An experience like no other in Napa Valley. Definitely a bucket list item to ride a gondola up to a…read morewinery and it's a good alternative for those who are unwilling to ride on a hot air balloon. You start by checking in at the bottom of the hill. You then take the gondola up to the winery where you'll start with a white wine. We then proceeded to go on a walking tour where we were able to learn more about the long history of Sterling Vineyards. Along the way we were able to take in arguably the best views in all of the valley while enjoying wine that started from grapes that were grown in the vineyards below. We enjoyed our time in the family friendly section but there is a private and secluded section for a 21+ crowd.

What a lovely experience we had today. Beautiful weather, friendly service, amazing views that…read moreincluded sights of other vineyards. On a Friday, by way of the east bay, we made our way to Sterling Vineyards. Parking is ample. Check in is at the front upon entering along with the gondola and a shared restroom with individual stalls. While checking in for our chosen experience, we received our drink rings and tasting menu. The gondola is to left of check in, where we proceeded to after using the restroom (to the left of the gondola entrance). The gondola experience was quiet, smooth and scenic. At the gondola's end is the entrance to Sterling Vineyards. You are met with breathtaking views and vintage bells that ring every 15 minutes. The current gondola is the third installation since the vineyards opening. The installation occurred following the fires in 2020 that burned majority of the vineyard and its estate. At the first tasting, you receive your glass for majority of the tour. Here is where the ring received at check in goes on the stem of your glass. The gentlemen at this station are incredibly funny and was a treat to engage with. The older gentleman sung to Ashanti's sister for her birthday along with Zach Bryan. I'll be back for the oyster event in August, told him I'd like a song for my birthday - he said he'd be there. Can't wait! Wish I got his name...you know who you are! The tasting tour is self guided. Our experience was a tasting of six with the first three wines provided while walking, the last three were provided on the terrace with our charcuterie. Diego was the absolute best. He shared a lot of himself in the experience which I welcomed, he truly personalized our experience allowing it to be more authentic than business orientated. STERLING PLEASE START TO BOTTLE AND SELL THE BLOOD ORANGE HOUSEMADE JAM...PUHLEEZZZZZZ!!!! Kudos to the new chef, hers or his ingenuity is brilliant. We did not want the jam to end. The blood orange housemade jam is a sweet citrusy, blood orange jam with heat. It is the perfect ying yang pairing for anything and everything. Seriously! I'm SO EXCITED to see what else the amazing, newest chef of Sterling Vineyards has to offer...I'm ready to indulge in your imagination on a plate. Need a volunteer tester...I'm her!!! At the end of the tour (where the first tasting began), is a set of stairs directly in front. The stairs led to the Wine Gift Shop where there were wines, candles, cutting boards, assorted glassware, travel mugs in an assortment, edible goods, candies, tasting rooms, water fountain and restrooms. Here is where I signed up for membership with Sterling. The Sterling Vineyards Membership offers four membership tiers ranging in price of $185 to $400 per release. Releases occur five times a year (Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec) and members are required to honor three of the five release dates per year to maintain membership. Each release is customizable with the exception of a purchased gift membership. Shipments can be shipped for a flat rate ($25) or picked up. Pick ups offer access to ten complimentary tastings (for up to six people) in a tasting room and/or a walking self guided tasting. Birthday, anniversary, girls trip, boys trip, just because (as we did) any reason is a great reason to come, visit, experience the landscape, staff, service, food and winery of Sterling Vineyards.

Davis Estates was one of the highlights of our Napa trip. The property is absolutely beautiful,…read morewith a peaceful setting that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the experience. The wine and food pairings were outstanding. Every course was thoughtfully prepared and perfectly complemented the wines, creating a memorable tasting from start to finish. The quality, presentation, and attention to detail were exceptional. If you're looking for a winery that offers more than just great wine, Davis Winery delivers an incredible combination of hospitality, culinary excellence, and a stunning atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back.

Davis Estates gives an amazing tour and the tasting is absolutely fantastic!! The grounds are so…read moregorgeous too!! Definitely do a food pairing with the wine and you will not be disappointed. The wine is absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide was so fantastic and friendly and made the experience so much fun!!

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."

Phone number doesn't work and no website or email. They must be permanently closed! Hard to make…read morea reservation when there is no contact information!

Amazing experience! Antonio hosted us as we tasted amazing wine. His wealth of knowledge about…read morewine and food was incredible. Highly recommend this site and the customer service was outstanding!

We went in for an impromptu tastings and customer service was very rude. They had little to no…read morecars in the parking lot, they said we had to wait 20 minutes for a wine educator and when we mentioned I work for the company that distributes their wine; we were met with more resistance. I will no longer order Frank Family wines at any restaurant!

This review is specifically for an outstanding employee! We bought lots of bottles and he helped us…read moreto the car, did not accept any tips and he truly made us feel that he care! There was no way we can carry that many, when we picked up the bottles none of the employees in there offered any help; he saw us struggling and went out of his way to help us by carry them to the car that was parked far away!!! Thank you Carlos so much! We all Appreciate you!!!

Easy to make reservations though they are at odd times. Mine was for 11:36am. There's two emus and…read morechickens outside. It's quite a crowded place The wine is not good. Between the reds, rose, brutes and whites - didn't like any of them. We had only done the tasting so didn't get to explore the castle really but considering the history of how the castle was built with apparently a bottomless pit and dungeon - I don't care to come back. There are many other beautiful wineries to check out

My new favorite winery in the Calistoga/ St. Helena area. We were greeted with a chilled glass of…read moresparkling wine, then were taken on a very cool private tour by Guillermo in his little ATV. The views from the gazebo at the top of the property are stunning and peaceful, and we enjoyed our tastings up there. My favorite was the Can Franc, which is absolutely incredible. But also loved the white, sparking, and Mountain cuvée. All the wines were great. We got a membership, and also bought some wine to enjoy while we were in town. Thanks, Guillermo!

Without. A. Doubt. - my favorite wine tasting in Napa. When I think of returning to Napa, my mind…read moreinstantly goes to Reverie and wanting to go back. Of course, the wines were delicious (the cab franc was my favorite) - but the hosts (we had John), the ambiance, the views, the stories about the vineyard (and even the staff) are what truly tie the experience together and make it so phenomenal. When my party arrived, it was a little chilly out, and they offered us blankets! You instantly feel comfortable and like family. If available, MAKE SURE to take the ATV (hopefully with John's dog) to see the gorgeous views of the vineyard and wider Napa (photos attached). LOVE!

In my last review I wrote about some $20 that was charged for an extra pour, despite me buying $200…read moreworth of wine. It's not the money - it's the gesture. I was pleasantly surprised to see $20 being refunded to me by the business manager. Did not expect it - loved it! Looking forward to bringing some friends for the wine crushing event you have in the fall. See you soon!

Wonderful! Our host gave us so much information about all the Italian varietals that we tasted. My…read morehusband and I each chose different flights and shared so we got a lot of tastes. It was a beautiful place and the patio was so nice but it was super hot so we were offered and inside (air conditioned) tasting. We ended up staying a couple hours and loved all the wines! The chocolates made with their Sangiovese were delicious too!

They have great and excellent tasting wines. I love every sip of it! We've been to this fabulous…read morevineyard and enjoyed every moment we spent learning about wines. The owners are very friendly and surprisingly are from the Philippines!

Our first visit was last year when we came up to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my brother…read moreand his wife suggested this place as they are members. We had never been, even though we had come to Napa before, but they were excited to have us visit and celebrate here and when we saw it we understood why. We immediately fell in love! The view Rombauer has is one that takes our breath away. It's a gorgeous location and the wine is delicious. We had such a wonderful time, we brought some charcuterie items and just enjoyed every tasting so much that we ended up buying some bottles. Now every time we go to visit my brother we ask them to take us. Always look forward to enjoy the views, the wine and the service. Yes, service is fabulous also! Beautiful place, we're in love!

Always our fav Napa destinations with good wines, service and ambiance -- the view is gorgeous and…read morethey allow bringing in your own food Wether we are seated overlooking the vineyards or chilling under an umbrella with our picnic basket, it's a not-to-be-missed experience every time We've been members over two years and have enjoyed each bottle of wine enjoyed there and back at home reminiscing --

So listen up to a guy who never ever posts anything... Recently, our family and friends had an…read moreamazing vacation in Central California beginning in San Francisco, and going through the Napa Valley Sonoma, and other Mecca wine country areas ... The wineries were amazing. The people were amazing, but without question the best of all was when we met our guide at Schramsburg winery and Vineyard named Jeff. This guy was knowledgeable, ultra, witty, and most of all had an uncanny ability to connect to many people across a very broad spectrum. He literally spent time after the tour and gave us some pro tips for the next day going up the coast and then literally met our group of five and had lunch with us... just to say and for all of us on planet earth to be reminded ... What we do makes a difference,... but how we do it might make a bigger difference. Jeff at Schramsburg winery was amazing.

We visited Schramsberg for the wine tasting and cave experience to celebrate my birthday, and it…read morewas truly one of the best experiences I've ever had. Whether you love sparkling wine, red wine, or wine in general, this is an experience you shouldn't miss. The historic caves were unlike anything we've ever seen, and walking through them while learning about their history made the visit even more special. Our guide, Francesca, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. She made the tour engaging and memorable, and we're so glad we had the opportunity to experience it with her. We enjoyed it so much that throughout the rest of our trip in Napa, we made a point of telling other visitors to make time for Schramsberg. We would absolutely recommend this experience to any friends or family visiting the area. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday, and we'll definitely be back!