During our Northern California vacation, my close friend and I visited her college roommate Allison and her spouse RJ, who graciously hosted us and showed us around. One highlight was Shady Brook Estate Winery in Napa Valley. The customer service was excellent, and the ambience was beautiful--peaceful, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxing afternoon. A special thank you to Mark, our server, who was friendly, attentive, and enhanced our experience with great recommendations. The charcuterie board was fresh, delicious, and perfectly paired with the wines. Overall, Shady Brook Estate Winery offered a wonderful experience with great wine, a stunning setting, and outstanding hospitality. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Napa Valley! read more

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I was really disappointed with the Ultimate Ranch Experience. The horseback riding was good with a few areas of improvement, but the tasting experience afterward left us feeling very disappointed. I booked this experience to celebrate my husband's birthday, and one of the reasons I chose it was because the website advertises that guests can "relax in a private cabana at the Overlook." Unfortunately, that was not our experience. We were seated at a regular table without a view of the Overlook. When I asked if we could move to one of the cabanas, I was told they were reserved for parties larger than 2. However, there was a couple (party of 2) seated in one of the cabanas, so that explanation was inaccurate and left me feeling embarrassed for even asking. Had I known we would not be seated in a cabana as advertised, I would have booked a different experience. The scenery and photo opportunities were a big part of why I chose this package, and because of where we were seated, we weren't able to enjoy that aspect at all. This experience was not cheap, so I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that what is advertised is what guests actually receive. When people are paying for a specific experience, it's important that the website accurately reflects what is included or clearly states if certain features, such as cabana seating, are not guaranteed. As for the horseback riding tour, I was near the back of the line and could barely hear what the guide was saying. As a result, we missed most of the information shared throughout the ride. It would be helpful if the tour guides periodically stopped to speak to the group or used a system that allows everyone to hear, regardless of where they are in the line, especially when some people may be hard of hearing. This is something that really needs improvement, as the educational aspect of the tour is part of the experience guests are paying for. I would also recommend updating the website so it accurately sets expectations for future guests. I also hope staff provide honest and transparent explanations rather than giving information that is inconsistent with what guests can clearly see. read more

I finally made it to horseback riding and wine tasting and it was worth it. The property is absolutely stunning! The charcuterie board was really good and we were able to get refills which was nice. We opted for both wine options. Everything was explained well and the service was top tier. The outside ambiance was really nice I wish they had low music playing but other than that so worth it. read more

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What a calming, stunning experience. We had an incredible time with Kerry - who supplied us with hilarious anecdotes, and an incredible understanding of each bottle that we were trying. Sitting in the glass cabana was for like a better word stunning we had the views of Napa, that people only wish for with bright green, rolling Hills and horses grazing through the vineyards read more

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Loooved lounging on their comfy couch buzzed after a few pours. Comfy table and couch setting with our charcuterie board, name card, glasses and spectacular views. Loved that it's hidden in the hills and wasn't swarming with visitors, so we could relax peacefully minus the noise. It was great that other tasters were spaced out so we didn't have close convos distracting us. That's the appeal of smaller wineries vs. the giants that have everyone packed in like sardines, not comfy at all! Wasn't blown away by any of the wines, but appreciated Mark very much who was very well-spoken and pleasant. He didn't rush us and was very accommodating as I had a wine novice with me visiting Napa for the first time. She enjoyed the semillion and took a bottle home with her. All in all, we had a great time. Just wish it wasn't so hot on that late summer day! read more

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Amazing view and impressive service. The presentation was beautiful, and the wine selection was excellent. read more

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I was looking forward to celebrating a friend's birthday at Shadybrook Estate Winery, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from beginning to end. Our horseback riding reservation was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. We arrived on time with a group of five, but our ride was delayed approximately 30 minutes while staff waited for another reservation--a party of one--that arrived late. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't have minded waiting. However, this was frustrating because during a previous visit, when our group was running late, we called ahead and were told there was absolutely no flexibility. Our ride was completely rescheduled because we were told the 1:00 p.m. ride was the last time slot of the day and they couldn't make other groups wait. It was disappointing to see that policy applied differently when it inconvenienced other guests instead. During the horseback ride itself, there was one staff member leading the group and another following behind. The guide in front shared the history of the winery, but despite riding near the front, I couldn't hear most of what she was saying. If guests are meant to enjoy the educational aspect of the tour, there needs to be a better way for everyone to hear. Additionally, it felt as though much of the staff's attention was focused on the solo rider in our group. They appeared to know her on a first-name basis, and whether they had a prior relationship or were simply trying to make sure she was comfortable, it left the rest of our group feeling overlooked. Unfortunately, the service issues continued during the wine tasting. Before we could begin, our wine consultant insisted that payment had not been made and stated he could not pour any wine until payment was collected. I had already paid in full and ultimately had to log into my bank account and show proof that the transaction had gone through before we could proceed. That was an awkward and unnecessary way to begin the tasting experience. The wines themselves were enjoyable but nothing particularly memorable. At the conclusion, our consultant simply ended the experience without offering a revisit of any of the wines we had tasted--a courtesy that many wineries provide and one we've come to expect during guided tastings. One final disappointment was the lack of any personal touches. I made this reservation months in advance for a birthday celebration and, after reading numerous positive reviews, was excited by the thoughtful details other guests described--such as personalized menus with guests' names at each place setting. Instead, we were given standard menus with no acknowledgment that we were celebrating a special occasion. While this may seem like a small detail, it's those thoughtful touches that often elevate a wine country experience and make guests feel valued. It was disappointing to see that level of hospitality missing, especially after booking so far in advance and reading such glowing reviews The property is beautiful, and the horses were wonderful and appeared well cared for, but the inconsistent customer service, lack of attention to guests, and overall rushed experience left us disappointed. Given the premium price of this experience, I expected much better hospitality and consistency. Unfortunately, I wouldn't choose to return or recommend it based on this visit. read more

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This was my first Napa experience and Shadybrook did not disappoint. The attention, ambiance, hospitality, views, and charcuterie board made our wine tasting experience such a memorable one. Our attendant and educator Mark was fun and knowledgeable, just the perfect touch for enjoying our time. read more

We had a beautiful time on Shadybrook Winery! Our host Luis was fun and personable, and made us feel welcome immediately. I was unaware when booking our reservation that Shadybrook and Rapp Ranch are on the same property, but it made for such a fun tasting; my friend and got to experience one tasting of each (Shadybrook and Rapp). Both tastings were excellent and the cheese plate with our naes on it was just stunning. I did list in our reservation details that one of us was a vegetarian, and they made sure to acknowledge that. The view was stunning and Luis gave us a wonderful lowdown of the property, the climate, the soil, and how they all affect the wines. My friend and I came on a weekday morning so we had the entire place to ourselves, and Luis spent so much time talking with us; we had such a wonderful experience. Thank you, Luis, from these two New York gals :) I would love to come back because they have horseback rides! read more

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We did the cave tasting with food. The location is so beautiful!!!!!! The food and wine were fabulous! Our host, Kerry, was fun, sweet and so knowledgeable. I highly recommend this for an elegant tasting. read more

The horses! The views! The wine! Gorgeous & a must!!! Highly recommend the ultimate ranch experience. Super fun!

My gf and I had a very lovely experience doing wine tasting thanks to our server, Pedro, who was nice and friendly to us. We had a great time at the lounge and we loved the wine and charcuterie. The view was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

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We enjoyed the horse back riding plus wine tasting experience , a five star experience.! The staff is best, super helpful and friendly. Definitely check this place out for a good time in Napa. read more

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Checked this place out for the first time, and really enjoyed the experience. The wines were good and our educator Mark did a great job. The property was nice and peaceful, and the charcuterie board paired well with the wines. Over all we had a great time. Can't wait to come back in the future. read more

At the last minute I found myself in Napa with free time on my hands and called Shadybrook for a wine tasting appointment. The property is absolutely gorgeous with rolling hills, white roses & gardenias, and horses. Our sommelier, Mark, was fun, knowledgeable, and down to earth. A good balance of checking in and allowing us to enjoy our time privately. read more

Absolutely stunning location for a post-wedding wine tasting! Came here to celebrate my cousin and her husband. There was a charcuterie board, a tasting of 5 wines from lightest to richest (white to red), cornhole, and and several standing tables. I wish there was more coverage from the heat and a refill of the charcuterie board, but besides that, no complaints. The staff was nice and open to answering questions about the wine process; you'd have to ask since they're busy attending to everyone's drinks. I really enjoyed their red blend. read more

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We had a great experience as amateur wine drinker. Mark made our experience so comfortable with zero pressure. Kendall let us see the horses which was a sweet bonus! read more

Visited this amazing winery yesterday greeted by the Manager Alyssa, who had top-tier phenomenal customer service. It's not every day you run into a Manager who represents a brand the way she do.. our server was Mark who was full of energy very informative took his time notice when we needed a refill. Just customer service was beyond phenomenal. The property was spotless. The views were amazing. The parking was free. The horses were beautiful, and I was a bit nervous about the horses because I was hoping they wasn't going to smell, but you can even smell the horses once again a top-tier experience. read more

Thank you to Kerri for a fun wine tasting experience. We enjoyed her knowledge and personality! The tips she gave us were wonderful. We left feeling so happy with the entire experience. The wine was so yummy we bought a red and white wine! read more

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Spontaneous and romantic place to book and spend a few hours. Service is top notch. 7/8/24 read more

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The winery is beautiful and the views are spectacular. Hospitality is lacking, however. We selected the Overlook experience and it did not live up to expectations. I'll backtrack a bit to being transferred to the GM, Kristine, to clarify an issue with adding a designated driver to my group. She tersely agreed to add the person at the price I was originally given (and booked). She proceeded to hang up on me- no apologies for the misunderstanding- no goodbye, she simply hung up. When I shared this with their event manager, she apologized and noted that I'd likely receive a call from her leadership team. That did not happen. During the tasting, I did like that they printed my friend's name on the menu to wish her a happy birthday. Our server was nice. Pours were very, very light. Normally, we're offered the opportunity to revisit pours or offered a tasting off menu. Shadybrook simply didn't do that for us. We were further disappointed to find that they don't bring purchased bottles out to clients. They left them in the cave - fine, understood it was a hot day. I expect for them to then bring them out when the group is getting ready to leave. All in all, I will not return. I was contemplating hosting a corporate event here, but strongly believe they need to train their hospitality staff. read more

In short, everything was amazing. Food service and ambiance. It was a wee bit of a challenge to find, but that was probably on me. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Amazing wines with topnotch service to match. Booked a tasting at Shadybrook Estate and we enjoyed every minute of it. I love that it's close to downtown, but felt like you were elsewhere. The property is beautiful and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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My fiancé and I generally truly enjoyed our experience here. The employees were very very kind and welcoming. The property is well kept and clean. There is a cute little barn cat that greeted us during our reservation. On that note, you must have a reservation to visit here. This winery estate seems to be a word of mouth estate. 5/5 service -- they're really intimate and explain everything 5/5 wine -- delicious 3.5/5 price Price however, I get it. They are a smaller winery. You aren't going to run into this wine in stores; you can only purchase it on the estate. We did the perfect pairing with charcuterie and it was wonderful. This winery REALLY will depend on your vibe. If you're into the calm collected wineries, it's for you. If you're passing through Napa generally as a first time rodeo to hit big names and spend equivalent money, maybe not? Just depends on your personal taste and opinion. We would return. We left with a bottle and it was delicious. Personally, I love wineries that are a little more exclusivity and tranquility , but it totally depends on your vibe. Overall: as someone from Southern California, this felt like a spot more for the locals. read more

Perfect winery for a girls trip to Napa. We booked our reservations online, I believe they are appointment only. The views here were unreal and looked like it came out of a post card! The staff was attentive and explained the different glasses throughly. The wine tasting was excellent. There were plenty of out door seating and I really appreciated the different outdoor areas so that you can walk around with a change of scenery. Because Shadybrook was the first winery of the trip, we had high expectations for the next. A must visit. read more

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I definitely recommend this winery to anyone Visiting the Napa Valley. We had an awesome view during our tasting and there was a beautiful fire pit to keep us warm during our morning tasting. All of the wines are delicious, I'm usually not a Chardonnay fan and theirs is really good. I had to grab a bottle of their 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon because it was so delicious. The service was amazing and the scenery is beautiful. They offer horseback riding which I think is really cute and makes an awesome unique experience. I've already told friends to check them out and I will continue to recommend to anyone who is looking for a nice destination on Napa. The drive here is relatively easy as is the parking situation. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE!!!! They will mess up your booking and blame you. So sad. Every other winery is amazing but them. Their reply is gaslighting at its finest! read more

My wife and I did a tasting at Shadybrook with Mark. The wine was amazing but Mark made the experience unforgettable. He is very enthusiastic about his job and the wines they serve. He is very personable and cares about your experience. This was very different from any tastings my wife and I have done. If you get set up with Mark you are in for a great experience! read more

We were rudely greeted as walk-ins. There was next to no one tasting at 3pm on a Sunday. Granted, they do state you need a reservation, but really why not accommodate us? We had visited before and actually bought some of their wines. Never again! read more

Our group did a horseback riding tour followed by a wine tasting. The horseback riding experience was fun, great for beginners. Our wine tasting host was Kerry Groth and she was FANTASTIC! Not only was she super knowledgeable about the wine, she was so funny and down to earth. She made us feel right at home. Overall we would highly recommend! read more

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Yesterday was so much fun! Our hostess was really friendly and gave us thorough explanation about their winery! I love their charcuterie board! It pairs well the wine! My favorite was the rose wine and the red wine shadybrook reserve(I might be wrong). The vibe was perfect! So serene and peaceful! Over all their wines are one of a kind! Also I sign up for their membership! read more

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The ambiance of this winery was beyond superb. This was the best experience we have ever had at a winery. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Also, Gabriele our tasting host was the best we could have asked for. He was so kind and had the best energy. We loved this experience and can't wait to go back. HIGHLY recommend! And it was the most epic day of weather we could have asked for. Go in April read more

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Interesting service we tried to get a glass of wine and we're kinda like shamed for it pretty bizarre. Wine was good and it was cool to go up and see the horses never been to a winery with horses so that was something different. We asked to sit on a couch but had to sit in a special corner because we weren't doing a tasting even though the place was empty. read more

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Came here for the first time for my birthday and it was SO worth it. Did the horseback riding first, shoutout Tessa! The horses were lovely as well as the views. 45 minutes was a perfect amount of time. Shoutout to Ariel for upgrading my party to join the membership party as well. All the tastings and bites were so yummy. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I'd recommended this place to ANYONE!!!! Thank you shadybrook employees! read more

Beautiful winery with stunning views! We really enjoyed the expert who assisted us throughout our visit, guiding us through each wine we tasted. We'll definitely be coming back here. read more

This was our first outing as fiancé's and decided to come here to do the horseback riding and wine tasting. We were immediately helped by one of the people at the gate to sign waivers, get a helmet and meet the beautiful horses. It was such an amazing experience, I can't believe I forgot her name but she was absolutely phenomenal! Since it was our first time horseback riding, we were a bit nervous but she made sure we were safe and most importantly, have fun! And we definitely did! After horseback riding, we were seated by the fire pit to enjoy our wine tasting. Eric was such a great host, he's so informative and attentive! He made our first experience so great! I'm looking forward to coming back here soon for their amazing wine and probably bring some friends here to experience their phenomenal wine tasting and horseback riding! read more

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Everything! They kept serving the same wines just different ages ! Nice views and furniture

My boyfriend and I came here after visiting a more well-known and trafficked winery and were over the moon delighted by how personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuine the staff were at Shadybrook. We didn't feel rushed, we were welcomed and had really great conversations with both Rachel and Brett who were taking care of us. Rachel was so incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the ranch, the grapes, the different vintages, and of the wine, she was such a delight and a great storyteller. Brett was lovely too and indulged my boyfriend with the latter's bad jokes and talk of literature. One of the owners, Alice, even stopped by our table to talk which was so cool and sweet of her. The patio is gorgeous, the people are phenomenal and the wine was spectacular. We left with a few bottles of wine and definitely recommend a visit here! We'll be back! read more

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10/10 wine tasting experience. My boyfriend and I came and had the experience of our life. Amazing wine and amazing pairing, definitely come here on your trip to Napa. read more

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My company selected Shadybrook for a team wine tasting. As a non-drinker, I called in advance to ask if they had any non-alcoholic options. They told me no. I asked permission to bring a non-alcoholic beverage and checked to see if they would have ice on hand, which they confirmed. On the day of the event, they told me they didn't have ice, and my only option was chilled water. This was super depressing and not welcoming at all. If you are hosting corporate events, you need to do better with catering to non-drinkers. read more