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    Joseph Cellars Winery

    4.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Nicole R.

    Went to 4 wineries for tastings during a family trip to Napa. Joseph Cellars was by far the best. Exceptional service from our tour guide, Timmy. We got to tour the cave as well as conduct our tasting experience inside of it. Timmy gave incredible descriptions of notes we should have tasted in each wine. The small bites provided accented each wine beautifully. Thank you for the incredible service and hospitality, Timmy. The property itself is so beautiful and welcoming. We highly recommend a tasting/tour here!

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    This is a must do winery while in Calistoga. Marie is the best. Ask for her for your tour you won't be disappointed. FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS

    Such an amazing wine spot. Marie was amazing. Would give more stars if I could. The cave was beautiful and cool. The experience of the employees made the experience.

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    Christie S.

    This is a belated review of Joseph Cellars Winery in Calistoga, where I had a reservation for my group of 15 girlfriends for a 40th milestone birthday in Napa. For my milestone birthday I was looking for a boutique winery that had cave tours. Joseph Cellars not only had a beautiful rustic winery and grounds, they had a large cave where their wines were made and stored. And my group got a private tour of the cave! When my group arrived, we were seated in the library past the main tasting room. The library had sofas and chairs, plenty of space for 15. The gentleman who hosted our group was welcoming and a great story teller. He pointed the wines from the tasting menu, took group photos, and gave us a lovely tour of Joseph Cellar's cafes. Sadly, I can't remember his name but he was great! After the cave tour my group had down time to hang out, talk, and drink more wine in the library. I loved the private setting. Thank you Joseph Cellars Winery team and our host for welcoming and accommodating my group of 15 for a milestone birthday! I am so grateful they welcomed our group; as many wineries in Napa Valley are still not accommodating larger groups in the pandemic. Highly recommend if you are looking to book a large group for wine tasting and cave tours at a gorgeous boutique winery in Calistoga!

    The most relaxing tasting experience.  Wine was wonderful and the views were beautiful! Definitely coming back

    The wine was delicious and the views were beautiful! The most relaxing tasting experience club joined

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    Alli K.

    This has been our favorite winery we visited so far! The wine and food pairings were all outstanding and the cave is magnificent. I loved every wine and loved how they gave each person a detailed sheet of the wine and it's food pairing, but had a space for notes so we could record our thoughts for each pairing. Beautiful space. Ended up buying a few bottles of wine to take home too. They have a sweet cellar cat who is so friendly.

    Maxine D.

    A Calistoga Must! Joseph's Winery was one of the most unique and excellent wine tastings we've had! The vineyard is so welcoming- a true family operation. The wines are amazing and the tasting rooms and cave are stunning. Keagan, our host (also the operations manager) really made our group feel like VIP's, as did the owner, Joe and his beautiful wife and children. The wine was exceptional (that might explain the case I bought and why I joined the club) as was their hospitality. Our group was a little naughty towards the end (a little on the loud side), but we were never rushed out. Fun tips- Book a cave tour- so fun! Try Yoga and Bubbles on Sunday mornings @ 9. $20 with the class + champagne after or COMPLIMENTARY if you're a club member. The bonus is the wine cats that wonder by as your doing yoga poses. The custom cheese here is amazing!!!

    Ken S.

    Wonderful little winery with good wines. Make sure you make reservations for tastings as it is required and well worth it! I will be bringing friends to this spot for tastings and the view.

    At Joseph Cellars with Joe!!  Fantastic tasting wines and had a great time learning about this true Family business.
    Barbara E.

    I couldn't believe that I joined a wine club, however after tasting the wines at Joseph Cellars Winery - I was hooked. In fact, there was another couple with VGP and I on this trip and we both joined the club. We had tastings of quite a few wines and even had a barrel tasting. There was only one wine that I truly did not like the taste of (interestingly enough this was Joe's personal favorite). The delivery of my wine has since arrived and I've opened one bottle - a 2012 Chardonnay and it was as tasty here as it was when visiting the winery. Joe calls this boat wine - I liked his take on 'neighbor wine' as well. I bought two late wines and can't wait to open those up! The experience of meeting Joe and Hannah was fantastic. I think I teared up when Joe shared a personal story of when his dream of owning a winery came true. We are already planning on going back to Napa in September and we will be sure to stop in to Joseph Cellars again.

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    Thanks, Kristin! We loved hosting you, hope to see you again soon!!

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    Thanks, Brian! We loved hosting you! And agreed, Marie is amazing!

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    A beautiful winery with delicious wine & Marie was a gem!! She's extremely knowledgeable and fun! Our group had an excellent time here.

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    Thanks, CeCe! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers!

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    Great experience. Wine is awesome. Staff is wonderful! Try a tasting in the cave or enjoy the views from the outdoor patio.

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    Thanks, Grady! Can't wait to have you back!

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    Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Fantastic winery with amazing wines. Ron and Maddie took great care of us! You must stop here and have a taste.

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    Castello di Amorosa

    4.1(5.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Very cool winery up on a hill. Castle construction is a cool concept…read more We did the wine tasting and the juice tasting. I thought it was slightly expensive but not terrible. It was very busy. They clearly work on a volume basis compared to other wineries. Since I only like very sweet wines, I was able to find something for me.

    Eli, our tour guide, was amazing! He was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable, and made the whole…read moreexperience really fun. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and he kept the tour interesting the entire time. The castle itself is stunning and the whole experience felt really unique. The wine tastings were all delicious and added a lot to the visit. The only downside was unfortunately someone in our tour group. One woman made sure everyone knew she was a member and kept mentioning how she had already seen the castle too many times and was bored of it, saying she only came to bring her family for a birthday. It kind of disrupted the experience for the rest of us. When we got to the torture chamber she also started making some really inappropriate remarks, which was a bit uncomfortable for the group. Aside from that situation, we still had a great time and really enjoyed the tour and tastings. Overall it was a memorable experience and definitely worth visiting if you're in Napa. 5 stars for Eli!!

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    Farmstead At Long Meadow Ranch - Patio dining

    Farmstead At Long Meadow Ranch

    4.4(5.2k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Full bar

    This was for our 23rd wedding anniversary, so as a treat, I decided to invite my husband and close…read morefriends to lunch. While working in St. Helena, I could never find an opening in a reservation, so here was a great opportunity now that all of us are retired. Our friends live in Clear Lake while we live in Vallejo, so this is a central place to meet. It was the best decision I made because every year for the past several anniversaries, we've gone to Cache Creek to C2. Their food and service is excellent because my husband enjoys poker, but I thought a change of scenery would be nice. And it was! Firstly, it was very kind of the staff to present us with a greeting card signed by everyone -- how sweet and thoughtful! We will cherish that! Secondly, we were very impressed with how the food/wine was locally sourced. It was incredible to hear the story about Custom, the Bull, and taste the difference between the Highland beef compared to Angus. Our waitress was "Erica S." She was engaging, personable, and very informative. My husband and I would definitely like to return to return to experience the dinner menu! We and our guests had the following dishes: Artichoke appetizer Arbororio Biscuits & Gravy Two Cheeseburgers Three Bloody Mary's Farmstead Margarita When they found out it was our anniversary celebration, the house sent over four glasses of complimentary champagne and a dish of dessert -- again, very sweet and kind of them I now understand why so many crowds flock to this restaurant! It's well worth the wait! If you have not experienced a meal there, you must definitely go now!

    I was really excited to try this restaurant for the first time, especially for Mother's Day, and…read morewhile the food itself was excellent, the overall experience was disappointing enough that I would not return. From the beginning, there seemed to be constant miscommunication between staff. We specifically booked an outdoor reservation and were seated inside instead. While mistakes happen, it set the tone for the rest of the evening. The bigger issue involved the wine and corkage fee. We purchased a bottle directly from the market associated with the restaurant and were told by the employee there that the corkage fee would be waived if we bought their wine. When we sat down, our server Sara told us that was not true and that we would still have to pay the fee. I explained what we had been told, and when she asked if I wanted a manager involved, I said yes. Before the manager even arrived or clarified the situation, the server opened our bottle of wine. In the silence and confusion, I reasonably assumed the fee issue had been resolved. Then the manager came over and told us we would still be charged and implied that nobody at the market would have told us otherwise. The way it was handled made my husband and I feel like we were being accused of making the whole thing up, which was especially upsetting on Mother's Day. At that point, the bottle was already opened, so we were essentially stuck paying the fee regardless. Between being seated incorrectly, the poor communication between employees, and how dismissive the situation felt, the service completely overshadowed what should have been a special meal. The rest of the service we felt ignored and there was minimal effort to accommodate. Great food alone is not enough to justify returning when the hospitality experience feels this frustrating and unprofessional.

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    Frank Family Vineyards

    4.0(527 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We were able to book a complimentary tasting through our hotel concierge. Upon arriving, the check…read morein host suggested that we should have our tasting inside, as the usual courtyard seating was a bit too hot. When we arrived inside, we found out that it wasn't a private tasting and were shared a 4 seater table with another couple across from us, and also a group of 10-12 next to us. I'm not sure if there are different tastings you can book on their website, but I did want to mention this. Our wine educator was very personable and knowledgeable though, which was great. He managed our table and the large group next to us and made the entire tasting seem like one large group tasting. As for the wines, I didn't enjoy them quite as much as other wineries we went to on our trip (Fortunati and Joseph Phelps). The price of the Frank Family bottles were also comparable to Joseph Phelps, but slightly cheaper on average. For that price, I would have expected a better taste. At the end of our tasting, our host did bring out a 2019 Winston Hill Red which was on the higher end compared to the typical wines provided at the tasting - this one was tasty and was actually one we purchased. We didn't like any of the other wines enough to purchase.

    Recently took a girls trip to Napa and Frank Family was one of our stops. I have visited once…read morebefore, probably almost 10 years ago, and I remember enjoying it. This time, I KNOW I loved it so much. It was my favorite stop. The property is beautiful and it was a lovely fall day with a breeze and leaves changing color and falling. Unfortunately I can't remember our sommelier's name but he was very kind and knowledgeable. We were located in a semi-private room with another girls trip so it was a perfect match. The wine was so delicious our whole party ended up purchasing a bottle of the Pinot noir to take home. I know there are a plethora of wineries in Napa Valley, but Frank Family is a must visit.

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    Madrigal Family Winery - 12/13/2023

    Madrigal Family Winery

    4.7(130 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Dave, scott, jimmy and owner chris madrigal ALWAYS treated every guest like family. Beautiful…read moreproperty, wine education would take us out in the vineyard. Love madrigal! Highly recommend. Beautiful back patio deck views and barrel room. The madrigal family has been caring for the land for decades makes killer wine. Update: Sad to hear madrigal is CLOSED recently sold June 2024. Sign is down. Per the north bay business journal (Jul 10, 2024) quote: "The deal, completed June 21, includes 8 acres of planted vines, the winery, appointment-only tasting room, a garden and a small home, but founder Chris Madrigal retains the namesake brand, according to Hundred Acre. Madrigal did not respond to inquiries on the future of the brand. Madrigal's father, Jess, also founder of Madrigal Vineyard Management, retained 40 acres of vines, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The purchase price and other terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Madrigal grape and wine family came to Napa Valley with Jacinto Madrigal from Mexico in 1938. Jess Madrigal started the vineyard company in the mid-1980s, farming about 800 acres of vines. Chris Madrigal started the winery in 1995, and it was producing about 10,000 cases annually."

    We had such a wonderful visit last time w/Sam, I knew we had to come here again. This time we came…read moreto celebrate my sister's birthday and crossed my fingers that Sam would be the one who was going to take care of us. He was just as fantastic as the last time. a true gem! He's so personable and he took his time with us and we didn't feel rushed at all. We just felt so comfortable w/him, as if he was a friend. I forgot he was on the clock! 5/5 for Sam! We were able to walk into the grapevine areas and snap some pictures. He gave us all a tour of the inside where they keep the barrels. We really enjoyed the wines and Sam's company. This is the reason why I'm not rating it a 5. We were out front waiting to use the restroom and there was a guy hanging out there. I asked him if he was the owner and he said he was. I'd read reviews about how nice the owner was. But upon meeting him, I did not get the same impression. I let him know how wonderful Sam was and that he's the reason why we returned for a 2nd visit. The owner's mood changed, he stopped making eye contact with me and looked away like he didn't want to hear me praise his employee any further. You would think he'd be like, that's fantastic, I'm so glad you returned, etc. But no. You'd think, as the owner, he'd be super pleased to know that we're a repeat customer because of his employee. But I could tell by his body language that he was bothered by it. I think he's accustomed to other folks praising him, telling him how nice he is, etc. and I didn't, so that stung because pretty quick into the conversation, he took a dig at me for our choice of restaurant we were heading to next. (We loved it the first time, that's why we were going again :) ) It's quite funny because upon arriving to the restaurant, there was a HUGE party (30+ people) seated behind us. All men and dressed really nice! We asked an employee what was going on and he told us they were a bunch of winery owners in the area and their friends celebrating a birthday, oh and the owner of the 49ers was there too ;) So yeah, the crème de la crème was sitting next to us. I guess they didn't invite the owner of Madrigal. Side note, w/the summer time approaching, I'd encourage them to invest in an additional umbrella for the outdoor furniture since there was a party reserved on the deck and they were using all of the umbrellas.

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    Last stop on the tour. Buy wines here. We got a case each.

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