Brasswood Cellars

We had a wonderful wine tasting experience at Brasswood! Our server, Josh, was knowledgeable and attentive! I like the way he describes what tannins feel like in terms of wine. We did the Taste of Napa Valley Bar Tasting, which had three pours of their current vintages. We had the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. There are not many wineries making 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, so it was a surprise, especially since I used to enjoy the HB Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Peju Winery. The 2018 Cab stood out with brambleberry aromas, rich notes of blackberry, green tea, and baking chocolate. Highly recommended!

I visited 6 wineries while in Napa. This winery offered the best overall experience for a wine tasting. If you only have one opportunity to experience a wine tasting, Brasswood Cellars IS the place. My travel guide (AKA sister-in-law) reserved a ‘Sensory Globe Experience’ wine tasting. It was absolutely amazing. All the wines I tried were delicious, especially the Cab Franc, Pinot Noir. Their Chardonnay was excellent - and I don’t really like Chardonnays. The highlight of the day was while we were eating lunch there, we had the opportunity to meet Angelina Mondavi, a wine consultant for Brasswood. I would highly recommend Brasswood Cellars for their wine and wine tastings.

A truly unforgettable experience! My girlfriend Janet and I had the absolute best time at Brasswood Cellars doing their “Wine + Food Experience.” From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were stepping into something special — and it totally delivered. We kicked things off with an amuse-bouche (I think that’s how you spell it? Let’s be honest, I was already distracted by the olive oil-soaked cheese, rosemary, and crusty baguette paired with a beautiful Rosé). That alone could’ve been the whole thing and I’d still give this five stars — but no, it only got better. Each course was paired perfectly with an incredible wine: • 2024 Sauvignon Blanc with whipped goat cheese and local beets — fresh, bright, and a total flavor explosion. • 2022 Pinot Noir with wild mushroom ravioli and brown butter sage (except I’m gluten-free, so the kitchen whipped up a special GF pasta version with actual truffles instead of mushrooms. Because the chef was feeling fancy. It was next level. 🔥) • 2021 Cabernet Franc with sous vide quail and huckleberry demi — unreal. • And the grand finale: 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon with seared Wagyu, macaire potato, and cabernet reduction. I mean… come on. That was straight-up indulgence. But what really made the whole experience shine was Josh Brown, our wine educator. This guy is next-level. He brought the perfect mix of deep wine knowledge, humor, and charisma. We laughed, we sang (yes, sang), and learned so much about how food and wine can elevate each other. Josh — if you’re reading this, you’re a rock star. And just when we thought it couldn’t get more special, Josh surprised us with a caramel panna cotta and gluten-free cookies to celebrate our one-month anniversary. 💕 Totally unexpected, incredibly thoughtful, and the perfect sweet ending to an already magical evening. If you’re anywhere near Napa and love great wine, phenomenal food, and an unforgettable experience — make a reservation. It’s worth every penny.

Delicious lunch! We went with the appetizer and dessert recommendations of the server and they did not disappoint! We also tried the seasonal pizza which had a nice kick to it. The short rib pasta was perfect. Wonderful food! Very friendly staff. Clean bathrooms.

Did the Sensory experience at Brasswood Cellars and it was awesome. Definitely helps with the wine experience. Josh was a fantastic host and when our 2nd winery visit called and cancelled due to a power outage, Josh helped finding a replacement. One of our favorite winery stops in Napa Valley!

My wife Lisa and I went to multiple wineries during our recent trip to Napa and all had something worthwhile to share, but Brasswood stood out for the following reasons: 1. The sensory experience was truly unique. There’s really nothing like it! It educated us about the importance of our olfactory sense in wine tasting, demonstrated its effectiveness with an amazing variety of scents and tastes, and had a way of taking something quite complex and simplifying it. 2. Heidi Wiss is an amazing educator. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable about wine, but she teaches to the level of the student, wherever they are in their wine journey. My wife is a newbie and sometimes can feel insecure about her wine knowledge, but I watched her open up with Heidi more than with anyone else. 3. The foods and wines were delicious and their pairings superb. We ended up buying two bottles to bring home with us: the Cabernet Franc and the Chardonnay (Lisa doesn’t like the oaked variety, but she loved this one, which is unoaked, Old World style, and very refreshing!) We strongly recommend this winery!

We visited Brasswood Cellars with our Uncorked Summer Passport for the first time. We were recently retired & was celebrating our anniversary, our hostess Casey upgraded us to a lounge table with an assorted Cheese platter. We were totally blown away with the entire experience. The professional & courteous manner by Casey and the nostalgic aromas of their Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon, all beautifully crafted by their Winemaker Angelina Mondavi. You will also find a unique boutique, Bar & Bakery, and Bar & Kitchen within the winery estate. You owe it to yourself to check out this hidden gem in St. Helena!

Awesome winery. They have a tasting room, bar and restaurant, bakery, and an awesome landscape. Great wine and vibe as well. They opened in 2016 and has become my favorite winery so far after just one visit. We got a few bottles and sat by their giant windows with amazing views and hung out. You don't feel rushed, it's a gorgeous space, and the wines are delicious.

When we arrived, they had a beautiful table set up for our party with a custom tasing menu prepared to welcome us. Such a wonderful way to start the experience!! Then, the wines were incredible!! But what truly set the experience apart was our host, Josh. He explained each wine clearly and took the time to answer our numerous questions. It felt like having wine with an old friend. Would definitely recommend stopping by for a tasting and asking for Josh!!!!

Seven was so welcoming, knowledgeable and taught us more and more about wine! Our group left feeling like we know much more about wine and truly enjoyed the taste of all the wines!

We went in as a group of 8 and had their wine and food pairing. The location is beautiful. They have scenic outdoor seating. The land scalping and decor is excellent. We started off with a Chardonnay and their hand pulled mozzarella. The mozzarella is delicious. Best I've ever had. Next we has the House-made pappardelle pasta and 2016 Cabernet. Pasta was tender and wine was juicy and very fruit forward. Then we had lamb chops with their 2018 Cabernet. I liked this paring better than the 2016. The richest of the lamb and Cabernet worked well. We ended the meal with the butterscotch panda cotta. It was smothered in a caramel rum sauce. I dreamt about that dessert for the next couple of days. It was sooooo good. This is a great location and definitely recommend a visit.

Found this place by watching Check Please Bay Area. I highly recommend it. The food was fantastic as well as the service. They have great indoor or outdoor seating. Wonderful for brunch with the girls or a special occasion. Definitely plan to go back!

Last Saturday 7/31, my wife and I visited your beautiful winery and experienced your wonderful '17 Cab. Compliments.   Unfortunately, while sitting on the lounge chairs by the fountain enjoying our wine and charcuterie, a Hispanic female staff member wearing a green top rudely commanded "You need to clear out." We were shocked! Before we even had a chance to pick up our belongings, she again barked "You need to move now!"   No one told us that the area was "off-limits" and, in fact, the wonderful staff at the café brought our wine and cheese platter directly to us. This spoiled what would have been a 5-star experience for us and an outing for my staff.   A beautiful winery, sadly spoiled by one staff member.

Grabbed a glass of black belt at the bar and then sat outside at the picnic tables for a nice mid-afternoon snack. Perfect spot!

We did a cellar tasting and it was absolutely amazing. Our guide brought us through the caves and showed an immense knowledge of the process and production of the wines. We had a beautiful tasting of their Cabernet Sauvignon wines through the years. Highly recommend going from most recent to oldest (we did 2018, 2017,2016,and 2015). Our guide recommended to perform the tasting that way and I am happy we did. It was a lovely tasting and my fiancé and I learned a lot. The setting was intimate and every and all of our questions were answered. We ended up purchasing few bottles and we are very excited to enjoy them as they age. Highly recommend the experience. I was excited to try a "younger" vineyard and it completely blew away my expectations. Highly recommend.

We were wine tasting at HALL winery (a must if you're in St Helena) and the couple next to us recommended we come here. This play is hidden within a winery and is very classy. The ambiance is modern/industrial and very dark, we came around 4 PM so there weren't that many people there. All our food was great! We ordered all appetizers The roasted Brussel sprouts salad came with an egg and was very flavorful. The calamari and fish and chips were also delicious as well, but not anything out of the park. I also appreciated the complimentary bread. Would come here again for dinner sometime!

Absolutely beautiful building. All of the furniture was mid-century modern and pristine. We made tasting reservations online for our group in advance and were seated at a large table that was perfect for our party size. The woman who handled our tasting sounded like an owner in the way she spoke of the wineries history and future, and she did a great job explaining each wine to us. She answered all of our questions with ease and I really enjoyed the tasting overall. We tasted 4 wines for $40 +tax, which was the most expensive tasting we had all day. I wish we had gotten a few more tastings, but the wines were good and the pours were larger because she was not using a tasting stopper. There was food available at the bakery or at a sit down restaurant. Upon leaving the winery we went to the bakery and all of the tarts and cookies were delicious, some even warm. Decorations for a wedding were being setup outside and it was truly picture perfect. I can only imagine how beautiful it would look when it was all finished!

Definitely a must when in Napa. The customer service is great. The vibe is super cool!! The people know their wine. The restaurant has pretty amazing food too.

We drove passed Brasswood while out for a Sunday drive yesterday and gave them a quick ring to see had they any bookings free for two people - thankfully they did and we quickly turned around and made our way there. On arrival we were met by Jonathon - who is an absolute pleasure to deal with. He had our table all set up and told us about the winery, the bakery, the kitchen and most importantly the wine. All staff were wearing masks and plenty of signs are posted about wearing your mask and practising social distancing. Jonathon was so knowledgable and didn't mind us asking so many questions. You can tell he really enjoys his job. When we were leaving Jonathon gave us a mini tour of the estate and a handwritten note of some recommendations for wineries and restaurants in the area as we mentioned we had just moved to the area. This place is an absolute gem!

We were a party of six on Friday and you would've thought we were bothering them to show up we were barely spoken to, we were rushed through a $65 person tasting of four mediocre wines with a girl who could not make eye contact. Two of us got short pores with a bunch of sediment one was on top of a Chardonnay remnant. I don't know what the problem was but we felt very unwelcome and unappreciated and ripped off. I spoke to two managers neither seemed to really care. Would highly recommend Davies, Schramsber,, Frank Family anything but Brasswood!

My fiance and I had an incredible time at Brasswood's this week. We did the "Lunch Pairing" tasting which included five different types of wine and four courses of food - everything was delicious and the environment was stunning yet relaxed. Our server, Raffi, was incredible. He understood that we enjoyed wine but didn't know a lot, and managed to teach us a lot without making us feel silly. He made this incredible experience even better and has certainly convinced us to come back!

We ended our day of wine tasting here last month. We had a great tasting in the tasting room and then got a tour of the grounds. I thought the outdoor wedding event area was beautiful, there's a 3-tiered sea glass colored water fountain (that looks like a cake), so fun! The private tasting room had these displays of various wines and the scents and tastes that go with them like a chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, grenache, etc. You can left up the glass and smell them, that was cool. There's a store that had beautiful gift items and gifts for yourself! We had a bite to eat in the restaurant bar. The fresh mozzarella was so good, I can still remember the toasted bread rubbed with garlic used to carry the cheese to my mouth. Yum! A perfect end to a day of wine tasting.

Paige is the best tour guide!! HIGHLY recommend Cave Tour and Tasting! The Cabernet Sauvignon was delicious!!

Got to do a tasting this past weekend and it was really amazing. I loved the decor and the wines we tasted were a perfect way to end the summer. The sauv blanc, chardonnay and 65 Roses Rose were my favorite. As for the tasting, Emily hosted us and she was knowledgable and kind. I can't wait to come back when it's not Covid and do a cellar tour!

This is probably the worst restaurant/wine tasting we went to our whole trip. We went in a great mood ready to enjoy everything brasswood has to offer (including the prepaid tasting). We left so disappointed and honestly felt bullied by the staff. Long story short we got charged for more then double what we paid for and got nothing in return. (the food/service was horrible). I would not return to this overpriced place considering we had a great time at all the other places we went to. Highly recommend going anywhere else besides here! Seriously go anywhere else!!!

a must try starter & dessert: freshly hand pulled mozzarella appetizer w/crostini & caprese, butterscotch panna cotta, also a lovely ultra fresh cucumber cocktail

I'm almost hesitant to write a review for hidden gem Brasswood because it remains a semi-private oasis. Our host Ted is a charismatic, knowledgeable storyteller who gave us a private tasting and tour. He showed us the grounds, wine cave, library, and even picked walnuts and grapes off the vine for us to taste. The Sauvignon blanc is one of the best I've ever had!

We stopped into the tasting room and were hosted by Ted Davidson, who was equally knowledgeable about wine as he was a delightful storyteller. He led us on an adventure in learning not just about Brasswood wines, but also wines of the Napa/Sonoma regions and of the world. Ted's intriguing career began as an opera singer and then with the Four Seasons in wine and beyond. As such, Ted is well-traveled and cultured, and he has an in-depth knowledge of world wines one can only gain from experience. As world-travelers and pursuers of beautiful wines, our experience at Brasswood with Ted as our host was truly genuine and memorable. We look forward to visiting Brasswood and Ted again very soon!

Not impressed with the tasting side We arrived and our gal was not having a good day. She was a bit rude and short. She looked like she maybe was having a bad day but it was for sure killing our mood. We were all excited to do a tasting and friends had brought us there because they had gone before and were excited to come back. Our gal had stains all over her clothes, chipped nails and kept playing with a touching the spout spinning it around with her fingers then pouring wine out of it. It was sort of gross. She was touching and picking up stuff and playing with her hair then hand her hands on the spout. It was not a good expirience. However we also had dinner reservations and our dinner was very good! Tha was the saving grace.

This was a surprise for me when I visited Brasswood. This is definitely a must do if you are planning to visit Napa Valley. The place is beautiful and very well designed. It has everything. Caves, Restaurant, Bakery and most important the wine. We were surprised by the quality of their wines. The Sauvignon Blanc was one of the best, The Chardonnay fantastic, I bought a bottle, The Cabernet Sauvignon is to Par with Hall and Alpha Omega, Also bought a bottle. Albino Lopez took care of our group. He is very well educated on the wines. He is well mannered and friendly. He educated us on the wines and guide us during the tasting experience with unique dedication. He makes you feel at home and important. Look for him when visit.

Grant lead us through a beautiful lunch with wine pairings for a friend's bachelorette party. We were in the private tasting room which was gorgeously decorated and we were greeted with a crisp glass of Saving Blanc to begin our afternoon. The menu was absolutely superb!! We started with the hand-pulled mozzarella, then we were blown away by the short rib ragout. The lamb chop main was the best I have ever had and the panne cotta was the perfect blend of savory & sweet - my favorite!! Make sure to stop in the bakery & pick up some sweet treats for your ride home. My favorite was the lavender shortbread cookie. I was especially impressed that the chef created a completely separate tasting menu for our bride who is vegetarian. In between courses Grant shared information about the wines, winery, chef & the gorgeous event space. We even got a chance to meet the sommelier!! Overall a wonderful experience I have not been able to stop talking about!

Me and my girlfriend had the most amazing experience here. The venue is super cute and open and the wine was delicious. Our server Savannah was so wonderful and nice and knew a lot about each wine. Definitely recommend going! Also was one of the only wineries that took walk ins :)

If you are traveling through St. Helena make sure you stop by Brasswood Cellars!!!! The property is beautiful and the staff is fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. They have a sensory room that is a must see. We have been there twice now and recommend it highly. The wines are excellent. And you have to go to restaurant and ask to have the pulled mozzarella, its not on the menu but they will make it for you!

DO NOT COME HERE. Service was unacceptable, we paid for things we never received and they refused to refund us. We were offered a gift card, but we said we lived out of town. They then said they were unable to do anything about it. The manager was extremely unapologetic. Extremely rude staff, not worth your time and money.

What a fabulous visit to Brasswood Cellars! My friend/colleague was visiting from RI. We had the warmest welcome at a tasting at a bookshop signing by Tony Manzo and Samantha Silva! They had us at their wonderful Chardonnay paired with lavender shortbread cookies. We then went to the Brasswood Tasting Room and was treated royally by Jordanna Wray! I will definitely be back! Great customer service, hospitality, and kindness!

A modern winery destination to visit with the best of wines and a bakery. You'll wonder where to start off first. Will not disappoInt

My husband and I had reservations here today and we were blown away by the food, the wine, and the service. I lived in Mendocino County a few years ago and we were regulars to Napa, Sonoma, Mendo, and Lake Counties for their unique wines. Every other weekend for a year we found our way into many tasting rooms and our palette expanded to know the regions (Rutherford, Carneros, etc...). In all the tasting rooms we have found ourselves in over a ten year span, I have NEVER tasted wine as smooth and balanced as I did today at Brasswood. Additionally, Jonathan was fantastic! He gave us our space to enjoy the ambiance, but was always nearby to check on us and offer information or assistance. Back to that ambiance!!! I was SO relaxed just hanging out under a shade tree with a water fountain behind me. I seriously felt like I just walked out of a spa treatment. From two parents with three kids five and under, confined to our four walls for a year and a half, this relaxation (during COVID) was amazing and much needed. Jonathan was knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and friendly. This spot is a little slice of heaven! Their wines are not harsh or tannic and they are sustainable sourced on property which is always a win for me!

My friend and I went to Brasswood Cellars last weekend. Jordanna took great care of us! She found us some special cookies we wanted after tasting them at an event. Love love love that place!

Jose and Chris were amazing during our tasting. An A++++ experience and well worth the visit. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the whole experience was spectacular. Swing by, you won't be disappointed.

What an amazing day we had - we were scheduled for a wine and lunch pairing (party of 10) and ended up spending the entire rest of the day. Everything was perfection from the moment we walked in the door. Lunch was elegant and delicious. The tour of the caves and grounds was interesting as well as relaxing and fun. I would describe the day as spectacular. Special thanks to Chris and Marcus for entertaining us well past our allotted time. It was truly a memorable day and we will be back on our next trip to Napa. Oh I should mention - two of our guests were typically bourbon drinkers and LOVED the Cabernet Franc - we went home with a case! Thank you Brasswood - it was the highlight of our trip!

Such an amazing experience! Ted is my new favorite person ever. The wine was amazing and the food was indescribable!

We had lunch here after going to three vineyards. We were ready for a break in wine and to eat something to regroup for the last two vineyards. This place did not disappoint.

Really glad we were able to come here for a tasting last weekend. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Definitely, want to come back here for their food pairing after enjoying their amazing Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Now all I wish is that they were closer to New York or had a wine club. Thank you, Jordana for the great visit!

I had the pleasure of a tour with wine and food pairing in the sensory room hosted by Johnathon Ochoa. My friend chose Brasswood due to the wonderful things she had read about the food in particular. To begin with Johnathon was professional engaging and extremely knowledgeable about the winery, wines, owner and the food we were served. Our tasting was private so we were able to sit and enjoy conversation and learning about Brasswood and how each wine was produced. I must go back to the sensory room for a moment because the sheer beauty and lavish assortment of fruit, flower, herb and soil components it possessed was awesome. All under glass cloches to capture the scents one may find in the wine. Lunch began with their house made mozzarella on a toasted crostini with garlic oil.....delicious! Next was a pappardell pasta with a short rib sugo that knocked it out of the park. An herb crusted lamb chop was fabulous with the Cabernet and a butterscotch panna cotta with cookies from the bakery topped the meal off perfectly. All of this being said, I have already planned my next occasion at the restaurant. I hope to see Johnathon when I return, he was a fabulous host and knows a few things about wine as he is a CSW and finished his WSET level III. Thank you for making my birthday so memorable.

My review is solely based on an experience we had with a women who worked in the tasting room. We spend a lovely day having lunch at the restaurant (5+++ starts), while waiting for our food I took my 4 year old to run a little energy off on the grass. He picked up a bunch of grapes that had been sitting on a chair near the fountain. He proceeded to toss the grapes into the fountain. I quickly corrected him and intended to let our waiter know what had happen so the grapes could be retrieved from the beautiful and pristine fountain. While still playing a women emerged from the tasting room to retrieve the grapes from the fountain. My 4 year old went over and apologized for what he had done. The women passive aggressively "thanked him for apologizing." He may only be 4 but I could see in his eyes that he was hurt by her response. Initially I was going to just forget how rude she had been to an innocent child who had made a mistake, but I need to make my peace. A note to this the women, I hope in the future when a child makes a mistake you can find some compassion in your heart to genuinely accept their apology. I truly hope you have a kind heart and maybe were just having a bad day, I don't know. I could have become very upset with you at the time of this incident but I knew my mama bear hormonal pregnant response would not help the situation. Children are simply that, children. They need the guidance of caring compassionate adults to help them learn so they can grow and make the world a better place. You may say that Brasswood isn't the place for children. Yes, you may be right. My husband and father-in-law whom have birthdays 2 days in a row wanted to celebrate their birthday with the most important people with them eating exquisite food. That is what brought us to Brasswood. Please take my words and use them empower yourself to be a better human. Kindness makes the world a better place. Thank you.

Just perfect. My wife and I had an excellent outdoor tasting at Brasswood. The wine was delicious and our server (Toni/Tony/Toney?) was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are beautiful, the pricing was reasonable, and we only wish we had more time to check out the restaurant and bakery. Highly recommended!

Found this place by recommendation from staff at Twomey. Spot on! Started with the hand pulled mozzarella. Not on menu but definitely worth asking for. Then had the braised short rib parpardelle which was excellent. So much flavor. Perfect after a day of wine tasting. This will be a destination dish going forward. Finished with the butterscotch pana cotta. Very sweet but rosemary cookie added the perfect balance. Brian our server was most helpful in assisting us with our selections. Great personal service!

This place is incredible. It hits all the marks, amazing wines. Fabulous tasting room. The property is elegant comfortable and relaxing. We spent more than half the day here and felt totally fulfilled in our experience. Start your day here at the bakery. If you plan to go to more then one winery, do yourself a favor and come here first. You may not need to go anywhere else. Regardless..... don't pass it up

We started at the tasting room then went to lunch at the restaurant (note: if you eat at restaurant first you get a discount on the tasting room). The mozzarella is a most order (not on the menu out of respect for the previous owner) and the arancini bolognese was the best we've ever had (and we lived in bostons Italian north end district). We are literally going back again today before we head back home to try their pasta! Did I mention the mozzarella is a must order? Life changing

Beautiful property with bakery, restaurant, great outdoor areas, art room, and tasting room. Really enjoyed visiting Brasswood.

Love this winery! Several locals referred us to the spot as great wine and food and they were totally right. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. There is a cool water fountain in the courtyard. You don't need an appointment for the tasting room which is a plus and the wine is delicious. We had lunch at the restaurant and I want to come back and try dinner. Five stars all the way!

Definitely the best wine tour I've ever had and I grew up in the area. Ted was our guide and took us through the cellars, answered questions I'm usually too shy to ask and took such wonderful care of us. Highly recommend and will certainly be back

Great recommendation from Justin at Rombauer. Our server, Rafa was amazing! The food was some of the best we have had so far this trip! We will definitely be back!

Brasswood is a definite stop. The tasting room is elegant and modern, and the wines are fantastic. The restaurant is delicious, and I would make a point to eat there again on another trip to Napa. Several locals recommended it to us, and they weren't wrong!