Thread: Napa Winery Suggestions

castella di armosa (sp) it's literally a CASTLE, 17 dollars for 5 tastes not bad at all and very cool place to visit

V Sattui for me... they also have a castle you can visit..

I vote for Castello di Amorosa. Got a couple of bottles still..

Just returned from Napa last week. You won't be disappointed with Opus One and Robert Mondavi. Another place worth visiting is Clos Pegasus. Have fun!

+1 Opus & Mondavi. Call Mondavi in advance...

Opus is cool if you like stuffy snobby prudes.

Originally Posted by LAbull

+1 Opus & Mondavi. Call Mondavi in advance...

+2 and yes call them in advance

I just watched a movie yesterday about this, true story...

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you can't really go wrong with any of the places, you need to decide what types of wine you like and then go to a place that specializes in each - different regions produce different types of wine eg napa, sonoma, etc. also, most places - if you don't have a contact - will not give you the experience you are likely looking for. smaller places will talk to you more about the wine, give tours of the winery, etc.

my buddy owns Jarvis, he will treat you well if you go there, but it is by reservation only.
Luna - good wine but not the greatest place for tasting
silver oak - known for their cab, decent tasting setup
carneros - haven't been but heard good things
Schramsberg - champagne, by appointment only but a must if your going with a female
zd - will likely give a tour if called in advance - good people

call around, ask what their tasting setup is like, do they include barrel tasting, a tour, etc. pm if you'd like more info

i like rubicon's cab. they have a cafe too that you can sit and have picnic

joseph phelps is decent too. their membership is definitely worth it.