Oh, how do I love thee, Sweetwater Distillers ... uh I mean Stillwater Spirits? Let me count the…read moreways .... I am a firm "no brown booze" kind of girl. Beer, wine, vodka. That's it. But Sweetwater ... uh I mean Stillwater .... will change over the most stringent of us. These alcoholic beverages deserve the same reverence as wine. There's an art and craftmanship to their products that you'll never find in bottle of Captain Morgan's or Jack Daniels. If you're a restaurant or bar looking for a craft product to set yourself apart from crowd, look into this company.

I have tried a few of the offerings that were made by Sweetwater (which were all excellent), but…read morethis review is for another aspect. I went there today with a friend. We had made an appointment to tour the distillery. The gentleman that gave us the tour was awesome. He took time out of his day to show us around and explain every detail we could think of, and quite a few we couldn't imagine! He showed us the stills, the barrels, and everything in between. It was a great experience, and quite educational. While there is no tasting there, and you can't buy anything directly, they are happy to tell you where you can purchase things. Actually, you can find some (excellect) grappa at the port tasting room right next door! Thanks for the tour. We had a blast, learned a lot, and will definitly be purchasing as many of your offerings as we can find.

I've never really been a rum fan... until I tasted Batiste…read more Sure, I've had my share of daiquiris and mai tais over the years. And I've even indulged in a Dark & Stormy and the occasional rum & coke. But for me personally, rum is a heavy spirit with a strong aftertaste, and can lead to a nasty hangover the next day. But then I tried Batiste - and it doesn't have any of that heaviness. It's super smooth. In fact, I would even go so far as sipping on it with no mixer (kind of like a good tequila). But here's the best part - Batiste Rhum is local. True story. In fact, they're the only American rum using single-origin 100% fresh sugarcane juice. It's initially grown and distilled in the French Caribbean, and then aged & finished right here in Napa. And for the quality that you're getting, it's very reasonably priced. You can a 750 ml bottle of silver or gold rhum for $25 - $30. You'll find it at stores like Safeway, Mollie Stone's, Whole Foods, Woodlan's and other higher end markets and fine liquor stores. And you'll always find Batiste in quite a few popular Bay Area County restaurants & bars (Guesthouse, Bungalow 44, Balboa Cafe, Flores, No Name Bar, etc.). So it's nice to see them catching on with local bartenders. If you're looking to mix up some summer cocktails, definitely keep Batiste in your liquor cabinet. Cheers!

a rare gem. very hard to come by in SoCal. not the typical taste on the palette, a medium bodied…read morerum. mixed the recipes that come on the side of the bottle, and they are fantastic. the Silver Daiquiri on the silver rum, and the California Daiquiri on the gold. both are recommended.

Micheal Scott winery have the best wines in California my opinion. the staff easy to work with and…read morethe team they have is very understanding . this winery full filled my dreams with creating the best wine for me . wouldn't go anywhere else . thank you all for the support and fine wine .

Coming into the wine industry knowing absolutely nothing, I couldn't have asked for a better guide…read morethan Michael Quinn. From the very beginning, he has been incredibly patient, insightful, and generous with his knowledge. I wanted to curate a collection of unique, high-quality wines, and he has accommodated every step of that process with expertise and care. More than that, he truly sees my vision for building my wine empire and has been instrumental in helping me bring it to life. I look forward to working with him for years to come. Highly recommend Michael-Scott Wines Ltd. to anyone looking for a winemaker who values quality, creativity, and collaboration.

This was my last stop in downtown Napa before i had to hit the road for SFO and I'm so glad I found…read moreit. I was actually looking for something else and stopped to read the menu at Lulu's and found myself wishing it was open. Someone parked and noticed me standing there and he turned out to be the owner of Lulu's and I mentioned I was looking for another place that supposedly had a good cellar... and to keep along story short he showed me to his other business CalWine. I wanted something no one else in Vegas could get and boy did I get it! I purchased 4 bottles of wine and only had one and I'm not even going to mention the name because I'm going to buy the rest if I can! Great recommendation for the type of wine I said I like and even my friend and I who never agree on wine devoured that bottle! I can't wait to return to Napa and try Lulu's and another bottle of wine. Wish I had a wholesale license so I could bring back a few unique bottle to Las Vegas and sell them!

Simply the best filter of all the wines in Napa and Sonoma, California…read more My sister introduced me to Al and Calwine. Al is the proprietor, and the nicest guy you will ever meet who is also extremely knowledgeable about Northern California wines AND (and this is a really really important and) will happily open up something nice for you while you are visiting his shop. When my sister and I were there, Al opened up a bottle of Renteria 2001 Cabernet Sauv. It is now my favorite wine. Unfortunately, I only bought two bottles, one has been drunk, and the wine is no longer available. Bummer... He also has a wide selection of T-Vine and will always give you the best recommendations for your taste and budget. For example, he shipped to my sister, in Colorado, a dozen wines under $15 each, and every one was absolutely delicious. I recently joined the wine club at the bottom of the rung - he has four or five levels, each of differing a different price range. I pay fifty bucks a month and receive a red and a white or two reds, and that includes shipping, handling and tax. Both wines were absolutely glorious (a rose and a zin). I may put myself up a level once hubby is out of law school, but being the bargain-hunter/ expensive handbags purchaser that I am, and being perfectly happy with the wines I've received so far, I may just stay at this level. Okay, this must officially be my longest review ever, but one more thing: When I joined the club, Al called me personally to say that he remembered when my sister and I visited (I noted it in my order), to welcome me to the club,and to say that he hoped my husband and I could stop by real soon. Awesome. Love that guy.

I've had good luck with European wine resource. fair prices ( not cheap) and I've not had any…read moreissues with the wine received.

Last night I enjoyed one of the bottles I received from EWR and it was excellent and in immaculate…read morecondition. Will definitely be purchasing more wine from EWR in the future!

I am very satisfied with my purchase experience with Aabalat Fine and Rare Wines!…read moreI prearrival ordered a rare 80 year old Port with Peter at Aabalat. He regularly updated me on the status of my order, when it arrived at the store he told me it would be another month until shipping due to heat and that makes perfect sense to me, no need to cook a beautiful bottle of wine. He reminded me of the Flat rate shipping which I appreciated and added an additional bottle to my order. Package arrived in perfect condition. Thank you again to Peter for his professional manner consistently in the purchase process. Order wine from Aabalat with confidence.

A great place to find some special wines at decent prices. Peter is very helpful and prompt in…read moreanswering questions. I've consistently had very good experience over the last several years.

What I love about BX wines- it's not mass produced like the big wineries. Instead Bex does most…read moreeverything herself. BX of Napa Wines is a one woman company. Go Bex! Enjoyed the Ruby Cabernet and the Syrah. I believe this is the only Ruby Cabernet produced in the US. Going to place an order for her champagne and give it a try. Tip- like her Facebook page, and she does give out discount codes from time to time.

I ordered the Ruby Cabernet and the Syrah as wineries can finally ship wine to Maryland residents…read more I was very pleased with the packaging of the wines when I received my shipment. Even though the wines are a little on the pricey side ($32.99), the finish of the wine and the taste of both wines are well worth the price. My family thoroughly enjoyed both wines and will have to soon order their Chardonnay.

Leto Cellars is appointment only and is located in the industrial park near downtown Napa. If you…read moreare or were a fan of Sawyer Wines then this is a MUST DO destination because the winemaker is the same. Leto Cellars is Brad's Winery and his dream. Brad and his wife Lisa run this little place by themselves. It isn't fancy. It's a bare bones operation but they do have one table you cab sit at. They offer well made wines and the wine tasting is reasonable but also fee free if you purchase two bottles of wine. They have already won an award for their Cab. Sawyer is next door but are hard to get ahold of. You should be pleasantly pleased with small production Leto Cellars.

I have been following Brad, the winemaker ever since he was winemaker at Sawyer Cellars, Foley…read moreJohnson, and now with Lisa, his wife/winemaker at Leto Cellars. It was Brad's reds that initially attracted me to Sawyers Cellars, and his reds continue to attract me to their winery. Being a small production winery, they offer a friendly, personal, and approachable experience for the wine tasting newbies, as well as experienced wine drinkers. I went to their release event a couple of week ago, and really enjoyed their 2016 Riesling, 2017 Rosé of Merlot, 2015 Pinot Noir, and 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon.