Emily was our server today and was very knowledgeable about the wines and I always love hearing the story about the wines and the wine maker. The wines were exceptional if you love cabs! read more

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Had the most delightful experience at Mark Herold with Emily. The wines are excellent, well structured and every varietal hit the mark. And tasting with Emily was the cherry on top! read more

While we didn't sample here, we popped in and the amazing duo at Mark Herold provided amazing local recommendations and exceptional customer service. Really cute location and decor and the people make this place a strong recommend. read more

Next door to Krupps (which we also loved) and this was just as amazing. Our party of four split one bottle of wine, and two of us got the flights with chocolate. All I can say is wow. Delicious wine, and the chocolate pairing really surprised me. I'm skeptical about "pairings" most of the time (or maybe my pallet isn't as refined, who can say) but these chocolates were paired AMAZINGLY with wines, and really changed my perspective on pairings in general. Outdoor area was just as nice as Krupps, and the service was top notch from Tom and our other server with a great sense of humor (forgot his name). Will be back! read more

What a nice place Great wines. Friendly and friendly bartenders. Vibrant atmosphere. Bartenders know how to engage customers. It's a fun place not to be missed! Mike was engaging and explained all the wines. Extremely personable and its apparent he loves his work! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

Ugh. I remember the days when Mark Herold's name was associated with some of the best Cabernet ever made. We stopped in here because, although I've been on the Merus list for years, I've stopped buying. I was just curious. Suffice to say, this is not the wine I was hoping for. My girlfriend made me leave because the wine was so bad...and I'm the wine snob. Seriously, the guy behind the counter was nice enough, but there's no way we're ever going back to this place... read more

If you want to find the best red wines/cabs look no further. If you want to find the friendliest and genuine caring service, run! Lisa went above and beyond. We came with my husband and best friend for their birthdays and she went above and beyond to make our visit feel so special for their day. She was so knowledgeable about the wines, hilarious, kind, and the perfect amount of attentiveness and space to enjoy ourselves. I could not speak highly enough of the quality of the wines and service. We learned so much, had so many laughs, and couldn't think of a better way to start our wine tasting day!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Really enjoyed their wines, staff was so friendly!! We purchased a bottle of the "Flux" read more

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Having spent the previous day on Platypus Tours wine tasting we were ready to do one more tasting before heading home. I downloaded a wine tasting finder app on my iPhone and saw the Mark Herold tasting room. The spelling of the name Herold is not common - people always misspell it (usually Harold). So, since we share the same last name I couldn't resist. I had never heard of Mark's wines before. The wines were fantastic. The pourer, Blake, is a very nice kid who told us about the cult status of the wines. We had a good time with him, and since we were the only ones in the store it was like a private tasting. We walked off with some wine of course, and couldn't resist the Herold engraved wine bottle openers. With the Oxbow Market next store this is a perfect spot to try amazing wines. We'll be back. read more

You will love this winery. A wine tasting costs $20 but it is absolutely worth it (and they'll surely waive the fee with a purchase as they are remarkably friendly). There is also a chocolate pairing to go with the wine tasting which I did not have but I'm sure would be great. A main reason you will love this winery is the excellent service. They are knowledgable, attentive and will adjust your tasting to meet your needs/preferences. On top of that, the wine is fantastic. I personally loved the Riesling, which was one of the best wines on my vacation and of which I ended up buying a bottle (and even considered purchasing a case). After our tasting and buying the wines, our server surprised us with a complementary sample of the reserve Cabernet (a $195 bottle). It may have been the best wine I have ever had! A definite must visit when in Napa! read more

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If you're a wine snob keep looking, this isn't the place for you!! This did not strike me as a typical Napa Valley vineyard and I appreciated it. The atmosphere is fun and inviting. Yes, there are quite a few sex references but it wasn't obnoxious in any way. The gal behind the counter was fun, light hearted and attractive and made the experience entertaining. They have a special menu of their 3 sweetest wines and I loved all 3. The first was a Riesling which was crisp and delicious. The other two were reds and the last was so sweet I nearly choked. It would be delicious on a cold winter night. Overall I loved this place and we may come back tonight once our tour is over!! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

The staff here is very knowledgeable and we loved that they wanted to educate us. My husband and I know what kinds of wines we like, but we never paid attention to the year the wines were made. Eric did an awesome job educating us. He told us why the years make a difference. He was funny and kept us engaged during our tasting. We told Eric what wines we liked and he removed the tasting list. He wanted us to drink what we enjoyed. It was so nice not to have to stick to a list. The tasting room had many bottles open so they allowed us to go on a journey with them, tasting the Reds we liked. We enjoyed the wines and atmosphere here. We walked away happy, educated, and with some more bottles of wine for our collection. read more

This place has phenominal wines with a wonderful staff. We came here and did their joy flight ($25) with their chocolate pairing ($20) and it was worth every penny. Their rose is very unique for only $20. (They also have a high end tasting for $50 which also looked great but we had to do the chocolate) We were served by Eric who was very knowledgeable about the wines and even helped us with the proper way to taste wines to get the most of the flavors and smells. Definitely a must. read more

We came here on recommendation from our Bed & Breakfast, and it was a wonderful experience. Rachel was our pourer and she was so friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. She was also very accommodating- I don't enjoy red wine, so she substituted different wines for me to try. Eric was there helping as well. You HAVE to get the chocolate pairings. They are incredible. It costs $18 and it is worth every penny. The chocolates pair perfectly, and are delicious on their own as well. They are made exclusively for Mark Herold and made the experience perfect. We even bought a box to go because it was just that good. You also have to try the Riesling! It was my favorite out of everything we had in Napa Valley. We had a great experience and are looking forward to enjoying our wine! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Chocolate flight ($18) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

We were in Napa for our friends wedding and we decided to make a pit stop to try some wine at Mark Herold because we had heard some good things. Boy were we impressed when we walked in the door. This place has such a cool vibe and we were immediately greeted by Tessa behind the bar. We ordered the wine flight and chocolate pairing. Tessa walked us through the flight and showed us a great time while we were there. The manager Mike was very friendly and continued to make sure we had a good time throughout our visit. After our wine flight we ended up buying a bottle of Rose and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. We're very happy with Mark Herold, we'll definitely recommend to friends and we'll be back the next time we're in Napa. read more

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Easily our favorite stop in Napa ALWAYS! We have been members for over 4 years now and are never disappointed in the wines, the tasting experience, and overall hospitality. We recently got engaged and were greeted with a magnum of our favorite year, 2013 Uproar Cab, signed by Mark Herold himself. We couldn't have picked a better wine club to become members of so long ago, but more importantly we couldn't think of a better one to join to this day. Breanna is seriously the best, most knowledge, most hospitable. We know that every time we stop by, we will have a great time and learn something new. Thank you all so much for everything you do for us and for helping us build a collection of our most sentimental wine. You have clients for life. read more

Stopped by here on the recommendation of Christian at Gabrielle Winery and Breanna could not have been more welcoming! I have always been a Chardonnay fan, but was not having great luck finding ones I loved with how I was describing them. Breanna had me try some and then talked with me at length and really nailed what I like! This really helped at other wineries as she provided me with the correct "lingo" to use. Thanks Breanna for being a memorable part of our trip! read more

Small place with cool decor. Didn't care much for this place tho. All the grapes are imported from Lodi and other areas. I didn't come to Napa to drink wine made from grapes from others areas. Napa is know for its unique climate and ability to grow excellent cabs. local wineries should stick to what they do best. I would not go to this place again. Nor would I recommend. Also it has a hipster kind of vibe. Hipsters are terrible. Two stars for friendly staff but still. Terrible place. read more

Mark Herold Wines - Definitely not my favorite place. Over priced. I came to napa to drink wines that were grown here. Friendly staff but kinda weird - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

Amazing wine & history, plus really enjoyed our host! Bought wine to go and would highly recommend!!

AVOID THIS WINERY -- mediocre, overpriced wines and atrocious customer service. We had never heard of Mark Herold wines but we were headed down through Napa for a day of tasting (we are locals, giving the whole "wine valley tour" to some family/guests), and when we stopped into hope & grace in Yountville (great wines, btw), the pourer gave us Mark Herold referral / 2-for-1 tasting coupon. So, when we ended up in Napa, getting a snack at Oxbow, we decided to stop into Mark Herold. That was a mistake we won't ever make again. 1) As soon as they saw the 2-for-1 tasting coupon, they stopped smiling and got fairly cold towards us. (look, if you don't want to do discount tastings, why do you hand out 2-for-1 promotion cards? Oh, I know why: because without it, your tasting is overpriced and we would have never stopped in to even try your wines in the first place!) 2) Two couples each decided to share their middle-level of tastings (I, for one, am usually a big Tempranillo fan; we were curious about some of the Tempranillo and Grenache blends) 3) Most of the wines were okay, but nothing memorable, and certainly nothing I would spend $60 (!!) on. That's absurd. The tempranillo blends were the best of the ones we tried, but still fairly mediocre; not as good as Numanthia Termes, which you can get for half that price. 4) After tasting, they tried to sell us hard on purchasing wines, and that they would waive the tasting fee if we bought a certain amount (I believe it was $75)... look, if your wines were good, you wouldn't have to convince me to buy them. I would be throwing my money at you. The wines should sell themselves. The fact that they don't, and the pourer has to try the hard sell, means one of two things: (a) They aren't good enough, or (b) They aren't priced correctly. 5) So we said "No, thank you, we'll just pay for the tasting." When they ran the card, apparently the machine got set to AUTOMATICALLY TIP the pourer, to the tune of over 20% (a $25 tasting fee turned into $32); this wasn't caught by us (because, um, it's not normal to tip at tasting rooms?) until it was processed and the final balance showed up. We asked to void the transaction and redo it at the correct price, and a taller man with long hair who seemed to be in charge at the moment indifferently said "No, we're not going to do that, we're too busy." When my wife started demanding it (on principle, if nothing else), he yelled "Fine, here's your money back!" and handed over $7 in cash. Overcharging your customers -- and then treating them like crap when they call you out for it -- is no way to run a business, especially when you are dealing with locals who otherwise might have returned (but probably wouldn't, because the wines are mediocre and overpriced, and so is the tasting if you don't get the 2-for-1 price.) read more

This was an awesome find! This was the second stop of our bachelorette party! 1.) Great service, great people! 2.) Tasting was 25 dollars, however our person who serviced us threw in so many more than the scheduled five. Definitely worth it! We also got chocolate to go with it. 3.) The decor is just so interesting!! Best of all is that since this place is small and quaint, and not many people frequent it yet, our group of 6 people were able to chat and hear each other:) read more

Our last stop of the day on our first day of wine tasting, and this was definitely the most fun place we visited. The tasting room has a cool funky vibe - it's small but there are a lot of fun things to look at crammed in there. You sit around the bar for the tasting. We went with a chocolate pairing as well that was super cool - delicious chocolates that are actually made with the wines for the tasting! Do it! Our host was a younger guy (sorry, I can't remember your name!) who was knowledgeable and fun, and let us sample quite a few other wines. The wines were great here and I loved the variety of different wines they offered. I went home with a bottle of the Flux Rose. I highly recommend this place to anyone who likes good wine paired with a cool tasting room and friendly staff. There is a younger vibe for sure, but I wouldn't say it's just for younger people - just come by and check this place out! read more

First the wines: rather plain and unexciting. I'd give them a two to three star rating if all we were rating were the wines. Unfortunately the quality of the wine is marred by the pouring into whiskey glasses instead of wine glasses. Also using the same glass for all the pairings blurs all aspects of considering the wine. Very small pours. So while the wines were palatable, they could not be really considered because of the inadequate glass(es). Also it's extremely rude to offer additional tastings to only some members of the same party. If you choose to visit this tasting room, just be clear that offensiveness is their strong point, apparently opted for due to inability to compete with the professional standard in Napa Valley. From the disturbing art on the walls to the heavy metal music, to the T-shirt wearing pourers to the offensive jokes which never end, this establishment certainly represents the height of classlessness. The degree of low-ball sexual jokes in particular represents a sort of verbal sexual harassment. Inquiring about where my party and I met, the host suggested that we must have met at "grinder". The host pointed out that 'everything in the space is a sexual innuendo', making sure to point out that large plastic fish head on the wall was pointing to the crotch of a female mannequin- all part of their tasteless decor. I don't mind a host with character- but with constant offensiveness? Dean, our host, is apparently more interested in low-ball humor, references to 'getting high', feigned sexual passes at his colleague behind the counter, and relentless insulting than attempting to do justice to the winemaker's efforts. His introductory comment that "nothing is sacred" inside the space was really an understatement. A suggestion: let your guests attempt to taste wine in a decent atmosphere. read more

I'm going to take a stand and give two stars, because on their public bookshelf (part of the decor), they have the book "The Game." Not only is displaying a book about manipulating women immoral, but not a good idea, if you're planning on having female customers. While one pourer was congenial, the other was offish and rude. The wines are pretty good, however. read more

This place is truly awesome. . . that is if you like small batch wines without the attitude, all of the fun, and loads of balanced flavor! I stumbled on these guys by accident when heading to the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa (they/re next door) to grab some oysters and bubbly at Hog Island Oyster Company (also highly recommended!) Man, was I glad I did. The tasting room has one of the coolest vibes I've yet to experience in wine country and you dont have the hassle of driving the Silverado Trail or Hwy 29 Great music and a lively funky, eclectic industrial vibe that is hard to explain but really chill and relaxing. I was told by the host pouring the wines that it's pretty much all from the mind of a "genius, mad scientist bon vivant" known as Mark Herold. If so, I got to meet this guy! From the giant marlin with a custom show-car paint job to the "Marquis de Sade" argon gas wine dispensing system (I'm told built by Mark) this place rates an "A+" in originality. If that weren't enough - the wines are pretty damn tasty and the choice really diverse. Tastings cost $20 and include 6 wines in the line-up. It's rare tthat I actually enjoy everything I taste, but that's exactly what happened. On a personal note, I really liked the Acha Blanca - 100% Albarinho grape. It's about as crisp as crisp can be. I was also surprised by one of Herold's client wines called MAZE - it was really elegant - surprising because I think of 100% Cabs as "monster juice" but this was really smooth and polished. Oh, and make sure to ask about the Kobalt Port - its not on the list but they will give you a taste if you ask - fortified with Viognier Grappa - Yowza, its good! Before I forget - the guy running the tasting room really knows what he's talking about but without any of that pompous attitude that can rear it's ugly head in Napa. He's also pretty funny - a perfect fit in a tasting room that's all about having a good time. Something else I like that you really don't see in tasting rooms is the option to just get a glass if you are not in the mood for the usual full-on tasting experience. I could easily see just popping in for glass on the way to lunch or dinner since there are so many restaurants in downtown Napa now. So what's the take-away? Don't miss "Wines by Mark Herold!" P.S. Bottles range in price from $16 - $150 so you don' have to break the bank, unless you want to. read more

Found this spot using the tasting card for downtown Napa. The tasting included with the card for this particular spot was underwhelming. However, the point of he card is to get you exploring! The setting is pretty funky and cool, definitely a neat place to come and hang out. Unfortunately, there isn't much seating and maybe it was the time we came in but we felt rushed as far as the tasting goes. They did seem slightly busy but the rushing and unwelcoming vibe made us leave early than we would have any other place. If you have the card go check it out, maybe it was just an off time for us. We may go back if in the area but I don't think we would make a special trip. read more

Having tried the ACHA at Bounty Hunter up the street, the boyfriend and I became very curious about Mark Herold wines. We were walking back from the farmer's market and realized that his tasting room was right there!! Of course we had to stop in for a tasting. The atmosphere of the place is super cool to start off with. The wine dispensing system is so smart and keeps the wine from being exposed to air. The design is very cool, incorporating elements from the sea and creates what could be a vintage laboratory (since Mr. Herold was first a fish biologist) that just so happens to serve wine. The wine was excellent and we were taken through it by Dean, the sole person working there. He seemed to enjoy having run of his own show and was very knowledgeable and you can tell he's involved in many different aspects of the business. He's not just another pourer. The tasting was $20, but was waived since we walked away with a very light and refreshing 2010 Flux Blanc and a 2008 ACHA. it was a wonderful experience and I know we will be back to purchase more. read more

I would give more stars if I could...Bree and Monica were a delight. I'm very impressed by the uniqueness & quality of the wines. Brie confidently educated us about Mark Herold being a purist winemaker so there is no fining or filtering of the wine..I love nothing better than a little sediment clinging to my glass. I was kind of having a blah day but after the wine and lively conversation I left with a smile on my face. I highly recommend this cute and interesting tasting room and the memorable wines! read more

Easily our favorite stop during our entire trip up in Napa. The atmosphere was very casual, a wonderful change from all the snobbiness we have experienced in Wine country. Upon entering we were immediately welcomed by both the bartender and the other visitors who were enjoying their wine. We had ton of fun at this place, making our wine tasting all more enjoyable. If you want a nice, casual spot where you can enjoy wine and chocolate, this is a spot you need to go. The art displays in the location was also entertaining to look at. Highly recommend. Oh did I mention they have those spill-proof glass? I couldn't stop spinning it! read more

I love this place. Great wines, great guy behind the bar, and a non-traditional, laid back tasting room atmosphere. I don't like to give out reviews to wineries since I work in the industry, but I want Mark Herold to be successful. If you tire of all the touristy, manufactured, corporate experiences that seem to dominate the landscape these days then please give Mark Herold a try. Plus you're next to Oxbow so there's plenty of food about. Just FYI: Mark Herold used to run Joseph Phelp's Insignia program, so you know that he knows his stuff. The '10 Cab and The Herold are stunning wines. read more

Amazing and friendly service! Very knowledgable, great selection of wines! Mike and Erick were awesome! My cousin was visiting and we wanted to do a quick trip to Napa. It had been so many years since we visited Napa. Tasting here was definitely a highlight. We all had a wonderful time. Will surely be back, hopefully soon read more

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Best wine tasting in napa! Hands down. Ps Also IN The Top 10 For Cleanest restroom!! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Mike working his shiz - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

Mike is a grrrrrreat host! he was informative, animated, and thoughtful. the man related the wine making process to pac-man... you really can't beat that! the staff makes you feel very welcomed. I highly recommend going here for a tasting. we were looking for sweet wine options, but also found their reds to be delightful. read more

Amazing energy with the environment and knowledge of wines! Such a fun find! Thank you for making our vacation memorable! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California

Had tons of fun with Tessa! She was AWESOME and so was this place. Loved the wines, loved the atmosphere, and loved our time there. Added: Tessa recommended going to dinner at Zuzu....great recommendation! We appreciated it! read more

What a great little gem, right in downtown! Mike Campbell is such a great wine tasting host. His hospitality was out of this world and he is so knowledgable about all of the different delicious wines that Mark Herold produces. We walked away with a wine club and 7 bottles. We love it here! read more

So let's get one thing clear-- I don't drink alcohol. So it's almost dumb that I'm reviewing this place. But I am a local, in that I work in the valley and I like to give props where they're due and be critical when I think it may be helpful. Here's a bit of both. This place is chill. Right next to Oxbow. And it feels a lot more calm than Oxbow. There are only a few tables so you can't have a bunch of people sitting. But if you're stopping by to just taste, the bar is sufficient. There are a bunch of quirky guys, mostly, working the place. They are borderline offensive and for whatever reason, it was so refreshing to be there because the place didn't feel pretentious or too classy. Went today with my homie, colleague and she drank wine-- they let me bring my iced tea in, which was cool. Saw some women across from us, young-ish, playing cards and drinking wine. So good times. Pretty sure I could come back and chill with colleagues. The borderline offensive didn't seem to bother me as much as it could have because dude who was talking to us read our vibe pretty quick and asked where we were from, etc. read more

Friend and I decided to stop by based on the raving reviews on Yelp. Got the wine flight of two whites, one rose, and two reds. Our favorites were the ACHA white and collide red. Host ended us with a red dessert wine, which I thought was amazingly good (and at $20/bottle!), and a 2010 Kobalt port-styled cabernet savignon.. which was to DIE for. I didn't have $75 to purchase this wine.. but I definitely will when I become employed again. It was so smooth and had a hint of cocoa flavor. The hosts were also really nice. They were pretty busy, but overall, pretty chill place. read more

My favorite tasting experience in the valley! Sure, it's not a fancy vineyard and you are not drinking in caves, but it's fun and the wine is great. Dean is the perfect host and the folks that stopped buy were a good time. I'd definitely go back. read more

Great wines and fun staff!! Many wines to choose from in a fun, laid back atmosphere. Conveniently located near Oxbow Market. Loved this place and definitely would go back! read more

Mark Herold Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Napa, California