I love this winery! The wines are all really good and Marissa is such an awesome host. I love red wine but my best friend has a sweet palate and both of us left with wines that we loved. The grounds are beautiful and I appreciate that it isn't as commercialized as other vineyards in the valley. They have chickens on-site and sell fresh eggs too! If you're in the valley I definitely recommend stopping by- they are on Tock so making reservations are easy (you can get there from their webpage too). I 100% recommend trying their Riesling if you like sweet wines and their cab franc if you like red wines. I can't wait to stop by again. read more

We been there last Saturday and everything is exactly what we expect. The winery is beautiful with the beautiful nature around. Wine tasting is only $45 and on top of that if you buy some bottles of wine over $50 you don't pay for the wine tasting fee. That the best deal ever. Make sure to make appointment before on the website. read more

BOGO tasting, BUT NOT ON SATURDAY! Great experience here, but when you search "Free Wine Tasting Napa" in Yelp, Hagafen comes up first. We looked at their page and saw the check-in offer, which was a BOGO for tasting. We thought that would be a great deal for the four of us. Then when you walk in and are handed the tasting list, you see at the bottom "...no discounts on Saturday..." Well okay, time to rethink our plan! We felt it our duty to make sure the YELP world knows about this caveat before heading here for 'free tastings'! Tasting is $25 for five tastings. For three of us that really wanted to taste that would have been $75. Instead, we decided to buy a bottle to share, much more economical. Then we asked to try a few of the reds to decide which bottle. The employee was completely cool with that and we finally decided on their Don Ernesto Clarinet. It was a great light red wine to start the day. This little winery is eclectic to say the least. Odd decorations sprinkled throughout the grounds. Random metal work of odd shaped sizes and configurations. I can appreciate the outdoor activities and seating they offer for their guests. Large, outdoor Yahtzee was my favorite. Corn hole, which is pretty normal these days. They had a large cutout to snap pics too. Plenty of different seating for lounging, picnicking, or just hanging out. Don't forget to scope out the chicken coop. It isn't anything amazing, but its in the back and you can peep it. However, close your nose, because it seems to right by a compost pile...well at least that's what we think/smelt it was. The two fellas were laid back and really relaxed. Cracking jokes and cussing, totally cool in our book. They are knowledgeable, but relaxed. They are welcoming and the opposite of stuffy and pretentious, as many deem Napa to be. Red wine at 10AM indicates a great day! read more

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10/10 experience and more enjoyable than many of the bigger places in Napa!! Lovely folks, and if you buy $50 worth of wine/their farm fresh eggs/merch, you get the $45 wine tasting free! You get a five wine tasting - and they added in a couple others we were interested in trying. The only kosher Napa winery too which is cool! Thank you Hagafen for the best experience :) read more

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The grounds are nice and relaxing. However, the staff seemed annoyed and weren't friendly. No one explained any of the wines or varietals, they were just pouring like it was an assembly line. I wouldn't visit again. read more

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Hagafen winery is a small vineyard producing some award winning and exquisite wines. The sampling area is a small bar area and you'll have to crowd around if there are a lot of folks. There is a small section with some outdoor chairs to relax and soak in the sun and atmosphere. The price for the tasting that we tried were 5 samples for $20. I ended up trying all the reds: Pinot, Clarinet, Syrah, Crescendo, Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon. Also tried a couple of the whites. Their computer system went down so we had to pay cash and they let us try a couple extra wines as a result. Normally there's maybe 1-2 wines I like but thought all the reds were delish. One of their deals is if you buy a bottle of wine they will waive the sampling fee so basically if you buy a bottle, the wine samples are free. Great deal! Of course I bought myself a bottle. If you check in on Yelp there's a BOGO wine tasting too. Another great deal! read more

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We had the perfect afternoon at Hagafen Cellars. We were seated at a lovely bench in the very front of the outdoor tasting area. It was a peaceful, intimate setting and presented gorgeous views. It was not crowded at all. We were able to take our time, have all of our questions answered, and our tasting was customized based on our interests. (We only wished we brought some cheese and crackers since they allow you to bring food.) We ended up staying for 3 hours! We had a wonderful experience. read more

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I came here with a few friends after making a last minute reservation and it was a great experience! Super casual and laidback. We sat outside under a pergola with eclectic patio furniture that overlooked the beautiful vineyard. Marissa poured most of our wines, and would stop to chat with our group like we were old friends. We did a basic tasting- if I remember correctly it was 2 whites and 3 reds. Before we left we bought a couple bottles that cancelled out the price of our tasting- which was SUPER worth it. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a chill time with their friends in a gorgeous location. Thanks Hagafen! read more

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Great Gem in Napa. Beautiful setting. Excellent and delicious wines. Our favorites- Chardonnay and Rose! The servers are friendly and knowledgeable of each wines history. We visit Hagafen Cellars each time in Napa since 1998. read more

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An absolute GEM!!! I chose this winery because it came recommended as having a variety of wines to include sweeter wines which my date preferred; but it had so much more to offer. Great location on the Silverado Trail close to the hills with amazing views. The ambiance was inviting and peaceful. The best part was Marissa our wine expert who was absolutely delightful. We had a very intimate private area, it almost felt like the winery was all ours. Will definitely be returning and recommending this winery in the future. read more

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Trying to visit Napa during the current situation is very challenging as most of the wineries are closed to the public, or offering very limited tastings in multiple ways. We were lucky enough to grab a reservation at Hagafen for an outdoor tasting and had a blast. First of all, if you are worried about safety procedures at Hagafen, don't be. Masks, social distancing, hand washing and sanitizing are strict enforced. I felt very safe, comfortable and welcomed at Hagafen. So if you were already planning a Napa trip, you need not worry about being safe here. Next up, I wanted to comment on how amazing the staff is here. Marissa was our guide through the tasting and she was excellent! Charming, helpful, attentive and funny, she knew a ton about wine, gave us a few extras and was overall just a joy to be with. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our time at the tasting, mainly because Marissa made it so amazing. It also helps that the wine is very good as well. Not sure what else to say here, other then if you are planning a trip to Napa, you should put Hagafen on your list. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time on their site and enjoy yourself! read more

Amazing hospitality and wines. Great seating arrangement. Very relaxing. A must visit

This winery was awesome! It's a very small winery which made the experience much better in my opinion. We didn't know this, but you actually are required to reserve a tasting on their website so make sure you do that! They have a small outdoor seating area with a couple of yard games. One of the best wines that we tried was their Tempranillo. It was extremely smooth and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend checking this winery out when in Napa. The gentleman pouring our wines at the tasting was very friendly as well. Great winery. read more

Wonderful experience! Easy to book reservations online, and easy going, friendly staff (thank you Vince!). We bought a few bottles including a couple 2020 Hagafen Lake County Rieslings, which I quickly regretted not buying more - so delicious! Was a peaceful, chill time, and great tasting experience. Super appreciated the outdoor heat lamps (it was a pretty chilly day) and that our dog was welcomed as well! read more

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Visited Hagafen Winery with my daughters and sister. It was a perfect day...80 degrees and clear skies. The staff was super personable and friendly. Oh, and the grounds....outstanding! Lovely landscaping surrounds a beautiful patio setting complete with comfortable seating. We didn't want to leave. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Great displays of art here & fun place for families. Dog friendly too. Their white wines were better than their reds. Wine tasting (5 for $25) fee refunded with 2 bottle purchase. Faves from best to least: 2015 Riesling off dry 2014 Dry white Riesling 2015 Riesling semi sweet 2009 LH Sauv Blanc The wine tasting room was on the small side & there was way too many people that came over here at the same time so it kinda killed the experience. They should add more pouring stations outside rather than just only in one location. read more

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We visited Hagafen for the second time this past weekend - and I honestly couldn't have been more pleased with the experience! In addition to having a phenomenal selection of wines to try (for EVERY palate, I might add), the outdoor tasting area was tranquil, serene, and felt 100% suited to a socially-distant tasting. I felt both safe, and welcomed, the entire time. We were helped by Bob, who was as wonderful as he was knowledgeable. The entire staff is really top-notch! Cannot wait for our next visit. read more

Beautiful little spot, September 2020 wine tastings are surreal with so few people but it allows for more interaction which we've enjoyed. Feel like this winery has a little something for everyone you have whites, reds and sweets. Beautiful garden area and it's kosher. read more

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Long time wine club member. We enjoy the peaceful environment and delicious wines. Always good idea to call ahead and let them know we're cloning. We bring a small basket of goodies to enjoy. Hagafen is so refreshing to visit compared to the industrial corporate wineries which n the area. read more

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The wine was amazing. The views were amazing. The best thing though was Marissa, who was sweet as anything and the most charming person we have met in Napa. To be honest, if you take her out of the equation, this would be another picturesque vineyard, but she truly added so much more. She told us about the family history, told us about the owners, the kosher certification, the background behind the wines and just chatted with us throughout but gave us time to enjoy the atmosphere too. We loved it and we can't wait to bring our friends here with us next time! Thanks for the great experience, Marissa!! read more

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Had an amazing tasting at Hagafen.. our first of many! Vince really made the experience, he was very knowledgeable and made the tasting very enjoyable. We gave him some description of the type of wines that we liked and he was able to put that into our tastings. You can't go wrong with any of his suggestions. We will definitely be back! read more

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Last winery stop. Hagafen Cellars is a bit further down Silverado Trail, but they were offering free tasting passes on their website. We were greeted as soon as we walked into the tasting room. It was crowded and a bit stuffy. The room was so tiny that you can see everything there is as you step into the room. We sat at a corner of the room and behind us was a wall filled with framed menus. Not just any menu, but special White House meals that had served Hagafen wines. It was very interesting to see the special guests that partook in those meals. When we discovered their basic tasting is only $5 and premium tasting is only $10, we decided not to use the free tasting passes. It's such a small place and they were asking for so little! Their wines turned out to be very tasty. We did both the basic and premium and there were 5 wines per tasting. So don't ask me which ones were good. We ended up picking 2 bottles of wine, which void our tasting fee anyway =) read more

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There is no surprise this is one of smallest producers in the area. I have rarely disliked a sweet wine so there is nothing special about this place. Sweet wines are what people appreciate about this place. Beyond average taste, the bait switching and poor etiquette were the major disappointments. I suspect we would have received better service at a place which makes wine in a box (box wine) or offers tastings at a county fair. Our experience (1) With the $25 prix and reserve tasting, you are given the choice of five wines. Our host poured white and red wines in the same glass without giving any red wine to swirl to clean the glass once we changed over from white to red. That was a first. (2) We would request a certain type and our guy would try to give us something different by proceeding to pour it as if he did not hear us. When we managed to get his attention, he put the forced bottle up and asked someone else to pour the requested bottle for us. (3) Two the of wines with very different vintage years (2009 Prix Melange and 2005 Prix Melange) tasted exactly alike. Exactly alike. If I did not know better, I would swear they stuck a four year old label on one and sold it for more even though they are completely the same. (4) If you come here with a driver who calls ahead, you are not eligible for the checkin in offer or website offer. This makes little sense because any tasting fees are separate from what you pay your driver. Also, never mind the only exception on the offer is for a party size larger than 5 and Saturdays. Our group was a party of four and we visited on a Friday. (5) We chose two different tastings options to share because we wanted to pace ourselves and without plenty variety. We then planned to buy one type of wine. Upon purchase, we noticed we were charged for the higher tasting of the two. Never mind that each tasting says the tasting fee is waived upon the purchase of a bottle. It does not say you have to purchase a wine from a certain category and the wine we chose was at the same price point as wines in both categories. Of 8 wineries over two days, this the ONLY winery that changed the rules to their benefit and charged a couple for one person's tasting when wine was purchased. Of the 8 wineries we visited during our time here, four others were boutique wineries. Overall Impression Apparently this place either makes up the rules as it goes along or hopes you are too drunk to notice when you are being duped. Perhaps our guy was the exception, but he made it a point to say it was a family run business and it felt like they were in the starting stages or never learned how to compete. Our guy was more concerned with banking tasting fee bucks than wine sales and to prove it, he tried to slip the charges passed us by simply saying sign here. When questioned, he gave a quick response and then directed his attention elsewhere. We patiently waited for him to circle back to us to let him know we decided against buying anything and would pay for the tastings only. We wished we had never visited. read more

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I visited 7 vineyards over the course of 2 days in Napa and Sonoma and this one was by far the most memorable, more because of the customer service than the wine itself. I only went here in the first place on behalf of a Jewish co-worker who identified this vineyard and one other as the only 2 Kosher vineyards she could find in all of Napa. But, according to Hagafen, they're the only one out of over 500 total vineyards in all of Napa. Talk about cornering the market! Now, back to the customer service. These people are super friendly. They have two tasting options (5 tastes for $15 or 5 tastes of the reserve and prix wines for $25). Needless to say, they don't follow these rules at all. They're generous with the pours and will let you re-sample just to make sure you like what you thought you liked before you commit to a bottle. They'll also let you try some of the reserve and prix wines without committing to that tasting menu. Walking away from here without buying a bottle is pretty tough considering they waive the tasting fee if you do buy a bottle. So basically, you can go here and sample as many wines as you want and walk away having only spent $24 (if you opt for the cheapest bottle on the menu). If you want to ball out, their most expensive bottle is $90. I tried to get a pic with Don Ernesto, but he said he was too busy. A bit lame, but he is kind of a big deal considering Hillary Clinton personally wrote him a letter thanking him for the symbolic nature of his wine during an Israeli-Palestinian peace dinner hosted by the White House. read more

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Cute little winery, really friendly staff. Small tasting room, but we were able to take our wines out to the back area and sit/talk/relax. Our non-drinking friends even played a few rounds of corn hole to keep themselves entertained :) $25 tasting for 5 wines. I like the flexibility in letting us choose any combo of wines. I tried the chardonnay + 4 red wines. Purchasing two bottles will comp the tasting fee, so I bought two bottles of one of their red blends at the $40 range. Enjoyable time at this winery! read more

Friendly hosts and laid back atmosphere. They don't have a set menu for their wine tasting - you get to pick and choose up to 5 wines off their current offerings! They have white, red, and sweet wine. I like this, since I'm more of a white/sweet wine gal, but I did try some of their reds in an effort to appreciate red wine. Their wines are also decently priced for what they are, and some have very fun labels on them. Quick note - they do have a BOGO offer through Yelp Check-In... however! It does not work on the weekends. Our host (who's name I can't remember, forgive me) offered to apply it anyways, but I knew if we bought 2 bottles of wine our tasting fees would get waved anyways. Our host was super friendly and personable, easy to talk to and never made us feel out of place despite our youth. Their whites are good and crisp - I particularly enjoyed the complimentary Sauvignon Blanc that we received upon arriving to the tasting room. The Collage and Beret Rose we tasted were also very good, and I ended up buying a bottle of the Beret Rose. I recommend trying their Cabernet Franc - normally this grape is used for blending and it's uncommon for winemakers to make a wine that's 100% Cabernet Franc. I really liked this red wine since it didn't have that bitter, leathery after-taste that I hate about red wine (I'm sure some people enjoy that). Their Crescendo red wine also has a smooth finish and strawberry, perfect for someone like me who hates dry wine. I ended up buying a bottle of both, since red wines I enjoy are hard to come by. Funny thing, when our host found out how much I disliked red wine, he gave me a free sample of their 2005 Prix Melange (off the menu)... oh my goodness, it was a wonderful red wine! Very smooth, very fruity Their sweet wines are where it's at though - their late harvest wines taste like alcoholic honey and would go great with a cheesecake! The late harvest Sauvignon Blanc was wonderful! Oddly enough, the website and Yelp site state that they hold tours everyday from 10:30 am (except Saturday)... we went at 10:30 am and even called to confirm the day before, yet when we showed up the guy told us they don't normally do tours? It was alright since they let us do a "self tour" - they let us into the warehouse so we got to check out their wine making equipment and freely explore the grounds. They even have chickens and lawn games like Yahtzee, ring toss, and bean bag tosses. read more

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I planned a day trip to Napa as soon as it "reopened." I aimed at picking wineries I've never been to now that you have to make reservations to taste. Hagafen was our first stop. Super cute and friendly little winery! Had the tables set up so cute and our host, Marissa (sp) was great. Made us feel right at home and gushed over my pup! Will def be back with more friends and time to explore the grounds. read more

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An interesting small winery with low-key and relaxed setting. They were flexible with our tasting, accommodating our different preferences. We left with several bottles ... :-) read more

Nice relaxing environment. Could hangout there for hours enjoying the wine and staff. The Riesling is a must try. A winery where you just want to stay and enjoy. read more

I really appreciate how Hagafen Cellers sometimes post coupons on their website for free wine tasting, especially during this economic time. It seems like common sense for other wineries to do, but then again can you only imagine the stress you'd get after your free tasting to buy something? I was not pressured at all to buy anything after our tasting! The woman that helped us out was truly a sweet heart. She understood that I was a newb to wine and suggested to try clears first. I'm really thankful for her help because in other wineries no one would really go out of their was to help someone understand the value, taste and process of producing their products. She did not seem annoyed at all with my questions and was more than happy to suggest other bottles and tastes to try out. read more

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Hagafen is a must-stop for a non pretentious, relaxing, scenic and an authentic Napa experience. My husband and I were warmly greeted with our golden retriever, Honey. The grounds are beautiful and charming. Hagafen is everything you need and will be the highlight of any trip, if not for their gracious service and familial demeanor, then for their mouth watering delicious selection of wines from their tasting menu, hand picked and truly special. We can't wait to come back for more. read more

We really enjoyed our tasting at Hagafen Cellars. The staff was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We were impressed by the knowledge and local history that was relayed to us throughout our tasting. We would highly recommend this cute vineyard. read more

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Tom was an incredible sommelier! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The wine tasting was so reasonable as are their bottles of wine! They are small batch and the flavor is full and wonderful. Every white is so smooth and the reds are bursting with smoke and spice flavors. Both my husband and myself usually drink cab sav but the sav Blanc was sour and crisp and amazing! Please go and support this small incredible business. Say hi to Tom for us and their cat Sylvester. He's a sweetie and just a little wine tasting bonus to pet while you're there. read more

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We did a tasting here last Sunday and had a wonderful time with our host Vincent. The weather was surprisingly hot so after a day of drinking red wines Vincent asked if we wanted to change the menu to showcase more white wines which was perfect for our group. We weren't pressured into sales and Vincent went over the history of the winery and their approach to winemaking. We left with a case of Chardonnay which was the favorite of the white wines and a little Cabernet Franc that was poured off the menu for us. We will be returning soon to replenish our cellar. read more

Used the Yelp check in for BOGO tastings which is a great deal! It's by appointment only and a really chill winery. Our host was really friendly and funny and made us feel welcome for our group of 5. There was one wine that was amazing (i think the pinot?) but they were good but not all of them were mind blowing or anything. My favorite part was the outdoor seating that you can bring your own food too, and just split a bottle. There's a Whole Foods/TJ nearby so we just grabbed food and cheese and ate here which was super fun. read more

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Snuck in here at 4:15 the other day for their last tasting of the day. Had a wonderful experience chatting with the fun and informed server while sampling many of their offerings. Overall solid wines with a few that stood out for us, including all of their sweet wines which had very nice balance. They will offset the cost of your tastings if you buy bottles, which we definitely took advantage of. read more

Down a beautiful driveway of oaks in Oak Knoll off Silverado Trail lies this small charming artisan winery built and operated by Irit and Ernie Weir since 1975. If the sheer variety of beautiful wines won't impress you, the numerous menus from state dinners and diplomatic events most certainly will. But at the heart of it all is a simple yet sophisticated winery. If you ever wondered what first made Napa great, it was small family owned wineries just like this. The sparkling wines were superb, the Chardonnay completely original and exquisite, And the Cab (and Cab Franc) worthy of any cellar. We'll definitely be back. read more

Great winery. The Reserve and Library Wine tastings are worth the extra $$. Picked up a bottle of the 2013 Prix Reserve (which you can only buy at the winery); amazing find. We will definitely return next time we are in Napa. read more

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I came yesterday with my boyfriend to celebrate my 30th birthday. The staff was so kind and amazing. The wine was also amazing. This is the second time I have been to this winery and it had become one of my favorites. read more

I had been to Hagafen Cellars on my own several times for tastings and joined the wine club. It was a natural to have a family birthday celebration here since five of us are born in September! My two daughters, the younger born on my birthday in September, my son-in-law and four of my six grandchildren gathered. We brought a picnic and a cake. Yair, cousin to Don Ernesto's wife, was our host and guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic. Each time he brought a delicious wine for tasting, he filled us in with fascinating information. Even the kids were attentive and interested! When Yair took us to the vineyard, the kids became absolutely transfixed! We were so lucky to be there at exactly the right time with the grapes ripe and sweet. Thank you for a most delightful day! read more