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Madrigal Vineyards

Super small tasting room which was nice to have the attention of our guide. We ended up getting an impromptu tour with the three other couples who were tasting at the same time. Our guide was very knowledgable and personable. He led us outside and talked about the growing & harvesting, then we went inside to the tanks & barrels. We ended up purchasing the Sauvignon Blanc and the Sonnet 63.
I think this place is a gem and 1.5 hrs. well spent.
Welcome guests seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by reservation.

Trahan Winery

This place was amazing! John's super nice and knowledgable and fun to talk to. Very nice hole in the wall atmosphere. You probably wouldn't notice this tasting room if you walked by it, but it's one of my favorites. This place is a little gem in downtown Napa where you can find some real people, pouring the wine they make, and having a good time doing it.

Gridley Family Cellars

Gridley Family Cellars is a winery located in Yountville, California. The winery is owned by Andy Gridley & Susan Durbrow. The wine at Gridley Family Cellars is produced by Susan Durbrow.

The Wine
Gridley Family Cellars produces the following wine varietals: Cabernet Franc and Rosé.

Visiting the Winery
Gridley Family Cellars has the following amenities you can enjoy: Retail Sales and Scenic Views.

Bartalotti Wine Company

For Chris and Gino Bartalotti, winemaking at Bartalotti Wine Company is a family tradition that originated centuries ago in Italy and continues today in the Napa Valley. The brothers saw wine on the table each day. Most of the wine was made by family and friends where good food and wine had always been a pleasant part of daily life. In 1994 Chris went to Italy and worked in the family wine business. He studied age-old winemaking techniques. There was even a bit of the unexpected - carrying lugs of grapes on top of a Fiat through narrow hillside trails. Chris came home and, wanting to carry on the tradition, found a willing partner in his brother Gino. ~

Ancien Wines

A beautiful fall afternoon sitting on the picnic table with 6 bottles of PInot Noir just waiting to be tasted. A tasting at Ancien is a very personal experience. It was just the two of us as the gentleman pouring walked us through their philosophy of wine making. A tour of the barrel cave and a walk through the vineyards tasting a few grapes off the vine . We enjoyed every drop and were soon members waiting for our first shipment. Great wine and very nice people. By appointment only, call ahead, your will not be disappointed

Saintsbury

Pinot Noir, great personalized service, beautiful grounds, and good prices. This is the epitome of Carneros Pinot Noirs and they have several excellent vintages and labels to choose from. We went for an all Pinot tasting and I enjoyed each one tremendously. I have been told their whites are also good, but I will need to review those on a subsequent visit. Reservations are necessary, but not difficult to get. Please go to this place...you will NOT be disappointed!

Jessup Cellars

First off, the tasting room is spacious and beautifully illuminated, adorned with paintings and sculptures by local artists. Secondly, all of the staff that greeted us that day were not only accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable, but also very approachable and warm; Dan not only kept us totally entertained and engaged throughout our tasting but was actually able to inform us about the wines in a comprehensible and genuine manner. As a wine enthusiast I really appreciate that the people at Jessup make wine tasting relaxing and approachable. Well, personal anecdotes, jokes, and the occasional dancing doesn't hurt either.

Mumm Cuvee Napa

Perhaps the most helpful, most friendly of all sparkling tasting rooms we visited in the area.
Rather than tether you to a bar, you're able to get service at a table. Just look at the menu selection, and someone will be with you shortly. Mumm Napa is the best place to stop by at the end of the day. The reason being is that they have outdoor seating overlooking their vineyards. It's a special winery because they have a variety of sparkling wines.

Don't fret, if it's hot (just like it was yesterday at 94 degrees) they turn on their mist sprays and instantly you are cooled down.

They have 3 pour flights plus the full glass. It's located on the Silvarado Trail so this gives you a chance to take a peek on what this trail has to offer.

Hall Wines

One of the very best wineries in the Napa Valley for visitors; conveniently off of highway 29, the Hall team produces superior wines- Cabernet Sauvignons from their Napa Valley bottling to the Kathryn Hall Reserve, the wines stand as some of the best in USA. Don't miss their Sauvignon Blanc as well, it is racy and bright and very varietal with its beautiful ripe melon and dry citrus flavors.

Goosecross Cellars

All of the wines are delicious. They off certain wines to try with chocolates
and crackers for your pleasure. They educate you on what you tasting and
give you time to make up your mind if your satisfied or not.

They recommended other wineries we should try, as well as great nearby foods places.

The "Napa Valley AmerItal Red Wine" (750ml) Goosecross Wines is truly one of my favorites.

1. First of all, Make a reservation! Make a RESERVATION! or else!
The place is hidden, small, and worth visiting but dropping by isn't going to work.

2. The place is family run, which makes it personal and incredible.

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