My wife and I get to California's wine country around once a year. Of course on these trips we're always traveling up and down Highway 29. Thus, we've driven past Peju winery in the past, but up until now, we've always had our trips fully booked. Well this time we decided to stop and and I'm glad we did! We were greeted warmly by Maddy Prager and John Kohler, who introduced us to their variety of great wines. On this trip we were focusing on Petit Verdot and in this regard Peju did not disappoint! We tasted and chosen for delivery their 2017 "The Beginning" 100% PV as well as their 2021 "The Beginning" PV/Cab blend. Maddy also referred me to a winery down the street which also featured great PV wines. On my way out, she also gave me an Umbrella, since it was really pouring that day. Peju is a real staple for Napa Valley. They've been here for decades and I'm surprised we've never stopped by before now. In any event, I highly recommend you stop in and try their wines. read more

This is a family owned winery which started in 1983 and they bought up land in the valley which now totals over 600 acres. Land in Napa is now 1 to 2 million dollars per acre so you can do the math and see that if they ever sell it's a fortune. So everyone is aware many vineyards do a lot of reds and only a couple of whites and I prefer whites as reds gives me a headache drinking it. I always ask to please serve all your whites and Rose and I'll have very small samples of red. Most all the hosts in Napa are wonderful except at Castello di Amorosa where the host is paid commission for selling wine. The owner of Peru died in June and the family have now taken the reins. Everything I tasted was terrific! read more

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Went to Peju after many years for an event. The ambiance was so welcoming as were the employees. Although a winery worker for the last 15 years, I'm not too much of a drinker anymore but I tasted seven wines and liked six! They have a LOCALS club. Buy one bottle, of your choice!!!, a month and you get club benefits. You can even just stop by for a sip instead of reserving and enjoying full tastings. Attractive gift shop and an art-filled property. The wines are reasonably priced as well. Totally recommend Peju! read more

After filling our tummies with breakfast on day 2 in Napa, we found ourselves at Peju winery where my BFF and her hubby are long time wine club members. The entryway has this fairytale quality about it with the bubbling fountain, graceful statues, and impeccable landscaping. The vineyard views are breathtaking, the wine selection is diverse, and the staff's knowledge and friendliness added a wonderfully personal touch to our tasting experience. Each and every pour came with a detailed explanation about the provenance of the grapes going back centuries. I learned so much and was leaning towards giving Peju 5 stars. Their seating arrangement for smaller groups near the large window however seemed a bit cramped. Since my party of 6 occupied the large table, we were very comfortable. Overall, this vineyard is a must-visit for wine enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape. read more

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Had an incredible experience. Did the estate tour, and spent time walking around looking at the property. Ended up ordering a few bottles to ship home as well. Highly recommend. Small family feel. read more

This winery is so underrated! My cousin and I tried the original counter tasting. Although I wish it lasted longer I was impressed by the selection, especially the province. It's a pretty small location but the vineyards with the mountains in the back were beautiful. read more

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Came here for a wine tasting a few days ago and had a pretty good experience. When we arrived, we were greeted with a tasting of their sparkling festive wine which was reminiscent of a sangria and was very tasty. Next we were taking to the tasting room where we sampled multiple wines, all which were delicious. Unfortunately, the room was full of fruit flies which is understandable given this was a winery, but several landed in our drinks which was less than ideal. Thankfully, they were able to replace our glasses and gave us little lids for our wine glasses so it wouldn't happen again. At the end of the tasting, they gave us some Merlot hot chocolate which was super rich and flavorful! We couldn't get enough. After the tasting, we walked around the front of the property which was beautiful! read more

Peju Winery - Outdoor road - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

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My friend and I did the classic tasting and had an asking time! We walked around and took great pictures by the vineyard. We tried 5 wines and we were pretty tipsy! Our educator was very nice and the ambience was very cozy. It did not feel overcrowded. I want to come back soon! read more

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Great winery and they accept walk-ins. I was able to get a tasting at 5pm yesterday and Danny took great care of us, super friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a full tour of all the wines in their library and had a great lil story to each of them. Thanks for accommodating my party and not making us feel like a burden to you guys as some of the other places make you feel. Your the best! read more

We had an absolutely lovely time here. Not only are the grounds truly breathtaking, but the tasting room is also airy and bright. They are also dog friendly, including indoors! They have one of the few competitively priced (under $100) bottles of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon left in the valley. In addition, we particularly enjoyed their take on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Their cheese plate is also an excellent value and plenty for two. The best part of the tasting experience however, hands down, had to be Scott. Scott was a consummate professional, inviting, knowledgeable, and with a voice like no other. They also have discounts for locals! Left with a few bottles and would happily return. read more

Peju Winery - Gorgeous views - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Had the most amazing time with Harvey who poured for us! Very familiar with wines and pairing them with different foods. He was so friendly and patient and very willing to take his time explaining the different wines and the regions where they originated. The wines here are amazing Anna the owner even came to our table and spoke with us for a while. I highly recommend Peju to visit for taking or to become a member! Love, The Holloway Cheers!! read more

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Absolutely will not be coming back here again... This is a tough review to write, as this place really is beautiful and supposedly great. I visited the winery last weekend with my girlfriend as we were on our way up to the winery where I am a member for an event. Mind you, my gf has been going to Peju for YEARS (her grandparents have been members since 2010 and her entire family has loved this place). They pretty much only drink Peju wine and have been talking about it forever, so I was excited to come check it out. Although, this visit did NOT go to plan and was a horrible experience. Immediately we were greeted with incredible disrespect as we were simply inquiring about grabbing a glass. Nicholas, the manager was at the front and did not even give us the time of day. In fact, he was super rude and disrespectful - giving extremely homophobic vibes and overall it was extremely uncomfortable. I am never one to claim this type of action... and my gf and I have faced some pretty uncomfy situations but this was on another level of unprofessionalism. The worst part of this was that he said there was no room for us to sit for a glass but literal minutes later he proceeded to let three women in who came in after us. This was incredibly unprofessional and straight up blatant. It was hurtful and obvious that other people in the area noticed this too. I was also asking him if my friend's mom was there (she works there) and asked for her, by name. He said he had no idea who that was and there was no one at the winery of that name. Little to find out later from my friend, that her mom was in fact there and would have loved to have hosted us. This was the worst experience I have had and at such a prestigious establishment as Peju, it was absolutely disappointing. Also, my gf's family has canceled their membership (of TEN plus years) because of this. Bad business on their end for sure. I highly suggest avoiding this place because if they have a manager like Nicholas, then it feels like the establishment overall is not welcoming. If you are part of the LGBT community, don't go here. read more

I really enjoyed this winery - the wine was fantastic. I especially loved the dessert wines. Just a heads up that the cheaper tasting is a tasting standing up inside. It was still a nice experience- but it can get a little overwhelming when many people are doing the tasting at once. You don't quite get that one on one experience because the server is talking to other groups so frequently. So that was a little frustrating at times. The ambiance of the property is so gorgeous. read more

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What a perfect way to start a happy Friday and girls trip! The experience at Peju was beyond enjoyable. We were greeted so kindly and started with some delicious bubbly. Then we went upstairs for our tasting. Sasha was so gracious in hosting our tasting. We were all happy with our tasting and the food was so good. The cheese board had all my favorite selections of cheese, nuts and dried fruit. It's a beautiful winery too where me and my friends took many photo opps. This is definitely a winery to add to your list when you come up to Napa. Of course we had to take some wine home too. read more

Had an excellent tasting here! Peju was highly recommended to us by several friends, and it did not disappoint. The grounds are beautiful and welcoming. The Location is kid and dog-friendly though not overrun by either. The wine is delicious. For my kids, they were able to provide aqua Fresca which made them very happy. With purchase of bottles, we received discounts on tastings, which was nice. Would highly recommend Peju and would go there again! read more

Jen and Robert were amazing and so down to earth! They took their time to get to know us and determine what kind of wine we liked - which was appreciated. The wine was exceptional! Definitely better than other wineries we visited. Put this one on your checklist! read more

Recently visited and had a great experience. I was able to snag last minute resos for MLK day. We arrived around 12:30 and there were barely any people. The tastings were $50 for 4 wines: 1 white/red blend and the rest red. For every 6 bottle purchase, you get 1 tasting waived. I thought the wines were good, but not amazing. My favorite turned out to be the Province (red and white blend), which is usually not my go-to. My favorite Peju wine of all time are their rosés and I'm not even a rosé person. Our server was extra friendly and gave us a couple extra tastings! One of which was a delicious reserve cab. This winery also seems to be family friendly. Make sure to let them know in advance if you plan on bringing kids so they could accommodate. Apparently they have a 10:30am tasting on weekends where they have an entire section reserved for families. As for the property itself, it was beautiful! read more

This is why I love second chances! Peju seriously blew my friends and I away during our most recent visit. Not only was the wine tasty, but the service was downright phenomenal. I have to send a huge shoutout to Deanna because she made our experience here absolutely amazing! What an incredible woman she is! We loved tasting with her. Some friends and I tasted here this past summer, and we totally enjoyed ourselves. My friend is a member, and we were taken up to their member's only barrel room tasting area on the second floor. This was my first time ever tasting in this room, and boy was it a treat! It was so fun to view the barrels as we sipped on our wine. There are two large windows overlooking their beautiful vineyards. You can walk around and explore the other private tasting rooms up there too. We started our tasting with a deliciously fruity Rose wine cooler which was perfect because it was hot out that day. We then moved onto their Sauvignon Blanc. I've always said that I'm not a Sauv Blanc gal because most of the Sauv Blancs that I've had in past have never tasted good to me. Welp, I think it's time that I start rescinding that statement. Their 2020 Sauv Blanc was some of the best that I've had yet! It had just the right amount of crisp and citrus to it. Just really light and clean tasting. It was so good that I took a bottle home. I NEVER purchase Sauv Blanc! My cellar is typically filled with Chardonnay when it comes to white wine. But I loved this Sauv Blanc, so I had to purchase it. Also notable was their orange muscat (another wine that I'm not typically fond of) and their yummy 2018 Piccolo red blend. We really enjoyed tasting all of their wines. My friends were also really fond of both the Sauv Blanc and the orange muscat. I'm so happy that my friends decided to come here because my previous experience had me hesitant to return. However, this visit more than made up for it. Sending a huge thank you to Deanna for making our experience here so memorable. I'm super excited to come back again now. read more

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This is one of my favorite wineries in Napa! Why? Because of the location, the landscape, and the outside. Unique shape building it takes me to Ireland! The staff is great, I've never had hard time booking a tasting. Depending who does your flight some may be more generous and let you try other wines which to me is a big plus specially for the price. They offer a few snack size bites, I recommend eating prior or bringing your own only because it won't fill you and you will end up buying more than one which adds up quickly. I recommend their white wines!! Omg so crisp and just so gooooood! They have one wine that is a mix of white and red, it had a unique taste but it goes well with snacking and if you are not a big fan of reds this one will be a great one to give a try. During summer they have a dj in the outside seating area. You can also find their wines in Safeway. Approximately $40 a bottle. Totally recommend! And if you are in Napa as a last minute trip the front desk can connect you with other wineries and help you book a tasting. read more

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Stopped in near closing without a reservation and they were great. We were squeezed, not physically, in for a tasting of what was left open from the day. Cab Franc mostly, a rose and several French style Cab Francs. All amazingly done. I regret not planning better but am super excited to have found a winery that takes Cab Franc seriously and who it is not just a blending varietal for. With a few tasting areas nothing gets too crowded. The decor is chateau'esk with beautiful stained glass. #goingBack read more

I came to Peju on a Thursday with friends, one who is a wine club member. When we checked in at the desk, my friend asked if we could have our tasting outside. The gentleman checking us in explained that they only do outdoor tastings Friday-Sunday. We were seated in a cramped, small tasting room with uncomfortable rod iron chairs. The featured wines included a Sauvignon Blanc, Province (really interesting white and red blend served chilled), Red Blend, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. We started our tasting with a sparkling wine which was very tasty! The customer service was attentive and the wine was everything you'd expect from a Napa winery. However, the seating on the inside is uncomfortable, cramped and doesn't match the grandiose of the property or the quality of the wine. Much to our dismay, when our tasting was over and we exited the building we saw many groups tasting wine outdoors. WHAT?! read more

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This was the fourth winery I've visited during my trip to St. Helena this time, and can't even say I had the worst experience because they treated us like we are invisible. I was in the line to wait for my turn to ask a few questions about the place and get some help on choosing the right wine we want, but the person at the counter just left the place as soon as he was done with the people in front of us. There was another person at the counter who was helping the other group, and as soon as she was done with them, she left right away as well. They clearly had an eye contact with me but never greeted us nor asked us for an excuse that they'll come back after they're done with their work, or etc. They literally ignored us like we are being invisible. It also says "walk in welcomed!" but I doubt if that's what they meant. The other groups they were helping were white people and we even felt that they were being racists and resist to talk to us since we didn't feel welcomed at all. We were left in the shop ourselves, uncomfortably. It was definitely not like the other experiences we had at the other wineries nearby we've visited. Go to Raymond, Grgich, and/ or Prisoner Wine Company nearby where you can be treated as a wine lover instead, if you have time to waste here. read more

Visited Peju in January and had the pleasure of tasting some of their wines. Since it was early on a Tuesday, I had the chance to chat with the staff, who were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. The setting itself is absolutely beautiful--such beautiful grounds. I picked up a bottle of their Sauvignon Blanc for my wife, who's usually the bigger fan of it, but to our surprise, we both ended up really loving it! read more

Peju was our favorite winery/tasting experience - it was a small tasting room and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about their wine. Possibly because this was the first wine stop we made of the entire weekend, but I loved how quiet it was and didn't feel commercialized/overrun with tourist. We loved their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon and ended up ordering a box home. Lamenting and wish I had gotten more from here! read more

Super pretty winery. I recommend taking someone who hasn't been to Napa to get an Italian winery feeling!! Walk in friendly. We waiting around 10-20 min for a table and the seating area was nice. We liked the red white blend and got a bottle to take home. read more

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The Chef's Tasting was fabulous. We were allowed to tour the gardens filled with amazing herbs used by the Chef. The pairing which followed was fabulous. The food was top notch as well as the wines. From our arrival to the end of the tour the staff treated us with kindness, were very attentive and very professional. Thank you to Niccole, Madison and Jim for making this such a fun experience. We will be back! I highly recommend this to anyone who appreciates beautiful grounds, great service and fabulous food and wine pairings. read more

Wines are super good and the property is absolutely beautiful, but I am knocking down a star because I felt that there was a really hard sell from the moment we were seated to become members. I understand that that's the goal of a place like this, but we had JUST sat down and we already were getting pushed into joining. Maybe we don't want to? Anyway, the wines were really good and everything else was great. We ended up buying 3 bottles to get our tasting fee back (lol). Also, they don't necessarily have outdoor seating all the time- it is weather dependent, so keep that in mind! read more

We did not have reservations here and tried to walk in on New Year's Eve day. They were full, but a staff member in the tasting room was able to accommodate us for a free tasting, which was incredible! We tried a few of the best wines we had throughout our entire trip in Napa! This is also a nice place to buy little souvenirs, cheese boards and wine accessories; I bought an adorable Christmas tree ornament. On a return visit to Napa, I will definitely make reservations to do a seated tasting here! read more

After visiting Peju for the first time in August 2006, I've been hooked! Having been a member of their wine club on and off for the past 18 years, they have consistently grown in quality and Sara Fowler always strives to make great wines that are unique and delicious. To this day, our wine cellar has more bottles of Piu than any other wine by far, and these were all procured directly from the winery. They're merchandising has grown as has their tasting room and staff. It's been a joy to visit multiple times each year, and a place I recommended to Highway 29. Your hours are convenient, so there's never an excuse to not visit Peju! read more

Peju is, without a doubt, my favorite winery in the Napa Valley. The exceptional wine quality, breathtaking grounds, and outstanding service all come together to create an unforgettable experience. I will be back! read more

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Always a good time at Peju. The estate is beautiful and expansive. Their staff is friendly and delightful. They have a wide variety of wines to please every palate. Although personally, I am partial to 50/50. They also have some tasty treats to accompany the wines should you choose. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Peju was amazing, our host Scott was fantastic. All of the wines were delicious, will definitely be back

A colleague of mine recommended this winery to me. We did not have reservations for wine tasting but one of the staff were welcoming and said that he can pour us a splash :) very polite and I ended up purchasing two bottles aside from a couple of complimentary tastings. We did walk around the garden and saw interesting statues. Would definitely recommend. read more

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This place was actually one of my favorites that we went to throughout the week. I have had Peju Cabernet in the past in Las Vegas and knew I loved it so I definitely wanted to check this place out. The driveway on the way in is very unique with the trees on the side kind of curving in and over you, which I thought was really cool and different. Once you get there, the gardens are really pretty but also the inside with the stained glass windows look gorgeous! They were all super nice as we didn't have a reservation but they got us in and got a tasting for us. Our waiter was amazing and did different ones for me versus my other two friends since they like more sweet wines and I like more dry so it was nice they varied it up. We ordered the cheese and cracker plate with it which was great! They do have this five bottle set that I really wanted and I'm still dreaming about. Maybe someday. But I will definitely go back when in Napa to this winery. I loved it! read more

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What a beautiful experience. Art and wine come together at this beautiful vineyard. A must stop on your journey through the valley. Service was impeccable with some of the best wines on our adventure. read more

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Came to Peju during a Wine tasting experience with my husband and parents. We came to Peju because my husbands parents really enjoyed coming here, and while the wine was decently good, we didn't really feel like our experience was that great. We kind of felt like the man serving us (Harvey we think his name was) the wine don't really care about us or our thoughts on the wine, he would just come over here whenever he saw that our glasses were empty (eventually, because it honestly took a while to receive quite a few of our glasses) and refill us with the next wine. We came to a couple wineries earlier today that we really had good experiences at, but we just didn't feel that we got the best experience here. We noticed that our server was busy checking someone else out, but they had somebody going around and clearing off glasses, we feel like he should've at least asked if anybody was waiting on their next wine, instead of us having to wait quite a while to receive our wines each time. We were disappointed having heard that this was a very enjoyable place for my husbands parents. I'm not sure we'd be back or that we'd recommend it to others to come here. read more

We had such a great experience at Peju. Four girlfriends decided to go wine tasting to celebrate one of our friends who was recently engaged. We didn't make a reservation but were able to be seated for a wine tasting nonetheless! Highly recommend booking a reservation because we got lucky, it was really busy when we visited! Harvey helped us out with tastings that day and he was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about the wine, had a great sense of humor and really personalized the experience. One girlfriend mentioned she preferred white wines and he let her taste the Province which is a red and white blend. It was perfect & we ended up taking home a few bottles. Great experience overall and we will be back- this time with a reservation! read more

Peju Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Beautiful winery. The first stop of 3. They have a beautiful landscape when you walk up. For everyone trying to get an IG shot this could give you quite a few. The driveway is lined with tall arching trees all the way down. We did the tasting which was covered by shade because of the heat. The staff was super friendly and accommodating even though we were a little late to our reservation. Wine was good. Our group ended up buying a few bottles of the Province. If you buy 3 bottles they wave a tasting fee for 1 person. read more

Peju Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

I love Peju!! I had such a great time and this guy was so hospitable!! I can't remember his name (I'm sorry) but he was great!!! Very helpful - I bought 2 amazing bottles of wine!! read more

Peju Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Rutherford, California

Another amazing entrance to the winery and beauty grounds. No tour of any wine thing. We were led to the tasting room where our man Joseph was there and made this experience a great one. Yes, we tasted 6 wines. Learned lots from Joseph about wine and Napa. The expo was delicious and fun. Go and enjoy. read more

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