One of the things that I miss the most since coronavirus hit has been seeing my close friends and family during these socially distancing times. So needless to say, I was beyond excited to set up a virtual wine tasting with Prime Solum in Napa Valley with two of my closest friends. I wasn't sure what to expect when I received four bottles of wine overnight from Napa. If you're a lightweight like me, keep that in mind since you'll be opening all four bottles at once to taste. Prime Solum is different from just about any other wine tasting experience. First off, they see wine tasting as a community experience to be enjoyed with friends or in a group. It's the social aspect that really adds to the experience. We couldn't agree more. Another thing that sets Prime Solum apart from other tasting experiences is that they encourage you to taste the wines side-by-side, rather than the typical tasting of one at a time. But why does this matter? Elana, the tasting room manager, explained that it's a way to encourage people to go back and forth to taste what makes the wine stand out, and how it evolves as you sample other wines. Not sure you'd be into a virtual wine tasting? Afraid you'll say or do something awkward? Don't worry, you're with friends (who will never let you live it down!). Am I projecting? I say, just blame it on the wine. If you like a deal as much as I do, just think of all the money and time you'll save with a virtual trip to Napa Valley -- all from the comfort of your home. Virtual tasting experiences start at $123 USD for a wine set. We recommend the New Release Tasting Set ($157 USD for four bottles). read more

Pleasantly surprised, smaller place off the beaten path. Very solid pilot noir. The cabernet was good but a bit below its price point. The food and cheese selection was great. Unique charcuterie items including duck which I normally would not try. 3 wineries in one location. read more

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The service was great, David helped us and he was very nice and personable. We did the signature flight and tried a few others like the pinot noir from Oregon and the rosé. Our favorite ended up being the Pinot noir from sun chase vineyard in Sonoma and the Tetra. Highly recommend the Mediterranean melt. So delicious and perfect balance of flavor. read more

Prime Solum Napa Valley - Mediterranean melt - Specialty Food Near Me - Napa, California

Phenomenal service and experience. Very trendy environment, beautiful artwork adorns the walls (s/o to Elena, the artist!), and most of all, it's quiet. Nice place to enjoy wine and conversation. Have been by twice, first time by accident (just passing by), the second time, I made it a point to stop. Junior is such a great host. Warm, knowledgeable, and very approachable. Do yourself a favor, put the Prime Solum Tasting Barn on your list and treat yourself. Pro(ish) tip: try their 2012 Brokenrock Merlot. read more

We had a fabulous wine tasting here! David was a gracious & knowledgeable host. This was one of the very best wine tastings we have had in Napa. The wines are delicious & the patio is lovely. Highly recommend. read more

Hidden Gem! I have been in the Napa Valley for over 20 years and have seen a lot of cool tasting spaces but this is my new favorite! It's one of the few places where you feel welcome to hang out. The outdoor patio is perfect for a relaxing afternoon with a chilled bottle of Chardonnay while you play some corn-hole or catch up with friends. They have flight options as well as wines by the glass/ bottle and the food...just order a panini..you will thank me! This crew is top-notch, they know their stuff...professional, friendly and the family has an iconic past in the Valley. The venue is a comfortable and welcoming space with original works of art on the wall. My last experience there I did their new food pairing tasting and it blew me away! Six generous bites and 6 wines...perfectly done and presented. They killed it! Look forward to visiting again soon. read more

Prime Solum Napa Valley - 3 of the 6 wines presented for the food and wine pairing...Sooo good! - Specialty Food Near Me - Napa, California

Such a charming and intimate experience. The staff was super knowledgable and kind! The wine was incredible with super Pinots!

As a part of the wine trolly tour we were doing a tasting next door and sat down to take a break on the empty patio. We were told by the waiter to sit on the trolley unless paying for a tasting. What an inviting introduction. May have considered buying some but not after that. Apparently their empty patio comes with a fee and you aren't welcome otherwise. Waitress had a Karen haircut and the vibes to go with it. Every other winery we went to in Napa was great though! Go to Bougetz next door. read more

Prime Solum Napa Valley - This patio is too crowded. - Specialty Food Near Me - Napa, California

I just did a virtual wine tasting with Elana with 3 of my friends and it was EPIC! I'm completely impressed with Elana - she's so knowledgeable, approachable, engaging, down to earth, and she embraced my whacky descriptive words and went with it. She definitely knows her business. She's badass and I can't wait to meet her in person. The process to get the wines was super easy! And (on the west coast) we all received the wines VERY quickly! They also shipped to the East Coast for one of our friends (which obviously took just a hot minute longer - no biggie)!! We chose to do a library chardonnay tasting with aged chardos - and they were GREAT! Elana gave a lot of info about: *why chardos aren't normally aged, *what to look for in an aged Chardonnay *the breakdown of acid that changes the flavors *etc. I leaned so much! Thanks so much for taking us out of our small apartments and into Wine Country!!! read more

This place is a gem. One of our favorites in Napa. The iconic William Hill's personal projects. Elana his daughter and an accomplished artist as well have put together an exceptional experience. Great wines and small pairing plates. Plan to spend some time there savoring wines aged to perfection. We visit every chance we get. Guaranteed you cannot be disappointed. read more

Friendly staff, great space to chill out. We got a bottle of the Expression 38' Chardonnay Kids friendly. read more

Prime Solum Napa Valley - Specialty Food Near Me - Napa, California

Beautiful tasting room that is complimented by their equally captivating wines. Junior took care of me during my visit and had exactly the laid back, but knowledgeable demenor I love in a host. I was lucky enough to meet Elana Hill who runs the tasting room, and learned beyond her expertise in the vineyard she was also the artist behind all of the stunning art pieces on the walls. As for the wine I was treated to a vertical of 2011 Pinot noir, but I must say the cab was king and I ended up grabbing a 2009 prime solum cabernet. If you're looking for a place with great wine, friendly staff, some solid Munchies (from fatted calf no less), and a nice bit of history make sure to check them out. Oh yeah, and if you're all tasted out you can grab a bottle or a glass...something that can be quite hard to find in Napa! read more

This place is great! Came by while waiting to visit Del Dotto. Try the Merlot you will be pleasantly surprised even if you usually only drink Cabernet. It's amazing. This place is a must. A hidden gem. read more

So blown away by this tasting room! As a sommelier, I have incredibly high standards when wine tasting and generally don't like to engage in private tastings. However, Elana and her staff went above and beyond to curate an amazing tasting experience. The architecture is stunning, as many of the rustic elements of this old barn were preserved to bring a chic industrial feel to the tasting room. The wines have a truly unique story from the Napa Valley pioneer, William Hill, and the bottles come with their own personal touch with Elana's stunning artwork on each bottle. I would highly recommend the Rose from Cab Sauv and the impeccable 2013 Merlot. I am currently planning my Thanksgiving menu around both as they are sure to be overwhelmingly popular with our guests! And yes, all you Cab snobs who don't drink Merlot, this one is WORTH trying and you wouldn't be able to identify in a blind tasting. My mind was blown and we enjoyed it most out of the 6 wines we tasted. A must if you are tasting in Napa! read more

The staff at this winery is completely unprofessional & rude. Went along with a winery tour group & they were not well receiving of our diverse group of people and our needs. The wine would've been better with a better atmosphere. Definitely, won't be coming back here even if they claim they're family oriented. Horrible experience! read more

This winery is incredible and why I became a wine club member even before they had a tasting room. Phenomenal single appellation wines at their finest. Not only is the Cab incredible, the Cab franc is an absolute stand out. Be sure to check out the prime solum rose, amazing for summer! I have visited a LOT of wineries and I come to this one every trip to Napa. Fantastic wine and amazing people!! read more

Please don't go here. The owners are really rude. One of them was shaken and asked to "wake up" and another was told that there was no "gift shop but though you can buy wine". read more

Such rude staff. I was part of a Wine Trolley tour and accidentally fell asleep as it was the 3rd winery in the day and wine does make a person sleepy. But I was yelled at and embarrassed in front of everyone inside the winery. I did not mean to fall asleep or make the winery look bad but the employee who yelled at me could have approached the situation in a better way. read more

Very rude and unprofessional to my girlfriend and the rest of our group of friends. My girlfriend was touched by one of the male staff, and yelled at unprovoked, we were just sitting there minding our own business. Don't come here if you want a good wine tasting experience, their wine is overpriced and you will not be treated with respect. read more

One of the ladies smacked my friend to "wake" up. And they were rude about questions.

Great place to do a tasting! The wine, staff and location are all top notch. They have some really interesting wines and a nice patio to sit out on and enjoy the beautiful Napa weather. read more

We went to 4 wineries while visiting Napa and this was our favorite. The staff was very friendly and the wine was exceptional. I had a rose there that was the best tasting rose I've ever had. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in Napa. read more

What a fabulous gem! The location is awesome and the ambiance is very chill and relaxing. Their selections are very good, especially the Pinot Noir. Everyone was so nice and helpful! More than happy to accommodate requests and very knowledgeable. And can we talk about the art? Beautiful painting by a local artist. I also appreciated that they have things to nibble on, so many tasting rooms don't. 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Napa experience. read more

Have to LOVE this place. Great location, friendly and knowledgeable staff, but more importantly. . . GREAT wine! We stopped by on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a try. I will be stopping by here on my next trip to Napa. read more

This place is a breath of fresh air in Napa Valley! The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, as are the staff -- and the wines? Finely crafted by the iconic William Hill. His passion for this project (Prime Solum being the Bordeaux label, Expression 38 the Burgundy side of things) shows in every exceptional wine, and his daughter and son-in-law -- completely delightful and engaging people -- each bring their own talents and charm to round the place out: Elana, a gracious host and accomplished painter, and David bringing knowledge and amazing pairings as an equally accomplished chef. Junior was our host last visit, and is as fun and warm as he is knowledgeable. Became a club member on first visit and love having an excuse to stop by for a pick-up! If you haven't been, you need to give it a try. They're redefining the Napa experience. read more

We love Prime Solum Tasting Barn! Everyone there is so friendly and hospitable. Their wines are excellent and the atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. Every time we are in town Elana always saves a special spot for our family and makes time to sit down with us. We've been going to Napa for 15 years and we really appreciate the personal approach Elana and her team provide to their guests. It's a refreshing change when most of the tasting rooms in Napa are becoming more impersonal and overcrowded. We can't wait to stop by and visit the next time we're in town. Cheers! read more

I am a Bay Area local and really love this spot! Every time I have visitors from out of town and they're interested in a Napa Valley tasting day, this is one of the spots I take them to. I love the unpretentious vibe, the super friendly, funny and attentive staff and of course, the wine!! They have beautiful wine/food pairings and not once have I been disappointed. It is a family business and you can feel that when you first walk in when you're greeted by the winery owner's daughter Elana Hill and her husband! All staff is extremely knowledgeable about wine (not just theirs!) and I love that they are able to break things down for the layman/laywoman. Also love the artwork William Hill's daughter Elana creates for the space and the bottle labels! Really unique! Keep up the wonderful work! Recommend!! read more

Best wine in the Valley! I've been going to Napa for wine tasting at least once a year for ages and Prime Solum is a bright new light in what can often be a stuffy and over rated industry. They have very reasonable pricing, the new food pairings they recently started offering are delicious and the service is always knowledgeable and friendly. Not to mention that their labels are some of the best, if not the best I have tasted in the valley in a long time. I really appreciate their classy but relaxed atmosphere. It's great how they entwine art, wine and food. It's incredibly chic and modern and how cool is it that it's run by a second generation Napa wine maker? I'll be returning every year for sure. read more

My family and I visited on a Friday afternoon, about an hour after opening, and we basically had the place to ourselves. We started the tasting outside and enjoyed the patio, as did our toddler. Jr. helped us with our tasting and he was fantastic! He made great recommendations about what to try, was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The wines were great, we liked everything we tasted (we are picky too) and we are still ordering wine shipped to our home. Overall a great experience, great environment, kid friendly, we cannot recomend this place enough! read more

The team at Prime Solum is top notch. They truly know wine, take pride in their wine and service, and really spend time with the guests. Plus they are so much fun to be around! They cater to what you want your experience to be and ensure you have a fun time. This place is the opposite from a stuffy tasting room. The vibe and atmosphere is very relaxing and chill. I HIGHLY recommend this winery to every friend. Get ready to laugh, smile, taste amazing wine, and leave with new friends. read more

Great suggestion (from our driver) for a wine tasting spot in between our scheduled tours yesterday. The woman who helped us, Alana (forgive me if I'm not spelling it correctly), who is the winemakers daughter and a winemaker herself, was absolutely wonderful. She really took care of us and made sure we had a great experience. Would highly recommend stopping here and trying their wines. It's a cool place with great wines and great people. read more

We had a wonderful tasting at the tasting barn! The wines are all carefully paired with a tasty cheese and charcuterie plate. The wine is spectacular as well as the amazing art created by the owner! read more

I have had the pleasure of visiting here a couple of times now and they never disappoint. The wines are beautifully crafted, the staff is attentive, knowledgeable and a lot of fun. It's my go to when friends and family are visiting because they always provide a stellar experience. Kudos to Elana and her team -- I'll see you again soon! read more

The wine is exceptional and the staff is very educated, so you can learn a lot while you taste. The tasting room and patio are comfortable and easy to get to. There's a charming sitting area to unwind in and enjoy the wine. The Petit Verdot is a must, one of best in the valley. If you want to stay away from the crowds and have great wine stop at this place. read more

I love this place and I love these people. I'm a Bay Area local. I brought my visiting family in during a 'wine country day,' many of their first times in Napa. Some of my family appreciate wine more than others and some of my family handle their wine better than others so I was somewhat embarrassed by one or two who may have peeked early... Even so, had a great tasting with charcuterie and cheese plates. Some extra food was also generously offered to us and the crew here made us feel perfectly comfortable. I love great wines. I'm obsessed with their Pinot Noirs and the Merlot. I'm now an enthusiastic member of their wine club and can't wait to visit again. read more

I love, love, love this place and what a hidden gem Prime Solum is. It's so hard to find special gems like these because you can easily get tangled up in those "tourist trap" style places. Not to mention, this is a family owned winery. William Hill and his daughter, Elana Hill, make everything tik-tok and wow, super cool!! The art on some of the labels and the wall are done by Elana Hill and if you're an art geek like myself, you will enjoy this!! I recommend the cheese and charcuterie while visiting and there is a wine that will fit everyones pallet. My whole group had a favorite, for sure, and Elana is such a great host. We even got to meet William Hill while he strolled through to check on some barrels!! :) read more

Omg we loveeddd this place!!! Junior was super sweet he helped us with wine and we got a cheese board from here and we enjoyed it! Elena was super sweet as welll! Junior and Elena both helped us get some pictures. They were really nice in helping us direct to other places near by and literally helped us with our trip and we were so pleased with the atmosphere and the staff! Definitely check it out when your in the area. And the best part is that they offer cheese boards read more

We visited the Tasting Barn yesterday...WOW! Here are the amazing highlights: 1. Gorgeous, stylish, hip environment 2. Fantastic hospitality! 3. Gorgeous paintings on the walls! oh, and the wines...Incredible! Will go again! read more

A smash hit! Bill Hill gets to make the wines he wants from the vineyards he wants and his charming daughter and son-in-law serve them in a great , unpretentious space. Junior is a terrific host (as are Elana and David) and the wines run the gamut from juicy Anderson Valley rose' to the classic Napa cabernet sauvignon. Not to be missed! read more

This place is amazing, junior conducted our tasting and William hill helped out with his input on the wines he made that we were tasting. Junior is awesome and that's why we came back, William hill being there was a huge bonus...I joined read more