V. Sattui

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 4/5

  • QPR: 4/5, average price $30-80

  • Main varietals: Variety of reds, whites, and sparklings

  • Tasting fee: $45, waived with membership

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.2

V. Sattui is a sister winery to another well-known Napa winery Castello di Amorosa. I’ve been to V. Sattui multiple times but mostly for their deli/BBQ lunch at their picnic area. I can’t speak much about the tasting experience or their wines because it’s been a few years since I did a tasting there. However, it’s a great stop for lunch or just to hangout for couple hours as they have great food and picnic table where you can open one of their bottles. The ground is also beautiful with a main building that reminds you of somewhere in Italy and abundance of greenery.

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Handwritten Wines

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 2/5

  • QPR: 3/5, average price $60-150

  • Main varietals: Mostly Cab Sauv from different AVA

  • Tasting fee: $60. Waived with a membership or purchase of $60

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.5

Similar to its sister winery, Jessup Cellers, it is located in downtown Yountville so doesn’t have a vineyard view. The tasting experience itself was amazing starting with the friendly host and perfect table setting. Wines are really good and free truffle potato chips and buttery/flaky snack (I forgot the name of it..) add to an already amazing experience. $60 tasting fee is waived with a $60 purchase so I would definitely say purchase a bottle if you like the wine!

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Jessup Cellers

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 2/5

  • QPR: 4/5

  • Main varietals: Cab Sauv, Bordeaux varietals, whites

  • Tasting fee: $20 for 3 or $40 for 6. Waived with membership or purchase of 2 bottles

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.3

Located in downtown Yountville so no vineyard views but the building is cute and the tasting room is also an art gallery. Tasting is super affordable and you can also opt for an upgraded experience that comes with a cheese flight. We enjoyed all of their wines and ended up purchasing a bottle of Merlot. They also have a tasting menu designed for white wine drinkers so great if you have both red and white lovers in the group.

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Castillo di Amorosa

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 5/5

  • QPR: 4/5, average price $30-100

  • Main varietals: Variety of reds, whites, and sparklings

  • Tasting fee: $45 (includes admission to the castle), waived with membership

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.2

Castillo di Amorosa is one of the most popular wineries to visit in Napa and for a good reason. The iconic medieval castle is definitely worth a visit even if you don’t love wine. They do have wines for everyone and carry variety of reds, whites, and dessert wines. If you like dessert wines, they are known for La Fantasia, Italian style soft sparkling wine, and also have ~4 more sweet wines on their list. If you are first timer in Napa, would definitely recommend checking it out.

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Cosentino

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 3/5

  • QPR: 4/5

  • Main varietals: Cab Sauv, Cab, Franc, Bordeaux varietals

  • Tasting fee: $30. Waived with membership or purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 3.9

Another one of Vintage Wines Estates, you can spot this pretty yellow and green winery from the main road HWY 29. Price for the value was pretty good at $30 per tasting, making it a great casual spot to stop by with a group. Our host was super friendly and couldn’t be more excited to pour us all of their wines, which made it a fun experience for us.

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