Our friends recommended that we come here to the tasting room at Laurel Glen. We had a tasting…read moreappointment set up with Juan Carlos who did an amazing job. It was a smaller room but was nice and cozy since it was just us in there. Juan Carlos was the nicest guy ever and was very knowledgeable. We were able to taste some older vintages which was really cool to do some side by side with newer vintages. I loved the varietals they had like Gruner and Riesling. The reds were also spectacular and it was a great last tasting to our day.

My wife and I have been visiting and drinking Laurel Glen wines for years. Their Cabernet is…read moreabsolutely fantastic. Likewise the tasting room space and experience, tucked in the tiny hamlet of Glen Ellen, is personal and relaxed, which tends to not be the case in many other tasting rooms in and around Napa. If you're a Cabernet drinker (or want to be), this is the right place.

To kick off day two of my birthday weekend in Calistoga, my wife and I decided to visit Romeo…read moreVineyards and Cellars. Romeo holds a special place in our hearts because we visited them a little over seven years ago. During that experience (which you can read about in my previous review - if interested), my wife and I had a grand experience with former Business Manager Emma, who administered the delicious tastings. Fast forward to the present, we looked forward to enjoying a glass of their finest red before finding lunch. Upon entering the walkway, we were enthusiastically greeted by an employee named John who quickly ushered us to a vacant table for two. My wife had a slight reaction to the beautiful flowers that were in full bloom. Out of the kindness of his heart, John provided my wife with a bottle of Pure Leaf tea that calmed her allergies. We told John that we were interested in enjoying a glass of red, in which he quickly ran off and returned with a bottle of 2009 Eugenia Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon doing the swirl and sniff test (sounds dirty doesn't it?), I knew that we were in for a treat. Since we were both in dire need of a meal, we sadly could not continue the party. However, we will make a return visit in the near future to enjoy a full tasting experience!

Unique, intimate and one of the best wine tasting experience I have ever had. This a small winery…read moretasting room with high quality vintage wines. We first tried the wine at a restaurant in San Diego and we absolutely loved it, we drank all their available bottles throughout the year and we had to come visit the winery in Napa! John provided us with the best service creating a memorable experience for us, we had so much fun! We will for sure come back every year because of all the great time we had. Thank you John! N & T

Wellington is an easy stop in Sonoma. The tasting room is bright and clean, very classy, modern and…read morewelcoming. We sat at the bar and shared a tasting. Good wines and great service.

Still four stars a lovely young girl waited on us. On the receipt it says MF also another guy that…read morewas there. He was very knowledgeable and he talked to us also. We ended up buying a rosé bubble, sparkling, four Merlot's which we love the most and one Sauvignon Blanc, which I did not taste, but I thought why not. Was pleasantly surprised about the wines. I belong to VJB and they are a sister winery. It is a beautiful place inside unfortunately I forgot to take pictures.

I do not even know how to begin a review of a winery and winemaker that is built around a family…read morethat has contributed more to the industry than anyone else I know. There are others, but here we will focus on the incredible work of Heidi Peterson-Barrett (HPB). After years of making wine for many wineries, HPB came out with her own label "La Sirena." She also has the Barrett & Barrett label that she shares with her husband Bo from Chateau Montelena. Very conveniently located right off of Foothill Road in Calistoga, you come into to a small lot and walk just a few feet to the tasting room. The facility is way more than just a tasting room... it's a beautiful art gallery of Heidi's amazing work. Paintings and sculptures. All of her wines are on display behind the counter, a very impressive display. Without getting too detailed because I can make this review go on for pages, I will say that everything we drank was incredible. But it's HPB wines would you expect anyting different? We were guided throuh our tasting by Katie. She was such an amazing person and really added to this great experience. Here is a sample of the wines we tried. - La Sirena Moscato Azul - La Sirena Santa Ynez Syrah - La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon - Barrett & Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon EVERYTHING was magnificent. There is a reason why HPB is a legend in Napa. I am looking forward to a return trip which will happen soon. We also joined their wine club to get an annual sampling of this great wine. If you're coming to town, make sure you make a reservation and visit La Sirena. The place is special. even the views out the very tall windows are simply amazing. There is also room outside to sip and taste. KUDOs to the team at La Sirena.

La Sirena is the passion project of the legendary Heidi Barrett (the original winemaker of…read moreScreaming Eagle). She has opened a great new tasting room close to Calistoga. Actually, it's more than a tasting room -- it's also an art gallery featuring Heidi's paintings (cool artwork!). The wine is exceptional (of course) and so is the atmosphere. This is an incredibly welcoming place. Bravo!

Little Vineyards in Sonoma feels less like visiting a winery and more like being welcomed into…read moresomeone's beautiful home. We had the pleasure of attending their Sunset Sips and Sounds event, where owners Rich and Joan were incredibly warm and hospitable from the moment we arrived, creating an atmosphere that makes you instantly relax and want to stay awhile. The setting itself is stunning, peaceful vineyards, rolling hills, and live music. Rich performing on his Chapman Stick and guitar was the perfect complement to the surroundings. It added this soulful, intimate feeling that made the entire experience unforgettable. We had two bottles of their Double Gold winning 2021 Syrah Zinfandel blend, and it was delicious. Layered, smooth, and dangerously easy to keep drinking. Places like this are rare now. Authentic, personal, creative, and completely unpretentious. We'll definitely be back!

Relaxing, amazing, beautiful, just amazing! Wine was…read moredelicious, they have wonderful reds. Hospitality was outstanding!

Really great and thoughtfully crafted wine tasting experience in a beautiful setting. We did the…read moremost basic tasting which came with a chef created bite and a tour to the wine cave. The tasting took place in the tasting room which had floor to ceiling windows looking out at the vineyard, then we strolled past the garden, into the cave, and back to the tasting room. The property is absolutely gorgeous, both the buildings and the views. Reservations are required as the tastings are very intimate with one person from the tasting team assigned to each group. We were helped by Rachel who had a plethora of knowledge, it was actually amazing how much she knew. The tasting menu had four wines, but we did get to try some additional pours that were open, including fun side-by-side comparisons. The wines were good, but my favorites were on the pricey side, so unfortunately I didn't bring any home with me.

I recently did a tasting at Hamel, and it was such a nice experience! The wine and the tasting are…read moredefinitely on the pricier side, but they were all very delicious. The food that they brought out for us to taste was also delicious. It was very cool to tour the facility and learn about their dry farming, organic & biodynamic farming, and more. Service was great, the place is absolutely beautiful and gives off a fancier feel than other wineries. I would definitely come back.

We had an incredible experience at Repris and Ivan was very thorough during our tour. We were…read moregreeted almost as soon as we stepped out of our car and our tour started with a glass of wine before heading on a ride out to the vineyards in an ATV (for more wine). He provided history of the property, the owner, how to properly taste wines, a bit of viticulture, and so much more. We then went to where the wine is processed and into the caves. Our time ended in the beautiful tasting overlooking the property where we tasted more wine. This has been our favorite tour by far because of Ivan's level of engagement, years of knowledge, wine tasting along the tour path, seeing the vineyards and caves and then some time to sit and enjoy- everything I was anticipating from a wine tour/ tasting!

First stop on our extended wine vacation and Repris wine didn't disappoint…read more We ended up in Sonoma to celebrate my gfs special birthday and after scouring the internet we found Repris. A direct to consumer winery, Repris's organic farming specializes in smaller batch blends and single varietals, producing less than 10k cases a yr. The tour with Ivan was great. After starting with a melange blanc, we hopped in an Atv for a quick stop in the vineyards for a quick lesson and additional sample. After returning to the main complex, we saw both the processing plant and cave systems, areas I always enjoy seeing. The tour finished in the tasting room where our guide brought some specialized selections based on our preferred flavor profiles and conversations. A very chill and no pressure pitch about wine clubs followed where we felt comfortable making any decision about purchases. Overall a great experience and we will be back.

My new favorite winery in the Calistoga/ St. Helena area. We were greeted with a chilled glass of…read moresparkling wine, then were taken on a very cool private tour by Guillermo in his little ATV. The views from the gazebo at the top of the property are stunning and peaceful, and we enjoyed our tastings up there. My favorite was the Can Franc, which is absolutely incredible. But also loved the white, sparking, and Mountain cuvée. All the wines were great. We got a membership, and also bought some wine to enjoy while we were in town. Thanks, Guillermo!

Without. A. Doubt. - my favorite wine tasting in Napa. When I think of returning to Napa, my mind…read moreinstantly goes to Reverie and wanting to go back. Of course, the wines were delicious (the cab franc was my favorite) - but the hosts (we had John), the ambiance, the views, the stories about the vineyard (and even the staff) are what truly tie the experience together and make it so phenomenal. When my party arrived, it was a little chilly out, and they offered us blankets! You instantly feel comfortable and like family. If available, MAKE SURE to take the ATV (hopefully with John's dog) to see the gorgeous views of the vineyard and wider Napa (photos attached). LOVE!