Review #400! We have…read morevisited V Sattui several times over the years, and it was on our itinerary for our current Napa trip, primarily because we wanted to get lunch at their food market. V Sattui is rather unique among the region's wineries, for several reasons: they have a food market, they allow purchased bottles to be consumed on site, they allow picnicking, and they serve as a wedding venue. This is not easy to achieve in Napa's ridiculously restrictive permitting landscape. So first, let's talk about the food market, which is one of the main attractions of this place. The cheese shop alone is worth going out of your way for. Almost every type of cheese you can hope to find. Sorry to my idealistic vegan aspirations, but I don't think I'll be giving up cheese anytime soon. They have a deli with sandwiches, pastas and various side dishes, olives, fruits, etc. Come on an empty stomach and be ready to eat well. When we first arrived at the winery, we were welcomed in by the very nice host, who explained the tasting menu options, if we were interested in a tasting. About 13 wines to choose from, and you get to pick any 5, $45 per tasting. Love the flexibility. Lots of white and rose options, as opposed to many wineries which just pile on the reds. I like a good red, don't get me wrong, usually with a big dinner, but on a hot summer day, I want lighter, refreshing wines. So we were sold, and signed up for an indoor tasting before lunch. During the couple of years we've been away from Napa, the winery has completely rebuilt their tasting room and store, for both structural and cosmetic reasons. It looks fantastic now, featuring a very attractive, modern circular tasting bar. Would have taken pics, but I try to avoid posting pictures of strangers on the internet, and the tasting room was filled with people. We grabbed a seat at the bar, and were greeted by our tasting guide, Lucas. Lucas was amazing. Personable, hospitable, and engaging. He made us feel welcome, got to know us, and ensured we had a great time throughout, even though he was serving multiple other customers at the same time. I could never do his job. I selected all white and rose wines, and RB went with mostly red. My favorites were the off-dry Riesling, and the Sauvignon Blanc. RB's Preston Vineyards cab was also very good, but again, I would need a hearty meal to consume this with. Lucas also treated us to a couple of complimentary pours, and the Madeira was an especially nice treat. We finished up our tasting, bid au revoir to Lucas, and made our way to the deli for lunch. We were hungry and decided to keep it simple with the essentials - cheese (of course), sweet baguette, and grapes. So many enticing cheeses to choose from, but you can't go wrong with French Brie and medium cheddar, so that's what we opted for. As for the beverage selection, RB's and my wine palates do not always align, but we can usually agree on bubbles, so that's what we did. Armed with a bottle of Brut cuvée and the aforementioned goodies, we made our way out to the picnic area. It's lovely out there. Many picnic tables, in the shade or in the sun, or you can picnic on the grass. We found a shaded table in the breeze overlooking Route 29, and settled in for our leisurely lunch. Terrific experience start to finish, even better than I remember from the past. Make sure you make V Sattui part of your Napa itinerary.

Bart made our entire experience at V. Sattui unforgettable! He is, without a doubt, the best…read morebartender I've ever had. His knowledge, personality, and genuine customer service are second to none. I usually never spend over $100 on a bottle of wine, but Bart's recommendations and the way he made us feel valued had me wanting to spend even more. He never pressured us--he simply listened to what we liked and guided us to wines we absolutely loved. Exceptional service like Bart's is what keeps people coming back. If you're visiting V. Sattui, do yourself a favor and ask for Bart. He truly is one of the best things about the winery, and he turned a great visit into an amazing one. More than 5 starts, I would give it a 20

I have been visiting Napa Valley wineries for many years. Charles Krug has always been a favorite…read more Our server this visit was Kathy. She made the visit even more fun with her knowledgeable conversation and fun personality. The wine tasting, the charcuterie tray, the beautiful ambiance... it couldn't be much better than this.

We had a nice visit to Charles Krug Winery while on a tour with the Napa Valley Wine Train…read more Our tasting and winery hostess was Riana who took us on a small tour of the property and educated us on this history of the vineyards ownership and family legacy. Once inside the large upstairs tasting venue, we were treated to a nice wine tasting by Riana. The wines were nice. I'm a Cabernet person but I enjoyed the sparking rose. Refreshing and not too sweet. I wish we would have had more time to view some of this historic photos and explore the downstairs part of the venue as it looked interesting but perhaps another time when we return to Napa.

We recommend Ben and Joseph as a guide, we visited and the experience was very educational,…read moreinformative and memorable. They took their time and genuinely care about their vineyard as well as the patrons. Thank you for our anniversary tour.

Came here with a friend on a Wednesday. Checked in to get our Tour sticker. Tour was about half an…read morehour/45mins. We started off with a Rose before going further in. Rose had strawberry notes. Our tour guide was knowledgeable sharing about the history of the vineyard and answering questions the guests had. He also poured a little more of the wines he brought out if we wanted more. At the end of the tour, he brought out a red and a white wine. Thought we would taste more wines while inside. The white which was a younger winehad notes of creme brulee which was something i haven't had before. Just took bad the gift shop wasnt open when we went. It was closed for inventory. I would visit this vineayrd again.

An experience like no other in Napa Valley. Definitely a bucket list item to ride a gondola up to a…read morewinery and it's a good alternative for those who are unwilling to ride on a hot air balloon. You start by checking in at the bottom of the hill. You then take the gondola up to the winery where you'll start with a white wine. We then proceeded to go on a walking tour where we were able to learn more about the long history of Sterling Vineyards. Along the way we were able to take in arguably the best views in all of the valley while enjoying wine that started from grapes that were grown in the vineyards below. We enjoyed our time in the family friendly section but there is a private and secluded section for a 21+ crowd.

What a lovely experience we had today. Beautiful weather, friendly service, amazing views that…read moreincluded sights of other vineyards. On a Friday, by way of the east bay, we made our way to Sterling Vineyards. Parking is ample. Check in is at the front upon entering along with the gondola and a shared restroom with individual stalls. While checking in for our chosen experience, we received our drink rings and tasting menu. The gondola is to left of check in, where we proceeded to after using the restroom (to the left of the gondola entrance). The gondola experience was quiet, smooth and scenic. At the gondola's end is the entrance to Sterling Vineyards. You are met with breathtaking views and vintage bells that ring every 15 minutes. The current gondola is the third installation since the vineyards opening. The installation occurred following the fires in 2020 that burned majority of the vineyard and its estate. At the first tasting, you receive your glass for majority of the tour. Here is where the ring received at check in goes on the stem of your glass. The gentlemen at this station are incredibly funny and was a treat to engage with. The older gentleman sung to Ashanti's sister for her birthday along with Zach Bryan. I'll be back for the oyster event in August, told him I'd like a song for my birthday - he said he'd be there. Can't wait! Wish I got his name...you know who you are! The tasting tour is self guided. Our experience was a tasting of six with the first three wines provided while walking, the last three were provided on the terrace with our charcuterie. Diego was the absolute best. He shared a lot of himself in the experience which I welcomed, he truly personalized our experience allowing it to be more authentic than business orientated. STERLING PLEASE START TO BOTTLE AND SELL THE BLOOD ORANGE HOUSEMADE JAM...PUHLEEZZZZZZ!!!! Kudos to the new chef, hers or his ingenuity is brilliant. We did not want the jam to end. The blood orange housemade jam is a sweet citrusy, blood orange jam with heat. It is the perfect ying yang pairing for anything and everything. Seriously! I'm SO EXCITED to see what else the amazing, newest chef of Sterling Vineyards has to offer...I'm ready to indulge in your imagination on a plate. Need a volunteer tester...I'm her!!! At the end of the tour (where the first tasting began), is a set of stairs directly in front. The stairs led to the Wine Gift Shop where there were wines, candles, cutting boards, assorted glassware, travel mugs in an assortment, edible goods, candies, tasting rooms, water fountain and restrooms. Here is where I signed up for membership with Sterling. The Sterling Vineyards Membership offers four membership tiers ranging in price of $185 to $400 per release. Releases occur five times a year (Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec) and members are required to honor three of the five release dates per year to maintain membership. Each release is customizable with the exception of a purchased gift membership. Shipments can be shipped for a flat rate ($25) or picked up. Pick ups offer access to ten complimentary tastings (for up to six people) in a tasting room and/or a walking self guided tasting. Birthday, anniversary, girls trip, boys trip, just because (as we did) any reason is a great reason to come, visit, experience the landscape, staff, service, food and winery of Sterling Vineyards.

First of all, SHANNON is amazing. She made my family trip one to remember. She was attentive,…read morepersonable and made the day amazing. Journeyman Meat platter should've been more meat. But overall amazing.

Been driving pass Hall Wines for years and have never made a stop until recently. A friend in the…read morewine industry set up a tasting for us saying he highly recommends to visit Hall since we were in town with our two teenagers and dog. The staff was very welcoming and there were a ton of different locations to drop in and taste; upstairs at their artistic bar space, outside by the vineyards, on the patio, in the grassy area, etc. This place looks like they can accommodate and welcome everyone (including your well behaved furry family member). We had a reservation for the inside bar space. Joego (Joseph Ogo) was so much fun to taste with. He had the energy and conversations skills that are unmatched, making all of us feel welcomed, joking, sarcastic, serious, etc. He knows how to read the room and cater to his clients/customers. He took the time to understand our palettes and poured what he thought best suited our likes, and he nailed it! Big fan of the WALT pinot noirs! Definitely plan on coming back again in the future.

This review is specifically for an outstanding employee! We bought lots of bottles and he helped us…read moreto the car, did not accept any tips and he truly made us feel that he care! There was no way we can carry that many, when we picked up the bottles none of the employees in there offered any help; he saw us struggling and went out of his way to help us by carry them to the car that was parked far away!!! Thank you Carlos so much! We all Appreciate you!!!

Easy to make reservations though they are at odd times. Mine was for 11:36am. There's two emus and…read morechickens outside. It's quite a crowded place The wine is not good. Between the reds, rose, brutes and whites - didn't like any of them. We had only done the tasting so didn't get to explore the castle really but considering the history of how the castle was built with apparently a bottomless pit and dungeon - I don't care to come back. There are many other beautiful wineries to check out

My husband and I had an incredible experience at Alpha Omega. The setting is absolutely beautiful,…read moreand the views alone make it worth a visit, but what really made the experience special was our host, Mike. We each chose different tasting flights so we could try a wider variety of wines, and Mike did a fantastic job walking us through everything. He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the tasting feel relaxed and personalized rather than rushed. During our conversation, I mentioned that I had never done a barrel tasting before, and Mike surprised me by arranging one for us on the spot. It was such a memorable touch and easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Alpha Omega is always a vibe...-every single time. It's one of those places you can go to just…read moreunwind and truly enjoy the moment. I love grabbing a glass and chilling by the fountain. The atmosphere is so peaceful but still lively in the best way. You'll see people with their dogs, good music playing, and everyone just soaking in the experience. It's the perfect balance of relaxed and upscale. Whether you're there to wine taste or just hang out and take it all in, it's always a win. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Napa!

There are lots of tasting rooms in the Napa Valley, but this one is just cool. It's inside an old…read morebank, the building and atmosphere are dark and intimate, but very friendly. Bonus, they have a speakeasy hidden inside of the bank vault. Another bonus, besides getting a great wine flight, you can get mixed drinks AND they are a full service restaurant as well. The staff was great, bartender was friendly and knows his business, and I love the fact that I didn't have to pay a fee just to walk in like so many of the top shelf tasting rooms in Saint Helena. The wine selection is awesome including the house made selections. Next time I'm in Saint Helena I will go back to this place.

This place is lovely!! It is open late night which is just what we were looking for for our Napa…read moreValley day trip. They have a classy interior with marble tables and nice comfy couches. They also had live music in the evening! The service was great and the food and wine was all very enjoyable. So glad i found this place on Yelp! :)