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    4.3 (159 reviews)
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    CADE Estate Winery was well worth the winding road through the hills to arrive at the winery. The view of the valley from the winery is breathtaking overlooking a beautiful infinity pool. Our server, Sarah was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating as to our tasting selection. The tasting included delicious chocolates and a cheese plate. Plus everything was so relaxing!

    Kamran M.

    Probably one of the most amazing experiences I've had at a winery in Napa! First, it started with Nancy a host that took time to walk us through answer my plethora of questions and pour more than a healthy fair share for our wine tasting. The view is the best I've seen out of 20 or so wine tastings. We signed up for a membership, but honestly mostly because of Nancy! Really proud of this winery and their staff! It's a must go and I highly recommend the owners give her a huge bonus for Christmas.

    Isabel W.

    Honestly, one of my favorite! Quite a drive up the mountain to get there but you can imagine how beautiful the views are from the top! We were greeted and seated (in my opinion) in the best seats, right in front of the giant window overlooking the mountain/valley. All the glasses were laid out as well as some crackers, cheeses, chocolate, and dried fruits. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, personable, and asked us questions on what we were tasting. The cheese and chocolate paired beautifully with the wines. Everything was great, would highly recommend. Overall, great atmosphere, views, wines, and people.

    Wine cave
    Tabitha H.

    We had a fantastic to Cade. We were helped by Emmet who was a hospitable host. We were able to try 6 wines (1 Sauvignon blanc, 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, 1 Cabernet from Odette, and 1 merlot) and toured through their cave with amazing acoustics. The views of the mountains were great the day we visited. We were able to see Mt Diablo. Wine was great as well. I personally enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc and cade. Would recommend visiting off the beaten path.

    Cade grapes in July
    Kiakona O.

    We went around 2:30pm in July. It was still hot but not too bad. Wasn't too crowded. There was three other tastings but we had front row seating to the view. View was amazing as usual. Definitely enhances the tasting experience. Grounds beautifully unkept and maintained. We had Emmet as our Sommelier. We was really informative and welcoming. He was very laid back and set the mood for our tasting to be relaxed and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and inquired promptly if he didn't know the answer. He made this experience the best. Hope to have him again

    Emmit is knowledgeable about the wine, he's not bad at capturing a scene.
    Matthew P.

    We had a morning tasting with Emmett to on the patio overlooking the infinity pond and the Napa valley. The view was as good as the wine and the experience. Emmett was knowledgeable and personable, he gave us so Much information about the wine, the winemaker, the Howell Mountain region and the wine. We really enjoyed our "educational experience" and will return. Cade is a "must see" if you are in the Napa valley.

    Vinyards
    Casey K.

    Cade mountain property had a wonderful view of Napa Valley! We loved the mountain cabs. They are big, bold, medium tanic, dry. You should know that the tour is required. So if you just want to drink wine then plan on about a half hour tour. We did enjoy it and liked the underground cave. If you join, then it's one of four properties that you can do tastings. Both Cade properties, plumpjack and odett

    Jen J.

    Stunning views from a uniquely sustainable and environmentally proactive winery. Appointments required but well worth the advance planning! My best friend had raved about this place, and she was also the one to introduce me to their sister winery Odette which we had visited last year. Just like Odette, we were stunned that such a breathtaking winery with incredible service allowed children AND dogs. The place is small enough that there was only one other party tasting inside, while we were seated outside (which I think is the best place to be really!) There are plush couches right in front of the infinity pool and fountain outside overlooking the valley. We ended skipping the tour because one of our geriatric dogs couldn't handle all the terrain, but the staff was super great and gave us space to lounge outside as long as wanted (including providing our two dogs with specially made dog treats literally on a carved platter). Our host Jay is also the estate supervisor and was extremely passionate about his work, the area, CADE and its sister wineries. He was informative and easy going - and gave us just the right amount of wine guidance balanced with privacy to enjoy the scenery. Definitely plan to return with family, friends, and anyone willing to make the journey!

    Superb Sauv Blanc.
    Brian B.

    One of our very favorite wineries. We are club members at Odette which gives us tasting privileges at Plumpjack and Cade as well. This was our second time here. I've been tasting wine for 20 years or so and very serious about it for the last 10. Right now, and I think it'll be true for a while, I'm hooked on mountain fruit. I no longer think "north-south" but in terms of elevation and right now, Howell Mountain is my wine epicenter. We had been to Odette and for the heck of it, I called Cade and left a message to see if perhaps they had a cancellation. As we were pulling into another winery, I got a call from a very pleasant person saying that they did indeed have a cancellation and they could take us in 45 minutes which was perfect. TIP: Howell is well worth the trip but it is a trip. If you're in Napa proper, Rutherford or Yountville, check your Waze. You still have some driving to do. Speaking of Waze, once you get on the mountain, cell coverage is spotty so before you lose coverage, take a screen shot of the turns and distances. You'll be glad you did. Cade gives you the Howell experience in spades. While I find their cade label (with fruit from the valley floor) extremely satisfying, the CADE Howell Mountain cab is king here. The sauv blanc was also very special and (I thought) reasonably priced. The tasting experience offers the amazing views, some tantalizing bites paired with the wine and fantastic glassware. The glassware thing is a pet peeve of mine. YES it matters. For my mouth, no wine tastes great from those Libby mason jar-like glasses you get at some places. Cade has the details DOWN which makes for a very pleasant tasting. Cade's easily in my top 5 and I recommend it highly.

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    Denise N.

    Beautiful Vineyard! Great views of the Valley and amazing deep red earthy Cabs. Inside tips: 1. You usually have to do the tour to taste. 1 hour commitment ish 2. 30 min out of Yountville 3. Make sure you get the Howell Mountain location because there are 2 Cade locations 4. They have a Tesla Charger! 5. Best view in the valley

    Rachel M.

    The wine was great; Bull was epic. I'd come back every weekend just for his incredible stories and wine expertise. Of all my tastings in the area, the visit to Cade stands out not only for the architecture and wine, but for the feeling that you're having a drink with a Napa valley original. If you're into views - Cade has those too.

    Carrie D.

    The drive up to this beautiful winery is amazing and once you arrive, the views are magnificent. We were set up to taste overlooking the infinity pool, with a view of the valley beyond. Our host offered a nice little snack of almonds, cheese and crackers and then the tasting began. From whites to reds, the wines were wonderful. We were offered tasting of some wines not on the set upon tasting list and "revisited" a few as well. There was a hefty tasting fee, but definitely worth it for the wines, view, and overall experience.

    Krista B.

    CADE, is just great wine. I wine tasted, just recently here and it was lovely. You cannot beat the views, along with the vino that Cade is known for.

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    I no longer think "north-south" but in terms of elevation and right now, Howell Mountain is my wine epicenter.

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    13th Vineyard

    13th Vineyard

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    There was a lot of hype surrounding the Cade 13th tasting and, as a long time wine club member at…read morethe sister property, Odette, we finally made a reservation for a private tour and tasting for two at 10:30 a.m. After a long drive up the mountain, we arrived. Parking is a little tricky, and we ended up taking the wrong driveway. Melissa, who turned out to be our host for the morning, came running out to direct us (since this must happen a lot, LOL). We got parked and walked up to the building, but were surprised when there was another couple waiting for the 10:30 am tour and tasting. Melissa said she hoped we didn't mind that two others would be joining us. She also said that she called us to ask if it would be okay (this never happened, by the way), and we were surprised and blindsided, so at this point what could we really say but "okay?" Luckily, it turns out the couple who joined in on our tour and tasting were lovely, but it would've been nice (and appropriate) to have had advance notice. We started out with a walk through the production area, and Melissa shared with us the rich history of the grounds. She was knowledgeable and thorough, and we learned a lot. Next up was a lengthy walk through the caves, with plenty of photo opportunities. We had a glass of white wine in hand at all times, but do note that you are on your feet the entire duration of the tour, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a light sweater since the caves are quite chilly (this is also the area where you'll do your tasting). Our place settings were arranged well and the wines were pre-poured. There was a cheese board that was pretty, but it's the same exact standard-issue cheese board that members get at every other Plumpjack property. It would've been a little nicer if it had been elevated a bit, but it was enjoyable to have with the wines. Cade 13th pours reserve vintages of Cade, and it was fun to try to see how they've aged. On our tasting menu for the day was the 2022 CADE Estate Sauvignon Blanc, the 2017 cade Cabernet, the 2017 CADE Howell Mountain Cabernet, the 2016 CADE Reserve Cabernet, and the 2021 13th Vineyard Cabernet. The wines were of course tasty, but I was shocked at the price point at which they were being offered for sale. Look, these are high quality wines, but CADE has become the worst offender in jacking up their prices to levels that far exceed that quality. I also didn't like that we had to ask for a price list (our menu "conveniently" omitted the prices). We ended up purchasing two bottles of the 13th Vineyard, because they will be nice collectors items. I wasn't a huge fan of the wine but my husband is, so we purchased the two pack (this wine is only sold by the 2 pack or higher), and it was really pricey ($948.31 after tax). Here's the worst kicker of all: after spending $948 on wine, we were prompted by the Point of Sale tablet to add a gratuity. I don't mind tipping a bit for a sit-down tasting, but I DO have a major problem with a system prompting me to tip UP TO 30% for wine that I bought. This would've translated to a $285 tip, and that is RIDICULOUS. I am not cheap, but the Plumpjack group is the ONLY family of wineries that has started doing this tip thing in the Napa Valley (at least out of the high end wineries we frequent). It's obnoxious, awkward, and adds an unnecessary level of stress to my tasting. The host always flips the pad around and displays disappointment that they weren't tipped $300! STOP DOING THIS, PLUMPJACK, and PAY YOUR EMPLOYEES SO VISITORS DO NOT HAVE TO! Plus, I'd much prefer Napa go back to the days of walking up to the bar and doing a tasting - but 13th Vineyard forces you to do a lengthy seated tasting and tour. I don't want a tour, I don't need to sit, I am not even interested in the fancy cheeses. Just let me taste the dang wine. I guess my experience was nice enough and it was fun to taste the library wines, but this is a one and done visit for me that's not worth the hassle nor expense.

    From the owner: Experience the history of Howell Mountain at CADE 13th’s stone winery, which dates back to 1886…read more The inspiration for its name derived from its place in history as the 13th bonded winery in California. On the grounds of this extraordinary Estate, you will find beautiful lawns, wildflower gardens, and an extensive wine cave.

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