I joined a friend for her birthday at the Heitz Cellar Salon. It was an experience from parking to walking up the door! We were greeted with Sauvignon Blanc and as soon as you walk in you can see the view to the covered outdoor seating area overlooking the vines...it was stunning! The hospitality was impeccable! The first Cabernet Sauvignon we tried was called Trail ride...it was extremely balanced and silky smooth...I could drink a glass every day! We tasted several other cabs and also had charcuterie towers to share...they use really fresh ingredients and it paired well with wines. Our wine educator shared some super helpful info about their vineyards. The ambiance was perfect, it was a beautiful cloudy Napa day! I will be sure to visit again to visit their estate. read more

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Stellar experience at Heitz! This is my second time coming back, because the first time was that amazing. We did a tasting with Jamie, and he was incredibly insightful and personable. Try and request him if you go. The Martha's Vineyard wine was our favorite. read more

I've always seen the Heitz label and was very eager to visit. Now owned by the DeMeine Estates (Brendel , Burgess to name a few), the winery finds itself in a niche market of the very high end Napa wines with the highest quality grapes sold in the area. We experienced the single vineyard tasting and experienced 4 different Napa Cabs (100% cab, no blending varietals). The pours were modest, and from what I could tell, they were all exceptional. Not too tannic, aged beautifully. For us, the real highlight here was the service. Joe was one of the best hosts we have ever had in the Napa Valley. Man, was he smooth! Knowledgeable, friendly, gracious, professional. He really made the experience what it was -- a really special time at the winery. This is a first class place to taste wine, but definitely don't forget your pocket book. The wines are SUPER pricey (single vineyard). Definitely for people looking for the ultra high end type Napa Cabernets. read more

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This was a wonderful, informative tasting. Cheese and meat tower was a must and it paired well with the wines. Staff was very polite and welcoming and the server was delightful. We were sat in the "love island" seating which was semi secluded and a really nice touch to a more intimate experience. HHighly recommend. read more

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So let me start out by saying our sommelier (Zach) was the best and most informative host we have experienced to date. That includes Napa, Paso, Santa Ynez and Temecula. That includes Stags Leap, Rutherford, Cakebread, Bennet Lane, Elizabeth Spencer and Coppola. Add in several items in Napa and 20 or so in Santa Ynez and Temecula. If you come here make sure to ask for Zach. His energy, knowledge and class gives me some hope for his generation. A total class act. The property from the outside is easy to miss as it is very unassuming. Once you get in it becomes clear you are in for a next level experience. None the the caves or that bologna but upscale seating overlooking beautiful vineyards. Very comfortable and accommodating. Only two of our party of four were tasting but we were all offered caviar hors d' oeuvres upon our arrival and another sample. A couple of tasty bites to pair with their welcome Chardonnay. Then according to our two tasters they were tasting wines that made them want to sing. This made me nervous as Napa wines are not free. The tasting was not cheap. $125 per person and even though no fancy your was involved a level of information was imparted with charm by Zach. It was worth it more than a $60 two hour rating and tour at Staggs' Leap. Of course Staggs' lacked all kinds of class and hospitality (see separate review for that sorry experience). Well 6 bottles later including two Martha's Vineyard cabs we were in the club and will struggle with wine from lesser wineries. Other wineries should send their hosts here to see how it's done and they should experience Zach doing it. Don't usually like to hit the same winery twice as there are so many to experience but Heitz will be a return visit for sure! Kudos to Zach and Heitz. Beautiful winery and great wines. read more

It was "Yelp's Big Night In", and just the reason I needed to uncork my coveted​ Heitz cabernet. I've been looking forward to finally tasting this 2005 Napa Valley cabernet, but since Heitz's reds are incredibly age-worthy, I've been very patient and have laid this down for many years. Turns out, this big and bold classic Napa valley cabernet was well worth the wait and I enjoyed every drop of this liquid gold!! It may have benefitted from another year or so, but hey, better to drink it before an apocalypse. My only regret was not buying a case​ since 2005 was a perfect grape​-growing​ weather year in the Napa Valley. You can't go wrong with any of their reds, but I'm partial to their cabernets. Do your research, invest in a nice bottle of Heitz from a great year, and pick a special occasion​ to enjoy it many years from now! read more

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Beautiful elegant winery yet very approachable and fun staff. Our host had generous pours and lots of information about the region and wines. We enjoyed getting out of the heat and sipping on their selection. My favorites were the whites and my friends the reds. This was our first stop of the day so we took it easy but I would love to come back and try more. read more

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Mr & I scheduled a last min day trip to wine country & given we were still under pandemic restrictions, reservations were required everywhere The estate at Heitz is gorgeous. We were immediately greeted with a tasting of Sauvignon Blanc & then taken by cart to the farmhouse where our tasting adventure would take place. Gorgeous room with huge casks and cool cross breeze. Pourings were extremely stingy. The photo is the actual size of our pour It was interesting to taste the differences in the vintages. Climate change at its best. We ended up liking the newer of their featured vintage better......there were lots of Christmas spice notes that we thought would pair nicely with a holiday dinner. So we opted for 3 bottles = 250 each. The tasting was over $100 each So for 4 or 5 incredibly small tastings and a super quick 40 min........over $1100 - which included taxes & tip b/c let's face it, we recognize they were open during a pandemic & the hosts need to earn a living too........We would not come back for a tasting experience & will have to see how the wines age before considering a pickup only scenario. So for now, have to rate OK read more

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Came here with the BF and our friend visiting out of town - this was winery number 2 during our day trip to Napa. I've had this place on my radar after hearing how it still does complimentary tastings (which is extremely rare on this side of the mountains... Sonoma is a lot nicer about it). The tasting room itself is very small and quaint - but there is some outdoor seating in the back with a gorgeous view of the vineyards. Plus it's shaded! I really enjoyed sitting on benches and taking in the beauty of Napa Valley. Near the entrance there's a nice view of the bunny statue from Hall Winery across the street. First I would like to clear up some logistics - on my visit yesterday, they offered 2 tastings, "Heitz Social Flight" and "Heitz Heritage Tasting". The Heritage Tasting was $35 and offered 5 wines, while "Social Flight" was free, so we decided to go with that. Despite what other reviews have raved about, it seems they may have changed their "complimentary" wine tasting as we were limited to a choice of only 2 of the 3 wines offered. I keep seeing fairly recent reviews on getting 4 flights, so this change must have been recent (darn!). The Chardonnay and Grignolino were excellent samples and our server was very friendly in giving some background on the winery and the wines themselves (even if it was just 2 wines). I particularly liked the Grignolino (low on the tannins but very flavorful) and bought a bottle, since it's a grape I rarely see. For the price, I felt confident about drinking it too. I also got a small sample of the Zinfandel from the BF's pour, and found it rather pleasant - very smooth and light for a Zin, making it a very easy drinking wine. I also liked how our server let us try the port they had out - very "sweet" of him! Overall a pleasant visit, though I am a little sad I didn't experience the same complimentary tasting experience as others. Understandable though, as times have changed! read more

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Our group had a wonderful time. An Atv tour around the property with gardens ,orchards,and old stone buildings, loved the baby sheep! The Cabernet was delicious! I'm putting the word out our group loved everything and joined the wine club! Cheers This was the Winery, on Taplin Rd,not the tasting room on Hwy 29, St Helena. read more

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Drive into the winery is nice. Beautiful wine tasting rooms and outside areas. Wines were fantastic.

I dont want to give this place away but man...i liked all their wines!! Went without a reso. Went after the horrid v.sattui visit. It was clean and quaint. Free tasting!! 4 tastings They had a pretty good chard, zin, cab and port!!! My sis bought me the 12 cab ($52) and i bought a couple ports. Then we drove back to grab a couple more bottles and they were closed BUT he opened the doors and we were able to grab a couple bottles more....now i wish i bought a couple more!!! Argh! Bought the zin for our dinner tonight and another cab. I was really close to buy the chard but im really not a white wine type person. Oddly this napa visit was more of a merlot, white/rose visit. Pinots were not the fave and cabs seemed good but red blends seemed to be more popular which i dont like very much. read more

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Very cute place with Amazing views. The wine is very good and the people that work there are great hosts as well as great company. I look forward to coming back. read more

What a hidden gem of a winery. Super cute property, wonderful wines and very friendly staff. Came here one Saturday afternoon and got to do their complimentary wine tasting. We got 5 different kinds of wine, and all of them were really good. Even the cab was super smoooth and I don't even like cab's. The winery staff were super helpful and nice as they explained each wine and told us stories of the history of the winery. The property had a lovely patio area in the rear and a beautiful patio in the front as well. There was a nice fountain and nice chairs to sit down and enjoy the view and the amazing wine. There's a very small parking lot next to the tasting room. We really loved this place! read more

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Heitz wine is well made and delicious. But that $75.00 tasting fee is too hard to stomach.

Cabernet Savignon the old fashion way. Martha's Vineyard and Howell Mountain vintages are complex, rich and delightful. read more

So the first thing you need to know about Heitz is that the tastings are no longer free. They went from free... to $70 each. $70 EACH. FROM FREE. Turns out, Heitz was bought by billionaire farmer Gaylon Lawrence Jr who decided he wanted to be in the wine business. He runs a variety of farms in the Midwest and South. I was hoping nothing would change. It has. And not in a good way. So not only are tastings now $70 each (so long, Heitz), the wines are now also more expensive. Martha's Vineyard 2009 suddenly went up by $25 for no apparent reason. No one told me that when I bought my wine so I ended up paying $75 more than I thought I was going to pay. In the past, Heitz had pricing sheets with tasting notes so you knew exactly what each wine you were tasting cost. These sheets are now gone. They will comp the tasting fee if you buy at least three bottles or spend in excess of a certain amount, which I did, but no more just stopping in to see what the new vintages taste like. I guess the almighty dollar is the most important thing at Heitz now. Then I decided to check my credit card receipt. Turns out they also double charged my credit card. Now I have to take time out of my vacation to call them and make sure they fix this error. Fun. This is a sad review to write. I take no satisfaction in writing it. Heitz is no longer family-owned Heitz, it's a wine corporation, not in business because they love wine and want to make money making it, but because they love money and think they can make it from this wine. So long, Heitz--I will miss you, but I won't be going back to your tasting room or buying any more wine from your once legendary Napa winery. And that is sad. read more

From the moment we walked in, I loved everything about Heitz. It's beautiful inside but also smaller than most places. They limit the amount of reservations which gives the whole experience a more personal feel which I appreciate. It sometimes feels like you get overlooked in the larger wineries. The person assisting us was engaging, personable, and knew a lot about wine (which weirdly doesn't always happen). The tasting table is set low rather than the high bar top adding to that intimate feel. We just happen to stop here last minute which wasn't on our itinerary but so glad we did. And best of all, the wine was very, very good. He explained the extended aging process and the flavors it produced. I'm so glad we made it here! I'd definitely take friends back in the future! read more

The best tasting experience I've had in over a dozen trips to wine country. The quality of wine paired with the service and atmosphere is top notch read more

Heitz is very old school for Napa, with an added twist. Founded in 1961, it makes one of the valley's most celebrated wines, Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, whose plush red fruits, silky soft tannins, and trademark minty, eucalyptuslike aromas, once inhaled, savored, and swallowed, are impossible to forget. That said, they also are renowned for affordable white and red wines under $30 that showcase the enduring vitality and resiliency of Napa to make distinctive wines that taste of a place that is like no other. Heitz's superb Ink Grade Zinfandel, sourced from a top vineyard on Howell Mountain, is a perfect marriage of fruit and spice. Their unique Grignolino rosé, made in limited quantities from a small acreage vineyard, is a rare summertime treat that tastes and smells of pure strawberry, with an herbal note on the nose that may call to mind Gamay, Zweigelt, or Valdiguié. Grab a bottle while you still can! Heitz's Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are classically and beautifully made and very good values for wines of such character and quality. You can try all these wines, along with Heitz's signature vineyard designate Cabs, underneath the shade of a flower encrusted patio pergola, where hummingbirds flit about, tiny ant colonies climb the vines, busy bees pollinate the pepper tree, and roses bloom brightly next to the trellised rows of ripening grapes. Linger over the Trailside Cabernet Sauvignon especially (the 2012 vintage is exceptional) with its distinctive Rutherford flavor notes of fruit and dust softened by aging in Limousin French oak barrels and whose ruby red color shines in the early afternoon light. Spend some additional time admiring the gardens and the vines, then make your choices and move on. Heitz will change in the years to come, having been sold in 2018 to a wealthy outside investor. New ownership will mean new hands shaping and making the wines. No matter. The cream, as they say, rises to the top, regardless of who milks the cow (but perhaps I just made this up; if so, I blame that last pour of Trailside Cab). I hope and pray this will be the case here at Heitz! Vaya con Dios, mis amigos. Gracias por los todos!! read more

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It is no secret that Napa Valley is a very pretty place, but often this leans towards the palatial, the posh, and the power-seeking rather than the quaint, the charming, and the cute. Heitz Cellar's stone-walled, vine-encrusted tasting room, on Highway 29 just south of downtown Saint Helena, is English cottage cute. Provençal French farmhouse charming. Italian Piedmont villa attractive. If you need a visual landmark to locate it, the tasting room is just across the road from the much maligned, thirty-five foot tall metallic rabbit sculpture at the entrance to Hall Winery. The Heitz tasting room exudes elegance and class, not pretentiousness and preening (which cannot be said, sadly, of Bunny Foo-Foo). Heitz wines, too, fit the "charming" and "cute" moulds perfectly, especially those not named Cabernet. Don't get me wrong. I really do enjoy Napa Valley Cabs, especially those from Spring and Howell Mountains, from Rutherford, Oakville, and Stag's Leap districts, or when featured prominently in Bordeaux-style blends, like Kenzo Estate's "Rindo." But wines like that aren't very well suited for simple, everyday enjoyment beneath the welcome and restful shade of a flower-covered veranda in summer, when the vines are in full green lushness but before the hustle and bustle of harvest season arrives. This is the time for Sauvignon Blanc in chilled stemless glasses, so you can feel the cold in the palm of your hand; for Grignolino rosé that can be enjoyed with a crusty baguette and paper-thin slices of cured king salmon topped with purple basil and nasturtium blossoms; for Ink Grade Zinfandel enjoyed with buttered slabs of grilled Model Bakery sourdough bread piled high with generous portions of Woodhouse BBQ's delicious Snake River Farms smoked beef brisket (available at the Saint Helena Farmers' Market) and simply seasoned with freshly ground white peppercorns, a local Napa extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar. Or perhaps a healthy pour of Heitz Chardonnay instead, paired with Panevino grissini and smoked trout, served with garden fresh dill and creamy goat cheese from Napa Valley's very own Skyhill Farms. The complimentary tastings at Heitz are largely a thing of the past, with only a vestigial remnant left (Two small pours, in noticeably shorter wine glasses than those that paying customers receive, from a list of three offerings, all under $30 retail). You'll be happier investing $35 in a Heritage tasting, I think, especially if the 2012 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet is being served. However, if you are here with a date or an adventurous group of fellow tasters, you could chip in for a $75 Appellation tasting (1 Chardonnay plus all 4 Heitz Cabernets, including Martha's Vineyard), get a complimentary tasting, and a Heritage, and then mix and match your glasses. Grab a spot near the Zen-like, trance inducing millstone fountain, under the shade of the veranda and within sight of the blooming pepper tree and the roses next to the vines. Pick a bottle or two for your afternoon and evening meals (the farmers' market is a few blocks away and open Fridays in May through October from 7:30am to noon), and hopefully one or more of your tasting fees will be waived. Wait a second. You're not actually thinking of coming here on a weekend, are you?!! Friday is the best day to come, in summer and fall at any rate. So plan ahead, or prepare to get lost in the crowd clogging the tasting room bar. If in doubt about what to drink, always "think pink" in the summer, and consider a Zinfandel or Grignolino as a more seasonally appropriate red wine over a barrel aged Cab that has rested in expensive French oak for two or more years. Heitz isn't just about the Big Points and critically acclaimed Cabs. It has more class and character than that. And arguably the quaintest and most charming tasting room in the entire valley. Show up early when they open at 11am to get the best experience and secure a prime spot at the pergola by the fountain, before the enervating heat of afternoon arrives. read more

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We found this place because it was close to where we did the first wine tasting. This place offers complimentary wine tasting so my friends and I figure might as well give it a try. They also have great view in the back with chairs and tables. It gets crowded during busy hours but when we went around afternoon it was okay. Great place to visit if you have tight budget on wine tasting and want to take great photos. read more

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If you are on a budget and are looking for FREE tastings, this is your place to go. We weren't looking for free tastings - we stopped here mainly because there was a pretty scenery of the grape vines. We were pleasantly surprised that the tastings were free and they didn't skimp on the pours either. They only served us red, not sure if they have whites. The ladies working there were super funny and friendly. Definitely take a moment to stop here for their wine and photo opportunities! read more

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Of all of the wineries I visited during this trip to Napa, this was definitely my favorite. And it's not because they provide free tasting. The place is right next to the V. Sattui Winery and is a smaller winery that doesn't get the appreciation that it should. Parking was small but enough for the small intimate wine tasting room. They start you off with some whites, then move on to the reds, and then finally the winery's port. In addition to the ones on the table, they also provide have some in the back shelf that they will gladly pour a glass for you. Of the wines, I liked the Chardonnay and the Cabernet. The others were pretty good as well. I wasn't a particular fan of the port but I think it was just not my cup of tea (or in this case, glass of wine). You can grab a seat inside where there are a couple of seats with some books to peruse. I suggest walking out the back to get a glimpse of the vineyard and to sit near the fountains and take in the Napa beauty (with a glass of wine, of course). The place seems so peaceful in comparison to the other wineries in the area where you are just surrounded by tons of people trying to get their wine tasting flights done. I will definitely come back and taste their new crop of wines when I come back to Napa. The wines are tasty and the service is impeccable. The vibe just feels like a peaceful log cabin but still modernly decorated. Give it a try over the huge wineries. You won't be let down. read more

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Disappointing host Jamie.Like a used car salesman big phony smile while trying to look at all the young women. Gave incorrect information on how wine is made and when we had questions he frequently did not know and said I'm not the winemaker. Beautiful setting. Very good wines and presentation, host pathetic and didn't even ask if we wanted any wine to take home. Not gracious at all, just a phony smile and pat information. read more

Came here for a wine tasting. Decided to start of with the complimentary tasting. Views are great, but the tasting room is small. Perhaps this is what gives them the chance to pay attention to all their clients. Staff is good. Wines weren't to our liking, so we decided to not opt for the paid tasting. read more

THE VIEW. PERIOD. Honestly, just go for the view. Oh and also the free tasting. They have 2 free tasting options (attached in my photo) where you can choose 2 wines to taste per person. Grab your first tasting and head outside to their gorgeous patio and vineyards. The view here is exactly what I imagine Napa to be: widespread vineyards, gorgeous mountains in the background, cute sitting areas. Also, the wine is amazing! We ended up going home with a bottle of chardonnay. Doesn't feel right to take a free tasting and not buy anything, but we also genuinely liked the chardonnay :) read more

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Beautiful little winery in Napa. They actually have free wine tastings which is good because $20 here and $20 there certainly adds up after awhile. The tasting flight focused mostly on reds. The first one was a Chardonnay. I'm actually not a huge reds person so I didn't really like the wines (I especially hated the port). But they were super nice about the tasting and had all these tasting notes. We did try some old Cabernets which were a treat. The back area is a bit small and overlooks the vineyards. It was nice to just hang out here. read more

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If anyone gives this place less than 5 stars then they obviously don't appreciate the free things in life. I mean come on the tasting is free and they give you generous amounts. Also the terrace out back is beautiful and you can taste your wine out there if the weather is nice. This place is like a grounding rod for napa. I mean you need to take care of yourself a little bit and make sure you get the next wine in the tasting list, and may need to wait in a little line to get your next tasting, but it is free!!!!!The wines were pretty decent also. This was one of our most peaceful stops during our two days in Napa. Hope you find this place and enjoy it. read more

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At the onset, I will say they have amazing wine, and if all you're looking to do is buy some wine there or go for a great tasting then that's your place. YMMV with their concierge, however. I ordered a specialized case of wine as a gift for a client, but no indication of who the order was from, nor the card with a message explaining why the gift was sent was included. The client had to call a half dozen people before he finally found the last four digits of my phone number attached to the order somewhere. I apologized to him for this, and while he was thankful for the wine, the experience was sullied at that point. If you were trying to run a high-end tasting experience/membership club, your hospitality has to be on point this was far below anything I would've expected from what I paid for it. read more

PSA- Unfortunately NO more free wine tasting as of Jan 2019. They have other options for 4 tastings for $35 and more than that for $75 (per person) though. Still a great place! read more

Friendly tiny tasting room...and free :D The wines were great! The cute mini-pin that roams this place like he owns it is so cute. I was really pleased the wines and the friendly staff! read more

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Heitz is on my wine tasting rotation when I visit Napa Valley. The tasting room is intimate and laid back and they do what all wineries should -- they never charge a tasting fee and no appointment is necessary! The wines are good and they always have a nice assortment available for tasting (they aren't stingy). You can try them all or try a couple that interest you. If you like Port, make SURE you try theirs. It's so good! There's no seating at the tasting bar, simply walk in and tell the person what you want to try. On cooler days it's nice to sit in the big leather chairs next to their stone fireplace to warm up. Sometimes the winery dog is there too and he is a cutie. The winery has some lovely grapes planted right outside and they encourage you to take your tasting glass and walk around the "backyard" vineyard. Great photo ops if you are a shutterbug. Take note of their hours when you are there; they usually close earlier than the other wineries in the area. read more

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From what we were told one of only two or three wineries in the Napa area that still do free tastings! Definitely appreciated. They have a nice, cozy tasting room. You get to taste about 4 or 5 wines, all of which I really enjoyed. It's definitely a nice, low key tasting. In addition to a little bit of seating inside, they also have a nice back patio area that looks out on the grape vines. Fantastic experience! read more

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What a great little winery! One of the few off the main hwy in the valley that offers a 4 pour complimentary tasting. Came here after we had some wine at Hall. Heitz is just across the street. It's not a big tasting room but we were a group of 8 and the staff was friendly accommodating us quickly. We were even able to bring our glasses out back to the patio and then come back in to get the next tasting pour. That's really nice and I appreciated their flexibility. The back patio was nicely shaded with some seating, an infinity fountain and a view of their vineyards. Really a great spot on such a warm day. Purchasing isn't mandatory but after the tasting I got the 2012 Zin and the 2014 Cab. Looking forward to tasting these at home! read more

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COMPLIMENTARY TASTING!!! Best red wine tasting room in napa. We were given excellent service and thoroughly enjoyed all of the wines we tried. The complimentary tastings were amazing and we were blown away by the flavors. We were even able to try some special wines since they were open that day. The port ended up coming home with us and I greatly look forward to opening it for a special summer desert. The tasting room itself was clean and pretty. There was a patio in the back for sipping wine, of course. The room is small so would be best for smaller groups. I'm sure they accommodate large groups if you call ahead and arrange for it. This was one of my favorites and I highly recommend. read more

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Really enjoyed everything here. Much quieter than its neighbors. A welcome respite. The view was your typical vineyard, and the prices a little higher than the castle, but felt more genuine than its neighbor. read more

Heitz Cellar has been on my list, so I reserved the Estate tasting back in July. The experience perfectly went above and beyond my expectation! Garrett and Anani were wonderful hosts who showed me the original barn and the stone-walled property with knowledge and hospitality. As one of the iconic Napa wineries, the Cabernets were impeccably crafted and were so delicious. You can taste all the differences among the three Cabs from various terrior. I was also poured with 2008 Trailside that showcased the longevity of their wines. I was fortunate enough to visit in September as the tasting will be moved back to its salon starting October. Brought a handful of bottles with me and will surely visit again! read more

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Really a distasteful experience. I paid almost $300 to listen to some long canned speech about how great Joe Heitz was to hear the identical speech given by someone else at the neighbouring table. When I didn't show enough enthusiasm for the tasting he criticized my palate. My grandfather used to own the land of the adjacent winery where he made wine long before Joe Heitz. Their trailside brand was OK when it was $32 per bottle but at almost $300 it is a complete rip-off. He claimed they threw out the bad grapes from the year of the fire but it certainly tasted funny. read more

Whaa? A place in Napa still has complimentary tastings? This place and Sutter are the only two I know of in this area, but this is on a different level (sorry Sutter, though I still adore you from my college days) A friend suggested I go there on my last trip to Napa. It was pretty crowded on a weekend, but we got to try all the wines. We tried 4 wines. The port was delicious! The terrace in the back has a beautiful view, and we were lucky it was a warm day. It is a bit of a drive from east bay and I personally prefer Sonoma, but if I go back to this Napa I'm visiting again for sure! read more