Napa Wineries

Under Construction! Short list below of my favorite Napa wineries. This page is under construction and not yet complete.

Production:
Avg bottle price: $50, Tasting fee $80pp
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Winemaking style: Bright fruit, not jammy, very complex
What makes them special: Small family run, very warm people. The estate is on Spring Mountain with amazing views of the valley and of the highly terraced vineyards that you won’t see elsewhere. The location is truly stunning and worth a visit!
My impressions: This is probably my favorite Napa winery for their wines and their location. The tasting fees are a bit pricy at $80pp though. You get to taste some incredible wines with a knowledgeable friendly educator in a stunning location. They don’t pack people in.
Favorite wine: My favorite wine is the Tina Marie Pinot Noir for intensely bright red fruit and complexity. But I’ve also grabbed bottles of the Merlot and Cab when I’ve been there. I could pass on the Chardonnay, it’s nice but a highly oaked and malo chardonnay typical of the area that you can get at other wineries.

Production: ?
Avg bottle price: $60
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, red blends
Winemaking style: Bright fruit with full body and rich earthiness.
What makes them special: Small family run and premium wines. Again, I really love the people here and am blown away by the wines!
My impressions: I’m a big fan of this winery, they are not a big producer and didn’t come into this with a ton of money. They are just a family operation but somehow managing premium wines and grapes. Last I checked the tasting room was closed due to covid as it is also on their residence.
Favorite wine: Las Flores Cabernet Sauvignon all day!

Production: higher volume than the others but ??
Avg bottle price: $80
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon and a token Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking style: Big rich, full bodied, complex cabs
What makes them special: The cabs
My impressions: Nice outdoor space with lots of art for eye candy. Love the cabs and the location, well worth a visit.
Favorite wine: Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon but the 1873 is great too!

Production:
Avg bottle price: $100 for VASO, $200 for ONDA, $400 for DANA
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking style: Earthy meaty med-bodied cabs.
What makes them special: First (and only?) Korean-owned and operated winery outside of Korea.
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Production: ?
Avg bottle price: $55; Tasting fee $45pp includes tour and pairing
Varietals: Italian
Winemaking style: Lean italian varietals, mostly reds, great fruit and ageability!
What makes them special: Biodynamic farming, educational focus, excellent wines. Please visit and ask about Biodynamic practices!
My impressions: I love this winery, more each time I interact with them!
Favorite wine: There is no one wine that stands out for me though I do enjoy their Altabasso, Carignano and Rose!