If you've never done an olive oil tasting before, you owe it to yourself to sign up for a tasting…read moreat The Olive Press. It is easily one of the most unique tasting experiences I've experienced in my life. If you thought you knew olive oil, think again! My wife and I stopped by on a Monday afternoon and we were thoroughly impressed with how many different types of flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars were freely available for visitors to try out in the shop. As we worked our way through the store, we stumbled upon an olive oil tasting flyer. Curious about how we could sign up for the tasting, we asked the staff member at the desk and found out they were done with tastings for the day: we'd have to come back tomorrow when more staff were available. Lucky for us, we had plans to stay another day in Sonoma: we signed up right away for the olive oil tastings the next day at 11:00 a.m. When we showed up the next day for our tasting, we were brought to the back room with a staff member. She was friendly, personable, and extremely knowledgeable and organized walking us through the olive oil production process. For each of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars we tried, they were described in meticulous details: from how they were made, what we should be looking for as we tasted them, as well as the chemical composition. Near the end of the tasting, we were also guided to mix different infused olive oils with flavored balsamic vinegars to change things up. This was my favorite part of the whole experience. If you're like me, you'll walk out from the tasting wanting to buy 10 bottles. 10/10 would recommend this experience if you're passing through Sonoma.

Definitely a place worth visiting! We scored Jan to handle out tasing and she was confidently…read moreknowledgeable about everything to do with olives, olive oil, and how Jacuzzi makes it. Their olive oils are really good! They have a nice, large selection of styles and flavors to try. Their store is loaded with lots of great gifts and olive oils too. So, make a reservation and go!

My partner and I agreed that this was the one place where we felt we had the least personalized…read moreexperience (tastings were done for the day) but it was probably also the most peaceful. We were given a sampling of three different wines to try, and ultimately decided on the sparkling for a glass as we walked the gardens. There was hardly anyone else there as it was late in the day, but it felt peaceful as we strolled and as if we had the whole place to ourselves. While the wine was quite good, what really makes this place stand out is their olive oil, the pollinator garden, and of course - Petunia the pig. As animal people, we gravitated to her and felt it was hard to pull away from her adorable grunts as we scratched her to sleep. Thankful for the downtime experience and excited to try the olive oil we purchased now that we're home!

We just stopped here to check out their olive oil, and I bought a bottle of the regular olive oil…read morewhich was expensive, but delicious. The host that was showing around also provided some interesting information about how they are a sanctuary for monarch butterflies. It was early in the day, so I wasn't up for wine tasting, but I would definitely come back when I'm in the area!

The Carmel I got there was so good. I went as a tourist and it was an awesome market!read more

This market has a season that runs on Saturdays from mid-April to December, and I was lucky to be…read moreable to visit on their second April weekend this year. I really love this market because it's so food-focused, which is like "duh" with all the beautiful farms in the immediate vicinity.. but many of the "farmer's markets" I visit at home in DFW are overrun with crafts, so it's nice to be at one that's truly focused on local farmers. We bought fantastic green garlic, onions, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, kiwis and bananas, apples, grapefruit and oranges, fresh rosemary, orange marmalade and cranberry pepper jam, a white lemon balsamic vinegar, our favorite Valley Ford farmers cheese, a lovely strip steak, and a bouquet of flowers to enjoy during our short visit. We thought the prices were great and even a bargain for the quality of food. And we got a little purple Healdsburg Farmer's Market t-shirt for Winnie!

What an incredible experience. Such a beautiful venue, loved the history and the wines…read more Our wine educator Maddie was wonderful, she was so poised, attentive and knowledgeable. Not to mention how delicious the food/wine pairings were. I've definitely never had olive oil like that and the highlight was the farro salad and the French onion fondue. Was a nice surprise to have met the owner John Jordan as well.

Heading to Geyserville for lunch decided to make a detour and pick up a couple bottles at Jordan…read more Recently there for a tasting we wanted to bring home a Sauterne and champagne. We stopped in unannounced and were greeted warmly. Taylor was such a pleasure and she remembered my daughter & I from 2 years ago when she helped with our tasting. Not very often does a winery connect with visitors at that level. Says a lot about the culture here. Grabbed a couple glasses of champagne and walked the grounds to kill some time before our lunch reservation. Probably my favorite winery in the area. They are having a social hour on the terrace 3:15 to 5 Thursday thru Monday through the month of May. $10 a person waived if a glass of wine is purchased. Also small bites for purchase. Can't wait to go back for that experience.

Il Fiorello is an olive farm that grows and mills their own olive oil, creating several blends and…read moreconsistently winning several competitions around the world over the past few years. In addition to the many olive trees around the property, they also have a lovely garden that provides ingredients for their outdoor bistro. It's a true farm-to-table experience, with the bistro's offerings changing based on what's available in their garden. *Blistered Peppers: Tasty, well-seasoned, and delicious. Not spicy, just a good pepper taste. Very refreshing, and I loved the huge portion! *Fresh Bread: I love fresh bread, so I appreciated that there were different kinds of bread in the basket. My favorite was the one with olives in it because I love olives. It also comes with some of their iconic olive oils as well as balsamic. *Bucatini with Summer Squash: Also a big portion! The pasta was well cooked, and the pine nuts added excellent flavor. The summer squash was delicious and fresh. *Olive Oil Gelato: Two scoops per order, and I got vanilla with two different olive oil fruit drizzles. It works really well! The oil complements the ice cream, and the ice cream itself is delicious. It has a little more depth of flavor, and I think there's oil incorporated into it as well. I also did the olive oil tasting, which was a great experience as well. It was nice to learn about the process these olives go through, as well as how to assess the taste and quality of olive oil. There's a little shop near the entrance that has all the olive oils they make with descriptions on what they pair well with, balsamic vinegar, and other goodies. My parents loved the ice cream, and ordered another order to-go just before the bistro closed! Overall, the service is excellent and kind, the food is delicious, and the olive oil is plentiful. I think it's worth stopping by if visiting the area, and it's a nice, intimate lunch spot for locals!

This has been historically one of the worst restaurant I've been to. Food took 50 mins to come out…read more(2 entrées) and then it was loaded with pork when we i'm not explicitly noted no pork or beef. Wasted our Sunday morning.

Food- Excellent food. All ingredients are local and served fresh. We had to the steak tartar, crab…read moreroll, and chicken entree. Best tartar I have had. Beef was tender and perfectly seasoned. The crab and chicken entree were also great. The brick oven chicken was paired with the most delicious buttered beans I've ever had. If I lived in Napa I would 100% return. Ambiance- cute farmhouse fell perfect for any occasion. Service- excellent. Welcoming and accommodating.

2.5/5 stars Nothing…read morehurts quite like bringing family to a restaurant you've spent years hyping up. I've been coming to Farmstead over the years and it was one of my favorite recommendations for those visiting St. Helena. I've sent friends, family and out-of-town visitors here, often raving about how good it was. So when I took my immediate family to Farmstead a few weeks ago, I made a reservation, drove over 40+ minutes from the southern part of Napa Valley and genuinely looked forward to returning. Making reservation online was easy, parking is available (although it can feel like a competitive sport once everyone decides to arrive at the same time), the covered outdoor seating remains lovely, the barn transformed to a dining room with its high ceilings is still a beautiful space and the bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, the food was simply didn't live up to what I remembered. We started with the cheddar biscuits with honey butter. I expected warm, tender biscuits. Instead each of the biscuits were surprisingly, almost as if they've been left in the oven a few minutes too long. The honey butter tried its best to salvage the situation, but was unsuccessful. We also ordered the fried eggplant which skipped right past golden brown and headed directly into "left in the fryer during a staff meeting" territory. For entrees, two of us ordered the steak frites. The cut of the day was a flank steak and we both ordered medium rare. Mine arrive firmly in the medium-well territory. It's disappointing when your steak lands two doneness levels above what you requested. A friend ordered the grass-fed cheeseburger medium. It also came out well beyond that point, dry and crumbly rather than juicy. He was expecting a burger. What showed up as something closer to a semi-palatable hockey puck. The wood-grilled heritage pork chop was probably the strongest dish at the table. At $52, however, we were expecting something memorable. It was fine. Perfectly acceptable. But "perfectly acceptable" isn't exactly the reaction you're hoping for at that price point. Dessert was a small bowl of stracciatella gelato. That's it. No wafer, no cookie, waffle cone shard, no sprig of mint or garnishment to make it feel finished. I can see wanting to accommodate dietary restriction like those who are gluten-free, but it would have been nice to have an optional accompaniment. We kept the drinks simple. Service was fine. Total bill came out to be about $330 for lunch with tip. What stood out wasn't the cost, but the lack of excitement or something being memorable. You're dining at a popular restaurant in Napa Valley, you're going to be paying a premium. At our table, nobody was particularly excited about the meal they had or interested in taking home any leftovers. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe nostalgia elevated my memories beyond reality. Whatever the reason, this experience felt very different from the Farmstead I've enthusiastically recommended over the years. The restaurant was very busy with a steady stream of people coming through the entire time while we were there, so clearly plenty of diners continue to enjoy it. But based on this visit, I don't see myself recommending it the way I once did. I'm just one customer. Still, this was a disappointing return to what had long been one of my favorites in St. Helena.

This place is so special. I grew up coming here as a treat to get my favorite cheese a few times a…read moreyear. If you haven't been here yet.. run, don't walk!! The fontina cheese is magical. Nutty, creamy, tangy, and a total melt in your mouth experience. They have pastas, jams, meats, sweets and fun little goodies too! And an obvious spot if you're looking for some tasty high quality olive oil. Don't tell me I didn't warn you when your basket is too heavy!

Loved this place! Huge selection of olive oil and other Italian goods. The guy at the counter gave…read moreme several samples and was really kind when I asked to try different olive oils. Pricing is really reasonable too. He directed me to order the olive oil online since I had to take a flight home, which I did. It arrived quickly and it was really well packed. I'll be ordering more from them in the future!

What an amazing experience…read more I know wine is the primary attraction but as those of us who are local know there is so much more This olive oil tasting is one of the many more things. Great ambience off Silverado trail. Cane here with my best friend to do a tasting. Charlie was our host and she was amazing. Super knowledgeable and a terrific host. We tasted two olive oils form their harvest. One was more of the less ripe olives and one was of the more ripe olives. Both were tasty. One more and the other less acidic. Both peppery. The. Came a couple of oils form Italy and Spain. I liked the Spanish one much better and it went well with the bread and was candidly amazing in its own Then rhe balsamic vinegar came. Aged to 18 years the fist was perfectly acidic and quite viscous. The second one an infused with ripe figs for a year. More sweet for me but perfectly balanced. What an awesome idea experience I highly recommend this place!!!.

We came in for an olive oil tasting and had a wonderful experience…read more We made a reservation about 2 days in advance and they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegan for myself. For example, while others had an olive oil gelato, I had an olive oil sorbet with a blood orange gummy. It was really interesting. In no way did I feel deprived or like I was missing out. In fact, mine might have been better than what the others had. That was the last course though. Before that, we did olive oil tastings with bread and popcorn and balsamic vinegar tastings with cherry tomatoes. They used to make all the food in house but now partner with some local places. Amberly also did a wonderful job walking us through details around the tastings and it was very informative. The whole thing takes place indoors and the interior is cute with plenty of olive oil lining the walls. I would absolutely go back to do it again in the future and recommend it to anyone considering it!

Trattore is a hidden gem in dry creek area! We found them because we wanted to do an olive oil…read moretasting and wound up adding their paired flight wine tasting. We were having so much fun we stayed for lunch and some more glasses of wine! The views on the patio are incredible and we had the best day of our trip with Renee and Mary Ellen! If you are looking for a great time, family vibes, good wine/olive oil/food, and views come out to Trattore!

We stumbled upon this winery looking for an olive oil tasting and we fell in love. Head over heals…read more The wine was great. The owner was great. Renee, our wine steward, was great. Favorite wine was the surprising Picpoul. A fun white wine for those who like the off the wall whites. The scenery and view was 5 stars and breath taking. I highly recommend this winery. The olive oil tasting was self paced and delicious. Please visit here, it's wonderful.

What a great market! And their sandwich counter is The Best…read more You can create your own masterpiece or pick from over a dozen ideas they have listed. We were on a tour that ordered from Big John's. We liked it so much we came back again the following day to grab another sandwich to eat while we were wine tasting. The store is a full market plus a big selection of pre-made and To Go foods. And they have a great wine selection! Lots of great locals finds there. Mind you... they don't carry Everyone and Everything but they have a lot of the local wineries there at reasonable prices. If you need to put together snacks (aka fancy Chacuterie) for a party, this is the place to go. It's better than Whole Paycheck (Foods) IMO and the prices are better. If you are staying at a rental with a kitchen, definitely come here to stock up on meats, breads and produce. Highly recommend making a stop here!

Gorgeous market with huge selection of nice products! This Grocer was so nice! They have produce,…read moremeats, a huge wine and beer selection. We also wanted pasta and they have a large variety of high quality pasta. We went to a winery and we were recommended to come here from a local and it's definitely worth stopping by if you are staying in an Airbnb or a great place to find items for a charcuterie board or pretty picnic if you're doing one at the vineyard. We wished we had stopped by sooner in our trip! If comparing to LA grocers, this would be similar to Bristol Farms, but they had a wide variety of prices for their goods so that they had reasonably priced, nice items as well. We also saw cute stationary items in their gift wrap, gift bag and cards area.