Female server in the new Tasting Room was not friendly and will never go again. As a member and paying close to $100/tasting per person I'm very disappointed. I've been a member for almost 20 years but I think I have had enough of this B.S. Will be canceling my membership soon. Wines aren't that good anymore either. read more

I always trust the judgment of my friends who are certified sommeliers and when certified sommeliers friends book a tour and tasting of Inglenook for our Napa weekend getaway, then you know you're in for a treat. From the moment drove into the grand gates, I was in awe of how beautiful the grounds were. We got a tour of both the outside and inside and ended in the cellars, where we then got our tasting. They were truly magnificent. Yes yes the Rubicon but also the cab sauv! We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back. read more

Ok. Wow. I've been to Napa for a long while now. We called to make an appointment. Karla on the phone was a rock star. We arrived to what found to be a hidden treasure. The estate is incredible. Take time to walk around. It's beautiful. The best part... Brooke. Be sure to demand her to walk you through the tasting. She is animated. Educated and right down passionate about these wines and their history. The cheese and goodies paired well with the wines. We loved the Syrah so much. An easy to drink one at that. Brooke you made our experience and introduction very memorable. You are a super star. read more

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All I have to say is if you will not provide fair and equal full service do not book last minute reservations. I had a reservation, arrived on time and yet I was rushed to leave. I understand they are employees and have to "close", but if you are not set for the job then find another job. I was considering gaining a membership with them since they have bold wines but the fact that they have terrible customer service speaks a lot. When asked why other people were still being served and not us they said " that's an employee", "they are members ". It sounds to inequality to me. Inglewood do better. read more

Did a wine tasting with Justin as our sommelier, and it was nothing short of amazing! His incredible knowledge of wine and the history of Inglenook and Napa elevated our experience to be one of the best we've ever had. The service was fantastic too. The estate was stunning and had a cool section containing historic antiquities. If you're traveling to Napa, this winery should be at the top of your list! read more

Great history and incredible wine. If you do a tour, you get behind the scenes access

This ranks as possibly my top degustation du vin EVER. What a charming quiet vineyard, with the name, the history and none, zero of the snootery we experienced elsewhere. Our Sommelier Stephanie, age 24, brought a level of class, enthusiasm, passion and knowledge to our tasting. And even though it was our last tasting of the day, the team just chuckled along with our idiocy. We tremendously enjoyed the Zin and the Rubicon. Man, that Rubicon. Wow. Fantastic experience, best of the best. Make an appointment. read more

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I found Inglenook by reading reviews online and thought it sounded like a nice place for a wine tasting during our Napa trip. We went to a few other locations during our visit and Inglenook stood out far and above the rest. They begin the tour by providing you with a glass of white wine (their only white wine, I believe) and then guiding you to the front of the mansion to provide background on the origin of the winery and its various owners. The setting is beautiful, of course, but the building itself is gorgeous with vines wrapping around the whole building. Then they take the group over to a look-out point from where you can see the vineyards below. Our tour guide was energetic and provided a thorough explanation of both how the wine is made and how this particularly winery functions. After leading you through the cellars and a room full of Francis Ford Coppola's memorabilia, they take you to the tasting room. The tasting was the perfect amount of wine - not too much, but not too little. They also provided bites of cheese and nuts that complemented the wine very well. Compared to other tours, this one was much more informative with an emphasis on wine tasting and wine making as opposed to just drinking a lot in a pretty setting. I highly recommend this winery to others and if I return to this area, I will go back to Inglenook! read more

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Couldn't not stop at "The" Coppola winery...They are requiring proof of vaccination prior to entry so plan accordingly. The estate is unbelievable. Love they kept the origin story intact. Tasting well done and excellent Estate wines to try, not the mass produced varieties. They were also one of the few places we could buy a glass and enjoy while walking around and exploring. read more

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We have been members here for over 15 years and the wine people and beautiful property keep us coming back. Thanks to the Coppola's for having such and impact on our lives. Highly recommended if you enjoy wine and experience. read more

Inglenook - RC Syrah and Edzione Pennino with an amazing view! - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

Lovely, peaceful winery with incredibly beautiful vineyards. We booked the Inglenook Experience tour and were treated to a tour of the estate and a long discourse on its fascinating history. Our sommelier was witty and extremely knowledgeable. The tour ends in a beautiful private cave where we tasted three different wines (including their flagship wine, the Rubicon), all paired with certain cheese and nuts. The wine is fantastic, with really rich flavors. In my opinion, one of the best parts of the tour was seeing the wine caves. This sounds a little strange, but they smell really great, kinda sweet but with a subtle musty grape aroma. Make sure your sommelier takes you there if you go on the tour! read more

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Amazing tasting tour! Absolutely beautiful property with a wonderful history. Entire property feels like you have stepped back in time. They have a nice room upstairs with a little museum and beautiful stained glass windows. Sebastian our incredible tour guide brought us into a lovely room and we sat down with wines, cheese, bread and amazing olives. We were given wonder history lesson and fascinating history and description of each wine. He clearly LOVES his work, and has an incredible passion to share his knowledge on this amazing place. Sebastian is a true asset I hope they appreciate! read more

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Go to Inglenook for the architecture & history - you truly will not be disappointed. From the time you enter the gates to your view of the fountain to the incredible historic home - there is a certain charm not to be missed. The wine itself is ok - pretty on par with other high-level wineries in the area. Nothing that blew me away to get me to purchase at their pricepoint. Service was good, but a bit stuffy for my taste. However, still a good experience and worth it to visit this historic location. read more

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I adore Inglenook. I've visited twice and both times have been wowed by the service, ambiance, and value. The grounds are nothing short of stunning; from the estate itself to the outdoor grounds, you'll find no shortage of picture-perfect spots. The customer service is sublime. Each of their serving staff is friendly, warm, and possesses a deep knowledge of the wines and the winery's history. For the life of me I can't recall the name of the gentleman who served us this afternoon, but his wit, charm, and realness won my group over. He even treated us to a free red wine upgrade (a 2012 Cab), which was excellent. We ordered a small bread + cheese accompaniment with our wines; it held its ground to the libations and then some (fresh sourdough + good cheese = nothing can go wrong). Overall, the experience was absolutely stellar and I will 100% be returning. read more

Hands down, my favorite winery in Napa Valley. Inglenook is never overly crowded, gorgeous, has a museum, and has options to wine taste in their wine tasting room, or order wine by the class in their cafe. Their staff in the cafe is SUPER knowledgable about wine and really make you feel welcome. The wine itself is fantastic. The price point is a bit higher, but buying wine by the class is much more affordable! This winery has stunning grounds around it. You do not need to be a member to get in, but they have installed gates, so you need to check in with the front before you are let into the property. I have seen James Franco here once as well. In the summers, Inglenook has a granita they serve with lemons that come off their own property-it is definitely something we try to come and enjoy each year. If you are looking for a beautiful winery to visit when you are in Napa, look no further. Side note: My husband booked a tour and proposed to me here as well and it was perfect. Couldn't have imagined a better proposal. (I believe they have packages for engagements!) read more

Inglenook does produce good wines, and it is owned by a famous Hollywood director. That's about all this place has going for it. Like a movie set, the picturesque buildings and grounds are only picturesque from the front. Inside the staff is snotty, indifferent and, frankly, not very good at their jobs. The museum is a tribute to ego rather than being informative and educational. Their write ups lavishly imagine beautiful strolls around the quaint beauty of a French estate, but there's frankly nowhere to go. Like a movie set, Inglenook is compelling from only one angle, and it's a very narrow angle. If you want to sit in a mock French garden and pay retail for wine and mediocre food along with spiel so worn thin that it sounds like an infomercial, then Inglenook is the place for you. If want to leave knowing less about the wine than when you arrived, you'll love it. If not, then buy a bottle of your favorite Inglenook wine, go to your favorite park, and you'll have a much better time. p.s. Even though they invite you to stroll around, what they really mean is that if you walk anywhere but in the exact front of the building a rude employee will shout at you. read more

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Inglenook has the most beautiful grounds! We came here while doing a tour on the Napa Valley wine train. By far one of my favorite properties. The outdoor fountains had pumpkins for fall and the leaves were gorgeous. Really you just have to see the pictures, so pretty! The inside is pretty cool, very museum like. All the Coppola stuff was pretty neat. They also have a cute little gift shop. This was a really cool winery to have a tour of. The barrel room and underground cellars were awesome, I like that they take you through here on the tour Majority of the wines are red, if that's your thing you will love this winery. I'm not really a fan of reds. I would come back for the scenery though, so pretty. I do wish we got to spend more time here, you are pretty limited on time with the train tour. read more

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For my birthday, my friend and I headed to Napa for the weekend. Inglenook was our first vineyard stop of the trip and it was phenomenal. The red wines were stunning as were the grounds themselves. I definitely recommend a stop here: https://heregoesgabbi.com/travel/planning-an-affordable-trip-to-napa/ read more

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Wow. This place is here to impress. Everything's grand and over-the-top. Even the drive towards the estate felt dramatic. Once you've reached the property ground, there are photo opportunities everywhere! Red carpet leading to the building. Humungous fountain in front of the entrance. The chateau itself covered in vines. Grand staircase inside with stained glass window. There's also a small museum filled with history of the place and its celebrity ties in the lobby that was quite interesting to see. Surprisingly the wine tastings here are quite affordable. $15 - Niebaum tasting: a flight of 3 wines $25 - Daniel tasting: a flight of 5 wines $50 - Coppola tasting: a seated tasting in the library accompanied by bread and cheese Personally I was too busy taking pictures to taste their wines. But my friends thought the selection was very good. Will be back for tasting =D read more

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I really enjoyed the Bistro experience at Inglenook. I was able to sit outside and enjoy the perfect weather and beautiful scenery at my leisure. I strolled around with a glass of wine in hand and took photos as I pleased. I highly recommend the Cab as well as the Syrah! I paired the wines with the Fiscalini Lionza cheese for a light snack. Sam provided personalized service with great recommendations. I will definitely return and bring a group of friends with me next time! read more

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Absolutely loved my experience here. I came on a Saturday with my friend and we were able to get a reservation for a seated tasting just one day before. Would definitely get a reservation here! This place is beautiful. There's a nice drive down through their vineyard before you get to the main building and the parking. The drive was breathtakingly beautiful. Inglenook is one of the oldest wineries in Napa. It was like Francis Coppola, but better. I think I remember hearing that they only make 200,000 cases of wine a year, as opposed to the millions that Francis Coppola makes. And it's because they focus so much on the quality of the wines and their grapes. During our tasting, my friend and I had the chardonnay, zinfandel, and two different cabernet sauvignons. Our favorite was the zinfandel. It was remarkable, but really all of their wines were. The zinfandel in particular was balanced and had soft tannins, which I love. The tasting also came with a plate of cheese, which was from the Vella Cheese Company (and so delicious). Also, Brooke was amazing. She indulged every single one of our questions. She was friendly and so knowledgeable. She answered every one of our questions and was able to give us detailed explanations about the different fermentation processes, where the different vines were grown, how Inglenook was different, the history of the vineyard, etc. She made our experience wonderful. Inglenook also has a cafe on the side, so for those who don't get a reservation, you're not out of luck! You can still try their wines by the glass, and they have small bites for you to enjoy too. read more

I would love to give more stars for the property and for the two lovely girls with the black hair who work inside of the Inglenook property building (where the skinny guy w the curly hair In a ponytail sent me bc he rudely couldn't find my reservation and sent me the wrong direction bc he didn't give a crap and that was made very clear by his dismissive, trying-to-be-snooty service). I ordered the most expensive wine on the menu which was $30 for 2 oz Rubicon and the Brie and salami and bread. I saw the curly pony tail dude when he took my order, again when he dropped it off and left and then last when he brought out the bill. I dislike being around energy like that guy. Acting like you're important or a wannabe snob doesn't make you a classy person. I would recommend any of the following wineries below than having to deal with him bc I dislike fake, disingenuous people. You see me walk the grounds and walk back to the entry way so acting like you don't see me when I'm right in front of your face at the counter and then acting like you don't see my name on the list when I arrive is the epitome of fake and bad service. I recommend the following places for #1 better service. #2 equal or better wines #3 equal or better property. Judgmental, rude, self-important, fake class Vibe at Inglewood by my server sucked. There is way too much regular and luxury wineries to choose from to deal with that. Stags' Leap Winery - Manor House Experience (Tour) Darioush Wine and Cheese Pairing - Kelly Buck is amazing Castello di Amarosa - reserved seated tasting Alpha & Omega - outdoor seating Robert Mondavi - caviar and white wine tasting in the caviar room J Winery bubble room food and wine pairing (Russian River) Schramsberg Wine & Caves Louis Martini Private Seated Food and Wine Pairing (Otavio is great) Clos Du Vois (CDV) read more

Inglenook (Former Niebaum Coppola Rubicon Estate) Is An Expensive Wine Tasting Experience - Good If You Can Afford It, But Not Worth It If You Are On A Budget SITREP If you have only so much funds that you want to allocate amongst all of your wine-tasting experiences in the Napa-Sonoma Valleys for the day/weekend, probably blowing $50 on this one stop per person here is NOT your best allocation. I think my friend Brittany B., the Yelp Community Manager for L.A. West, summed up this stop & tour very accurately and concisely: "It became evident upon arrival that they are selling a BRAND, not wine." There are many smaller wineries "more hungry" for your business that will present you with more expansive tasting-experiences, and where you will leave with bottles in the "below $20" per bottle range. Having said that, you WILL get a truly exceptional wine-touring & wine-tasting experience for $50 - the standard tour-tasting rate presented to the public. It's one of those experiences where like caviar, Ferrari's, and Yachts, it depends on the person as to whether overall it's worth the price. THE SETUP For starters, Inglenook DOES have one of the best, most thorough & longest winery tours and during it's 90 minutes, we covered a LOT of ground - both INSIDE the mansion & antebuildings, and all over the estate grounds. So the FIRST thing you have to ask yourself, "What is most important to you and what do YOU want to get out of your wine-touring-tasting experience?" * If you are looking towards just the destination - where you saddle up to a bar-counter, hoping to get substantial samples of (admittedly) delicious expensive wines (that you have no intention of buying a bottle of) - then NO, you won't get those "substantial samples" to quench your thirst for wine. * But If you are looking to have an AMAZING scenic tour of an incredible mansion estate representative of (more so, actually) of the historically & culturally rich Napa Valley, filled with incredible structures, gorgeous scenic landSCAPES AND lush landSCAPING, stone fountains, cool caves, hidden alcoves, etc. etc., that one can take many many MANY pictures of, then YES, I consider this probably a "once in a decade tour where I blow $50 of the estate" that is worth it to me. Bottomline: for wine-tasting, not so impressed; for photography, AWESOME. So come for the tour and take LOTS of pictures, because to be blunt you really aren't coming for "wine deals" (go to Costco, BevMo, and Total Wines & More for those). SPEAKING OF WINES The wines in my tasting included: * The 2010 RC Reserve Syrah ($62 per bottle) * The 2009 Rubicon ($200 per bottle) * The 2008 CASK Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum ($220 per bottle) Yes, there ARE a couple of wines in that list that were MORE than couple of Benjamins. And check out their website - you'll see even MORE very very VERY expensive wines. The Syrah above in my tasting was ALMOST affordable for me. But there were several other wineries I visited that weekend where I could acquire a delicious Petit Syrah for less than half that amount (even a 1/3). Now, if you *pop* to become a member of the wine club, you get 25% off all of your purchases. [So let's see... *looks in his wallet, does some quick math* $200 bottle of wine... 25% discount ..... still $150.... yeah. Probably not. Not for me anyways.] So this is a personal budget decision based on what you CAN or can NOT afford. No judgment here - just facing fiscal realities for most people. MY SWEET SENTIMENTALITY FOR SOFIA COPPOLA I enjoy the Sofia Rose, the wine produced by actress-movie director Sofia Coppola (and daughter of Francis Ford Coppola). It's more because of emotion and a school-boy crush. [I'll NEVER forget that scene in Godfather III where she was hit by the bullet that went THROUGH her father (Al Pacino) and then it killed HER - that....made me really really cry....]. So out of some sense of profound sentimentality for Sofia Coppola, I tend to walk away with one of her $19 bottles of Sofia Rose - and it's a BEATUTIFUL bottle to boot, JUST LIKE SOFIA *sigh* But THAT, my friends, is probably the LEAST expensive bottle you will find here at Inglenook - and it's not even a true traditional RED nor a true traditional WHITE. Ce le vie. We all have our unabashed vices, and Sofia Coppola is one of mine. ;) THE LOWDOWN Come for the tour.....and ...well.... that's really about it. [Unless you also have a crush on Sofia Coppola like I do or a $1000 to spend on a tour for 4 people and where each of you take home a bottle of wine.] ;) [As to the survey, I am inclined to say that you SHOULD make an appointment - you really don't have an Alfredo's chance of getting into the mansion - and getting out of the boat alive - if you don't make that appointment.] read more

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Most wineries have deep roots leading to their current success in the valley. Although this winery's history is rich, Inglenook has not yet truly found their niche. The winery has had several owners, all with different visions and goals. Every story our host told ended in a clear "THE END" for the winery, followed by a rebirth. And then again. And then again. It seems as if they are just now getting into a new groove, after name and logo changes. And I, for one, am a fan. The Inglenook property begged to be photographed. Of course, I obliged. Fall colors were everywhere and lush greenery abounded. There were so many birds singing that I started to think it was really a recording. Ha! And the eucalyptus! Oh the eucalyptus that was planted everywhere was just divine. The tour started with a glass of their white (forgot which one) in the wine shop and then moved to the walking/history portion. There were movie knick knacks on display, here and there that had more to do with the movie industry (and the Coppola connection) than with its wines. Our tour ended in the tasting room (which was already nicely set up for us upon walking in). I visited the winery because I already loved Cask. During the tasting, I was happy to discover their Rubicon is also top notch. Our group even purchased several bottles to bring with us to dinner that night. Each bottle was paired with a cheese. We sampled the 2011 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel (probably the only zin I've ever liked!) with Rupert from Vermont. The 2011 CASK Cabernet Sauvignon (my favorite of theirs) paired with Holey Cow from Paso Robles, CA. Lastly, the (new favorite of mine) 2011 Rubicon with Cave Aged Gruyere Emmi, Switzerland. I highly recommend visiting Inglenook. You can take the tour as I did or simply stop by their adorable indoor/outdoor cafe to taste their wines. Make sure to also stop by their gift shop. They have an abundant selection of gorgeous, unique wine-related finds. I wanted to buy everything, but I behaved. Well, at least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. read more

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Rubincon Estate is HUGE!! A mansions size. The estate reminded me of the homes from the movie Gone with the Wind. The place was beautiful / breathtaking but the service sucked? We were going to do wine tasting here but the place was crowded and no one paid attention to us!! Can you believe that? No one approached us or asked us when we sat down at one of their bars?? WTH? We ended up leaving but we did walk around the place which was amazing. Upstairs was a restaurant and throughout the estate was a historic memorabilia of the early 1880's. I'll have to think about coming back here again. read more

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We booked the "Inglenook experience" which was their 90 minute tour. Our driver for the day drove us up to the gate and we had to check-in at the reception area before they would open the gate to let us drive into the main building. The group gathered around the Pennino Salon bar where everyone got acquainted. Our sommelier was Jesse - he's originally from Taiwan (Taipei) which was a happy coincidence since that's also where I was born and raised. To begin the tour, Jesse handed out Asian umbrellas to block out the harsh sun. It helped a little but I was still extremely overheated. We didn't stay outside too long though, and got to check out the caves etc. as well before we were seated at a table in one of the caves for the tasting which was paired with artisan cheeses. There were 5 or 6 different wines, and our favorites were definitely the syrah and cab, but then when we tasted the Rubicon - everything else paled in comparison. We stayed behind after everyone else left to finish the bottle, and ended up ordering some of their 2007 rubicon to be shipped home and joined as members. Our most recent and first shipment were their 2013 Rubicon. We are very excited but will likely drink them on special anniversaries only. If you're a fan of big, bold reds - you have got to try their rubicon!!! read more

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This is the second winery that we visited during our day in Napa Valley and we have to say that this winery was the best out of the 2. The hospitality here is awesome. We had a great time during our wine tasting. We got seated with a gentleman from Argentina named Juan Pablo who was a wealth of information about wine and the winery, most definitely a wine connoisseur for sure. We learned a lot about wines with from this guy. He made us feel at home and we never felt rushed. They served us a kick ass Special Select Dry Monterey Jack Cheese and bread with our wine tasting and that helped absorb some of that wine from this winery and the first one we went too, btw you can order the cheese from The Vella Cheese Company in Sonoma, well worth it. We ordered a quarter of a wheel for Thanksgiving and it went well with our now favorite wine the Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Cask. The winery grounds were great and rich of history. Napa Valley as a whole is a great place, an adult outing for sure, enjoy and pace yourself. read more

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Come here for the cheese, you won't regret it!! They serve this delicious waxy hard cheese with beautiful slices of french baguette with your tastings. The cheese alone is worth the visit. The wine tastings here average about $45. You get omitted into a grand tasting library that feels very old school. There is a gift shop that displays a good variety of expensive chachkies. The girl who served us was nice and very knowledgable of the wines, granted she seemed very robotic and rehearsed. I couldn't tell if it was her character or she was actually playing a character. The grounds here is also quite palatial. It's a cute place that screams countryside romance. It's owned by Frances Ford Coppola so expect to experience a very thematic vision. read more

This is one if not the best winery in Napa right now in my opinion. They have the complete package of a beautiful estate, great colorful history that matches some of the best Cabernet wines you'll ever drink. The Rubicon is somewhat of a wine you buy for investment or special occasions as I can see it just getting better with age if you can hold it for 7-10 years. You definitely need to make a reservation and I'd actually come for 2 days. Use one day for the estate tour that takes 1 1/2 hours with a walking tour followed by a wine pairing. Then, the next day reserve a wine tasting where you can spend anywhere from 1-2 hours sampling a full span of their wines paired with some cheese. The grounds around the estate are beautiful with a large French fountain with a great view of the grape fields surrounding the estate. If you go to just one winery this is the one you can't miss. I found the Cabernet's to be very approachable, well balanced with colors and tastes to match most everyones pallet for red or white wines. You'll feel like you're in 1st class when you attend the wine tasting. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Inglenook. I think my wife would agree that I am pretty obsessed with this winery. So lets get one thing out of the way real quick. I know the tastings here can be expensive. Honestly, I had never officially done a tasting here until I became a wine club member and I don't think I would have ever needed to. Why, you might ask. Let me just sum up what I love about Inglenook in as few bullets as possible. 1. The Bistro-You can come to the bistro and order wines by the glass, coffee, snacks or even cigars. In the summer (and I'm told through to Halloween) the bistro also sells lemon granitas (slushies) that they float Zinfandel over. This is a must-try. Before COVID, visiting the Bistro was a cinch, but now you do have to call and make a reservation. 2. The Setting-Once you get your glass at the Bistro, you are allowed to walk the grounds and take in just how beautiful this place is. From the beautiful vineyards framed by the pergolas outside the Chateau to the vines clinging to the stone walls of the building itself, to the regal interior, this place just exudes old world coolness. There is a small film and wine "museum" that showcases the history of the winery and the Coppola family, a gift shop that is definitely for high rollers (wine steamer trunk anyone?) but just fun to peruse and for younger members of the family they have a bocce court and boats that you can push around in their water fountain. At most I have seen maybe four or five groups at this winery (including James Franco and his entourage) at a time so you definitely feel like you have stumbled upon a hidden gem in the middle of Wine Country. 3. The Service-I have visited this winery more than 10+ times. I have brought all of my extended family here and my wife's extended family. I proposed to my wife here. This place holds a special place in my heart, not just because of the beautiful building or the cool bistro but mostly because I really like the people that work here. Everyone I have interacted with here is so kind and pleasant. I especially love the people that work the Bistro, they are hilarious and will be more than happy to tell you their own stories about the estate and let you try most of the wines so you can pick a glass that you like. Every person I have dealt with here from the reservationist to the tour guides have been awesome. This is the reason I keep coming back and this is the reason I became a wine member (oh and when you become a wine club member they give you this snazzy key chain you can use to open the gate to the estate-definite flex...) Would highly recommend this winery! read more

This winery was amazing. From the drive into the winery to the excellent service Patrick provided. He was very informative and the wine was delicious. We had the Heritage Tasting experience. This facility also allows outdoor cigar smoking. So for all you cigar enthusiasts this a great place to stop. Beautiful scenery, great wine and some cigar smoking for those who love them. read more

This is the Coppola Winery, they have a large museum with a lot of Francis Ford Coppola's awards and cool movie memorabilia. We did not do the tasting here as we were kinda tasted out and just wanted to drink a whole glass of wine, haha. We sat on the patio and had a glass of wine after we walked around. The grounds are very pretty and they have a huge fountain/pool type thing in front of the main building. They also have some cool wine libraries inside which have bottles from the 60s that are covered in dust. I really liked the Rose here. I wouldn't say it was a must visit, but we had a good time and it is a really pretty spot. read more

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This was a really interesting visit to Inglenook winery and lots of self-guided exploration of an interesting place - a photographer's dream, for sure! So much to see and beautiful, well-kept grounds that are a real draw. The museum type exhibits are fascinating for anyone with a love of history. It's certainly a very swanky way of spending a few hours! This is a gorgeous place, go check it out when you're in the area! read more

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Ok, so I did a TON of research before driving into Napa to celebrate our mini honeymoon last weekend. My husband and I live nearby so we've done the whole go from winery to winery and trying as many places as we could but we really wanted to take it slow and easy. Inglenook was 1 of 2 wineries that we decided try. Initially, we were a little sticker shocked at the price because it is a lot more than we've ever paid to do a tasting in the northern and southern wine valleys. However, the property alone was worth it. It is stunningly beautiful and the staff walk you through the cheese and wine pairings. We had a ton of questions and the girl who was working with us was really helpful and answered every question. Even though we couldn't go inside the grounds were honestly my favorite. If you want to narrow your winery options and try some really great wines with an IG worthy setting, give inglenook a try. You will not regret it! read more

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Amazing winery that transports you to a different time period! If you're arriving by car, you will need to check-in. Once you check-in, they will buzz you and your car in through the gates! When you step out, you'll notice the gorgeous grounds with a grand estate! It feels quite European to me! Inside is a little dark, but that is the vibe - a mid century feel! Upstairs, there is a museum where you can spend some time learning about the past! The wine tasting was $55/person. It was in a cozy dining area. I will say it is a little dim, but it adds to the atmosphere in my opinion. My favorite part of this tasting was that in addition to the 4 wine tasting, we get a cheese board! It was great! The server was really nice as well! She didn't explain the wine in detail, but gave a nice overview. She made sure we had everything we needed and gave us privacy/space to have our own conversations. I appreciate it! I had a really fun experience wine tasting here! It's a great place to sit down, enjoy the wine, and have good conversation with your friends! I really loved the wine and highly recommend anyone to try Inglenook! Tip: Make a reservation before you go! We saw a group get turned away because there were no more space for the day! read more

Let me start with the fact that I live locally. I've been to Inglenook many, many times. I called today to inquire about their Voltrop machine that provides random short stories. There's only a few of them in the World & to have one so close is great.... if it's working. The last time I was there it was not. It was then that learned that you're no longer even allowed on the property without a prior reservation & having committed to a very experimental tasting "experience". Excuse me!?!? When I started to ask about this the concierge told me "We are not a museum, we're a winery!" Oh, ok. @@ Despite the fact that Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather memorabilia is housed there. Hmmm.... Please! Yes there's a history there, just as there is at countless other wineries, but this is just way too much! WAY too much!!! So I guess I can forget about the Voltrop machine and Ever going back to inglenook! I'd much rather visit one of the many small, Friendly boutique wineries in the Valley! read more

Beautiful! We enjoyed our Bistro experience and touring the grounds on our own pace. Everything we tried on the menu was great pairing with our wine choices. We would definitely come here again! Reservations are required. read more

Hands down my favorite experience in Napa. One of my favorite wines and most memorable vineyard. I'll get to the wine in a second. Inglenook has an interesting history that you will learn about as you arrive for your experience. Beginning with a very fresh white, your guide explains of the history filled with grandeur, hard times and mid management then salvation coming from the great Coppola. Unfortunately, I had to break away from my group as they were completely out of hand (27 completely drunk but happy folks) so I missed the narrated tour. Yet, did go back through by myself. Everything is amazing. The wines are really going to leave an impact on you especially if you love Cabs or Zins. The wines aren't cheap but worth it. You can have sit down, buy a bottle and grab something to eat as well in their beautiful canteen. The gift shop looks like something out of a cigar/wine enthusiasts wet dream. Unfortunately I would need to take out a second mortgage on my house if I wanted to indulge! But, truly a dream world of high end and delicious wine. read more

What a gem of a place! Great experience overall, considering it was during a pandemic and before Napa County was closing indoor dining and wine tasting. Fortunately, we were able to get reservations for the Heritage wine tasting thanks to Michael S. Beautiful place and nice weather that weekend made for a much needed getaway since SIP began in March. Michael was great in assisting with questions and concerns regarding the reservation and accommodating to our small party of six and making the visit and wine memorable. Most of us really favored the Blancaneaux, partly b/c of the summer weather, perhaps but because it was an elegant fruit forward white wine. However, I only got the Zin afterwards and the next day at brunch I had wished that I bought a bottle to take home. The Cab (see photo) was also really good! Our server took good care of us. Can't wait until the Heritage Tasting Room reopens. As an update, I ordered a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc and Blancaneaux and a friend ordered a Zin and two of the Blancaneauxs which were probably the world's fastest shipment ever and were kept at the perfect temperature in a foam crate. Excellent service all around. read more

Inglenook - entrance w/ fountain - Wineries Near Me - Rutherford, California

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REVIEWER # 272 One word to describe Inglenook? FANCY! I am delighted to be able to have the opportunity to wine taste at Inglenook. I was wine tasting on a Sunday afternoon with a friend who had a membership here and it was amazing! When I first approached the winery, I was impressed by the structure and the view of this place. I was able to tour through the Chateau and beautiful stone buildings! OMG and to imagine that someone actually lived there is unreal. The tour is something everyone should do at least once. Inglenook has some rich history! The tour guides take you in the tunnels where they explain how the wine is stored and through different tasting rooms and even outside to enjoy the oldest trees. At the end of the tour you are taken into the tasting room/dining room areas where you receive complimentary apps (bread and cheese). My friend and I were able to try a flight of four wines one ounce pours. Here was the order of the pours: -2014 Blancaneaux -2014 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel -2013 Cabernet Sauvignon -2013 Rubicon** We began with a delicious white wine before we had the reds and I have to say that I truly enjoyed that. I am not a big red wine lover, however, the reds at this winery was delicious and definitely had me wanting more! Yes, I will admit like others stated, the wine here is NOT cheap but you pay for what you get. The wine here is amazing! My friend and I also had a great wine educator that took great care of us the whole time we were there, Sebastian! Big thank you to him; he truly made my first time experience the BEST! Sebastian was so educational and knowledgeable. He is originally from Argentina and if you are a sucker for accents you will surely fall in love with his! Ask for Sebastian and I am positive you will have a wonderful time enjoying the wines. **Rubicon is Inglenooks proprietary flagship bottling and it was delicious! Its 100% Cabernet, which is rare to find nowadays! I strongly recommend this winery to come visit if you are visiting Napa! One of the best I have been to in a while! read more

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