This is a hidden Gem at Howell Mountain! We enjoyed the wine , the history and the hospitality of…read morethe hosts , we ended up getting the memberships which we gladly did. We cant wait to go back soon!

We have visited Red Cap Vineyards twice, each time with a different couple. Each time we visited we…read morewalked out with several bottles of wine and great stories to tell our friends. First of all, Tom and Desiree are two of the nicest people you will ever meet in the wine country. They invite you into their home, share food and wine and tell wonderful stories. We plan for 90 minutes and always end up staying longer - sorry Tom and Desiree but time goes by quick when you are enjoying yourselves. The winery makes a Howell Mt Cab and a Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. The Cab is huge and you can taste Howell Mt in every sip. The Sauvignon Blanc has all the qualities of a superior white but at an affordable price point. Truth be known, both wines are priced less than their peers. Tom states he charges less because he wants to treat people like he would want to be treated. Red Cap Vineyards is by far one of the best finds in all of Napa. We have visited most of the wineries in Napa and this one is hard to top. When it comes down to it, it is the people behind the wine that makes the visit special. These two have vested their lives into Red Cap Vineyards. Your visit will be special and you will walk away feeling like you are part of the Red Cap family.

Neil Family Winery in Napa Valley is truly a hidden gem. Our host, demi, was absolutely amazing --…read moreso informative, warm, and passionate about what he does. The tasting experience is unlike most others in Napa; they only host one group at a time, which makes it feel intimate and personal. We started with two whites -- one still and one bubbly -- and then got a full walk-through of the facility. Demi shared so much insight into their process, and we actually learned a ton about winemaking. The reds were incredible, and he made the tasting super fun while helping us understand how each varietal differs. We ended up becoming members because of how well-crafted their wines are and how much care goes into their production. All of their vineyards are fully certified organic, so you know exactly what's going into every bottle. It's a beautiful property tucked away from the busier parts of downtown Napa -- peaceful, scenic, and absolutely worth the visit. I couldn't recommend Neil Family Winery more highly!

Amazing place and amazing owners make this a special place to visit ! The wines produced here are…read moreincredible . Great place to host event as well ! Do not miss out visiting here ! One of the cleanest wineries you will ever find ! Organic !

Dunn Family Vineyards has got a beautiful vineyard in Howell Mountain producing Dark and Rich Cabs…read more unique to Howell Mountain. Rafi our host was professional and took us on the Journey of Dunn Vineyards, The tour took us in the wine caves full of Cabernet Barrels of goodness ! The caves ended with a volcanic termination at the end of the cave , take a deep breath and enjoy the volcanic essence thousand of years old ! Come to Dunn Family Vineyards and enjoy the way a vineyard should be and still is . Also enjoy the great wines from Retro a newer and upcoming 10 star vineyard producing great wines ! You can't go wrong touring Dunn !

Very fine age able cabs from two vineyards. Right now we are drinking 1999 and 2000 in both Napa…read moreValley and Howell mountain.

Such a beautiful winery. This place epitomizes contemporary. It also takes to heart sustainable…read moreconstruction which I deeply value. They took such time in designing the tasting room and outdoor space and you experience it when there. The tasting room views are lovely and I'd be happy to dwell in that space it's so well designed and the views so sweeping across Howell Mountain. The outdoor area has these gigantic, bright verdant trees that were so different! I loved their small leafed, electric green canopy. And the fountain is gorgeous. Arriving here you kind of inhale a bit because it's so surprisingly special and elegant. When it comes to the wine, its grapes are harvested on Howell Mountain which is also where the tasting room is situated hence the phenomenal views. I liked the wine but I only loved 1 or 2 of the bottles. Wine is so subjective though so if you have architectural interest or it's a hobby I would recommend going just for that alone. They gave us a fabulous tour of the cellars and also where they ferment the wine so we got to see the giant vats and of course here about the process. It was such a great experience. I enjoyed learning about their process and their lead wine maker (the correct name for that position I don't know) is a woman which is cool fact. This is a special place and if you're celebrating anything while visiting Napa, this is a fantastic spot to include in your tasting itinerary.

Have been a member through the Plumpjack Winery for years. I hadnt been to Cade in probabky 6…read moreyears. Coming from East Bay, always find myself at Plumpjack or Odette, both sister wineries. Was hosted in a group of 4 yesterday by Kevin at Cade. What a wonderful experience. Last time on Property was during Covid, so tasting a bit confined. Yesterday started with Sav Blanc, passion fruit chocolates and a complete tour of the facility. We sat back down with stunning views of the valley and tasted the 2022 lineup, with some special pours of 2017 and 2023 to compare and contrast. Cade does a wonderful job balancing guest attendance, so felt very much like a private event. We then received a special invite to go down the hill go Cade 13th winery. Cade 13 wine was amazing, along with other library selections from their sister properties. Highly recommend!

I found this gem on one of those lists of small boutique wineries and given the acclaim decided to…read moremake the drive all the way up to their idillic spot up on Howell mountain. The a part of a consortium of other small wineries around the world and in Napa focus on a narrow selection of grapes and wines some, like their Chardonnay are very limited with only a couple hundred cases. Their stars are the big bold cabs priced in the $100 range and we tasted both the current release, 2017 as well as the 2016. Their was also a light and fun Gamay in limited quantities and a hearty zin. Tasting fee of $45 is waved with three bottle purchase. It's worth the long slow drive up the curvy mountain roads for the view alone and host Brian couldn't have been more welcoming. This is most definitely a destination winery and their max group is 6 people. Given the limited tasting slots you must plan well in advance if you want to experience this one of a kind spot

We've been fans of sister winery Mending Wall for a couple of years now and finally made the trip…read moreup to Outpost for a tasting. I highly recommend this winery to anyone who is serious about Napa Valley mountain fruit. It was a little difficult to secure a reservation so make sure you e-mail or call as far in advance as possible. We had a 10 a.m. appointment on a Saturday. The winery is located high atop Howell Mountain so the views are absolutely spectacular! The tasting fee is $45 per person but it was waived with our purchase (we bought over a case of wine). Make sure you print out the directions to the winery before you set out because they aren't kidding -- there is NO cellphone reception. Trust me, there's none. I wouldn't rely on Uber either because it's so secluded up there. Also note that dogs (except for service animals) are not permitted on the property and if you're bringing the kids, you have to make them aware of it in advance. We were hosted by the wonderful Michelle and our casual, relaxed tasting was more like a morning spent hanging out with a dear friend than a formal or stuffy wine tasting. She was charming, kind, professional, and super friendly. This was a zero snobbery tasting which sort of surprised me, but pleasantly so! Sometimes at higher end wineries you'll get the "snoot factor" but we didn't encounter it AT ALL here. After a brief walking tour around the property, we were seated on a super plush overstuffed sofa in an adorable little cabin (history buffs, be sure to ask about the Patty Hearst connection). Everything was so cozy and homey and comfortable, making for an excellent morning of tasting some gorgeous wines. We tried four wines in total: a Chardonnay, the 2014 Zinfandel, the 2015 Zinfandel, and the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon. The single vineyard wines were all sold out and unavailable for tasting or for purchase, which made me sad because I really, really wanted to try and buy them. But we were able to secure a case of the Cab and a couple of bottles of Zin to bring home. The wines were all very big, very bold, and very rich reds. If you're a fan of winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, then you'll know what to expect. The wines we tasted ranged in price from $50 to $85, exceptionally reasonable for their quality. I was also surprised at how unhurried and relaxing this tasting turned out to be. We were on property for two hours and really took our time. There was no rush or push to get us out the door before future groups arrived. I really, really loved my experience here and I can't wait to come back in the future to try the new releases at Outpost!

This place is so very beautiful! The land surrounding it is breath taking. Inside the building is…read moregorgeous. Rich wood, state of the art design. Their wine was delicious! Really impressive "one off" Zin. The two different Cabs we tasted were great. I love it when we get to taste superior wine, such a treat! Then if all the above was not wonderful enough. O'Shaughnessy now has the very best sommelier! DaMarcus is friendly, welcoming & so knowledgeable regarding everything wine in our Napa/Sonoma Valley, all while totally taking care of business. We highly recommend wine tasting with DaMarcus at O'Shaughnessy. Now I know, I love Howell Mountain grapes! Make reservations & Enjoy!

What a great winery in Howell Mountain Napa , beautiful scenery , a awesome wine cave , paired with…read morea knowledgeable hostess . The wines are great too !

This is an amazing winery with amazing wines. While they only produce 2500 bottles of their own…read moremost of the wine that they make or made for others, the wine testing experiences, extremely elegant, and you are served at the wine cave during the harvest seasons, like October, you can smell the fermentation of the wine, which is wonderful. This is not your average $20 bottle of wine. I recommend this place for serious wine enthusiast who won nothing but the best most of the wines are made to be stored for 7 to 10 years. The owners and the sommelier are great people that will treat you like their own.

Arkenstone Vineyards is a true sanctuary of the senses. We joined a summer celebration that felt…read morelike a dream--strolling through sunlit vines, each step revealing stories in the earth and sky. The wines were poetry in a glass, each sip unfolding layers of flavor that danced on the palate. The landscape, breathtaking and serene, cradled us in its beauty. Yet it was the service--gracious, warm, and attentive--that truly lifted the experience to something unforgettable. A place where time slows and every moment tastes like celebration

Definitely in the top three of the winery/vineyard tours during our stay in Napa…read more I absolutely loved the unique feeling that Bravante offers. First, we had to "climb" the mountain to get to its secluded location. Then you're in for a surprise when you walk in. It's like walking into a cave. We visited on a super foggy day. The silence was almost deafening. Coupled with the fog, I seriously felt like we were in the middle of peace and serenity. Jake did an amazing job of showing us around and the Bravante way of wine making. We loved his warm energy. The wines here were amazing. We have done way too many tours on this trip and had stop purchasing wines at the last few tastings but we had to have some Bravante wine shipped home. Not to mention, Bravante is owned by two women! Girl power. The private tasting was absolutely amazing. Definitely a must-see when in Napa.

Our hostess was very friendly & informative. Excellent wines!! Beautiful tasting room.read more

This was our second stop of the Christmas Trip to Napa. A real family wine experience, we loved the…read morestory of the place as well as their wines that have a pretty good quality and even better PQR. One of our favorites was the Zinfandel. You can't go wrong with that price. Heather was a great host!

I went to college literally walking distance from this winery. If you had told me then that the…read morebest zin I've ever tasted was being grown and blended there in SDA land ( read- no alcohol, meat, caffeine or dancing due to their faith), I would have told you that you were out of your mind. BUT IT IS!!! I found Summit Lake zin in Rhode Island of all places. I was at a super high end curated wine store and told them I was looking for a particular wine from Calistoga which of course they didn't have. The guy leaned in and told me that he did have something else I might like in the back, which intrigued me. He came back with summit lake zin, told me it was so good that he wasn't even putting it on the shelves. I bought one bottle, went home and tried it, and immediately called him to reserve the rest of what he was willing to sell me. Now that I'm back in northern California, I had been hoping to go to the actual winery to see what it was about. I imagined to myself that I as a mostly cabernet drinker, couldn't possibly like the rest of what they made if the thing I loved from their lineup was zin, of all things. I joined their email list and was emailed on "zin day" that they were doing a 30 percent off their zin so I bought a bunch, set up a wine tasting on the day I was going to pick it up, and waited for the day to come. When we arrived, it was a gorgeous November Saturday, and all the leaves were turning shades of rust and gold. We met up with Heather and her fellow canine greeter, and made our way to some benches in an open grass area. This is EXACTLY what I think about when I imagine how Napa and Sonoma's wine history looked like when they were beginning. No castles and froufrou- just honest to goodness great farmers and ranchers, trying their hands at grapes, and making something beautiful that showcased their passion. Heather was super friendly, and the ultimate no fuss host. We loved her sweet dog and the surrounding horses, chickens and goats, and the relaxing atmosphere of the property. I knew I loved their zin and I convinced myself the rest of their wines were likely bad to protect myself from a huge letdown, but I was wrong! SO WRONG! Literally all of their wines were absolutely delicious. I'm not a port person, so that didn't do anything for me, but their petite Syrah was delicious, their cabernet was incredible, and of course, their zin is magic. Despite the challenges of covid, their location tucked out in the middle of the wilderness in Howell Mountain in Angwin, or anything else, this family owned and operated winery is doing some incredible work on some gorgeously blended, and expertly crafted wines. These wines easily stand up to some of Napa's finest, and in my opinion, they still craft the best zin I've ever tasted. I'm a huge fan and will continue to support this incredibly talented family in their winemaking!

AMAZINF SERVICE my 23rd bday couldn't ask for a better…read moreplace. amazing wines, views, experience thank u!!

Very great tour for a self-guided tour. Very informative staff. And most importantly, tasty wine.read more