Cuvaison Winery

Good tasting and gorgeous views. Liked the wine enough to leave with a bottle. Eric was a great host! Their natural landscapers were baa-ing as we drove by.

Cutest place, aesthetically calming and the staff is incredible! We recommend this place more than the place across the street, where staff is not client oriented and not friendly. Here at this winery Michelle greeted us and made us feel super welcomed and her sweet laugh, this review was left before wine intake 😄 Michelle is what makes this place so amazing!

Cuvaison winery is set out in a very beautiful location. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The tasting menu is fixed therefore it restricts the option to try your choice of wine from their list nevertheless their tasting menu is nicely curated and you won’t be disappointed if you like dry wines. I would say it’s less of a wine tasting experience and more of a place to hang out with friends or a romantic date with some great wine. Although the servers are in a bit of a rush to serve all the customers they are very knowledgeable and give you complete information about the wine, their pairings. This place is quite busy therefore reservations advised. We enjoyed our time sipping our wine with a great view of the estate.👍🏼

We,ve been members of this winery for 10 years. The quality of the wine has always been superb. Service is also above average. However, as the winery increase in popularity we have noticed that service has somewhat been less personalize as we were used to. Long term members we get close to 30% discount in our wines. Overall, a good place to visit. Make sure to made reservations, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the place.

Thank you for an amazing evening! Service was top notch! Even though it was a little bit windy, we enjoyed our outdoor table, the view, and all the great and detail explanation of each wine we had. Thank you for a great 2023 closure :) All the best for 2024 and we will back for sure!

After a less than polite experience across the street we were pleasantly greeted and even better - accommodated without a tasting reservation. (We weren’t aware you needed one 🤷🏼‍♀️) Everyone here was beyond welcoming and super friendly and knowledgeable, we left happy and with some delicious wine to travel home with!

I’ve been here a couple times before and only had great experiences. This visit however was very disappointing- after we got seated we waited 45 minutes for someone to come to our table to bring water and start the tasting. The tasting consisted of our host just pouring the wine and not telling us which wine it was or any information on it- which was always a part of our experience here before. He decided to switch up the tasting list that we signed up for without even asking us. It was definitely upsetting to experience this at a place I used to loved to visit. Not sure what was going on with our host today but sadly will not be visiting again if this is how they treat customers now.

Our group from The Classic Café had the pleasure of touring the winery and doing an extended wine tasting with Steve Richards, National Sales Manager. He provided us with an amazing tour of the vineyards and winery and filled us in on the history and successes of the winery, including Brandlin on Mount Veeder. We had a wonderful and unforgettable time with Steve with the bonus of a smoked brisket meal that he personally prepared and served under the Oak Grove in the middle of the Brandlin vineyard. Cuvaison has both great wines and great people. Go there and the experience!

The best part about this spot, minus the gorgeous views, is the solid wine. Every single wine in our tasting was fantastic - even without any food or treats. I will say (though they made it up) - be weary of which tasting you want to book. I originally had booked the cheapest one (still $40 a person) which I realized was in the back patio that overlooks like fields and is picnic tables with barely any shade from the umbrellas. We came in at the last tasting time of the day and on a day that ended up being almost 100 degrees (when we booked it didn't appear it would be this hot) - when we asked if we could be on the front patio with direct shade, they wanted to charge us $20 extra each for that tasting experience. I understand completely if it was packed, or early in the day which would mess up reservations, but when it was unhealthy levels of hot, I think doing your guests a favor and at least putting them in the shade is the least you can do to make sure your guests enjoy the experience without heat stroke. Overall, once finally seated, I do think the wines we tried were absolutely fantastic- the chardonnay was our favorite but all really shined. However, compared to other $40 tastings we did in the area, this tasting only included 3 wines for the same price. I will say, when we ordered our Chardonnay bottle and a wasp fell into it and died, I really appreciated that they gave us a fresh new bottle without double charging us. Overall good spot - beautiful views and amazing wine, but make sure you look at the weather when booking the tasting space.

I am a huge fan of Cuvaison! I really enjoy their wines and their tasting room is gorgeous! It feels like you're miles away, it's modern and airy and you have vineyard views at every angle! I decided to become a member a few years ago after a solo visit. I really like their Sauvignon blanc and their sparkling wine! I love how personalized each visit is...they don't really take walk ins and I love that they add your name to the material at your table. They are always playing some vibey music and it just feels like you're in a living room of a beautiful home! Great location and close to other wineries!

One of the most beautiful and serene wineries I've been to. Insane hilltop views. Wine was delicious.

Heard about this place for a long time and didn't realize how close and central is to the other vineyards. The last tasting is at 4pm, something to keep in mind. They have started a late tasting with light bites and festive lights, which I really wanted to try but they were booked out so we settled for a glass of sparkling. The architecture is beautiful, the grounds peaceful. I def will come back for the evening tasting...for sure!

It was such an incredibly wonderful experience in a beautiful Carneros location. Although virtually on the border between Napa and Sonoma, it was confirmed to be in Napa. The countryside and views are awesome, especially in the green tones of spring. The buildings are contemporary and beautifully appointed. The atmosphere is relaxed and most enjoyable for a tasting. We were escorted to a table outside, and an umbrella provided sufficient shade. The wine tasting was well curated, and white to red gave a full taste of the breadth of their offerings. Some of the wines are stored in concrete "eggs" as opposed to wood barrels, a novel idea. I particularly enjoyed the whites, especially the variety of Chardonnay that are offered. I ended up getting two bottles of one type. It's crisp and refreshing, even ever so slightly oh the tart side, good for food. Service was exceptional, friendly, and educational. They carefully explain each wine and answer all questions professionally and with some candor. We, four of us, shared a cheese tray, which was a great compliment to the wines. I definitely recommend a stop here. Do make a reservation.

Great wine & service! Everyone who works here is very hospitable and it's one of the oldest wineries in Napa. We look forward to coming back again soon. Sparkling rose was our favorite.

We went to Cuvaison for a professional tasting and it was overall an excellent experience. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and had an awesome personality overall. The tasting included I think six wines and they were all quite good. The sommelier also offered us wines to try and we ended up purchasing a bottle of Zinfandel for Christmas. The grounds of this winery are also beautiful.

We joined as members after a visit this summer; they failed to deliver our first shipment of wine (which we were charged for), and have ignored multiple attempts to contact them to arrange a shipment or a refund. Will never do business with them again.

One of the oldest most revered wineries in the entire Napa Valley. Visit and enjoy the amazing wine and the beauty of the tasting room. We had an amazing time because of our tasting room manager, Nicasio. He is so good! Great knowledge!!!

Really enjoyed our wine tasting here! We got the $100 tasting that came with a cheese board and sat outside. The view was amazing. All the wine we tasted was so incredible. One of my new fav winery in Napa

Review for the Bright Nights event: From Thanksgiving through New Years, Cuvaison hosts a Bright Night's holiday event at their tasting room. It is from 4pm to 6pm and is $50 per person. You get a taste of 4 wines accompanied with a cheese and fruit plate. The event begins in the daylight and transitions to sunset where you will begin to see the vineyards sparkle with lights. Towards the end, a group of carolers sing holiday classics as you finish up your tasting. My only critique is that during other tastings, your host typically explains each wine as you go through the tasting, but during this event all the wines were poured at once and it was information overload trying to remember which each one was for the rest of the evening. Nonetheless, my husband and I greatly enjoyed this event and hope to make it a yearly tradition in wine country.

Very serene environment , good wine and staff were very friendly. Also love the view. Will be back soon and would recommend if you've never been.

Celebrated a birthday here with a large group of 8 girls. We did the Winemaker's Tasting Experience with Gloria on the patio. We have all frequently traveled to Napa and wanted to try a new winery that was more modern and intimate. This was the perfect place to celebrate - we loved the ambiance and gorgeous scenery. Wines were also some of our favorites from the day. Gloria was an amazing host and made sure we were all taken care of. We especially appreciated that we had time to chat between pours and really enjoy the entire experience.

Paul is the best! Wonderful service and recommendations for both wine we drank at Cuvaison and sightseeing in the area. Views were incredible and wine makes it worth the trip. We bought a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy in the beautiful weather. If you're lucky enough to have Paul take care of you, you'll get to enjoy some laughs too. Thanks for a great experience!

Good tasting and gorgeous views. Liked the wine enough to leave with a bottle. Eric was a great host! Their natural landscapers were baa-ing as we drove by.

A tad on the pretentious side, our wine guide was a bit of an over actor. His animated wine descriptions were so memorized I wasn't sure if he believed a word of his spiel. Unfortunately, none of the wines he presented struck a chord with anyone in our group. Most wines were on the dry side. If that's your preference you'll probably enjoy your experience.

Worst service ever would not recommend I've been in the industry for 7years and never been treated the way I was here... don't recommend I'll be telling everyone not to come here thanks tk Nicolette or whatever his name is. Look out for the viral tiktok xo

I really loved the vibe of this winery. It is modern and has fantastic views. It is also pretty small and feels "exclusive" in a way. We were seated outside and it was perfect. They even gave us umbrellas if we wanted to stay out of the sun. We ordered some of the charcuterie boards that they had and they were delicious. I really loved the cheese's on them. The wine here is so good as well! Our waiter was so nice as well; he asked if there were any wines we liked more and he brought us more wine to taste that wasn't on the menu. It was a great experience and I recommend this winery if you're in the area!

My boyfriend and I had a very great experience here! Awesome service and quick. Very informative and lovely. Thank you Nicasio!! An amazing server and manager who created nothing but a great experience and ambiance. The dark chocolate at the end was the perfect touch!

We really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio and overlooking the gorgeous scenery during our tasting at Cuvaison. Our host, Brian, was super welcoming and friendly and catered our tastings to what we liked. This was a really unique experience and we were grateful for this opportunity. He did a wonderful job at figuring out what we liked and pouring us some great wines! Unfortunately, we had bought too much wine to ship back at this point in our trip, but we will definitely be buying some bottles online. If you want an extremely personalized experience I would highly recommend Cuvaison!

Amazing place with some of the best wine and service I have ever had. Highly recommend going, you won't be disappointed. They even let you walk in the vineyards to try their grapes. Great ambiance!

I been to so many wineries throughout California and this place is the first one I signed up to be a member with. I love how small and intimate the place is. They just finished renovations and extended the front patio seating, so that's a wonderful addition (they plan on more renovations, see the photo). The staff here has been nothing but kind to my guest and I over the last few years. This place is for you if you love white wine (Chardonnay's and Sauvignon Blancs) my favorite are the En Cigare for chards and ATS and Couetina for Sauvignon blancs. Their Pinot's are also pretty good! This place also offer cheese boards or caviar which pairs well with their wine. Also it has one of the most beautiful views in Napa, and conveniently located right across Domaine Caneros. I also love that they personalize a card with the wine tasting menu with your name on it every time you visit, member or not.

Loved everything about this chic, beautiful winery. We didn't have a reservation but tried our luck anyway and they were able to squeeze us in. Gorgeous views, every wine we tasted was perfection and Daniel was smart, funny and helpful (no pretentious winos here!) I would've stayed hours longer if I could have but that wine buzz was setting in so I became a wine club member instead. Gorgeous place. Not to miss!

The atmosphere is amazing! It's super quiet outside, super modern, and the views are breathtaking. I didn't have any wine like the rest of my party but I was just there for the vibes!

My friends and I stumbled upon Cuvaison after making an (admittedly touristy) stop at Domaine Carneros across the street. We called ahead to see if they could accommodate our group on short notice, and they were able to seat us within about an hour. We were each greeted with a glass of sauv blanc, and we immediately knew this property was more in line with our tastes based on its coziness. We enjoyed a tasting with our fantastic host, Rishann. The experience lasted more than two hours; her friendliness, attentiveness, and knowledge helped create a memorable experience for all of us. Two of us did end up joining the wine club, and we even returned the next day since we were staying nearby. We were pleasantly surprised to have a second experience with the same host, and she totally knocked it out of the park. We cannot wait to return in a few months and try even more Cuvaison wines while enjoying the beautiful views and wonderful staff.

Veronica was our experience Concierge. She was amazing. We learned so much. We tasted in the boathouse. Sitting right on the lake. AMAZING. We toured the property in a golf cart. So absolutely wonderful.

PSA: because Covid restrictions are lifting, Napa Vally, the wineries and tasting rooms are all packed. I highly recommend making reservations 1-2 weeks in advance or you may not to get into the winery of your choice. Took a Covid break with friends for a trip to Napa Valley for some much needed wine time. My wife had made reservations for us here and it was as good thing, as we could not get any other reservations/seats at any other wineries or tasting rooms on this particular Saturday. First Impressions: Driving up the road to the top of the vineyard where the tasting room and barrel room is was scenic, but not a wow. The vines were young vines and the buildings commercial. Parking lot was dirt and the check in area was busy. After checking in and seated, it was a nice experience to be in the barrel room. Once seated you could remove your mask. The tables were well spaced and the staff wore their masks the whole time. Unlike some of the other popular wineries, they are a small batch producer that you don't find in the bib box wine stores or membership stores. Now for the wine: It was a 4 flight mid level tasting we reserved. 2 reds and 2 whites. It was a nice treat to have a warm up glass of sauvignon blanc to get things started. I am no a white wine type of guy, but their Chardonnay was better than the others we tried this weekend. For me the standout was a Pinot that had a very similar bouquet and taste of a Cabernet Sauvignon. I was able to compare their pinot side by side to their reserve Cab to confirm what my taste buds told me. But my favorite, as was my wife and friends, was their estate cab. Full body, nice bouquet with a great smooth finish. This may be my favorite Cab, but at $135/bottle my fav special occasion Cab. The Experience: The wine can only get you so far. While the wine was good, and better than most other wines we had this weekend, they were what was expected for the area. What made our visit here the BEST EVER, was our wine guide Rishann. She was THE BEST EVER, not the trip, EVER,. She not only knew her facts: like the concrete egg fermenting process vs the steel vs the Oak, she could tell us what wines were fermented in clean oak vs aged oak and if the wine was aged in a combination. She was personable, informative and held a conversation very well accommodating my boisterous personality. I am a self proclaimed wine snob and she went toe to toe with me--I loved it! She was good enough to where my friend and I both needed to commend her to manager, Kelly. Kelly was gracious and friendly as well and very accommodating of this guy. If you visit, see if you can get Rishann to take care of you. You will not be disappointed with her service and hospitality. And the wine is good too :).

Great views and tasty wines! A little off the beaten path from downtown Cuvaison offers excellent wines and a spectacular view for its guests. The help was friendly and they wait on you as if you are there only customers even when busy. The attention to detail here is great. Will be back!

Great wine but terrible service. Bought 3 bottles and they didn't even let us do a tasting at 10:30 in the morning even though it was empty. No discount or anything. A bit disappointing.

Really pretty views and building... but that's all that is good. Service sucked. We were seated and never helped for ~45 minutes, until a busser came to our table asking if we were ever helped. The wine tasting wasn't great and was limited. There was a disgusting little worm specimen in one of the wines. When we told the server he couldn't care less and just took the glass without anything else. To make things worse, their reservation system is inaccurate as well. I cancelled a reservation (I had to switch the time) and received a email from Tock acknowledging that cancellation- well before the scheduled time. I waited a few weeks to see if the refund was pending, but eventually emailed them. They just responded saying it showed on their end as a no show. Keep in mind that I attached the cancellation confirmation from Tock. It really grinds my fears when businesses don't apologize for their mistake. There are countless other wineries to visit nearby. Go try those out instead!

Located in the Carneros area in the beginning of Napa Valley coming from Vallejo and heading towards Sonoma is Cuvaison, it's right next to Domaine Carneros and they have their own entrance. My friend booked a Saturday morning tasting at 10am, I believe that is their first tasting. Don't go too early because the gate isn't even open yet. We had the option to sit inside or outside and was greeted with a white (or bubbly) I honestly can't remember before being seated. Inside they have huge glass windows looking out and they also have a private tasting room for larger parties. They have another original tasting room elsewhere, I forgot where though but they have the original door in their tasting room. We pre paid for one of the tastings that had both white and reds. I didn't eat breakfast so I chose to get a meet and cheese platter along with crackers to pair with the tasting. I think we had about 4 wines and all were really good. We were there for about an hour and early morning isn't too busy. The bathrooms were clean, service was great and we had a great photo op afterwards. Pricing I would say is similar to all of the other tasting rooms in the Napa Valley about $40-$60 range.

I realize I should've taken more English classes in college so I would be able to appropriately describe a magical experience that we had on our visit here. I have to first give ultimate gratitude to Michael for being an amazing host. His knowledge and passion of wine, the winemaking process, the local area, the geography, the topography, the weather it's just amazing. We booked the hike that includes a walk-through of the Vineyard it's includes with wine tasting and lunch in the barrel room. We learned that we were extremely blessed and lucky to be able to experience the barrel room as they are upgrading the tasting room. Personally, I prefer the barrel room. We learned so much about the different types of wines, grapes, the history of winemaking in the area. Michael was so incredibly patient with all of our interesting questions. After our scenic and informational walk we got to have a yummy bag lunch that of course included more wine and ended with a little surprised that I won't share but you'll enjoy. It was so wonderful that even the construction outside had no impact on the extreme amount of joy I experienced. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. This is definitely a Napa moment that you want to have in your life.

Beautiful view & excellent staff. One of our favorite stops in Napa. Highly recommend.

We had the most magnificent visit to Cuvaison! As soon as we checked in and were offered a welcome glass of wine I knew we were in for an amazing experience. We were seated on the patio surrounded by rolling hills of grapes. Michael took amazing care of us and Taylor at our tasting based on everyone's preferences. I had the opportunity to taste whites, rosé, and reds. We even enjoyed a splash of the sparkling rosé. I thoroughly enjoyed every taste served up at Cuvasion. It was so delicious I've joined yet another wine club.

TL:DR: uhhh SOLID! definitely check them out. I'm a member here for a reason. Long version: - 2020 - one of my friends was a member here though I never visited the winery with her. she opened a bottle of Pinot Noir from Cuvaison for us for wine night and us girls LOVED IT. we thought it was our favorite Pinot we've ever had. so smooth and delicious. got unexpectedly drunk - 2021 - my first napa trip post vaccination was coming up here to look for a similar Pinot experience. loved my wine tasting here so i became a member - 2021/2022 - have come up here for member tastings maybe 6x now. everyone i've brought loves it. they purchase a few bottles with my 15% club discount and honestly i think their bottles are fairly priced. it kind of resembles more Sonoma prices and style than Napa (IMO at least). My friends' and my personal favorites: Rose! Even friends that normally don't like Rose love Cuvaison's Rose. It's only about $30 a bottle too and available for a few months of the year. I love their estate sauv blanc, i grab a couple bottles every shipment and it's an easy wine to bring over to dinner parties/casual hang outs. Some of their Pinots are my favorite as well - i try them all and probably love a third of them A LOT. The rest are all still worth trying. The space is prettttty cute IMO. I always stop here first before trying another winery after for my usual two winery day trips to Napa.

We visited on New Year's Day, the winery was beautiful and the wine was delicious. Paul helped us out and we found the perfect wine to make the day memorable. We are definitely going to return

1st of all... Delicious Wines, 2ndly if you are looking for the Beautiful Napa Vineyard and Winery drinking experience surrounded by views of Rolling hills , Chateaus... yes you are on a hilltop... this is a Must place to go!... they even have great food to accompany your drinking experience!... Cheers... Enjoy Cuvaison!

Top notch service by a friendly and knowledgeable team, amazing wine and you can't beat the view and the beautiful tasting. Room. Can't wait to come back. If you are considering a visit, just do it!

Not a welcoming or family friendly venue. Our family moved out of the area a few years and recently moved back. We spend our Sunday afternoons as a family enjoying wine venues, picnics and lawn games. Cuvaison has always been one of our favorite wines and one of the first wineries we ever brought our son to. We were shocked to be turned away due to our son being with us. No one under the age of 21 is allowed on property. I realize some children are unruly! However, most children are well behaved. To have a separate area I could understand, list rules and if not abiding ask to guests leave but not allowed anyone under 21 discrimination and offensive. This is not a nightclub or a bar. We will not be back, nor buying Cuvaison wine, and do not recommend even if not visiting with anyone under 21.

This winery was very modern and beautiful. Indoor/outdoor. We made a reservation ahead of time which was great. We were seated very quickly. Daniel came to the table and he was amazing! He knew so much history about the wines and the winery. He made our experience so much more enjoyable. The wines were delicious and so was the charcuterie. We will definitely be back because of Daniel!

While on a mini-trip to Napa, fate brought me to this magical place. I had an awful experience at Domaine Carneros next door (worst customer service in a winery ever) and was heading out of Carneros when I saw Cuvaison was right next door. Several signs said "by appointment only" and I tried calling but no answer. Since I was literally there I went ahead and tried my luck in person. When I arrived I was greeted by Michelle. I told her I didn't have a reservation and was just a party of one. She said it would be okay since they weren't that busy that morning. I mentioned how grateful I was as I had just had a bad time next door. She immediately poured me a glass of sparkling wine and was escorted to a lovely corner table with spectacular views. I was not prepared to how good the wine was. I'm mostly a red wine drinker and was particular fond of their 2019 Mariafeld Pinot but their 2019 ATS Chardonnay was a revelation. It was so delicious and smooth. A delicious cheese platter featuring an amazing Beemster Gouda and Michelle's great care of me turned my day around. Michelle never pushed me the hard sell and I bought a couple of bottles of wine. Her incredible customer service and the delicious wine will definitely get me to come back and I might become a wine member on my return! Thank you Michelle and thank you Cuvaison. Cheers!

I really want to like this place given its great views, easy drive from the Bay Area, and good reasonably priced wine. But after being members for several months and several visits the experience and service does not stand out compared to other places.

Went here the day after my bday and I have to say every glass of wine was great! Daniel Johns guided us on this journey and he was the best. He was super informative and kind. I didn't want to leave! This will absolutely be my goto visit anytime I'm near or within driving distance of Napa. Love at first sip absolutely! Highly recommend.

We came to this area to check out Domaine Carneros winery. However that place wasn't really our taste as it was super busy and looked very touristy. On the way out we saw the sign for Cuvaison and decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. This place is "by appointment" only but the host was able to seat us after a short wait. The place is small and kinda quiet and peaceful. The view is great and the host is amazing. They have both tasting and wine by glass. You can also add cheese pairing for a $12 extra charge. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star is because the wine wasn't the best among all the places I tried that weekend. I believe a 4/5 is a good rating for this place. I'm coming back to this place next time that I'm around. Refer to pictures for the view.

As you pull up to the winery you see a sign that says tastings are by appointment only. We almost turned around however I am glad we didn't. We went inside and asked if we could be squeezed in. We were given the option to sit outside under heat lamps and it was actually quite lovely despite it being a chilly day. The views of the vineyards were beautiful. Leslie Love was our host and she was incredible! She made us feel welcomed and she really took time to tell us about each of the wines, where they were grown, and the history of Cuvaison. We not only learned so much, we experienced delicious wine, and enjoyed the yummy cheese platter. Leslie told us about the events that will be coming up this year as well, including Cuvaison's 50th anniversary celebration. Leslie made our experience so enjoyable and memorable. We not only plan on coming back, we became club members. In wine country there are many wonderful wines to try however the experience can be ruined by a host who isn't pleasant and makes you feel rushed. Leslie sets the bar high. She is warm, funny, an expert on wine, and very thoughtful. We look forward to going back soon.

Stumbled upon Cuvasion as finished up at another winery close by, had some time to kill and were looking for a place that took walk-ins. We were so glad we found this place. The tasting room is newly renovated and has gorgeous views (it helped we had a beautiful day as the 2 previous days it rained). Their outdoor seating and firepits looked so nice, but it wasn't warm enough the day we were there to utilize them. There was only one other person tasting while we were there so we had a server all to ourselves. He was very knowledgeable about the wines and gave great descriptions as well as suggestions regarding wines that weren't part of the tasting-and even allowed us to taste a few. We enjoyed both of their Sauvignon Blancs (Estate and method beton), the Kite Tail Chardonnay, Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and the Spear Vineyard Pinot Nior. Would definitely recommend a visit and will stop in again when we return to Napa.

Sometimes you find a place under strange circumstances but it turns out to be an unexpected gem. Introducing Cuvasion - the sometimes forgotten left turn before the big tour bus attraction that is Domain Carneros. Come here for the estate grown pours, cement fermentation, and European cool architecture, and stay here for the staff (winking at you Leslie!). The pick up parties have always impressed too - can't wait to see what the new boat house is all about! Here's to a lifetime of membership.

Slightly off the beaten path and quite possibly not as appreciated and celebrated as some of the larger mainstream wineries in Napa, Cuvaison is a hidden gem located directly next to the famed Domaine Carneros. We pulled into this place as our last wine tasting reservation in the early to mid afternoon, and were pleasantly seated in the cool barrel room warehouse. Our server Scott was excellent and very knowledgeable with Cuvaison wine's aging techniques. Once you get Scott talking about the wine the more you learn. The first tasting which really wowed all of us was the 2019 Chardonnay Methode Beton, which is aged in a custom made concrete egg. This was the first official tasting on the list of the Distinction Tasting which we had reserved online in advance. The Chardonnay had a distinctly fruit forward nose with rich and tasty minerality. There was only one other winery which I had visited which used this same Chardonnay aging technique which was located in the oceanside Santa Cruz Mountains. The nose and taste of the Chardonnay rises to another level with this aging technique. Cuvaison is only the 2nd winery in Napa to receive these custom concrete eggs for aging. There were other variations of the Chardonnay and Pinor Noir also on the tasting menu, and Scott had allowed us to taste a few off the tasting menu wines which were also a must try due to his recommendation. There was another amazing white wine or Chardonnay which we had all loved. The most amazing nose and taste, these are hands done some of the best white wines and Chardonnays I have ever tasted. We also had the Brandlin Cab Sav. paired with Dark Chocolate Sea Salt squares, excellent. I will definitely be back in the future and hope I can share this place with other friends who haven't been and all my fellow Yelpers who are reading this review.

Came here for a wine tasting on a weekday during the COVID pandemic. Was happy about their COVID precautions. You must reserve a tasting online. It was excellent and very good value, as they give you an extra bubbly welcome pour and each pour is very generous. The employees were friendly, warm, charismatic, and knowledgeable. Overall, a delightful experience! Ambiance from the patio could have been better, and I wish they had cheese available that day, but the cheesemonger had not delivered for some reason or other.