Grgich Hills Estate

I love that they accept walk-ins and how delicious the wine is. Very lovely patio to have a glass or two and a charcuterie cheese board. The Chardonnay is very light and no acidic undertones. The Cabernet has a Bordeaux taste and souped exceptional. Very friendly service too. Highly recommend.

What a fabulous experience! This vineyard was by far my favorite of all the ones I visited. Myles was excellent—his knowledge and enthusiasm made the visit truly memorable. I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend the day. The wines were top-tier, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a standout vineyard experience.

After several tasting experiences in Napa, Grgich was by far the best. The atmosphere and quality of wine shines through. We were very impressed with Mel who was knowledgeable with the history, winemaking process, and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping here when you're in the Napa area!

Great experience. I prefer more muted old world style wines and this winery delivers on that note. The woman performing our tasting experience was excellent and very knowledgeable about various wines and styles as well as showing us a topographic map of the region and explaining the different terroirs of the wine region. We actually arrived about 2hrs before our reservation but they were generously able to accommodate us instead of turning us away which was very nice. They also credit your tasting if you buy wine from them and you can't lose on that when you taste several bottles and get to pick what you really like. We didn't have space but they also offer bites to eat which is also nice and the property is very beautiful and clean.

A Napa classic -- Grgich is one of the iconic wineries of the valley, and getting to explore their history and style through the wines is excellent. Their wines are more European in style than most of their neighbors, so it's a perfect counterpoint to the "how much oak and alcohol can we jam in the bottle" style of modern winemaking, instead showcasing balance and food friendliness. Absolutely worth a stop if you're into food and wine pairing, as you'll be sure to find something fun to pair with your next special meal.

We thoroughly enjoyed our retrospective decade tasting with Ryan G. He shared his in-depth knowledge of the history of the winery and the wine, and their legacy. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable. Flowers were still blooming in the garden area, too, even though we visited in late October. This tasting was the highlight of our trip to the region (except the balloon ride was awesome, too!). We were happy to order selections we tasted and a few more. Thank you, Ryan!

Beautiful grounds, well manicured landscape. It’s a gorgeous place to walk around. Wine was just ok.

What a great experience! Not only was the staff accommodating, but also knowledgeable. James was our tasting room host and kept us entertained through the whole tasting proces, while also respecting our time trying each wine. The old vine cab and the late harvest wine were hands down the best wine. Would highly recommend making reservations to visit this winery.

Beautiful setting. Lovely grounds. Fabulous staff with amazing insights to their wine offerings and their food tastings are equally delicious. We came to celebrate my daughter's birthday and left completely happy and with a purchase in hand. I definitely recommend Grgich Hill Estates when you are in the Napa area!!

I came here as part of the Napa Valley Train package. It was a great experience. Although the tasting went by quickly , I really enjoyed it. The white wine is great, and it was cool to learn the history behind the winery that put Napa on the map. This winery is family owned and operated, and some of the staff has been there for quite some time. Myles was absolutely amazing. The service was great and the vineyards were beautiful. The vibe was great and I would definitely come back.

Such an exceptional venue with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was a beautiful and perfect day at Grgich Hills Estate. We rented the estate for a corporate event last week. Even though it was 90 degrees outside, the shade from the trees provided the perfect coverage. The lunch was also great. A 10/10 experience. I would 100% go back with friends and highly recommend it for a wedding or another corporate event. Huge thanks to Sherisse, Frank, Noemi, and Ryan--some of the standout members of the staff.

One of the best wineries I have been to and the attention to detail on the wines was superb. Especially for this novice that was out of her league several years ago. My trip to Napa and Sonoma was complete tasting this earthy concoction that I purchased a vintage bottle on my first trip and still have the picture. I even hounded my Croatian co-worker to make sure the wine was legit and see if he can ship me some upon his trip back home. Grgich has a special place in my heart and I will be back! Cheers!

We had some coupons for a tasting and had a wonderful experience! Not only was the wine delicious, but we shared the Barada cheese plate, and it was a great pairing with everything we tasted. We walked to the property and shared a bottle of wine as well. I highly recommend stopping by this winery. The employees are very kind and accommodating and plenty of open space outside to walk around and enjoy your wine!

Grgich hills is one of the original vineyards in the Napa area with a long and rich history. We sat outside and it was a really beautiful garden. Our server was great as explaining the history and the process of making each wine. They do a lot of chardonnay which is generally a wine I don't like but they do it a different style which is less buttery/oaky then other California Chardonnays which actually made me like it. We asked our server it was okay to taste a gewurztraminer and they brought us out of a full glass. That was an exceptional wine and I had to purchase it.

This estate has some of the cutest outdoor setting in the valley. This is a must to visit. The wine train stops right outside of this winery. It adds a fun little flair while you're sitting here wine. What I enjoyed the most about my experience here is that they talk to you as they are serving the wine to you and explain everything that is happening. You don't really need a tour. Everyone was so nice, and it did seem like they gave more attention to people that were actually there to buy bottles, but that's OK and totally understandable. I would definitely come back here even just to enjoy the patio. Beautiful.

Just leaving the wine tasting. The wine is excellent and the conversation is even better. Very relaxed and beautiful atmosphere sitting outside under the huge outdoor pergola. Got to meet the founders nephew. They are very passionate about what they do here and it shows. I visited many tastings in Napa over the years and this one is definitely near the top.

My tasting experience at Grgich Hills was amazing. When I arrived with my party, we were greeted by the host with a complimentary pour of Sauvignon blanc. We then went to our table to find out they customized my menu based on our reservation. They make you feel special with all the extra touches. We did the Miljenko tasting, which had two whites and two reds. The wines were all very enjoyable. I even tried two more wines at the end from the full wines list- Cabernet franc and a white dessert wine. My party and I also had the charcuterie board. I enjoyed the Machego cheese and the two crackers - rosemary and garlic sesame. Our server Noemi was so well educated on the wine and was very attentive. She told us how Miljenko really transformed the Napa wine scene by being awarded for his wine, out-competing European wine-makers. She would give us new glasses if we weren't done with our wine by the time she came back for the next tasting. What a pleasant experience, tasty wines from tasting menu that cannot be found in retail stores. Highly recommend.

Grgich Hills was the third winery on our tour of Napa last year, which was a few days before the founder, Milijenko's 100th birthday. He has since passed, but he has left a tremendous legacy with a winery that offers some great wines, including a cabernet franc and a petite syrah we purchased to bring back to Florida. We received a warm welcome when we arrived at our table in the outdoor patio and saw the menu was customized with my last name. We did the flight named after Milijenko, which comprised a 2020 Chardonnay (Milijenko's Selection), 2020 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay (it was the chardonnay that was presented at the 1976 Tasting of Paris), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon produced out of Napa Valley, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Milijenko's Selection, and the 2019 Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon. Overall, the chardonnays were quite nice, not the typical oak and buttery mouthfeel you find with the varietal, more dry and citrus. The cabs were pretty good but wasn't as impressed with them. And while the 2019 Yountville Old Vine Cab was nice to try, not sure I would spend $225 on a bottle. Our host Kyle really made our experience special, providing us knowledge about the winery, his understanding of the different varietals, his background in wine country with his family, and his ability to recognize I wasn't sold on what I had tried on the flight. He asked which wines I would like to try and settled on a cabernet franc and a petite syrah, which I enjoyed so much that I ended up buying a bottle of each one. Visiting the winery and enjoying a tasting is worth what we spent, especially, where we hadn't been before. There are other options for tasting that are more economically inclined as we did one that was a little more bougie since we tried some of the cabs that are higher end.

Wine classic , service fantastic ambiance Napa valley wine country . I'd go back in a heartbeat .

You know...wine tasting has become a sit down affair. Chill out, sit in the sun, have some snacks and some tasting pours. People were chill and friendly. It was all fine and good for a larger group. I don't know about wines and wineries so I'm just gonna leave it at "Good".

When we first arrived, we already had a reservation so we were seated pretty fast. We wanted to sit outside, but they didn't have enough heaters so that was a bummer. We ended up going inside and the tasting room was a bit small. It was also very cold inside which was also a bummer because it was an already cold day. I would recommend layering up if you come during winter time. We did the Miljenko's flight tasting ($60). It included a 2021 Chardonnay Miljenko's selection, 2021 Paris Tasting commemorative chardonnay, 2020 cabernet sauvignon miljenko's selection and lastly, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville old vine. My favorite was the 2021 Paris chardonnay, it was so light and had aromas of citrus, lime, honeycomb, and ginger. It also exhibited notes of fresh citrus, white peach, pear and mango. The finish was long and smooth. I then decided to try their cheese and charcuterie plate ($35) which fed 2-4 guests. The plate was great with one negative to it. One of the cheeses had mold on it! When we told our server, she came back and said our plate would be complimentary and gave us another plate. To our dismay, that second plate also had moldy cheese. We ate everything but the moldy cheese. I was very disappointed as that was the last thing I was expecting to experience at this highly reputable tasting room. Service was slow, we were there for two hours, but our server Rochelle was really sweet, and informative. You could tell she knew the history behind Grgich and their wines. She was also very apologetic on the cheese board situation. After the tasting, we were allowed to take a walk in their vineyards and pick some grapes from the vines. The grapes were so sweet! I thought this tasting room was okay, it was smaller than I expected, but their landscaping and vineyards were beautiful! It's the perfect place to come and unwind with some delicious wines. I'm not sure I'll come back for their cheese boards, but their wine is worth coming back to.

Very low key place but the king of Chardonnay! The white wine tasting was excellent and the history of the wine maker was awesome to hear. Outdoor patio is very nice and simple with great stories by the staff on the tastings. We wound up tasting the French type Chardonnay which was delicious and award winning. Also had a Sauvignon Blanc reserve that was outstanding

We had a very splendid time at Grgich. Look, you have to get over the fact that Napa is a tourist trap in every way. Once you let go of the fact that you're going to pay 5x for the experience only because of the zip code and views, then you'll feel better. We usually go to Paso Robles, which is 30% of the cost but 90% of the quality of wine for most palettes of the world, so Napa is a fun, but expensive change. You walk into Grgich Hill, which has an impressive history and pedigree, and you feel the historic vibe for the most famous wine area of the US but also the tourism factor. It's a large venue, and they are maximizing volume. Look: it's laughable that I spent $150 per person for six of us to sip about 7 oz of wine and a few snacks. We had dinner in St. Helena a few hours later, and it cost less for 10 of us. Beautiful location...Frank, our wine expert, was a wonderful host, who really did a great job of walking us through the tasting and the background of the wines. It was a good but expensive experience, about 1.5 hours. They did a great job of accommodating our requests and giving us a high quality experience. With that said, the place was packed with people just waiting to spend $100s for a few sips of wine!! Yay for the American economy. We are blessed.

8 of us had reserved an early afternoon wine tasting. Grgich outdid themselves with personalized menus, pre-seated and pre-poured wines, and the perfect amount of snacks in the center of the table. The place is beautiful, and even though it was busy, we were more than well taken care of... Our host for the day Ryan G was attentive, engaging, and provided all the perfect notes for our group. One of our most picky friends said it's the best tasting he's ever been to.... Thanks to grgich & Ryan G!

For over 20 years we have been coming back to Grgich Hills. Best wine in the world and we just love all the people. Our new favorite for the past year has been James! He always puts a little twist to make our tours fun and we keep bringing new blood with us each time we come! The 2024 Croatian Harvest Festival was spectacular - even with some very needed drizzle!

Our company hosts a yearly summer event for our SF office in Napa. This year I selected Grigich Hills based on location and excellent customer service which began in the first email. Sherisse personally assisted me with my menu selection for lunch which was amazing from Tra Vigne pizzeria so much so that folks are still talking about how delicious the pizza and pasta was. Secondly Sherisse assisted me with the wine selection for our tasting which was yummy and affordable for our team to purchase on site. Day of our event the amazing and nicest team of Grgich Hills went above and beyond to make us feel at home in their beautiful courtyard. A special shout out of gratitude and appreciation to Frank, Noemi and Ryan for their kindness and joy to all of our attendees. Everyone has stated that they were so nice and patient to deal with our crazy team who was a good mix of wine lovers and newbies. For that many have stated they want to return to Grgich again with their family and friends so they can enjoy the same experience together. Based on the PitchBook SF experience this year we plan to rebook for our 2025 summer event. Grgich Hills wine, estate and team is beyond a 10:10 and are so excited to return.

Miles was a sweetheart and told us all about the history of the winery and Napa. It is always fun to talk with someone so in love with where they live. We have a few glasses of wine and sat outside in their beautiful vineyard. They do have tastings but appointments are required.

I would give this winery 4 1/2 stars but Yelp doesn't do halves hence the 5 stars. The winery was started long ago by a partnership with Mike Grgich when he came to Napa from Croatia to pursue his passion of making wine. Unfortunately he didn't have the money needed to buy the land and everything required to start the business so he managed to get together with the Hills Brothers the creators and owners of Hills Bros Coffee fame who started that coffee business in San Francisco and made a fortune. Once the papers were signed for the business he now had the money and started the business. We sat outside the front of the winery and was greeted by a very nice host who went thru the history of how it was started and since Mike the owner still lives in Napa and was celebrating his birthday this year at 100, he frequently visits and takes photos with visitors. Mike was working at Chateau Montelena as their winemaker in the early 70s and he made the winning white wine that gave Napa its recognition in Paris and around the world. We sampled 5 wines in our tasting and everything went great! Highly recommend the tasting!

This is one of my favorite wine estates. We went there with a group of us and we were shown to our table a nice round table near the serving area. We had a terrific server to help us throughout the process and let us sample some of the wines which were not necessarily on the list that was described for the day. Very nice touch which we appreciated. We tried the reserves including the Chardonnay that was in copy of the bottle, shock experience, as well as a series of the cabs, which were my favorite. Everybody enjoyed, and we continue to be customers and fans. I highly recommend this place

Ryan was amazing! His knowledge of the Grgich family history, as well as wine history was very impressive. We can't wait to book our next tasting, hopefully with Ryan.

I'll give them 10 stars. We pulled up without making an appointment and still wanted to be treated like those who did. Did they deliver! Sherisse gave us the full VIP package. Telling us when to serve each Wine and with what . Can she sell wine . So many delicious Vinos! I had so much fun running around this winery. I got a shirt from the manager Thank you very much ,I was so happy! I came home with a bunch of bottles. Grgich winery was it for us ! Totally made our trip! Definitely going back for more #FiveStars #WeLoveGrgich#LoveTheMusic #GreatAmbience #AmazingEmployees#FamilyLikeTeam

Beautiful service and surroundings. Worth to be a member since you'll get to spoil your friends and fam by bringing them along and treating them to one of the outdoors tables (great on hot days) w charcuterie snax and good laughs w staff. Bottles will be half off and tastings free. Member or not - can't wait to come back. Bonus: if you get a chance to do the grape crushing activity w your bare feet- try it! Cheers

This is winery is a great example why you stay away from the larger mainstream wineries. We had a tasting reservation and arrived five minutes early. As we entered the tasting room we saw multiple employees however we were not greeted by any of them. Finally when we were greet and sat at our appropriate seat we did not see our host or glass of wine for over 15 minutes. As you see in the photo the next wine was good but we had already been sitting for another 22 minutes. See the pattern? No explanation of the wines or conversation with our host. Basically we sat waiting to see our host or receive the next tasting 15 minutes minimum each time. So no future visit or purchases from this winery for me.

We signed up with a wine tour last minute and the host called and reserved the wineries for us. We had to take what we could get since it was such short notice. I think out of the 3 we went to this one was my favorite! It was our first stop and while it was 11 am we went ahead with the tasting. They referred to it as breakfast wine! I wish I would have known none of the other places we were visiting didn't have food because this one did, and we did not eat while there. We stayed for a little over an hour had several tastings. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Also, very knowledgeable about the history behind the winery. We brought my pup along and he was able to get spoiled with treats while we were there! The Napa train also passes through here and fun to watch!

Brought some friends here because the first time I visited the vineyard everything went well. This time around service was non-existent. Quick description and he was gone ... It started off so well at the beginning! But it ended on a sour note. What a disappointment. Thanks!

What a disaster lol. One lady trying to serve 6 tables. We've been sitting here, for almost 2 hours, staring at each other. We've only had 3 out of the 5 tastings. No music, no nothing, empty wineglasses. NEVER EVER need to come back here. What a waste. BORINGGGGGGGG

An excellent tasting with Myles. He was delightful...so knowledgeable and friendly. We joined the wine club. Fabulous wine, great experience.

We are club members going on 15 years. Our experiences here are always the best. Wines are impeccable and staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly and professional. Recommend to anyone visiting area to do tasting.

Hands down one of my favorite wineries in Napa. When I took the girlfriend for the first time she was amazed by the venue, wine, service, and everything else here. We had a great time with the tour and the tasting was fantastic. Service is top notch here. We got to see the whole facility and learn about how they make their wines. It has a great family vibe which I like a lot. The history is extremely rich and there's a lot to learn but the tour guides are great at explaining everything in detail while making sure your glass stays full. Lol The wines are all super high quality. Typically you only find these wines on top shelves and for good reasons. They are so good! My personal favorite is the Chardonnay. When aged this thing taste like grape juice. The GF loved their dessert wine which I also really enjoyed too! The cheese was a nice touch that cleansed our pallet in between drinks. We took home a few bottles of wines. I got took home the cab, chard, and dessert wine ;). I will definitely be back here to enjoy some more wines and take some home. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking about going here.

We love Grgich wines and this tasting was over the top! Sherisse was wonderful!! She is knowledgeable about the wines, the history of Napa and the story of Mike Grgich. Sherisse made the tasting feel like an event! We highly recommend this tasting experience!

Our host Karen helped us today and she was fantastic!! She was very kind and took time to give us a lot of background of the different wines that were served. The wines were amazing! Definitely worth the drive up to Napa just for this winery. We will definitely be back and purchase more wines in the future. Thank you!!!

Robert Small was such an amazing wine educator that answered all of our questions and was so personable. He was such a great teacher!! Will for sure be coming back!

We had 2 private events at Grgich Hills recently. Violet and Frank were the people we interacted with the most and we found them to be organized, positive and helpful! We enjoyed the team so much that we hired Sherisse, their in-house florist, to make custom arrangements. She nailed it. As you might imagine, our guests raved about the Grgich Hills wine all weekend long We highly recommend Grgich Hills Estate and this team that made our weekend so memorable!

This is a Napa classic. You'll have a great tasting experience. James and Frank are nothing but stellar. It's also family friendly, and there's plenty of space for your toddler to run around.

I proposed to my girlfriend at Grgich Hills and they went above and beyond to make it even more of a special occasion than what I could've expected. Frank was incredible helping coordinate everything, including setting aside private areas where it could take place and for us to have some time to just ourselves. The Ranch House area has a beautiful view of the vineyards, the wine is incredible, and hearing about the history of the estate gives you a greater appreciation for the whole experience. It was wonderful visiting, and we will surely be back again! Thank you for everything!

I was so excited to come here because of the recommendation from my parents, but unfortunately I was disappointed. Prior to arriving, they called me to confirm and ask if we were celebrating anything and the people I spoke to on the phone were so friendly! Once we got here in person, the tasting unfortunately wasn't the same experience. We had a reservation and did a tasting with 5 different wines. I will say all of their wines were very good and I ended up purchasing 2 bottles of their Chardonnay. The host was nice but didn't say much about each wine and walked away quickly. We also spent over $200 between the tasting fees, the bottles I purchased, and the tip. We asked if we could keep the wine glasses and the host said no. The least they could have done was give us 2 glasses. Unfortunately, we walked away disappointed in the experience.

Great wine tasting experience with Myles. Thank you for making it a great birthday experience for my wife.

We were visiting Napa and stopped in without a reservation. The staff was friendly and we were able to sit outside and ordered a charcuterie board and appetizers. Our waiter, Myles, was awesome! So much knowledge about their wines the history of the winery. Later he offered us some tastings and helped us select a few bottles to ship home. Highly recommended stopping here!!

We always stop at Grgich when we come to Napa, the best Chardonnay and even better reds, believe it or not. Miles has served our tastings a few times now, and is the nicest, most genuine storyteller and personable dude ever. The patio is insanely beautiful, but the tasting room is also gorgeous as it's been remodeled recently.

Very good cab! Right off the main road and dog friendly. Enjoyed a wine by the glass , not crowded on a sunday

I love that I didn't have to go to Croatia to try their vino made in Croatia. Grouch Hills Estate doesn't use chemicals on their grapes. They protect and help bees. This location did not have honey for sale when we were here but we were told they sell honey as well. Customer service is very professional and atmosphere is relaxed. They different kinds of wine and something for everyone.

We visited Grgich in late December 2022 after reserving the "Milijenko's Tasting" (Milijenko "Mike" Grgich was the co-founder of the vineyard, along with Austin Hills of the Hills Brothers coffee family). The Grgich wines are some of the best you will find in Napa Valley. We expected to really enjoy the reds, but also found a great Chardonnay (the best we tasted among 6 vineyards over two days). Our wine host was Myles, who truly made the experience awesome. He was both knowledgeable and passionate about the wine and knew everything about Grgich and Napa valley in general. He told us many of the true stories about Mike Grgich's role as the winemaker at Chateau Montelena when they won the "best chardonnay" contest in Paris in 1973 (featured in the movie "Bottle Shock"). The tasting is great - and we joined the club because it's a great deal. In fact, Grinch REFUNDS your tasting fee ($60) if you sign up for the wine club. We love their wines, so that was our plan from the beginning but the experience with Myles solidified it for us, where we decided on an upgraded wine club membership. We can't wait to go back and take advantage of our club member benefits.

Have you watched the movie Bottle Shock? Did you know the winemaker who made Chateau Montelena's winning Chardonnay is completely omitted from the film? Miljenko "Mike" Grgich was the winemaker at Chateau Montelena whose 1973 vintage Chardonnay was ranked the number one white wine at the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. After his victory in Paris, Mike Grigich established his Napa Valley winery - Grgich Hills Cellars. The winery changed its name to Grgich Hills Estate in 2006. When you see the word "estate" on a wine label, it means it was made only from grapes grown in a vineyard owned by the winery. After enjoying a gourmet lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train, I enjoyed a tour and tasting at Grgich Hills Estate. A fantastic experience learning about one of the greatest winemakers in the world!

We had an incredible time at the Grgich estate winery. We learned so much about the history including the background on the famous chateau montelena Chardonnay. The icing on the cake was the incredible host SHERISSE! She taught us so much about the history and legacy of the grgich hills wines. She was charismatic, funny, lively and extremely knowledgeable. We were able to tour the cellar rooms and her kind wonderful spirit made the trip extra special for us. The wines were organic and we thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of tastings.

Our second visit in two years - delicious wines with interesting varietals. Incredibly friendly team / big shout out to Noemi who's knowledgeable beyond her years introducing us to new wines and vintages. We'll be back...

GRAPE STOMPING! Booked 3 weeks in advance and reserved grape stomping for a party of 6. Genuine greeting by Sherisse who exhibited patience while getting us settled and took the time to take our group photos btw. Great photographer with props.. Amanda assisted with our grape stomping on the back lawn fronting the Cabernet vineyard. A half barrel of cold grapes felt wonderful in the 10 degree heat. You aomp some grapes and step out onto your tshirt. Our tasting followed with a selection of 6 wines and food made by Oakville Grocery.

Upon arriving at the grounds last week, we took a few pics of the lovely entry patio and were abruptly approached by an 'employee' (not the manager) who asked what we were doing. The man was extremely rude and unfriendly, making my husband and I feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcomed. We just wanted to look around a bit and then and decide if we wanted to stay for a tasting - which is what I told the man. His negative demeanor did not change, so we immediately left. I have never felt so insulted and mistreated by a winery representative in all the years of visiting such establishments. I will never visit Grgich Hills Estates ever again.