Artesa Vineyards & Winery

Address:	1345 Henry Rd, Napa, CA 94559, USA
Phone:	+1 707-224-1668
Site:	artesawinery.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM

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Reviews 8

Randy Fletcher

A Local suggested we attend....best advice ever!! We came in the ADA entrance by accident and felt lost, as it was away from front main entrance. We were immediately greeted by Scott and asked if we were familiar with the winery. He proceeded to tell us of the history of the winery, showed us around and treated us very well. Informed us of the various tasting options and suggested his favorite tasting. We chose it. The reserves tasting with 5 different wines from their vineyard or others close by they work with. Scott was incredible, sharing the history of each wine and the area the grapes were grown for each. We have been to many vineyards and done tours and tastings, but the care and time he took to show a couple of Texans on our 22nd anniversary was top notch. The wine was incredible and the scenery....oh my, it was awesome! Thank you Artesa and especially Scott! We WILL be back and suggest anyone considering a winery tour to put this at the top of your to visit list!! Weekday tours are best to avoid the crowd, or get a reservation if planning a weekend visit.

Anne S

Go for the views only. This is probably the most spectacular view as far as vineyards go but dont waste your money on booking a tour. We spent $120 for 2 for a 90 min tapas and wine tour which was nothing more than a small plate of chips with salsa, 2 slices of cheese and a piece of chocolate to taste with 4 sips of their different wines which were not very good. The tour was over in less than an hour and our tour guide walked us outside to see the view and then back into a glass room to taste and was not very knowledgeable. She did mention shes a yoga instructor by day and we felt like she has somewhere else to be and seemed distracted which made us feel like a burden. When we went to the bar to get another "taste" we were questioned about what tour we had joined as the wine does not flow freely here at all. We took an Uber car and wasted that money as we left totally sober. Again, go for the views and at most a $20 bar tasting but dont waste your money on the tours. If you want to see a good wine tour I suggest Frogs Leap vineyard.

J Chamberlain

Whole lot of "dont care" going on here. Saturday Dec 5: "Bartender" seemed to have no interest in his product or customers and had to be pried for info. He would answer questions but kept it short and uninteresting, then would step back to stand away from the bar where he looked annoyed. "Sideburns" stood near him and looked annoyed too - like they were unwilling hosts at a bad party. Bartender was interested in texting; he kept his phone beneath the counter so he could keep in touch with the outside world, a more vast and interesting place than Artesa. You pay for multiple samples but beware-youre only allowed to have 2 of them on the bar at a time so any side-by-side tasting is forbidden. When you ask for a 3rd, one of the 1st two will be dumped out before youre through with it. Unwelcoming, uninterested staff made this very different from the positive experiences we had elsewhere that day.

Sherry Li

Artesa is probably best known for its beautiful grounds and scenery. As you head up to the tasting room, youre surrounded by elevated views of Carneros and calming water fountains. You really feel away from the rest of the world when youre up here. The tasting room itself is airy and roomy, with modern fixtures and extremely tall ceilings. Tastings are very reasonable and there are plenty of 2 for 1 offers available. Since it was our first stop of the day, my friend and I shared 1 tasting... but it turned out to be 2 full tastings because our server gave us quite a few extra flights. He was really nice and took his time to explain everything. He tried to figure out what we liked best and poured us some off-flight tastes. Artesa is a great first stop of the day if youre in the Carneros area. Its the perfect combination of relaxation and pleasure.

Gabe Rodriguez

Sat atop a hill, the Artesa grounds are a sight to behold. Though, the wines werent particularly standout. If youre in the area, the picture spots and scenery at Artesa is worth the trip. Its located a the top of a hill with amazing 360 views of the Carneros. The north end in particular is a great for a group shot and panorama. Fountains and art pieces are sprinkled throughout that add even more to the outside. Though the audio of singing monks in the cellar was interesting, the tour wasnt standout. It was slightly slow with a quiet tour guide. Come on guys, make it exciting! Finally, at its conclusion we were dying for wine, but the tasting portions were pretty meager. Having tried the traditional flight, the whites were stronger. Even so, with so many excellent options to compare it to in Napa, these were closer to middle tier.

jDub You

Everything feels like its "in the middle of nowhere" when visiting vineyards in wine country. Getting to Artesa makes one wonder if theyre going the right way. Thank goodness for accurate GPS technology. I can tell you that getting to Artesa is worth it. The place is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. The wines all have that "this isnt quite what I expected" quality (all in a good way). I really like the format of the tastings offered. You spend time in the tasting area and have the freedom to take your glass out onto the balcony to enjoy the view. Sipping good wine is only enhanced by great views. Kicked back with wine in hand to watch the sun set is a great way to end a day in Napa. Im glad I made a stop to Artesa.

Expat Mombat

This was our first stop on our June 2012 Napa visit, and it set the bar really high for the remainder of the trip! Beautiful winery, indescribable view from the deck, and FANTASTIC red wines. Daniel was our host, and he was superb in every way. Great personality, very knowledgeable about the wines, and he made us feel like he was interested in what WE like, and he tailored the pourings to our individual taste. I wish we could have purchased a case and shipped it home, which I think he may have thought we would, given how much we loved the wines. Alas, that isnt in our budget yet, but as soon as it is, we will be back. And we will buy more than the 3 bottles we took back this time. A must-see on the Napa Valley wine trail.

Clete Walker

A friend and I were at Artesa a couple weeks ago. It was a GREAT experience, from start to finish. Everyone was kind. Alvaro was our host, and he was wonderful. He went into great detail about each wine, telling us what foods it should be paired with, and he was quite entertaining. The facility is beautiful inside and out, from the architecture to the views. I dont know how someone could negatively review this place. Research the options online before going, make a reservation, and plan. You pay for what you get, and Artesa surpassed my expectations for the money paid. We even became club members and got a discount on our bill! Artesa made our Saturday one of the best EVER. Thank you!