We came here for a birthday celebration and the staff here really does a great job. They made custom menus. The caviar ovation pairing was fantastic. The wine pairings with imported olives, nuts, rice crackers, and breads were very tasty and delicious. The ambiance here in St. Helena on the Silverado trail is one of the best and most relaxing areas in Napa. The insignia tasting here is the best treat ever. We absolutely love the Joseph Phelps winery and recommend it for serious wine drinkers. read more

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The Wine, the beautiful property and our hostess Ann adds up to PERFECTION. Thanks for the wonderful memory. read more

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This review is long overdue. I visited in March 2024, but after writing about a recent disappointing wine tasting at another winery, I felt like I had to share my experience at Joseph Phelps, which was amazing. We arrived a little before our reservation, and the tasting room was just getting ready to open, but the staff welcomed us in with a glass of wine. The winery is upscale and elegant, with a beautiful open view of the vineyard. It's in a quiet, secluded area, so if you're looking for a private and relaxed experience, this is the place. Our SOM was great -- knowledgeable and very professional. We had plenty of time to enjoy the wines at our own pace and weren't rushed at all. Since the patio seatings weren't taken yet, they even let us sit wherever we wanted while checking out the winery. This is the only Napa winery I've been recommending to friends and family without hesitation, and it's one of the few wineries I wouldn't mind visiting again. read more

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Among the top three of my favorite wineries in Napa! We came here because my friend is military and they have an amazing discount for active duty (2 complimentary founder's tastings!) and thoroughly enjoyed our tasting experience. I loved the small touches that make this feel like an intimate and customized experience, from the way our wine educator Leslie immediately greeted us by name upon arrival to the personalized tasting menus. Also, this was our first winery of the day and I'd barely eaten anything so I really appreciated the delicious snacks (miso truffle butter with olives and snack mix including macadamia nuts) that we were able to munch on while sipping wine over an absolutely beautiful view. Our educator walked us through the interesting history of Joseph Phelps as a winery from conception by Joe, an ex-military construction magnate who saw the enormous potential in Napa Valley while building wineries in the Bay -- all the way to present day, with the recent acquisition by Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. She also had us sample the Vin du Mistral in two different glasses and to my surprise, they tasted completely different based on the shape of the glass. As a white wine girlie, I loved that we got to sample three different whites (sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and a bonus dessert wine at the end) so that the tasting was almost 50/50 reds/whites. We also got to try the winery's flagship 2022 Insignia blend (retails at over $250/bottle) , which interestingly has a completely different composition each year based on the harvest and ingredient quality. Highly recommend this winery on your next trip to Napa if you're looking for a serene and elevated tasting experience. Our seats offered sweeping, panoramic views of the rolling vineyards set against a stunning mountain backdrop~ Overall a well-balanced tasting which included fun tidbits about the history, farming techniques and wine blends to complement our tasting journey through the Sonoma/Central Coast and Napa Valley! read more

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Amazing view to accompany the fanatic wine. Peaceful and relaxing to enjoy a great bottle of wine.

Great wine with great views. Our host/sommelier was great at explaining each wine and the history of Joseph Phelps. We opted for the Founder's tasting. It was a more laid back tasting as our host would explain each wine and then leave, only returning to pour the next wine. There was also a small snack tray provided with nuts, olives, and bread from Model Bakery - it paired well with all the wines. Our favorites from the day were the Chardonnay, and the insignia red. We ended up buying a bottle and were also able to denote a tip while paying through their iPad. read more

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If you don't go here for your tasting, you will be a sad puppy. You have vineyards and then you have Joseph Phelps Vineyards. I remember them as far back as when Insignia was born!!! Those were the days! OK enough walking down memory lane.... Today, You have an ultra modern Winery with a million dollar view of the vineyards and valley as far as your eyes can see. You are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine that will keep you company as you peruse the winery. Get seated outside in the patio. Savor the view. Savor the taste of their wines. Enjoy the charcuterie Nuff said! read more

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First time visit to the winery. It's stunning. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious wine. read more

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We had an exceptional wine tasting experience today at Joseph Phelps Winery. Michael, our guide, was not only knowledgeable about the different wines we tasted, but also gave us an informative lesson on the history of the area. Overall, I would give this wine tasting a 10 out of 10. When you come to Joseph Phelps Winery be sure to ask for Michael who will enhance your overall experience. read more

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A gorgeous rich flavorful tasting today at Joseph Phelps Lesley took fabulous care of us . A delicious nibble of fresh tomatoes, olives, and sourdough bread with fresh butter and olive oil in between our fantastic tastings of course my favorite was the Pinot incredibly smooth all of the wines were smooth and delicious and the experience was a very easy, five stars all the way around . the grounds are gorgeous and beautiful pictureisk vistas. read more

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I did not make the arrangements for me and our friends who enjoyed Joseph Phelps on our recent trip to Napa. So I cannot speak to those particulars on cost or booking. What I can briefly say is WOW! This place is gorgeous. When purchased by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) like two years ago, the style feels upgraded, beautiful woods, very high end and warmly luxurious. Robert our guide through our tastings today is excellent and really an exceptional story teller. I am glad he is with us. In the room that we sit, there is a display of every wine Joseph Phelps has ever made. A smaller winery like theres produces less than 65,000 bottles annually, most going to their members. It is raining during our visit, but the is OK because this space is so captivating and inviting. Definitely tagged on my Yelp account to visit again. Almost with the mind set of don't waste your time or wine funds or pallet on anything that is not at this level. Gorgeous + Delicious! read more

Everything about this place was pleasant, from the person answering the phone to make my reservation to the young man that guided our tastings. I will say that Jose was absolutely a pleasure, so excited to share the story and history of the winery. So knowledgeable and patient, making sure to refill our water constantly while he indulged us with fun facts about the vineyard. I would 100% recommend you try this place. 10/10 The ambiance is perfect, things feel customized; and again I know our experience would be have been the same with Jose and his pleasant, and joyful demeanor. read more

definitely make a reservation and visit this scenic winey! of course the wines are yummy, so were the complimentary snacks. the staff were all friendly and welcoming - fun chatting and no pressure at all about joining the wine club. it wasn't busy the day of our visit so they didn't enforce the time limit when our time was obviously up. you really could spend the whole day there! read more

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This was a wonderful experience- the property is gorgeous with a great ambiance. Most importantly our hostess was very informative and did a great job introducing us to the brand. I mostly picked this place due to the scenery and did not expect to taste such great wines. They've recently been purchased by LV and the quality of the higher end reds makes it evident why. Definitely worth visiting and splurging on some nice bottles read more

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Visited several wineries on our trip and this one by far had the best personalized and dedicated service, information/education and amazing personalities that made our experience over the top! (Thanks Antone!!) The views were spectacular and the wines were amazing. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

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Service 5/5 Wines 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Wow! Our tasting experience at Joseph Phelps was memorable and phenomenal. Michael led our private tasting and was like a human encyclopedia. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Joseph Phelps wines and the evolution of wine globally as well. Would highly recommend scheduling an experience here and personally cannot wait to return! read more

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I went to this winery today for the first time and was so impressed! Andrew was great, super knowledgeable and really personable. The view was amazing. So beautiful!! We had a few snacks they provided and they were yummy!! The olives were so good!! I'm so glad we made the trip today. What a great day!! read more

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Joseph Phelps is on a beautiful property up the hill, and at 11am on a Friday, there were already quite a few parties there but also ample parking, including free EV charging! My parents are members and set up a Founder's Tasting for us and some friends. When you walk to the entrance, you're greeted with their Sauvignon blanc to start. We were set up with Robert today, and he was great - he's a sommelier, so he knows his stuff far beyond just the Joseph Phelps wines, but he was still very approachable and easy to talk to. Before the tasting on the beautiful covered patio overlooking the vineyards, they brought us some bites to go with the wine. They don't have a restaurant but do have a chef who does some heavily food paired wine tasting events. Our snacks today: - Garlic and miso powder butter for the bread - Focaccia - Baguettes - Hurricane rice cracker mix: amazing macadamia nuts - Italian olives: house brined, very briny and interesting In addition to the Sauvignon Blanc, the tasting included: 1. 2022 Pastorale vineyard Sonoma coast Chardonnay 2. 2022 Bootlegger's Pinot: I didn't realize they made 6 different Pinots 3. 2021 Vin du Mistral: a GSM from the central coast 4. 2022 Napa cab 5. 2021 Insignia: their signature proprietary red blend We were lucky that it was a perfect 70 degree day in June (for once, it wasn't sweltering!). It was my first time to the property, and now I see why my parents love their membership so much! read more

A visit to Joesph Phelps is a treat for your palate and not to be missed! We had an A++ experience visiting this past week. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and the customer service was outstanding. The tasting room and views are incredible! We indulged in the Taste of Place Experience and it was a WOW at every level. Meredith, our Estate Ambassador and Tod, the Executive Chef provided an exceptional wine and food pairing. I'm generally a Chardonnay lover and I was impressed by all the wines poured . Every course was delicious with a wonderful presentation and complimented the wines perfectly. A big thanks to the staff for a visit that was first rate!! read more

Came to Joseph Phelps today on a complimentary tasting gifted by a friend and had the best time. Jordan, our sommelier was super kind and nice. He showed us to our area and poured all our wines. I enjoyed that he came to check on us frequently and took the time to memorize our names and talk to us. I ended up taking home a bottle of the 2021 Pinot Noir and 2019 dessert wine. I'm not a super "dry" wine girl so these plus the Chardonnay were my favorite of the tastings. Joseph Phelps is a beautiful winery with a stunning property and super kind staff. Do note that they allot about 90min for each party. read more

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Very kind staff here. Got a private room to work out of while the party tasted delicious wines. Beautiful venue with one of the best views of Napa. read more

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Our experience at Joseph Phelps winery really showed me the world of architecture and fine wine. The property was beautiful, with a view clear down the Saint Helena Hills. We had an exclusive educational fun experience on wines and the art of production which was a finished work on this year's harvest. Our host Meredith was gracious and educational and so nice! I highly recommend Meredith to guide through the best of Joseph Phelps has to offer. Living in Napa is beautiful but finding hidden gems like Joseph Phelps and their red and ice wines was a great discovery. Come and see it for yourself what it's all about. You won't be disappointed! read more

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We have been Joseph Phelps' member for over 5 years and this is one of our favorite wineries in Napa Valley! Love most of the wine including Chardonnay, Pinot, Cab and definitely Insignia. Tried the Vin du Mistral Red Blend this time, which is a typical GSM blend this time and it was good too! The last weekend in February was cold with the amazing snowy peak view from the terrace, which was a must-see rare view! read more

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Abraham is an excellent host. We loved the Cab and Sauv Blanc. Beautiful tasting areas and view.

*edited my review in response to management's comment* If your "handling it with grace" means lying to your customers on having a maximum 6oz per person policy, then I would never want to be on the receiving end of such grace. If you indeed have such policy, then share it here and make sure it has a management approval date prior to our event date. If you don't know how to handle the situation without lying to your customers or fausly accusing your customers for being intoxicated, then you should add that to your training. The way you handled the situation was disgraceful to say the least. I would give no star if possible. We went for food and wine pairing , which was $350 plus tax and tips (menu below). For that price range you have certain expectations but this place felt short in every way. Mediocre food and wine. We were also told they have a maximum 6oz wine per person policy so we were not able to revisit any wine. Never had that in any other winery before. Our party was 18 people and they only assigned us 1 host, which was clearly not sufficient. read more

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After yesterday's experience, I will be a Joseph Phelps fan forever! This winery really raises the bar for fine wines. The location and view is breathtaking. The service was nothing short of phenomenal. The wines are impeccable! I typically leave a winery enjoying one or two wines at most. I genuinely enjoyed every single pour.  I'm typically not a big pinot noir person, but their pinots were so good! Get ready for delicious wines! Terrace Tasting - $90/person There are several experiences other than the Terrance Tasting on their website. The range is $90 - $400 per person. read more

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The wine and views were amazing! Adrian, our host for the day made it even more special. He was wonderful and knew so much about the history of the wine. He was very amable, knowledgeable, and made us feel at home. We will definitely be back ! read more

Joseph Phelps is definitely my go to spot as the wine is that good. Still family owned by the Phelps family since 1972, the quality of their Cabernet really and Boudreaux style blends really speak for itself. It is not just about how many 100 points wine they produced over the years, but the commitment to quality and the experience at its blending classes and terroir' tastings and the beautiful view of the estate vineyard that make Phelps really the special place in Napa! I appreciate the flagship Insignia, but at the $75 price points the Joseph Phelps Cabernet is the crowd pleaser and probably the best price to quality ratio! Please book way ahead for your appointment (now on Tock) as Phelps is always busy but they like to keep the winery sane (so no elbow to elbow people jammed into a tasting room). Join the club! Taste the wine! Let's start the Phelps journey together! read more

Talk about impressive! The terrace view here has got to be one of the most beautiful places in the Napa valley! Just absolutely breathtaking!! The view alone is a reason to come here. Their wine is some of my favorite so that doesn't hurt either lol.. read more

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A visit to our wine club never disappoints. The beauty of this winery and the stellar wine is entirely an unforgettable experience. All of the employees are so very friendly, knowledgeable and assist as needed. We had some small bites with our wine tasting and they were excellent. This is definitely wine done right! read more

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Tasting on the porch. Six glasses for six pours. Exceptional service from Jordan. This is our third time to JP and it is a must visit every time!! We did the porch tasting this time which was very enjoyable with the perfect weather. The previous occasions we tasted inside and enjoyed a bottle on the porch afterward. There is not a better experience in Napa winery overlooking the vineyards. We will back! read more

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Wow!!! What a wonderful and memorable experience. From the moment we pulled up on the parking lot we were greeted. The Inside is beautiful. Andrew our host was amazing, knowledgeable and kept us entertained. He had us sit outside for a bit, then we headed to our table to the bountiful experience. The food was delicious, everything that came out had great taste, presentation and the wine pairing with the food was an explosion of goodness in your mouth. Definitely coming back!!! read more

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Hello Wine Country! What ya say, Insigna? I missed you too Today was the first day of opening since covid. This was my first time here visiting with a member. Amazing views. I hear that the outdoor terrace is available for more people not just members. However, don't hold me to that. But it's obvious more places will have outdoor seating avail more than ever. The wines were good. One that stuck out was the Insignia. read more

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There is no question that Joseph Phelps is the premier place in Napa Valley to taste world class wine in a fully immersive guest experience environment. It's also an opportunity to witness sustainable viticulture in action & learn about their fantastic labor & housing support for their full time staff. Phelps turns 50 in 2023. Hope you'll be able to stop by to congratulate them in person soon. I reflect on a recent visit in this review. Enjoy! Elegance. It's impossible to define but when you encounter it you just KNOW. Old money is like that. New money, it just isn't the same. Napa is full of billionaires who want to make wine like the do at Joseph Phelps. Except that they can't because money alone does not buy elegance. Elegance, it takes commitment. It takes 50 years of work. It takes days of waking up early & going to bed late. Fathers passing on legacies to sons passing on legacies to grandchildren. That's what they do at Phelps. They make wine. But they create legends as well. $150 for a private tasting may seem like a lot. $400 for a bottle of Insignia might seem expensive. It's not. I know: why even review a place this elevated on LinkedIn, Google or Yelp? We're not talking about pizza to go. This is the best that Napa can offer. Don't take Joseph Phelps lightly. It's more than wine. It's a complete narrative that is the quintessential American Dream. This is wine tasting for those who care. I can't tell you more. Like falling love, you need to experience it for yourself. Words fail to express it otherwise. On a personal note, I want to thank the ultra talented kitchen for accommodating my ketogenic diet (low carb eating) when designing the superb duck rillette with maitake mushroom & Bloomsdale spinach. It was a perfect accompaniment to the vintages of Insignia, the flagship wine here, that were part of our expertly guided private tasting. Next time, I have to sign up for the entire Bountiful Table experience (as long as it's keto). Cheers! #experience #sustainable #love #housing #winetourism #napavalley read more

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Long over due review. I feel so lucky we got to visit this winery. *Husband took me here to celebrate my birthday and I have to say this was the best wine tasting I have had. Yes it's expensive, but the view, service & wine is totally worth it. *The added 5 star touch which you don't see for privacy reasons, was they had our names on the menu! *Our server was amazing! I wish I could remember his name. Sweet man who lives in Vacaville. He wasn't over bearing or talk too much but enough to explain the wine we were drinking, and the history of the winery and we NEVER had a empty glass, lol. He always came at the right time to fill our glasses. *and those olives. Omg... best olives ever!! I think I ate like 4 bowls Would definitely recommend if you can go! read more

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The service was terrible. The server refused to serve wine to one of the girls on my table just because she needed help to get off the car?! The server was accusing her of being intoxicated. My friend just came back from the Asia and still had jet lag, she was taking a nap in the car. After we arrived one of the girls was holding her hand while she was getting out of the car since she was not fully awake yet. Does that mean she was intoxicated? After my friend talked to their manager, they agreed to serve her wine since she didn't show any signs of intoxication. But we all lost our appetite, we stayed there only because we didn't want to ruin the day for the bride to be. Later they refused to provide wine revisits for our table while other people got 3 rounds of revisits. They explained it's California law, are they telling me the other two tables were not in California? I flew all the way from Portland to San Francisco just wanted to have fun with my friends, but they totally ruined it. On top of the bad service, we paid $350/ person not including tax and tips. Also, the food came in tiny portion with 1 oz wine for each pairing. If you need help to get out of the car stay away from this place. If you don't want to ruin your day, your vacation, damage your friendships stay away from this place. read more

This was our first stop during our trip to Napa. We were hosted by Nancy, and her service has been unmatched. The conversation, history, and knowledge are incomparable. Our experiences after this have been underwhelming because the bar was set so high. This is definitely a must see if you are new to Napa Valley. You won't get the true, quality experience of a wine tasting in Napa without visiting Phelps. Nancy definitely gave us a reason to return. read more

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A must when visiting Napa. The wine speaks for itself and if you have the opportunity to go for a wine tasting you will be taken away by the beauty of the valley and the vineyard. The staff is quite knowledgable about wine, the area and the history. I was amazed by the extent that if you have technical questions they were able to answer. Although I do love to go during the off season, having gone just as they were picking was a treat. Its been a while since I have see the grapes on the vines. As a member, they communicated well via email exchanges to make sure I could get a appointment for tasting. Its covid times and I totally understand that this is a busy time and everyone wants to get in. For the memberships I do have in the region, its nice to see that they would work around my schedule and give me options when the original date I wanted wasnt available. read more

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This was our first stop on our vacation in Napa after it was recommended to us by a colleague. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end! They go out of their way to ensure they know the names of your entire party in advance, which makes everything feel catered to you and intimate. Our host was Whitney and she was so great. It was the perfect balance of education on the wine, small talk, and giving us the space to sit and enjoy the wine and the views on our own. The property itself is gorgeous and the wines were all incredible. read more

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JPV has one of the most stunning views of one of its vineyards. Words cannot describe it in any way, form or shape correctly. You just have to come see it for yourselves, really no joke. I believe this beautiful prime real estate was chosen by Mr. JP because Mr. JP was a seasoned real estate developer for the wineries and vineyards before he became a winery owner. I guess drinking great wine sure beats building great wineries!! We had an excellent time tasting both their reds and whites. My favorite was their Insignia red blend. I suggest you break your bank account and buy a box of this beautiful red blend and you'll see what I mean. Love this vineyard. Have to check it out if you're ever in the area. read more

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