassuming. All the staff are very friendly and service oriented. We have many choices in Napa Valley and this is one of my favorite spots. Must try. read more

We visited Round Pond for an early milestone birthday celebration. The view is always stunning and personalizing the menu was a nice touch! The wines were incredible and we were able to walk through the gardens and talk to the gardeners. They also gave us an extra special wine for the occasion. Thanks for making the day so special! read more

I have loved their wines , so was looking forward to going to the winery and doing their tasting. It is not anything special.... And quite pricey for 3 wine tasting that they offer. The person attending us was friendly. read more

Round Pond Estate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

We enjoyed the artisan tasting here very much! Harry was our super enthusiastic host who provided a lot of information about the winery and the many wines we got to try! The charcuterie board was great and of the wines we tried, we especially loved the reserve Rutherford Cabernet! The Sauvignon blanc was also great and I'm looking forward to trying more of their wines to try in future shipments! The setting and tasting room was also very nice with great views. read more

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Came in a Saturday afternoon for the Portfolio Tasting and was provided great service by Cruz. The grounds are beautiful and the weather was perfect to enjoy our tasting on the lovely patio. Besides taking us through the great wines, Cruz also had great dinner recommendations for us in both Napa and Sonoma. Highly recommend. read more

Stunning estate, another one of my top favorite wineries to visit in Napa Valley. You get the red carpet treatment here. Talk about breathtaking views of the Rutherford farm and winery from their gorgeous tasting terrace. After the warm and inviting tasting of vino, our docent and Chef Eric Maczko transported us in a red Chevy truck (Greased Lightning lyrics played in my head) over to the Olive Mill to learn about cultivation, harvesting, and methods of olive oil production. We were led to the tasting room to experience a unique tasting of oils and red wine vinegar blends. This experience tantalized our taste buds with aromatic citrus oils. We broke bread at the table and shared mouthwatering dishes. The stellar hospitality made my birthday a memorable one; it was truly a special day. Round Pond Estate offers a one-of-a-kind experience. In wine country, it's not always about the wines, olive oil extraction/production is also a big deal. Loved every moment of it! 'Til we meet again ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)! P.S. I'm glad I crossed paths with one of the kindest, finest & nicest human beings Chef Eric Maczko - RIP! read more

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One of the prettiest properties in the region. The wine matches the beauty of the grounds. I really enjoyed their reserve cabs. They paired it with an excellent charcuterie board. read more

Beautiful estate. Attentive staff. Delicious, well-balanced reds. Would highly recommend.

Friends of ours made reservations for the four of us to taste olive oils. The olives are all from their estate and crushed on on equipment from Italy. Amazing fresh pressed virgin oils in four different flavors. I joined their club and will receive oils every four months. Love it. read more

We had such an excellent tasting experience here! Our server was fantastic and so much fun. He was so knowledgeable and able to answer our myriad of questions. The wine was delicious. We particularly loved the Sauvignon blanc and red blend. Perhaps one of the best parts about this winery as well is the incredible views!! There are great views from the patio where you taste the wines as well as from the grounds themselves which you are able to walk around. After visiting other wineries, we definitely realized that this amazing view was really unique!! read more

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I visited on a Saturday during COVID for the Portfolio Tasting Experience with my family. We made reservations earlier in the week. Everyone was extremely personable and friendly the second we stepped in. Wine tasting (and I think all other tastings) take place outdoors on their 2nd floor balcony. There's plenty of covers and heaters so you don't get wet if it rains or cold. Every table is pretty spaced out. The view is also pretty great. We received menus that were personalized to our party. Our server, Juan (I think) was fantastic and attentive. He talked about the history of Round Pond Estate, which we appreciated. He also handed us a small pamphlet that provided more information about the winery. Our total came out to around $43 a person for 3 wines. All three wines were delicious. I'd have to say the 2017 Louis Bovet Cabernet Sauvignon was my favorite (and coincidentally the most expensive haha). I would totally visit again and am interested in the olive oil tasting next time. read more

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The property is absolutely beautiful. It's a perfect winter retreat that offers a balcony sweeping view of the valley and a cozy fireplace to keep you warm. There pricing is mid range for a tasting but well worth it. Most importantly, our wine pourer was absolutely the best. Dani put all of her heart into being as sweet and personable as possible. Rarely will you have someone take the time to sit and chat with you while you taste and sharing many laughs along the way. This is not the typical snobby winery that only cares about you if your walking out with a case. I will be returning! read more

It was the 2nd day of our annual girls trip. We decided to do something other than wine tasting. It was such a treat to have an olive oil tasting. Jeanie was our olive oil concierge. She was knowledgeable about how the oils were made and was welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and I'm happy to say that I now have an olive oil membership. read more

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We researched and booked the Round Pond Olive Oil Tasting for two on a sunny weekday afternoon last week. As the only two guests, our host was patient, knowledgeable and service-oriented. However, the value of the experience is extremely overpriced! We experienced a 10-15 minute tour, followed by a giant basket of bread and ~2 ounces of olive oil (in total, 5 flavors and 2 foundational oils) for $60 PER PERSON. We have enjoyed olive oil tastings around California including the well-awarded tasting experience at the Ojai Olive Oil Company and the amazing guest experience at the Sanger Family Tasting Room in Solvang. Round Pound pales in comparison. In fact, we had more oil offered in the samples while simply wandering around the Olivier store in downtown St. Helena. This was a poor use of our time and money. We do not recommend and will not return. read more

My girlfriends and I went here for our third stop of the day and it was so disappointing. We got sat at the wrong table with the wrong menu and I had to call it out - they didn't notice. Our waiter didn't explain any of the wines and disappeared for a long time. It was the most expensive tasting of the day and was absolutely not worth it. Would not recommend at all. read more

Guys I joined a wine club Had an amazing time spoiling my parents who were in town at round pond. We got there a little early and took a walk around their gardens which were a bit sparse given November but still really lovely. The upstairs tasting patio has this amazing fireplace that makes it so cozy. We did the tasting with artisan cheese board and holy mole was it fresh - the local cheese, fruit from the garden, charcuterie and crackers I think made my moms day- and we were there for the wine! The wines are a nice mix of white but mostly reds. I enjoyed every wine I tasted but the left bank red blend the most! Given this is on the second floor, there's a nice view of the valley. We stayed for like 3 hours lol but never felt rushed. Very nice server/wine specialist. read more

Round Pond Estate Winery - Forgot to take pics but here's our Napa haul! - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

I've been to 15-20 wineries and tastings in Napa and this has been by far my favorite experience. My last visit here was 2017 and I did olive tasting across the street. Scott Tracy is the best sommelier I've ever had the pleasure to be around and to help my learn more about wine. Every time I come to visit Napa round pond will be first place on my list every time. Thanks Scott and the great people at round pond for making my experience great. read more

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Horrible tasting for the four of us that cost $60+ per person. Server was inexperienced and the wine selections were low end. They had the nerve to tack on a hefty service charge as well, for nothing. Not even a tour. We paid $100 earlier in the day at Staggs Leap which was very worthwhile and impressive,,educational,and the wine selections were top shelf and generous The included tour with a highly trained guide and the food were excellent. Avoid Round Pond. read more