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Ru Vango Winery

4.7 (26 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

By appointment only

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William G.

I had a great time here. I am sorry that I don't remember the name of our winery guide because he was so nice and informative. It's people like him that make all of the difference when you visit a new place. I had the pleasure of visiting on July 1, 2025. The grounds are beautiful and the tasting room/art gallery had the additional plus of having original works by Spanish artist Salvador Dali. Must be nice to have the means of owning your own winery and fine arts gallery all rolled into one. It was a very nice surprise because yes I am a Salvador Dali fan. Our guide/host was great at explaining to us (I was part of a tour group) the history and wine processing utilized on the property. He let us sample several of their great products. He also let us compare a very young barrel aging pinot noir against a longer aged pinot with lots more structure. All of the wines in the tasting were very good, which is why I purchased four of them. We all had a great time here! If you are in the area, I know there are a lot of very choices in Napa, put this on your list of wineries to visit during your stay.

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Dev R.

Most intimate tour + tasting experience I have attended. Beautiful nature and very friendly staff. Felt more approachable and welcoming than most vineyards I have visited. Very accommodating of our group of twelve. Manager gave us a wonderful walk and taste tour and even let us try from one of the barrels. Owners were also lovely when they popped in. Property is beautiful, with lots of area to walk and a refreshing breeze. There may also be opportunities to go on one of the golf carts to see more of the area. Lovely for larger and younger groups especially looking to learn more about the wine making and tasting process. Very intimate experience that I have yet to see another vineyard match.

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Visited here on August 9th. Met Paul Juarez, he made our visit. So informative about every aspect of the winery. Beautiful place to hang out. The art work was magnificent

Red label Cabernet Sauvignon
Jordan L.

We had an amazing time here. The views were stunning, the wine was delicious, and we felt super welcome. They took us through their harvest and processing steps, which is always interesting no matter how many wineries I visit. There's usually a little difference even if you're visiting another one just down the road. Bought a few bottles to bring home. They will be saved for some special occasions. If you can get out here do it. The area is picturesque and the wine will make it more so.

Chardonnay against a backdrop of the grapes from which it is made
Alex M.

I visited Ru Vango Winery on a Napa / Sonoma tour, and this winery stood out for its unique tour experience and breathtaking views of the vineyard and rolling hills of the valley. We were served three wines on the tour - chardonnay, pinot noir, and a red blend - and we even got to taste the grapes straight from the vine! Our tour guide was excellent and taught us not only how the wine is created from grape harvest to bottling, but he also shared the history of the winery - including its art collection and tales of its previous ownership. The estate is lovely and offers plenty of photo opportunities and space to relax while sipping a glass of wine.

Melissa S.

Came for the friendsgiving. What an intimate, wonderful find. Not only was the food incredible and flavorful but the setting was surreal. You lunch in a magazine cover. Definitely worth it!

Derrick M.

Absolutely amazing winery. Toured with some guy named Josh. Really new his stuff and took us on a roller coaster of flavor. Highly Recommend for anyone looking to experience wine tasting.

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Shelley P.

Very good wine, excellent views. Great service/friendly staff. Beautiful patio with seating in front and spacious back deck with seating overlooking the vineyard. Probably very warm in the summer.

Anthony D.

Amazing experience. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. This winery's experience feel so personal and intimate in comparison to the larger wineries in Napa. My whole group loved it

Leslie S.

We came here as the first stop on a Napa and Sonoma wine tour and it was a great choice! Paul greeted us as we got off of the bus and had our first wine waiting for us. He walked us around the area describing the history of the winery and the wine making process as we stopped in different areas to continue our tasting. We ended up purchasing some wine to take home and they're also selling the art that came with the winery purchase.

Very beautiful& relaxing wine tasting spot!!
Raveen R.

Josh and his team were amazing!! The staff was great. The gentleman who greeted us was super nice, another one did our tasting he's very nice and knowledgeable about the area. Had a good chat!! Will come again :)

Linda M.

Very, very pretty, nice decor and art and a view for miles. The wines we tried were good as well. Love the small wineries in Napa.

My tour guide for my second experience here was Josh and let me say, he was extraordinary! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and made our experience one to remember. We actually had a tour the previous day and it was nowhere near the quality that Josh provided. The winery is absolutely beautiful and has stunning views. Thank you again Josh! This man deserves a raise for the quality service he provided to my tour group.

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Great people, wine, and scenery. Would definitely come here again! We tried 7 different wines and received a tour for only $50.

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