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 !

did wine tasting here last week. was great. view and…read moreatmosphere was incredible. wine tasting was excellent as was the tour. our host(forgive me cannot remember name-great young man) was outstanding knowledgeable and friendly and the wine was great! we bought!

I rarely write reviews, but this experience was disappointing enough that I felt it was worth…read moresharing. While visiting Fort Worth, my friends and I had the opportunity to try Cade wine at dinner, and it was exceptional. It was so smooth and beautifully balanced that I made a point of visiting the winery while I was working in Napa so I could purchase a case to share with friends at an upcoming celebration. The winery itself is absolutely beautiful, perched on a hillside with stunning views. Unfortunately, the customer service did not match the quality of the wine. When I arrived, I followed the sign instructing guests to wait to be seated. I stood there for about ten minutes while an employee made eye contact with me multiple times and walked past without acknowledging me or even offering a simple "I'll be right with you." Eventually, I walked inside and was greeted with, "Are you here to buy some wine?" The interaction felt dismissive from the start. I explained that I wanted to purchase either six or twelve bottles of Cade. Before I had even decided, I was immediately quoted pricing in a way that made me feel as though it was being assumed I couldn't afford the wine. When I responded that I would take a full case, the tone of the conversation changed completely. Suddenly I was warmly invited to stay for a tasting. I left with the wine because I truly love it, but I also left feeling judged based on my appearance. I had stopped in while working and was wearing jeans, a work polo, tennis shoes, and driving an older work vehicle. Whether intentional or not, the experience made me feel that I wasn't considered the "right" customer until it became clear I was making a significant purchase. Cade produces an outstanding wine, and I sincerely hope every guest is greeted with the same warmth and respect--regardless of how they're dressed or what they're driving. Great hospitality should begin the moment someone walks through the door, not after they've opened their wallet.

Another visit to Outpost Wines on Howell Mountain and another 5 star review. We were greeted by our…read morewine educator Kendall near the tasting room. Kendall took us on the lookout area and pointed out the vineyards in which the grapes were grown to produce our wines. We were then invited into the beautiful tasting room where we enjoyed exploring 5 of the Outpost wines. Kendall is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Outpost Wines as well as their incredibly talented winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Every wine we tasted was world class and the stories behind the wines we will treasure for a lifetime. My favorite wine of the tasting was the 2023 True Vineyard Immigrant. It exhibited great structure and finesse with loads of dark fruit. It paired beautifully with dark chocolate. We loved our visit to Outpost Wines. The memories created will be cherished for years to come.

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

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.

Sonny served my friend and I along with three lovely people from Finland. It was a lovely day and…read morewe were a bit early so we chatted and took a pouring while we waited a few minutes for our soon to be new friends. With our pourings Sonny regaled us with the history and specifics of the winery and terrior of this vineyard... we took a tour of the premise and Sonny explained the equipment they use (it being high tech,) the lovely crush pad, and wine cave. The tastings are superior, well finished and the varietals presented are worthy of a taste and buying. The Merlot Rose and the Merlot were what I bought and am looking forward to returning. I'll add I work in the wine industry for near two decades now and I don't give my accolades easily.

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!

Our hilltop tasting was amazing. Kira and Steven took really good care of us and we learned a lot…read morefrom both of them. All of the wines we tasted were very good as well as the treats on our charcuterie board. We bought a bottle of our favorite wine which was the 2019 Yates Family Vineyards Cab. The winery grounds were very well kept and the views were spectacular. The gondola trips up and back down were the icing on the cake!

One of the better and fun wine experiences! Stunning views and an awesome gondola ride!…read more The tour experience was fantastic. There was so much to see and so much history learned throughout. As someone who's slowly getting into wine, their tasting was incredible. It got better and better after each tasting. I ended up grabbing 3 bottles at the end because it was that good. Staff is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend touring this vineyard for a first time wine tasting and for newbies as well.

I've been a member since it opened. The location is exquisite making the drive up the mountain with…read morethe top down most enjoyable, the tasting room unique and memorable with its intimate yet in-touch-with-nature setting, the service impeccable - friendly, knowledgeable, personal, and the wine tasting with appetizer board, well, second to none based on my experience (I'm not a sommelier).

This may very well be our most cherished winery in Napa/Sonoma…read more It is truly a one of a kind. If you enjoy nature, this setting will amaze you. The details of the tasting room and the land are beautiful. The wines are out of this world, the architecture is stunning and so unique. Jonathon really enhanced our experience with his knowledge, friendliness and the experience. Excellent!