If you're in Napa and looking for a fun, memorable wine experience, Wine Girl is a must-stop. From…read morethe moment you walk in, the vibe is unmatched--super aesthetic, vibrant, and perfect for pictures without feeling over-the-top. It's the kind of place where you can dress up a little, relax, and just enjoy yourself. The staff, like Laura, was incredibly and welcoming. We will definitely take that drive to come to Wine Girl again!

This place was great and very girlie! The pink and white interior and furniture was really cute. It…read moregave a Malibu Barbie type vibe. It's located in the heart of downtown, in the middle of shops, wine bars, eateries, and hotels. There's even dual swings in the corner you can sit on for picture taking. I wish we could have spent more time here, but we were part of a Rydables tour stop. We were in and out in less than 30 mins. I'll definitely be back if in the area again.

This weekend was my second time visiting the tasting room and it was just as great as the first…read moretime. 1. Their bottles are perfect for a novice wine drinker or full-fledged aficionado. The Pinot and 2020 Estate Cab are my favorites. 2. Tastings are affordable and the playlist is a mix of oldies and groovy RNB music. 3. The living room/couch set up is COMFORTABLE with a great view of all the goodies for purchase. 4. Adam Housley walked in, greeted all the patrons, and truly made us feel welcomed. The staff are already incredibly kind and well informed, but his surprise appearance was the cherry on top.

My friend and I Ubered an hour North to Napa for an afternoon away. We didn't plan much besides our…read morelunch. After we finished eating, I frantically researched (read: checked Yelp) for a winery to visit. Housley seemed to fit the bill--good reviews, dog-friendly (we had her dog with us), and what seemed to be a reasonable tasting price. We get there and we realize it's owned by Tamera Mowry (who is now Mowry-Housley!) There's a picture of her and her husband (a former baseball player) in the window. We're sort-of starstruck. Shortly after, her husband (and the winery's owner) Adam walks up with their daughter and asks us how we're doing. We continue to be starstruck. Service was wonderful. Seating was comfy. The views weren't the best (we were drinking on the sidewalk and there's a parklet too.) The 5 wines for $29 was not bad, but the size of the pours was lacking. The first pour was the smallest and then slowly they seemed to give us more (maybe they heard me!) Honestly, the pricier wines tasted better. I wish our wine tasting could've been free if we bought two bottles or something--I would've done that! Cute merch and store with goodies inside. Bathroom is clean. Would be back!

My wife and I had a wonderful experience dining at Carpe Diem. I attended an event here recently…read moreand knew I had to return for a date night. The dining room is small, but really lovely. Nice touches adorn the restaurant throughout. The menu has a lot of wonderful options. The service, provided by Alex, was excellent. We started with the Dungeness Crab arancini, which are probably the best thing we ate all evening, and that's saying a lot because everything we had was great. These arancini are perfectly fried crab meat rolled into a ball served over a delicious tartar sauce. I wish I had 3 orders of this, at least. We ordered the soup of the day and their bread service. The soup was a white bean and sausage and it was perfectly salty and fatty. The bread and butter was a perfect accompaniment. The Carpe Diem salad was also really special. It had these Cabernet soaked dried cranberries that were so good and tart. For an entree, we ordered the short ribs which come over a risotto. It felt a little heavy, and maybe the sauce could've used a little acid to cut the heaviness. It was still really delicious though. For dessert, we had the espresso crème brûlée. This was just the icing on the cake of a great meal. I love Carpe Diem and hope to come back soon!

So I decided to bring my pup out to a restaurant since she graduated from boarding school. CD was…read moreabsolutely welcoming to have a small dog inside (and outside). I sat at the high tops at the bar for happy hour. My dog has been behaving amazingly since boarding school and being able to put her obedience to the test at CD was amazing because everyone was so kind. To drink I had the HH margarita. Then I had the pork belly which was phenomenal, though I wasn't expecting a one piece pork belly--thought it was going to be multiple pieces. It was so good. To drink I also had the carpeninsula--so good! Love this spot and thank you for welcoming me and my pup so warmly

This tasting room is a hidden gem, beautifully situated on the corner of First Street and Randolph…read more The space blends charm and elegance, featuring beautiful wood (BW) throughout and a vintage ceiling fan system that adds a touch of character and cool comfort. Everyone having wine chose the Signature Flight, which included one white and three reds. I appreciated the option to substitute a Sauvignon Blanc for the Chardonnay, a nice personal touch. Each wine was distinctive, balanced, and delicious in its own way. You could really tell the care and craftsmanship behind every pour. What really stood out was the hospitality. Our host was not only incredibly thoughtful but impressively knowledgeable. She explained where each wine's grapes were grown, described the flavor profiles we could expect, and added insights into how the terroir influenced the wine -- all without it ever feeling too technical or over our heads. Even better, our designated driver was offered iced tea, lemonade, or an Arnold Palmer, which I really appreciated. It's always a plus when tasting rooms consider the full group's experience, not just the drinkers. The vibe was so warm and relaxing, we ended up staying for over two hours. It felt less like a stop and more like a true experience. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in downtown Napa.

Excellent wine tasting, our host really knew her wine and she was so fun to talk to…read more We ordered a cheese and charcuterie plate and it was perfect. The crackers they had in there were gluten free - hallelujah! And the ambiance was nice, it was very aesthetically pleasing. Overall a lovely experience.

Thank you Cadet for supporting the Active 20/30 Club fundraiser through Santa Con raising funds to…read moresupport Christmas presents for Napa kids in need. See you soon!

No cover on NYE?! count me in!…read more The bartender gave me a generous pour of champagne in a wine glass lols I'm not complaining. I got there around 10:30p well before the countdown. It was so fun! The DJ Gray Young was pretty good. I loved that we could walk across the street from our hotel too! Would love to come back just to hang out if I'm ever back in town.

Make reservations before you go. Walking into Brown and riding the elevator up to the second floor,…read morewe had no idea what to expect, but the space surprised us. Cozy seating, warm lighting, and little areas that make the whole wine tasting feel personal (Being in a large living room with different seating areas). We were greeted right away and shown to our spots without any wait. Cynthia took care of us, and she was amazing. She knew the wines, walked us through each flight with confidence, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun rather than "you don't know much about wine". I would absolutely come back. My one comment is that they don't offer the full House of Brown collection for tasting. I tried the Chardonnay and wanted to explore more from that line, but it just wasn't available there. That's really my only issue and that's why I would give them a 4.5/5. Check them out if you haven't already done so. It's so amazing to go to a place and then go back to work (part-time job) and have someone ask you about that specific line of wines. I was extremely excited to inform the shopper of everything I learned. He purchased everything I showed him from the line and we talked about 30 minutes. Great place to visit.

On a Thursday afternoon, my husband and I enjoyed a beautiful drive to Downtown Napa. Here we had a…read morewonderful experience of wine, small bites, hospitality and literature. No reservation was needed, as we were the first to arrive prior to others entering. Coming off the elevator, to the right is check in. We were greeted immediately and provided a menu to make our selections. The menu offered several different flight options along with a cheese board option. Once decided, we were seated in a beautiful window section with comfortable seating and natural lighting from the oversized window behind us. While we waited for service to begin, we browsed the book display of African American/Black literature available to explore and enjoy in house. Our beautiful Nubian hostess, with a chill vibe and infectious personality, was knowledgeable and well versed with our selections. Her vibe was not only welcoming, it was familiar and easy to connect with. Each item on the cheese plate was explained with origin and flavor profile. Each selection of our flight was provided the same background and accompanying story with flavor profile. Our experience was relaxed, at no time did we feel rushed. With the purchases of two bottles, one flight fee was waived and we went home with two bottles of the Brown Estate. On the wall is a display of House of Brown wines available for purchased from their Headquarters, a few doors to the left of Brown Downtown (as you are leaving). We ventured over and purchased a couple more bottles. The beautiful people at the headquarter location were just as friendly and welcoming. Oh and the restrooms, you have to check them out (even if you do not need to go) especially if you are from the Bay Area. The wall paper of the individual stall featured Angela Davis, Mac Dre, E 40, Too Short, Humpty, Grand Lake, Fairyland, BART, Waters, Joe Montana and more. It was pretty dope! Stop in. Enjoy! Drink up! Relax! I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone and everyone looking for good vibes, a great experience, exceptional service and an upper echelon wine experience. We will most certainly be returning, my husband is already planning a guys outing here. Yup, it's that good!

Very cool spot housing several small wineries. Excellent vibe, comfortable room and superb…read morehospitality. We are lovers of McKahn Wines (definitely check them out!) and have been in a few times. There are various inviting seating options and the folks in the tasting room are very knowledgeable. This is just a great spot to duck in for some cool and reasonably priced wine tasting. Highly recommended.

It was a complete pleasure stopping in during the afternoon at Mia Carta! It's a beautiful tasting…read moreroom, nicely remodeled, and has a lovely open concept. We felt so welcomed from the minute we walked in, and were treated to genuine knowledgeable and friendly service. We were delighted to find exactly the bottle of wine we wanted to try (and at a very reasonable price)! Our only regret was not having enough time to come back and visit before our trip was over, but we are looking forward to returning again soon!

I shared a bottle with a friend and Daniela was awesome! She was very charismatic and personable,…read morewill definitely be going back to see her again

Let's start with ambience, I'm writing a review first about our host. His name…read more "Jake, "not Jacob" but my wife wanted to know any answer politely! The service, outstanding knows his wines and a jam sellers Cabernet, is now on my scope before we live in Napa and have access to a lot of warehouses.... Food not available But there are three large farm tables that would seat six people each, wines and listen to some classic of a beautiful Macintosh stereo, and you can find a great collage to walk through and look at the walls of all the history of rock 'n' roll. I hope you're able to come! I'm just a customer,

This was a pleasant find- as it was something that felt uniquely different to the area. While…read morefollowing their social media, they advertised a new spring cocktail- Wabi Sabi. With a wasabi and fennel infused vodka, it was too unique not to be curious about. Upon arriving and looking over the menu, SEVERAL cocktails stood out to me as intriguing to try. I started with the Wabi Sabi which was as interesting as it sounded. While I didn't pick up on fennel, you do pick up on the wasabi, but in the most subtle of ways. Think maybe lime/ginger sparkling water with just a hint of spice. Refreshing and different for sure. I also tried the Mucha Lucha w/ cilantro infused Siete Leguas Blanco, chorizo infused mezcal and cubes made of hot sauce that make the drink have a bit more of a kick as you allow them to melt. I did the HH chips and guac which was also accompanied with a tasty Chipotle sauce. Damn good actually. It'd be excellent served in a variety of ways. The deviled eggs aren't going to blow your mind, but I like that you get 4 different ones- and simply because I love eggs, I'd order them again. (They just wouldn't be a dish that brings me back). The bartender was great- helpful and attentive, even as more people began to filter in for an early afternoon. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Napa to check out some other menu options.

IMHO Our friend is a…read morespirit club member at Napa Valley Distillery. As a Bar Club member, one of his benefits is a complimentary club cocktail-of-the-day at The ArBARetum. So of course, after our spirit tasting at Napa Valley, we walked a short distance to the ArBARetum. We grabbed a table outside and the two gentlemen in our group got the complimentary cocktails. We also ordered the Pastrami Nachos, which was a big hit. We had a short but enjoyable visit here but didn't want to be late for our dinner reservation, right next door at Scala! Of course, we'll return for more great cocktails and friendly service!

For someone who doesn't drink, I learned so much about wines! My friend came here on a whim and I'm…read morejust here for the vibes. The two guys that took care of us are so knowledgeable and converse so well. I guess when you run a place like this, you kinda have to right? Hahaha! They gave great recommendation and they took care of us!

I really enjoyed my glass of Chardonnay. Great wine, nice space, central location. I even gave them…read morea shout out on my wine group on Facebook!