My first wine club membership and I couldn't be happier! Aside from the awesome perks I get from being a member, this winery is a must try when in Yountville. Pros: Scenic landscape with ample views and photo opportunities Dog friendly Knowledgeable staff that go above and beyond Generous pours Family owned and it feels like it - they have limited tables and this really shows as they prioritize quality over quantity Among many other pros , there is only one "potential con" and that is that they don't serve food here so just make sure u don't come hungry . read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

In a town as ritzy as Yountville, it's so nice to have a low key option like Goosecross Cellars in the midst. Now don't get me wrong; I DO enjoy that Yountville ritziness. But, boujee doesn't have to be 24/7. Casual is relaxing, and Goosecross is the perfect place for a fun and relaxing tasting experience in Yountville. I came here with a large group of ladies and we really enjoyed ourselves. Antoine was our host and we had so much fun with him! He kept us on our toes during our entire tasting. He made us laugh, told us interesting stories, and also explained each wine that we were tasting. I wouldn't say that our group was rowdy.... but we were drankin'. And you know what happens when the gals be drinkin'! Mm hmm... we got a bit excited and little loud. However, Antoine handled our large party well and we so appreciated him for it. Speaking of rowdy; this is definitely a tasting room with a youthful glow. There aren't crazy drunks and it's not super loud, but it seems like this is where the larger groups like to hang out and truly have a kick back time. It's just fun! It's a fun time. Their patio is all the rave. There were several other large parties tasting out on the patio as well that day. Their indoor tasting room is really cute. There's a smallish tasting bar inside, but the patio area is nestled amongst their lovely vineyards. The photo opportunities are endless, and Antoine was nice enough to snap some photos of us during our visit. When it comes to the wines, I definitely enjoyed their white wines more than their reds. I loved their Gewurtztraminer and their Sauvignon Blanc was tasty too. The red wines that we tasted were just okay. Even their $150 Cab Sauv tasted a bit young, but just my personal opinion. My group and I really had a blast tasting here. I will definitely come back for a future tasting when I'm back in Yountville. read more

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We joined the wine club at Goosecross last September. Beautiful outdoor setting. The staff is friendly and tailors the information they share based on your desires. We've attended two members only events, when you pick up your three times a year orders, and they were both spectacular. Music, delicious food, plentiful wine tastings and they have upgraded their outdoor tasting area with comfortable seating and umbrellas for shade. read more

I was brought here by some friends who are wine club members. The place is great! Doesn't seem like the biggest winery but the views, staff, and wine were awesome. I came back to get a bottle. Dog friendly. read more

This was one of our favorite wineries that we tasted at on our trip to Napa. They have a lovely Pinot Noir that we loved along with a red blend that we purchased a bottle of. Nice quiet area and space. We would go back. Make a reservation for sure. read more

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Amy took great care of us, and their wines were exceptional! She gave us a taste of Aeros, which was so good! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Front of Goosecross - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

I found out about Goosecross from Reddit as a few others mentioned and we made a day trip out of it. Boy am I glad we did. This winery is tucked away in Yountville so you may just blink and miss it but you'd be doing youself a diservice. The property itself is just the right size for an intimate experience while also having room to yourself. Service was awesome as we got the explanations of each wine but our host took time to just sit down and chat with us as well. The wines are delicious. The Sauv Blanc, Pinot and C. Elizabeth were our favorites and we ended up grabbing a bottle of each because we enjoyed them so much. They also were a hit when we opened them with friends. We also were there right after the harvest, or maybe during, so we had a chance to see them throw grapes into the extractor which was a nice touch. Highly Recommend! read more

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Celebrated my 40th birthday here and they made it extra special with my name on the menu and a cute little sign on our table. Wines were delicious and views were gorgeous! read more

The tenth winery of our Napa tour saw us enjoy a lovely chocolate and wine pairing on an outdoor patio overlooking a gorgeous vineyard at Goosecross Cellars. Located on State Lane before the Silverado Trail on the outskirts of Yountville in Napa Valley, Goosecross Cellars combines terrific winemaking, evident in the wines they serve, with wonderful hospitality. We had reserved a chocolate and wine pairing outside, and the weather was hot and sunny. Fortunately, we had shade from the California sun. The people at the winery warmly welcomed us, and they had bottled water to stay hydrated and a "Happy Anniversary" sign for us since we were celebrating our Irish wedding anniversary, in addition to our respective birthdays, which are 20 days apart. Our guide, Bob, provided a lovely experience through our tasting, discussing the winery, the thought behind the wines, and the joys of Anette's Chocolates that paired so well with the reds poured. Of the four varietals we poured, the 2019 State Road Merlot and the 2019 Branta were my favorites. The 2020 Zinfandel was good, while the 2019 Summit Selection Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon was exquisite, especially with the divine coffee chocolate truffle. The vineyards surrounding the tasting room and other buildings make for a beautiful experience at Goosecross. The winery is undoubtedly an escape if you want to be at a winery with its down-home charm and laissez-faire vibes when you enjoy wine there. read more

We visited back in September and I'm finally getting around to leaving all of my reviews. We ended up being 10 or 15 minutes late to our tasting because we stayed over at our tasting at Eleven Eleven Winery. We had called ahead to let them know and they were very kind and still kept our reservation for us. We did the Patio Tasting and loved all of the wines. I believe our host was Kitty and she was super nice! We ended up purchasing a bottle of the Branta to ship back home with some other wines we had. The view of the vineyards was beautiful and they had a lot of lovely plants and flowers around the patio as well. We enjoyed visiting and would come back again! read more

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Goosecross Cellars was our first stop out of four on our Alluvium Wine Tour. It was a beautiful place, with a lovely back patio set amid the grape vines. Our host was so delightful and shared wonderful stories about the wine and the winery. Since this was our first stop, she also provided some insight into how to pace ourselves throughout the day. Great advice, though I'm not sure we stuck to her recommendation! LOL We loved the wine and the tasting experience. By the time we were finished and ready to move on, we ordered a case and looked forward to enjoying the great wines served up at Goosecross Cellars. I highly recommend stopping here for a tasting. read more

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Incredible experience - excellent views and awesome wines. Our host was Antoine and he was a blast - top notch service through and through. We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and this was one of our favorite stops through Napa - can't wait to come back. read more

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The wines were so delightful, tasting was tailored and customized. Lori took such good care of us, and really took us on a beautiful journey through the menu. Lots of care in the details and the outdoor area was so beautiful. Couldn't have asked for more. It is by appointment only. So just call ahead :) read more

Goosecross Cellars has been on my list for awhile, so I was thrilled when I finally got a chance to experience their great wines! Nestled in the middle of the Napa valley wine country, it makes it quite convenient to visit their facility along with others throughout your wine journey. The property itself is quite quaint with fantastic views, but nothing that screams pretentious. When it comes to the staff, very down to earth and not hard on the sales pitch, which is great. Let's be honest, none of us love the awkwardness of forced club joining. When it comes to their wine, they are superb and offer varieties for all, so not entirely focused on reds like many others around. When it comes to price point, I'd say it's affordable and slightly cheaper than others around, which is great might I add! All and all, it was a great visit and one I'd easily recommend to others. read more

We had the BEST time at Goosecross Cellars. Amazing wine. Amazing views. Amazing service. Anyone coming to Napa Valley this is a must see.

A tucked away gem with beautiful tasting room and lovely outdoor patio. incredible views, thoughtful sophisticated setting and special touches to make our visit memorable. The wines are amazing and our tasting experience was relaxed, fun, and informative. beyond expectations, must visit. Thanks Antoine for an enjoyable viait. The Hayes party! Go Ducks! read more

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Never knew this place existed till my friend suggested it for a wine tasting in Yountville. We were lucky to come here during a sunny day in the Fall so it was so beautiful just to sit outside enjoying wine with spectacular views of the estate vineyards and the Mayacamas Mountain Range. Fall and Spring are definitely my favorite seasons to visit Napa Valley. Living for the Fall foliage! It was so nice that they had prepared our table ahead of time with a customized tasting menu and our friend's name was on it. It's the little things that matter. The tasting was ok. We were introduced to 4 different types of wine. I didn't care too much for it and their pours were more on the lighter side. They didn't even spend a lot of time talking much about wine either. Maybe because they knew we weren't wine experts? Compared to other wineries I've been to, it was on the pricier side for $50/person plus tax and tips it came out to be $60/person. I'm not sure I'll be back any time soon but it was nice to check it out. read more

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I'm so thankful to have found Goosecross in a Reddit thread about wineries with a view in Yountville. It's totally worth driving a few minutes from downtown Yountville to visit this gem. They are so welcoming and knowledgeable- definitely one of the more relaxed and entertaining tastings we've experienced! It's nice that they reserve a patio table for your group with a view of the vineyard and mountains. Don't sleep on the wines either! We went home with a great red blend and a nice summery sauvignon blanc. Ask for Antoine! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

We loved the wine and the vibes. It was cold out so they gave us blankets and made it super cozy. We loved Amy gave us a lot of info but let us relax. Thank you Amy love u read more

Amazing venue, amazing wine. I would definitely consider their wine club membership if I were in the area. I came here on a Napa girls day during my trip back to the Bay. I came back and told my bf we have to try it together when we're both back in the area. I'm usually not a red wine girl but I enjoyed all their reds. The property is gorgeous, you can walk out into the vineyard and take pictures. It is also very peaceful and I think it's because they do a great job at booking and don't overcrowd. They personalize the tasting with the name of the person who booked it which I thought was a nice touch. My gf's and I enjoyed our time here. Def on my return list. read more

Goosecross Cellars - Zinfandel - first wine of the tasting - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

Heavily red wine, so this was never going to be my favorite as I prefer white wines. The only white they have is a chardonnay that they gave as a welcome taste. Fortunately it wasn't buttery which meant I could just keep drinking it. But the service, environment, and vibe are top notch. Superb. The woman who hosted us was delightful and she was so accommodating to my preference of white wines. We were the last people there but nobody was rushing us and they kept providing breadsticks which my wife loved. It was such a wonderful experience that even though the wines weren't for me, I have to give Goosecross 5 stars. read more

Goosecross Cellars - intimate backyard and peaceful view - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

Planned on taking my wife for her birthday weekend to Napa and check-out a few wineries, then finishing with dinner at one of the nicer restaurants. The choice for our second wine-tasting stop came to Goosecross, primarily because of the reviews. I hate to be the party-pooper here, but our experience at Goosecross Cellars was less than stellar, especially considering the high Yelp ratings. As with (almost) any other winery in Napa Valley these days, all the tasting has to be reserved in advance and no walk-ins are allowed. Made the reservation for two for a Sunday 3:30 PM to allow enough time after our first stop. Nowhere was it mentioned they were closing at 4:30 PM and our tasting would have to be cut short. There were only 2 other parties in the small and cramped tasting room, and our host told us immediately that outsisde patio is too hot, even though that is what we booked. That might have been the case, since it was about 90 F, but for $50 tasting fee/person, I would expect at least a few words about their property and perhaps a short tour, instead of awekward attempts at small talk. We got four pours of their reds (since they were all sold out of the whites) before they not so subtly reminded us that we need to get going around 4:20PM. The wine was good but for the high tasting price, it better be. With Napa prices being as they are, next time around I will stick with tried and tested. If a winery is charging these premium tasting fees, the customer should be comfortable and relaxed, not be put in a rush to leave. Maybe I should've checked the operating hours before booking, but my assumption was that 5 PM would be the closing time, what seems to be industry standard. If they want to shut down and be done with at 4:30, they should not be taking reservations for 3:30 IMO. Sorry Goosecross, don't think we will be back. Not that you will miss us, but there is plenty of other places and other wine regions where $50 gets you much more. read more

Goosecross Cellars - Tasting menu. All reds, whites sold out ‍ - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

This week marked our second trip to Goosecross, and it was great to visit during harvest time. Antwoine, our host, was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, showing us around their winemaking facilities and giving us a crash course in the vineyard's history. Goosecross' facilities and ambiance are favorites of ours, providing picturesque views of the vineyard and a quiet rear patio setting from which to enjoy your wine. Unlike other tastings, you can really take your time here and enjoy the afternoon. Unfortunately, it was a bit noisy this visit, as two turkeys ("Turk and "Lurk") have taken up residence on the property and upset the dogs at the table next to us. It was also a bit distracting to have them patrolling around our table during the tasting. As far as the wines go, our favorites are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Bronte. That said, because of the date of our visit, the tasting included less variety than last year's, leaning heavily into the reds. The Sauvignon Blanc was sold out, and the new vintage of Chardonnay that had just been released and was restricted to members only. When my wife requested to try the Chardonnay in lieu of one of the reserve cabs on the tasting list, the management refused to open a bottle - in order to purchase it we had to be members. As much as we enjoy the wine here, it's hard to sell memberships to someone if we can't try even try what's on offer. Hope our favorites are back in stock for our next visit. read more

We had an amazing experience here for my mother in law's birthday! From the start we were so impressed by all the little details! They had a sign on our table saying "Happy 60th birthday" and also had it printed on our tasting guide. Antwon was our server and he was so genuine and made our whole group laugh and smile throughout our tasting. We learned so much about the property and gained a better understanding of how long it takes before yielding enough fruit on the vines. overall an AMAZING EXPERIENCE read more

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The wine tasting room associate was AMAZING his name was Antione and it made the whole experience worth it. He was great!

Wow! Beautiful venue, great hospitality team headed up by Denise. Fantastic State Lane Cabernet, and Hollys Block. Actually they all were very good. Yes, we will return!! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

Beautiful picturesque location nestled in the Napa Valley. With fantastic wine and friendly staff. Definitely a must stop while touring the Valley! read more

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Wow! This is a beautiful winery and a must if you are in the area. We went to three wineries that day and this one was by far our favorite. If you go ask for Gail! Our group loved her humor and thoughtfulness. She made the experience a 10/10. read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

Great experience! Super dog friendly. Thank you to Antwan for your amazing hospitality! Wine was exceptional! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wine tasting - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

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Absolutely beautiful property and a wonderful tasting experience! Goosecross was the winery we visited on our bike tour and we couldn't have been happier with our time there. Our sommelier, Ryan, was truly fantastic! He taught us so much about the Goosecross brand and history, provided a tour and offered a detailed but accessible descriptions of the wine. He was attentive, down to earth and friendly. The wine was unique and delicious. So much so that we joined their wine club and look forward to receiving our first shipment in the mail. It is definitely one of our new favorite wines and we would highly recommend you add it to your must do list in Napa! You will not be disappointed! read more

One of my favorite of six wineries we visited in early May 2024. We absolutely loved our guide, Kitty! She was fun, easy going, knowledge and friendly. It was my first visit to a winery and she taught me a lot, meanwhile still answering the questions my more experienced parents had. Would recommend for smaller groups looking for something less commercialized. The wine was fantastic, and we loved the casual outdoor patio experience. Everyone was friendly and we will absolutely be back to visit Kitty and Goosecross Cellars! Our wine was delivered today and we cannot wait to have them. Ten out of ten experience. read more

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This was our second stop and I was taken back with the fact that we served all our flight in the same glass. Bonkers. Wine was good though.

The location is wonderful and we love the wine at the neighboring spot - Kapcsandy, so thought we'd enjoy this place. Not sure why it has such a high rating by others. This wine is not even close to the same quality. The only one I could enjoy was the Merlot. The host was nice enough but the experience felt like a miss. read more

Surrounded in a atmosphere of love and hospitality. Transported to the vineyards that parallel to that of Firenze or Lyon. I came for the wine and left with friendship and warmth. A plethora of stories to reminisce and celebrate with staff and near by wine connoisseurs. I will be back again GooseCross for you and the all the beautiful souls that share their love of wine and friendship. Che and Janine -Tony, Katia, Jon read more

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I came here with my Mom, sister & my niece for Mothers Day Sip & Paint. WHAT FUN THIS WAS! The event was held in their Barrel Room & they served their Sauvignon Blanc & my favorite their Rosè. The class was about 2 hours long. The winery was busy, lots of people buying wines & sampling. There is seating inside as well as a beautiful patio over looking the vineyard. Open 7 days a week from 10am - 4:30pm. Open most Holidays. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable & attentive. This one is off the Betten path & well worth taking a trip here. Great picture ops you guys... Be sure to check out their Wine Club while your sipping wine and enjoying the million dollar view... read more

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Amazing trip to their tasting room and vineyard! They have stunning views of the vineyards. Really enjoyed their sparkling. Joined the wine club! And they have a cute little dog and cat on property read more

Goosecross Cellars - Cute cat and dog - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

I really loved this winery - service was personable, wine was excellent, and wonderful views right in front of the vineyard. While the scenery was not as impressive as Viansa's (Sonoma), I thought everything else was better. The people here are super nice. Even before I came, Denise gave me a whole list of recommended wineries/restaurants/hotels and answered all of my random unrelated questions. The host during our tasting was also so sweet! She gave more elaborate explanations of the wines, which I'm a fan of, and she would pour me more too! When we arrived, my name was written nicely on a card for our table and we had a whole couch patio set up for 2 people. Wines were rich and well balanced. I liked both the reds and the whites. I would have bought some had I had more luggage space. 100% recommend. read more

Goosecross Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

My husband and I visited Goosecross Cellars as part of our anniversary trip and it did not disappoint! We reserved a tasting a few weeks ahead of time and when we arrived, we had a great table facing the vineyards with a custom welcome sign. Kitty was our host and was fantastic!! She was very welcoming and knowledgeable - we had a great time talking with her. Their patio area is also beautiful. Definitely recommend this vineyard to anyone visiting the area - just reserve in advance! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Beautiful view from the patio! - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

Such a cute spot with great wine! We joined for a great tasting with our two dogs (Border Collie and Bernese) and it was a very comfortable spot for all of us! We had a beautiful table with our names on it and menus and had a lovely tasting to start of Rose. All of the wines were very good and all were explained well, we were also able to try a few extra ones not on tasting list when we asked before purchasing. Super friendly service and very cute tasting room and views! Highly recommend their blends and reds! Needless to say...we joined the wine club and bought 6 wines to take with us and we cannot wait to get more of their wines! read more

Goosecross Cellars - Private tasting - doggie friendly! Cute customized signs provided :) thank you! - Wineries Near Me - Yountville, California

I still love the wines, but service has been terrible the last two times I've been to Goosecross. I brought my sister and her husband about two years ago. This was their first time at a winery and I was so excited to share (what I thought would be) a great experience at Goosecross. However, that was not the case. Our hostess was not friendly and often ignored our table. She provided no information about the wine, or winemaking generally. I was so embarrassed. I returned to Goosecross yesterday with two guests that also had never been to Napa. Our Hostess provided the same lackluster service. Our guests felt completely unwelcome. Fortunately, we found another winery that helped improve their experience. I am so disappointed. read more