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    St Clair Brown Winery & Brewery

    4.5 (307 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Wine and zero proof tasting
    Danae L.

    Easy street parking and very friendly staff. The wine is more on the acidic side, which is not something we particularly preferred. The zero proof beverages I would describe as kombucha. I'm glad I tried the flight, but it would probably switch one out for a lemonade next time! They normally hold their tastings in a garden, but once it gets windy, they will serve you at their cellar.

    Fig olive tapenade
    Mitchell T.

    A hidden gem This place was highly recommended by my friend who lives in Napa and has worked in the wine industry. The tasting room is outside in a beautiful edible garden across the parking lot from the brewery. When I arrived, I was seated in a shady corner of the garden, where they grow many of their own ingredients. It was the perfect place to sit and enjoy the smells of the summer afternoon. The outdoor space is gorgeous and arranged so that every table has shade. My server, Cara, was wonderful. I asked for her recommendations and she planned a masterful tasting for me. She started with me with a pair of white wines, a subtle sauv blanc and buttery chardonnay. The next pair was unexpected, and by far my new favorite thing, a rose alongside their red ale. They are both exceptional, especially between bites of the fig olive tapenade (HIGHLY recommend). The last pairing was their merlot and syrah, which I had with the delicious pork rillette. For a sweet finish, I tried the non-alcoholic peach lavender switchel. Overall, 11/10! Cara was able to answer all my questions and teach me a bit about everything I tried. I highly recommend St. Claire Brown for wine and beer connioseours alike, they truly excel at both. This would be a great place to take a group of friends where everyone can enjoy everything in a beautiful oasis hidden just up the street from downtown Napa.

    Fig olive tapenade, roasted almonds with a wine& beer tasting
    Trina W.

    This is a unique experience. It's one of the only, if not the only place around that is a brewery and winery. They are vegan friendly and earth friendly. They grow so many things here and they have a beautiful little space to enjoy it all. The menu is creative and the food was delicious. We didn't have reservations this time but they sat us anyways and were super delightful. If you're in Napa and looking for a different experience, this is your place.

    Rose
    Krista B.

    I LOVE St. Clair Brown! I tried out this urban winery & brewery from personal recommendation and let me tell you, I immediately joined and had a special event there! Aesthetic - 10/10 Such a beautiful urban garden right in downtown Napa. There is something so calming about sipping on your glass of wine (or beer) while smelling basil and admiring beautiful fruit and vegetables growing all around you. The greenhouse is definitely my aesthetic and I recommend this hot spot to everyone who comes in town! Staff - 10/10 I truly cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff at St. Clair Brown is. It is so heartwarming when you see similar faces at each visit and they start to recognize you and catch up, so personal! Everyone is passionate about their beverages and so knowledgable. Wine, beer, mocktails, and food - 10/10 There has not been a single wine or beer that I have tried here that I have not loved (and I consider myself to be quite picky, especially with white wines). We are members here now because we love the benefit of coming in for a glass of wine on the weekends and their 2 bottles every other month is so approachable and a fun reminder to come visit. It's also hard to find a cute spot in Napa that covers wine and beer so well so you can really please the whole crowd! We even have a lavender lemonade lover in our house who begs to visit on the weekends! When in downtown Napa, keep St. Clair Brown on your shortlist to visit!

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    Bruce K.

    Napa is wine country and the town is chock full of tasting rooms. This one is different. It's *outside* and on a warm late autumn afternoon, it was nice to sit in their outside space and enjoy a wind down before working on dinner. My friend is a member here and so we got the member price. That's a nice discount over what is otherwise a not-inexpensive tasting. Fabulous service and a friendly host who poured, explained and gave us the wonderful history of this space. I went with the beer sampler and because they only brew small amounts, your options may change from week to week. Today, a Kölsch-style ale, a Märzen and a Brown ale. All delicious. With it, we enjoyed their hummus with house-made crackers. Delightful with a lemon zest mixed through, it went well with the beer. Sitting in a garden with a citrus tree, fresh herbs and a big lavender bush, you can almost not be in downtown Napa. [Review 21017 overall - 533 in California - 2002 of 2023.]

    Lemons
    Whit D.

    This is a cute little winery/brewery. Love options especially, if someone your with loves beer more than wine. Sitting area is outside; immersed around the gardens. You can see the vegetation growing around you. Glass of wine is pretty pricey averaging around $20. Beer tasting average $25. The staff is very friendly and you can tell workers love what they do. Limited snack options for food; if there were more food options I could have sat there all day.

    Reena S.

    What I thought was neat: -Possibly the only place that serves both beer and wine in Napa -Big open tasting room -I like that they serve food here and zero proof drinks too What I wasn't crazy about: -Server was very polite but it really seemed like she was the only one working there. (We were here with a party of 16 and there was at least 20 other people hanging out there.) She worked very hard but the short staffing made service very slow. -Really damn cold in here. I appreciate them placing space heaters but I nearly needed to sit on top of one to be comfortable.

    Switchel flight

    Most idyllic little escape from the bustle of downtown. Their Sauvignon blanc was delicious and we also enjoyed their switchel flight. It is lovely that many of their ingredients are sourced from their own gardens.

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    Ang P.

    Saxton our wine host was more than great but awesome. We enjoyed the tasting room downtown. Make a reservation before coming a few days in advance. The wine tasting patio was full on a Saturday. Saxton was enthusiastic, friendly, intuitive, interested, and knows his wines. We could tell he loves food and wine. It shows. He shared the history of the wines, where the grapes are sourced and shared his favorites and why with us. He is personable and natural yet professional and down to Earth. We loved our host. The owner Clair Brown was on site with a smile to welcome guests at the bar when you check in. It made the experience more intimate knowing the wine maker is in the house! She is apparently the first female wine maker with a viticulture major educated at a local UC. St Clair is known for their Red, the most known being their Syrah. It's laid back , balanced, smooth and more food friendly than other Syrahs. It is a very friendly wine. You aren't forced to pair this one with bbq or chops. It isn't exploding with sweetness ,with spices , or overly tannic. In that way it is unique in its own right. The outdoor tasting garden patio is situated across its warehouse on the opposite corner ;it's dog friendly and kid friendly. I highly highly recommend St. Clair. Their wines are not widely distributed so when you buy you know it's not available all over the globe or even at other local wine distribution centers or establishments. Go !

    Menu.
    Jason C.

    This review is for wine tasting but at the St. Clair Brown "cellar." We scheduled a wine tasting here because they are a dog friendly winery and we had our pups with us. While it was a cool sunny winter day, we (and the dogs) were dressed for the cooler weather. We fully expected to be seated outside in the garden but upon arriving a sign by the garden said that the wine tasting would be indoors at their "cellar" across the street due to the day's temperature (mid 50s). The "cellar" was really their indoor brewery location where they had a handful of tables inside and two small tables just outside the door. The brewery was sparse and had an industrial vibe. It didn't feel like a place to have a wine tasting. Dogs were allowed inside but we chose to sit outside at one of the two small tables. Our server was very nice and provided great service. She was knowledgeable about the small boutique winery. The pickled persimmons were great. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but it was disappointing to have the tasting at their "cellar" (brewery) rather than at their normal outdoor garden and greenhouse. The garden looked well kept, and nice. It didn't feel like we got the true experience which we were hoping for. Had we known beforehand that the tasting would be at the brewery, we might have gone somewhere else but the wine tasting reservation requires prepayment. If you book a wine tasting here on a cool day, just be aware that they may move the tasting indoors to their brewery rather than at their nice outdoor garden.

    Beer and delicious vino.
    David M.

    The garden is beautiful. The staff is wonderful and I enjoyed the vino. Will definitely be back.

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    Great tasting event. Service was super. Steve went over and beyond to explain their wine sourcing…read moreand production. Very good at explaining each wine as it was served. Great interior with low lighting and comfortable seating.

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    My Wife and I are here pretty consistently, but just realized I haven't updated our review in over…read morea year. It's always a consisted 5+ stars out of 5 here. The staff as I've mentioned before is unrivaled. Leslie, Kat, Kelly, and Ben make each visit special. It's more than just the magnificent wines and their knowledge. We really enjoy speaking with them and hearing their insights on the local area, plus just general life talk. We were pleased to meet a new member today, Alyssa, who will be replacing Ben as Tasting Manager. Ben is moving on to other things with AO. Alyssa was nice enough to come over and speak with us, and I feel she going to be a welcome addition to the Collective. For the first-time reader of one of my AO reviews, this location is incredible. Pefectly placed on the corner of the main drag. The heart of Downtown Napa for any of our visits. Excellent for relaxing and people watching. The room is gorgeous and maintained beautifully. Suitable for parties big or small. You really can't beat the wines. Delicious and wonderfully showcased by the staff. A great value in my opinion. Once again, thank you!

    Excellent wine tasting, our host really knew her wine and she was so fun to talk to…read more We ordered a cheese and charcuterie plate and it was perfect. The crackers they had in there were gluten free - hallelujah! And the ambiance was nice, it was very aesthetically pleasing. Overall a lovely experience.

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    Tours and tastings are by appointment only. Call them at 707-226-8320 or email at…read moreinfo@hendrywines.com to schedule a tour. 21 years of age and over only. Not kid friendly. But dog friendly. Quality/Quantity - I had a hard time with the website making my appointment, it's a user issue as I am just not tech savvy. So I called and someone actually answered the phone and made my appointment for me, THANK you! We arrived 15 mins early, so we hung out in the lobby reading all the history, etc. Then Skip took us to the best view overlooking the vineyard for our tasting; see pictures! We sampled almost ALL the reds! All of which were good. See pictures. I like the fact that we did side by side tastings of many of his wines. My favorites were the 2022 Primitivo and 2021 Malbec, which we bought a few bottles of. Ambiance - Secluded private winery. Close to main Downtown Napa, but far enough away for privacy and a feeling of being far away. Appointment only, so very private and customer focused. Typically no more than 3 parties at a time. Today was considered a very busy day as there were 4 parties including us, lol. Gated private estate. 200 acres. Plenty of parking, especially since hosting only 3 guests at a time. Events - See their website. Well behaved dogs are allowed outdoors. Service - Skip is a history buff and we both talked for hours... After leaving, well really the next day (LOL), I realized that our tasting was supposed to be only 60 minutes. I guess because we got along so well, we stayed until closing! And he gave me a glass with a generous splash and let us walk the property alone after they left! So welcoming and trusting. Price - Depends on which tasting and what you buy; see their website for prices. Tastings range from $50 to $100 per person. One free designated driver allowed. Tasting fees waived with wine equivalent purchases. Hike tours $75 per person ($60 for club members). See their website for more information. Owner Comment - Congrats on your family's success since 1939 and congrats to this winery's success since 1992.

    Chat GPT recommended this winery and it was lovely . Only three tastings a day ( you must make…read morereservations ) $75 tasting but you can use the cost toward purchase of wine . We went home with half a case of Albariño . Need a code to get in the gate . Great wine , service and atmosphere. We even bought half wine barrels for $15!!! Worth a visit for sure

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    4.8
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    0.3 mi
    $$

    This weekend was my second time visiting the tasting room and it was just as great as the first…read moretime. 1. Their bottles are perfect for a novice wine drinker or full-fledged aficionado. The Pinot and 2020 Estate Cab are my favorites. 2. Tastings are affordable and the playlist is a mix of oldies and groovy RNB music. 3. The living room/couch set up is COMFORTABLE with a great view of all the goodies for purchase. 4. Adam Housley walked in, greeted all the patrons, and truly made us feel welcomed. The staff are already incredibly kind and well informed, but his surprise appearance was the cherry on top.

    My friend and I Ubered an hour North to Napa for an afternoon away. We didn't plan much besides our…read morelunch. After we finished eating, I frantically researched (read: checked Yelp) for a winery to visit. Housley seemed to fit the bill--good reviews, dog-friendly (we had her dog with us), and what seemed to be a reasonable tasting price. We get there and we realize it's owned by Tamera Mowry (who is now Mowry-Housley!) There's a picture of her and her husband (a former baseball player) in the window. We're sort-of starstruck. Shortly after, her husband (and the winery's owner) Adam walks up with their daughter and asks us how we're doing. We continue to be starstruck. Service was wonderful. Seating was comfy. The views weren't the best (we were drinking on the sidewalk and there's a parklet too.) The 5 wines for $29 was not bad, but the size of the pours was lacking. The first pour was the smallest and then slowly they seemed to give us more (maybe they heard me!) Honestly, the pricier wines tasted better. I wish our wine tasting could've been free if we bought two bottles or something--I would've done that! Cute merch and store with goodies inside. Bathroom is clean. Would be back!

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