This was for our 23rd wedding anniversary, so as a treat, I decided to invite my husband and close…read morefriends to lunch. While working in St. Helena, I could never find an opening in a reservation, so here was a great opportunity now that all of us are retired. Our friends live in Clear Lake while we live in Vallejo, so this is a central place to meet. It was the best decision I made because every year for the past several anniversaries, we've gone to Cache Creek to C2. Their food and service is excellent because my husband enjoys poker, but I thought a change of scenery would be nice. And it was! Firstly, it was very kind of the staff to present us with a greeting card signed by everyone -- how sweet and thoughtful! We will cherish that! Secondly, we were very impressed with how the food/wine was locally sourced. It was incredible to hear the story about Custom, the Bull, and taste the difference between the Highland beef compared to Angus. Our waitress was "Erica S." She was engaging, personable, and very informative. My husband and I would definitely like to return to return to experience the dinner menu! We and our guests had the following dishes: Artichoke appetizer Arbororio Biscuits & Gravy Two Cheeseburgers Three Bloody Mary's Farmstead Margarita When they found out it was our anniversary celebration, the house sent over four glasses of complimentary champagne and a dish of dessert -- again, very sweet and kind of them I now understand why so many crowds flock to this restaurant! It's well worth the wait! If you have not experienced a meal there, you must definitely go now!

I was really excited to try this restaurant for the first time, especially for Mother's Day, and…read morewhile the food itself was excellent, the overall experience was disappointing enough that I would not return. From the beginning, there seemed to be constant miscommunication between staff. We specifically booked an outdoor reservation and were seated inside instead. While mistakes happen, it set the tone for the rest of the evening. The bigger issue involved the wine and corkage fee. We purchased a bottle directly from the market associated with the restaurant and were told by the employee there that the corkage fee would be waived if we bought their wine. When we sat down, our server Sara told us that was not true and that we would still have to pay the fee. I explained what we had been told, and when she asked if I wanted a manager involved, I said yes. Before the manager even arrived or clarified the situation, the server opened our bottle of wine. In the silence and confusion, I reasonably assumed the fee issue had been resolved. Then the manager came over and told us we would still be charged and implied that nobody at the market would have told us otherwise. The way it was handled made my husband and I feel like we were being accused of making the whole thing up, which was especially upsetting on Mother's Day. At that point, the bottle was already opened, so we were essentially stuck paying the fee regardless. Between being seated incorrectly, the poor communication between employees, and how dismissive the situation felt, the service completely overshadowed what should have been a special meal. The rest of the service we felt ignored and there was minimal effort to accommodate. Great food alone is not enough to justify returning when the hospitality experience feels this frustrating and unprofessional.

Whenever we're in Napa Valley with out-of-town guests, V. Sattui Winery is always one of our go-to…read morestops. It's perfect for lunch or a picnic, with a wide variety of food to pair with your wine. They're also very family- and kid-friendly. We once enjoyed an outdoor tasting in one of their shaded garden areas overlooking the vineyards, and unlike some wineries, they welcomed having kids seated with us. Our host even served grapefruit to the kids--a thoughtful touch that made the experience even more memorable.

Really cool spot in the Napa Valley to enjoy some good wines, lovely grounds, and a nice market on…read moresite. Unfortunately for us it was raining, so our outdoor tasting and picnic idea turned into an intro tasting in their barrel room followed by a quick snack to go from the market. Was a bit bummed we couldn't bring food we would have purchased from the market into the barrel room to enjoy during our time there, only charcuterie was permitted I guess. Ash our server was attentive and knowledgable on the wines. Standouts were definitely the more premium cabs. Definitely leave time to visit the market - lots of great samples of their products for sale throughout, expansive prepared foods and cheeses/jams/etc. to purchase. Will definitely be back to visit this place, hopefully in the nicer weather!

Tom, our sommelier was amazing and knowledgeable. He made our visit to Napa Valley so meaningful!!read more

We had a nice visit to Charles Krug Winery while on a tour with the Napa Valley Wine Train…read more Our tasting and winery hostess was Riana who took us on a small tour of the property and educated us on this history of the vineyards ownership and family legacy. Once inside the large upstairs tasting venue, we were treated to a nice wine tasting by Riana. The wines were nice. I'm a Cabernet person but I enjoyed the sparking rose. Refreshing and not too sweet. I wish we would have had more time to view some of this historic photos and explore the downstairs part of the venue as it looked interesting but perhaps another time when we return to Napa.

Stopped by here for hubby's birthday, it was a new winery for us. I booked ahead online and was…read morebrowsing their options since I was looking for something that would also work for non-drinkers. I came across the Legacy Cave Tour, which is adults-only and offers a lower fee for non-drinkers, which I thought was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the online booking didn't work for me, so I had to call to make the reservation. When we checked in, the woman at the front desk gave me a bit of a weird vibe. After looking up our reservation, she said, "Oh, indeed you do have a reservation." It just felt like an odd response, like... why wouldn't we? is it because we're brown? We arrived a little early, so we spent some time browsing the gift shop upstairs. That's where we met our guide, Will, who was lovely, friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. I mentioned it was my husband's birthday, and he asked if we'd been given a birthday sticker. Apparently they offer special occasion stickers at the front, which the check-in woman never mentioned, but Will made sure we got one, which was a nice touch. The tour itself was a small group, which I really liked. We went into the cave, and for those drinking, the tour included 3 wines. It was interesting learning about the history of Beringer Vineyards, and again, Will did a great job explaining everything. One thing I do wish they offered: for non-drinkers, it would be nice to have something like grape juice or a non-alcoholic option during the tour. There were a few of us in that situation, and it felt a little odd not having anything to sip on. After the tour, we walked the grounds, which was really nice. It's free to explore the property and browse the gift shop, which makes it a pleasant stop even beyond the tour itself. We ended up buying a couple bottles to take home, along with a wine barrel mug that my husband liked.

Today we had an amazing experience touring and using our senses with food, herbs and wines with THE…read moreBEST and most knowledgeable guide JESUS. He made our experience extra special and we learned alot from him. We will return soon!

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

These guys have it down. Brian gave us history, geography…read moreand a bit of winemaking lore during a well presented tasting. The grounds are beautiful and the hall where the tasting was a piece of history as well. If you havent tried their wines you are in for a treat. Lots of options in this area but this is one of the top ones.

Having a friend who is a member of HALL Wines is always nice because that means when invited, we…read morecan enjoy complimentary tastings when they pick up their quarterly cases :) While HALL has beautiful interior tasting room(s), the outdoor area is such a fun vibe with vineyard views for days. If you're not a fan of big and bold reds, HALL may not be the right choice for your wine tasting adventures. I believe mostly, if not all, reds are on the tasting menu and what they're known for. Friendly staff, and I guess they now offer outdoor pizza options to share while tasting, along with charcuterie boards. When driving on St Helena Hwy, you can't miss them (they have the giant rabbit by their main sign!)

Very cool winery up on a hill. Castle construction is a cool concept…read more We did the wine tasting and the juice tasting. I thought it was slightly expensive but not terrible. It was very busy. They clearly work on a volume basis compared to other wineries. Since I only like very sweet wines, I was able to find something for me.

Eli, our tour guide, was amazing! He was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable, and made the whole…read moreexperience really fun. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and he kept the tour interesting the entire time. The castle itself is stunning and the whole experience felt really unique. The wine tastings were all delicious and added a lot to the visit. The only downside was unfortunately someone in our tour group. One woman made sure everyone knew she was a member and kept mentioning how she had already seen the castle too many times and was bored of it, saying she only came to bring her family for a birthday. It kind of disrupted the experience for the rest of us. When we got to the torture chamber she also started making some really inappropriate remarks, which was a bit uncomfortable for the group. Aside from that situation, we still had a great time and really enjoyed the tour and tastings. Overall it was a memorable experience and definitely worth visiting if you're in Napa. 5 stars for Eli!!

Alpha Omega is always a vibe...-every single time. It's one of those places you can go to just…read moreunwind and truly enjoy the moment. I love grabbing a glass and chilling by the fountain. The atmosphere is so peaceful but still lively in the best way. You'll see people with their dogs, good music playing, and everyone just soaking in the experience. It's the perfect balance of relaxed and upscale. Whether you're there to wine taste or just hang out and take it all in, it's always a win. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Napa!

Aloha Omega was recommended to me for a recent girl's trip to Napa…read more We were promptly seated outside by the pond and it was beautiful. Since one in my party only drinks white wine, they were able to accommodate her as the rest of us rolled through the reds. If I had a wish, it would be that they offered up something you could purchase to snack on with the wine. Especially since they are really generous pours!!

Can't say better things about NIGHT Wines. When entering the business another customer, who was…read moresitting on the patio, dog lunged at my service animal. The owner (Scott) answers the phones himself and instructed his staff to come escort us in the back door. Although we weren't compensated for this or given any type of accommodation for the stress, I'd still recommend this place to all my friends and family. Came down to Wine country for my birthday- attached are pictures of everything we enjoyed here at NIGHT Wines. Fights: amazing! Great portion sizes! Charcuterie board: standard to what you'd receive anywhere in Napa- but can't go wrong! Desert: My favorite part! It's paired with a serenade in either French or English with your desert. I did pass on this, but it's a sweet touch nonetheless.

This place is lovely!! It is open late night which is just what we were looking for for our Napa…read moreValley day trip. They have a classy interior with marble tables and nice comfy couches. They also had live music in the evening! The service was great and the food and wine was all very enjoyable. So glad i found this place on Yelp! :)

Wow. What an unforgettable experience at PEJU, especially with the VIP treatment my friends and I…read morereceived from Todd Elliott, AKA to me as wine educator and sommelier extraordinaire! I am a white wine connoisseur because of my dietary restrictions with most ingredients in red wines, especially cherries and plum, that trigger my stomach pain and headaches. I have missed enjoying red wine because of this. I was hoping and praying that when my friends who are members of PEJU planned this wine tasting treat, that my stomach and head would be fine and to my surprise, my palate, tongue, stomach and heart were pleased with the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fifty/Fifty, and more, including reserve reds Todd served and educated us about! I have NEVER enjoyed red wines like these I tasted at PEJU. Since the time of our outstanding wine tasting experience, I have recommended and raved about Todd and PEJU winery to friends and family who appreciate and value high quality wines and winery experiences. It felt like a vacation getaway being in the tasting room building, admiring the breathtaking stained glass art, all of the art inside and the beautiful art and nature views outside. I appreciate the PEJU staff and management team who welcomed us and were kind to us all the way to the end of our wine tasting experience when we left. This is the kind of treatment that makes us want to return. Napa is a special place for friends, family, and me, and PEJU is now an indelible memory in my Napa adventures! Todd clearly enjoys his important professional position, is passionate about wine and the wine experience, and brings so much joy to customers! I can't recommend him and PEJU enough! Todd went above and beyond to give us a VIP experience and even gave me a bag full of wine corks for my art project after I told him about this and asked for some of their wine corks we saw lined up in their wine uncorking and pouring area. Thank you, Todd!

I had a reservation for a classic tasting at PEJU at 1:30pm on a Friday, at the recommendation of…read morequite a few friends, and there were a few other parties seated at the time as well. The grounds are gorgeous inside and out, and I really enjoyed the stained glass, large open windows, and the statues and the koi pond area outside. The service was extraordinary, and I had a great time learning a bit about the different wines PEJU offers from Joseph. I tried quite a few different wines, and really liked how there are a few unique offerings here that you can't find elsewhere - I ended up getting a bottle of their Province, the Farm, and their late harvest orange muscat. PEJU is also one of the few wineries with a permit to serve food. If I had known ahead of time, I would've planned to eat here! The rilettes were super tempting, but Joseph advised that if I was planning to eat a meal afterward to stick to the chips and dip - this ended up being quite a generous portion as well, and I really enjoyed the goat cheese truffle dip alongside the wine tasting :) Overall, PEJU is definitely a beautiful winery to visit with excellent service, and I'll definitely be back!