Merryvale Vineyards

Johnny was absolutely amazing and served us with knowledge and a great attitude. He went above and beyond and made my group and myself eager to come back. We bought even more than expected because he was just so great!

Such a whole vibe! The most chill wine tasting in the valley!

Another winery on our stop. Beautiful inside and out.

Merryvale was one of the top highlights of our trip this year. It was pretty hot outside so their indoor space was the perfect place to sit and get out of the heat. Our host Chris was incredible. Very knowledgeable while also giving us space to enjoy our time together. The wines themselves were some of the best we had all trip. I'm not a white wine drinker but their Chardonnay was bright and refreshing. I love that their reds had so much variety and each one was unique. If you're coming to Napa, put Merryvale at the top of the list to come visit and ask for Chris.

Highly recommend Merryvale when you're in the area. We had a great experience with Chris Bautista - gave us great wine and the right amount of attention.

Thank you so much to Merryvale and Jonny for an excellent tasting! It was top notch, delicious wines, I only wish I lived closer!

Loved visiting this place! They have my favorite wine | Forward KIDD | specially because my last name is Kidd 👌. In addition to enjoying a beautiful tasteful experience my group was given a free tour of the facility by the assistant manager (AARON L.) & I learned a few things about wine vineyards and the basics of wine production 🍷 Beautiful place! 5/5 🍇🍷♥️

Very friendly staff and lovely wines, a great way to start our next few days in Napa. Also provided some advice on the best oaces to eat in St Helena and some of the other wineries to go visit.

Allison gave us exceptional service, I work part time at another winery that has amazing Cabernets and rarely spend money on Cab-we tried the Profile and had to buy a bottle! Beautiful wine and wonderful service!

Our second stop on our tour was Merryvale. The guy that took care of us was very friendly and knowledgeable. The event space was absolutely incredible with massive barrels and beautiful table settings. The wine was probably my least favorite from the 3 wineries we visited, but everyone has their own taste. Overall, cool spot to visit with a great outdoor courtyard and beautiful indoor space.

We had an amazing time with Chris who went above and beyond at our drop-in tasting! Ended up buying a few delicious bottles and will definitely be back!

Chris gave us an infotmative tasting and was very interested in our opinion. They had great wines and want to return to sit outside in the beautiful courtyard. So glad we came here!

Re-established my account, Joined their wine club, and put in an order for two (2) bottles of wine. Three days after placing the order, there was no verification that the order had been received or fulfilled. Contacting the winery, I was informed that I had to submit a copy of my drivers license to verify my date of birth. WHAT...? Where is this requirement posted in establishing an account, or, in the online order form...? Then I was told that I had to send the copy of my photo ID to an email address that does not appear anywhere on their website -- a red-flag that usually indicates online fraud. The first tall tale began with their assertion that this is required by the State of California. FALSE. In speaking with the agency that regulates the establishment and operation of wineries in the state, I was sent a reference to the regulations and the full text of what the state requires of these companies: the customer is asked to verify they are at least 21 years of age, or, they must furnish their date of birth. After confronting those concerned with this tidbit of truth, the State of Arizona was blamed. Contacting their Phoenix office, I was assured that the customer is required to either verify they are at least 21 years of age, or that they give their date of birth. In other words, there is no requirement to furnish them with a copy of my drivers license. After this lie was disproved, Merryvale said that they have to verify that the wine is going to an individual and not a business that offers it for resale. What? How does a copy of my drivers license do this? This makes NO sense at all. After this egregious claim -- totally lacking in common sense -- fell, I was told that more than likely, there are likely one of three reasons why Merryvale has done this: (1) my use of a VPN, which keeps hackers at bay; (2) my refusal to accept their cookies, which my company's security manager says are rich with online tracking software; and/or (3) having different billing and delivery addresses. Whistlestop's post office has a different ZIP code than that of my delivery address -- even though the post office is less than 1000 feet from my residence. One or a combination of factors is the likely cause of my account being red-flagged, if the truth be told. Last of all, the Merryvale personnel I've spoken with over the past three days have blamed fraud for the need for this unusual and reckless requirement. In other words, they believe that some aspect of my order is fraudulent... and it is insulting to be treated first as a dolt incapable of fact-checking their egregious claims, and being told that they suspect me of fraud. Fraud? The charges for my order of two bottles of wine were deducted from my account within m8nutes of placing my online order. What fraud that is, I don't know. After all, Merryvale withdrew the funds for my purchase from my credit union, one established for active duty or retired military personnel -- and veterans (which I am). My late wife and I were introduced to Merryvale wines by one of their managers, the brother-in-law of my best friend, a Seattle restauranteur, who was Best Man at my 1984 wedding -- 41 years ago. We often featured their wines at the philanthropic events we hosted for years in California's Central Valley, either purchasing it at the winery by the case, or ordering by telephone for shipment. In the past few weeks, I've ordered wines from six different California wineries after we built a wine cellar; we've ordered wines from these six companies and eleven others -- all of them California wineries -- to stock our wine cellar over the last year. NOT ONE OF THESE OTHER 17 WINERIES REQUIRED ME TO FURNISH THEM WITH A COPY OF MY DRIVERS LICENSE. Sadly, as much as I like their wines, I don't appreciate being either lied to or treated as though I've done something fraudulent in my order. I don't respect a stranger who recklessly accuses me of fraud. I don't know what Merryvale is doing: neither do they. As much as I like their Cabernet Sauvignon, there are better wines made by clearly better,wineries to order from -- and Merryvale's treatment of me as a customer just isn't worth it. I refuse to do business with a company that shamelessly lies to me... not a good way to restart a relationship. Pass. .

Customer service is amazing. The wine is phenomenal. Chris helped us today. He's so charming and knowledgeable, and always takes care of us when we come in. The wine, people, and atmosphere keeps us coming back. Please do yourselves a favor and go to Merryvale. Ask for Chris (although they are all great!).

Went to a wine tasting here and Chris helped us. What a fun experience! Chris was very informative, funny, helpful and entertaining. Great wine of course - really great wine but overall it was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend the wines and the tasting experience. Will definitely return. Thank you, Chris!

We had been to two wine tastings at other wineries in Calistoga. We decided to swing around to St. Helena where Merryvale's wine tasting room is located since we decided to take in another experience. While we didn't have any reservations, we could have a couple of glasses of wine at the main bar, which was very nice, as was the bartender who served us. We enjoyed the red and white we ordered, while taking up a couple of stools at the bar. The wine tasting room was spacious and rustic but polished due to the light woods used for the bar counter and gift shop area. There was a stoned cellar room for more private tastings. Overall, it was a good spot to enjoy some local wine by a winery out of Napa Valley, and very convenient if you are spending the day in downtown St. Helena.

Excellent experience with Johnny. Lovely location and vibe. Classy and very attentive to needs. Johnny was very educational and taught us plenty about wines!

Nice wine tasting experience. Book in advance and pay in advance for the tasting. We enjoyed our experience and they let us add a wine into our tasting. They had all the glassware and water setup for us when we arrived and the whole experience was rounded out by outstanding staff. No one was too stuffy and everyone was knowledgeable and friendly. We chatted quite a bit about a places to eat and places to go. We were members back in the day, but we are not big drinkers and the shipments would come in too frequently for us. We built up a huge stash in a year. However, I do recall the wines in the shipment were excellent.

What a fantastic and fun experience. Our reserve tasting was awesome! The winery is beautiful and classy our host was funny and a wealth of knowledge. We went into a walk in wine room that had some of their oldest vintages. I think I saw one from 1998! We will be back to try more cabs!

Highly recommend visiting Merryvale. Patti was fantastic. She is very knowledgeable, very friendly, and made mine and my wife's afternoon. Ask for her. Absolutely some of the best wine we've had in Napa.

What an amazing tasting. Most of this was due to Chris who did such a job in describing the wines and caring for us. Have not seen anyone so dedicated to their job! We were so impressed and will certainly be back for more!

I had a wonderful time here at Merryvale. They're in a great location and they have plenty of parking. The private rooms inside a massive barrel were so fun and unique. This is a great place to stop off for a tasting. I really enjoyed their Cabernet Sauvignon.

My friends took me here for the February chocolate + wine pairings and it was so good! They partner with a local chocolate-maker to exclusively supply their chocolates. The wine was good but I particularly loved their Antigua (dessert wine) -- definitely ask to sample. I also appreciate how Merryvale is not too overdone -- it's not overly stuffy like some other wineries, and it still has some of the "grandeur" that is fun about Napa.

On a busy Saturday we were able to walk in about 3pm and get a reserve tasting without reservations! Hats off to the staff that came through for us as in Napa now reservations are required for place you really want to taste. I've drank this wine many times before and love their Pino's and Cabs!

This place is now in my list of top 5 wineries in Napa. Recently went with friends at the recommendation of a local distributor. Snacks were typical cheese, nuts, and crackers to keep your palate neutral during tastings. The atmosphere was so cool though. One of the oldest operations in Napa, and the wines are fantastic. They also sell Profile as their higher tier wine, but we loved the Merryvale wines for their excellent quality for the price.

We returned to Merryvale today for their 2021 Harvest Party. Everyone on the staff was happy, attentive and polite. We're not wine club members but we paid to attend because we really do love their wines. They really went out of their way to make sure we all had a great time, and we did! The paella lunch and the 2020 Pinot Noir barrel tasting were the highlights, but the band and the rest of the wines they were pouring were also awesome! Nicely done Merryvale, and thanks!

GARBAGE. Actually the wine was pretty good however it was hard to enjoy while fighting the swarm of fruit flies at our table. It has a beautiful outside area that they would not seat us at (during a pandemic). They insisted we seat inside with the flies. We drank the wine quickly and left.

On our trip to Napa Valley, Merryvale was the second of three wineries we had scheduled to see, and the only one we went back for a second day, AND joined their membership club. Honestly the wine is that good, but not only that, the service was impeccable! The first day we had Ian as our guide which was amazing, he walked us through the event room and gave us a tour of the wine barrels. He explained the wines wonderfully leaving us to enjoy them at our own pace. On the second day we had Christian, who was equally amazing providing a walk in tasting at the bar. Again Christian provided wonderful insight to the wines but allowed us time to enjoy them at our own pace. We finished the second tasting with a bottle to enjoy at the bar. Christian provided some great tips for future visits as well as a great place to grab lunch. The Aztecs Market was a great recommendation for. 10/10 we are already planning our next trip out to Napa to go back to Merryvale!

PHENOMENAL! My mother and I showed up on a misty Sunday and had an amazing experience at this gem of a winery. Assistant Manager, Jeremy Maron greeted us and walked us through an incredible tasting experience. His sense of humor and his quick-witted way made it such a fun day. Loved the variety of wines in our Signature Tasting package, and the classy and elegant presentation, including the stunning stemware. We purchased 4 bottles to enjoy at home. We will most definitely be returning when the weather is nicer, so we can further enjoy all that Merryvale has to offer with their gorgeous outdoor seating and live music. The welcoming and intimate experience was the best. Thanks again, Jeremy!!

Great wine, great staff, great winery. First time today and definitely will be back. Tasty Cabernet Sauvignon as their mother lode. Ian the man who dropped the knowledge. Fun time had by all!

I've been a fan of Merryvale for over two decades now, and previously I was a satisfied club member for several years while living in California. Recently I re-visited (it had been 10 years since my last visit) their tasting room and found their wines and service to be as exceptional as always. The Starmont Chardonnay is consistently good. However, the red wines (particularly their cabernets, merlots petite syrah and pinot noir) are stand outs. The Profile Red knocks it out of the park. The tasting room is roomy and a very comfortable place to relax and enjoy their wines. Be sure to take a peak inside the cask room. Although I find Napa area winery hosts to be among the best in class, the service Aaron Lahey provided to us at Merryvale exceeded all our experiences. He is remarkably knowledgeable but doesn't overwhelm you with information, and our leisurely tasting enabled us to truly enjoy all the wines. By the end of our time visiting with him I felt like he was a trusted friend...many thanks Aaron!

Allow me to begin by saying from the start Merryvale was our choice for our wedding event. Their cask room is so dramatically beautiful as well as historic. It gave our special evening the flair that only Merryvale can. From their award winning wines to their uniquely friendly and accommodating staff. Everyone from the tasting room wine specialist, whose spur of the moment tour helped us decide to have our event at Merryvale, all the way through till the evenings end, the staff was welcoming and delightfully professional and kind. Merryvale is clearly a top choice for any event. Most notable was their willingness to accommodate our wishes. They treated us with respect and communicated in a timely manner. Chantelle and her team worked their magic to provide an amazing evening. From the caterer, Tre Posti, to the florist, Berry & Bloom, the evening was beyond what we had imagined. The true test of the evenings success was the awesome gasp in unison by our guests as Chantelle opened the doors to the cask room. The rooms sheer beauty impressed all of our guests. Setting the tone for what would be a truly magical evening. Thank you all at Merryvale for making our special evening, special.

One of my favorite wineries in Napa Valley. I prefer the profile wines, although the newer Forward Kidd red blend was also pretty good. The water feature and lilac covered pergola greet you upon arrival to the winery. You enter the tasting room and are immediately greeted by a larger than life wraparound bar. Smiling wine connoisseurs greet you and provide glasses of water and a complimentary small pour of sparkling champagne to whet your taste buds. There are three levels of tastings offered, I chose the profile tasting because I already knew I would be purchasing a few of my favorite selections. You're not rushed through your tasting at all, I arrived at 4pm and didn't leave until closing at 5:30. The staff were very accommodating and super entertaining. We enjoyed the wine and had a few good laughs. I will return again!

All I have to say is ........I usually walk out of a winery with a bottle...maybe 2, but after the AWESOME service by Armando and team, I walked out with 6. Nuff said. I had heard of Merryvale, but, i wasn't that familiar. I'm a big fan of Starmont wines and they still do the Starmont wine tasting here now that Starmont is closed (in Napa/Carneros). I have nothing more to say other than this was an awesome experience -- instead of chintzy pours, we were able to sample a wide variety of pinots -- and Armando was an awesome host. I have nothing more to say other than these folks KNOW wine. Super impressed -- and we visit Napa on a regular basis. If you like pinot noir, head to Merryvale where they still do the Starmont tastings and enjoy a beautiful tasting.

Alison was spot on! We were more interested in a bottle as opposed to doing a tasting. We took Alison's recommendation and got the Calistoga Cab. Man, was it fantastic! Thank you for the suggestion and being a great host.

My family's experience at Merryvale was one of the best we could've ever asked for. Our server, Monique, was more than excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable, welcoming and accommodating. She happily answered all of our questions and provided us with all of the wine and accompaniments we asked for. The wine was exquisite of course and the small cheese plate was appreciated. I definitely recommend going on a week day as the staff are even more attentive since the place is less busy. Ambiance is very nice and allows you to get dressed up if you want to and relax in a lounge atmosphere while enjoying incredible wine. Highly recommend Merryvale as well as Monique!

We had a lovely experience at Merryvale today. Our host was Chris and he did an outstanding job. The tasting room is beautiful. We've driven by it several times and never realized the hidden gem that hides inside their doors. The history is amazing and the wines are delicious. Thank you Chris for making the experience so memorable. We will be back!

I like the name to this wine venue. However, the place is more like a warehouse instead of a vineyard wine layout that I tend to prefer since we are in Napa Valley to explore vineyards more than staying in. Glasses are shiny and they present all the tastings to you in one whole set. It was a great outing, nonetheless. I think it was a record for me to visit 4 vineyards in 1 trip of Napa Valley county. I was pretty buzzed when coming here so the wine flavors didn't stand out too much for me here. By then, I felt like it was all the same or I couldn't simply remember with all the previous pours. Friendly staff. It's lacking signature memories for me, besides that it was right across from Gott's yummy burgers! Maybe it was because I was beyond buzzed. I'm a fan, to say the least.

Wine tasting patrons and potential wine club members beware!!!!! We have visited this winery in the past several times staying at a local hotel. The business practices are not good. They will encourage you to sign up for the wine club, shove a iPad in front of you to sign. Best part, it's a binding "contract" on a minimum of 4 shipments 300/500.00 per shipment without explanation of any terms. You cannot cancel at anytime during, it's a lock. Here's another nugget, a large tip was added to the credit card we never authorized. Yeah, fun. Do yourself a favor, pass on this winery and save the headache.

I have been a long term member of this wine, and it's true they have good wine, but not good enough to keep my membership and business. I went up to Napa this weekend and wanted to to see what was new with Merryvale. I tasted some of their wines and the experience was nice until their new employee had to learn diplomacy skills, and in the tasting room decided to inaccurately let me know my credit card was declined, which was not the case, I used the same credit card to process the new wine purchase, but I did not realize as a club member they pan handle to tips as well and that's where this becomes interesting. Pretend to decline the card, to process a transaction and request a tip. Some advice to Devin as the sales manager, when up selling a long term member try to do that, upsell, the vineyard reserves and special selections, better approach to working with members and operate as a top notch vineyard, not a bar where tips are pan handled. Looks super low class and the pan handle approach to credit card decline and using a credit card to invoke a tip option is super low class. Well Merryvale is not the only game in town, good wine but not the place it once was. Better vineyards to visit that are more suited to the wine buyer, and frankly some better wines.

My friend and I came to Merryvale based on many good reviews, for a tasting and sat on the stunning outside patio. we even had front row seats to the wine train driving by. The wines and views were top notch. But, it was our wine educator, Patti, that made the visit so much more than your average tasting. She was so welcoming, engaging and very knowledgeable on the wine selections and the area and interesting facts on the history of the winery. We loved the silhouette Chardonnay and the Cabernet selections and joined the club. Do remember to ask for Patti.

This was our second stop of our 4 days Napa visit. We arrived a few minutes late since we were running from Silver Oak and the GPS stop working. We were greeted by the host in a friendly fashion, our table was ready and the fun begun in less than 5 minutes. Our server was Armando who is a manager, very knowable and friendly. We had some spectacular chesses, plus the very good wines. Their chardonnay is good, I was shocked by how their Malbec tasted, and it's completely different from the super high acidity and unbalance of most Argentinians. And we also tasted a 2000 vintage of the Profile. Here is my rating to all visited wineries by alphabetical order, for details on each one look for my reviews: Services - Wine - Overall Alpha Omega 5 5 5 Darioush 5 5 5 Duckhorn 1 3 2 Hendry 5 4 4 Joseph Phelps 5 5 5+ Merryvale 5 4 5 Merus 5 5 5+ Ovid 5 5 5 Paraduxx 4 3 4 Rombauer 5 4 5+ Silver Oak 5 4 5 I recommend friends and family to come here to have a very pleasant 60+ minutes and enjoy high quality wines.

All the wines were so good. Our server, Monica was so good. I'm new to Napa wines and she explained everything to me. It is as a wonderful experience.

I came to Merryvale recently for their wine and chocolate pairing that they've been offering for the month of February. They picked nice, quality chocolates to pair with their wines, their Pinot Noir in particular being a favorite of my party. Chris was a good host, and it was nice not to feel any sales pressure during our visit. We got to check out their event space in the cask room which looked really cool and would be nice spot to host a private event. It's in a pretty location with plenty of places to shop, grab a bite to eat, or do more wine tasting nearby. I believe the chocolate pairing is offered every February, and I definitely recommend making reservations to check it out. I appreciate unique tasting experiences such as this one!

Had a great time at this little gem. The staff is exceptional as are the wines!! We sat on their lovely patio and our personal host brought out each tasting and described the wines we were enjoying as well as answered our questions about each. Overall a great experience!

Came here with a group of 16, staff was accommodating, attentive, and welcoming! Wine was great and enjoyable. They have a nice private barre room for large parties which can be reserved a head of time. Highly recommend!

Small but it had everything you would look for in a smaller winery. Service was good for the party of 7. We didn't feel rushed nor feel upsold too much. Pricing wise, $30 for 5 tastings which are pre-chosen already. We did get 1 additional tasting on the house which was a nice gesture. If you want a smaller intimate setting, this is a good option on your way to hitting other wineries up. The gift shop area seemed a little overboard though. Trying to sell anything/everything Merryvale.

Had the most wonderful tasting experience at Merryvale. Patti was so sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful. The wine was excellent. Highly recommend.

This winery is beautiful!! My friends and I came here to celebrate my birthday this past August. It gave off a rather homey yet classy vibe. It was nice. The wine connoisseur who assisted us was super welcoming and charming. We had a nice selection of wine. Both white and red wine. So if you're looking to go wine tasting and you're near the Napa area don't hesitate to visit Merryvale Vineyards. You'll enjoy it!

First class winery that not only produces tasty wine, but knows how to create a memorable and welcoming visit. Really appreciated Chris' knowledge and attentiveness. Will definitely return. Thanks Chris!

It was our first time at merryvale and my friend was visiting me from Chicago. I went there with her and she absolutely loved the wine and the service. Patti helped us throughout our tasting experience and it was so lovely and sweeter than the wine. Thank you, Patti for such a lovely experience and I can't wait to come back!

We stopped here for lunch and a tasting on the Trolley Tour. Ian, our host , was great! Wonderful selection of wines and perfect lunch! Highly recommend!

One of the few places that allowed me to sit without a reservation during COVID-19 Times. Excellent customer service! Everyone was very friendly. I ordered the signature tasting and it was nice. Not the best wine I've ever had but it was good. I like the variety that they offer in that tasting flight. Nice patio but the only con I would say is the patio is right next to a the busy street and across the street from a hot dog/burger joint

Wow!! Merryvale really exceeded my expectations of how wine tasting was going to be during the pandemic. All the tables were socially distanced (honestly, it seemed to be more than 6ft). I understand due to covid and sanitary reasons, many places no longer switch out glasses but I loved we were still able to drink out of the appropriate wine glasses for our tastings. Definitely didn't want to mix leftover white wine with reds. Manny was an AMAZING host. He was welcoming, full of energy, and incredibly knowledgeable. In fact, he made me rethink wines I thought I wasn't a fan of (ie: sparkling wine until he had us try Merryvale Solstice Sparkling Wine) I also loved how Merryvale was conveniently next to Travigne. Easily a quick walk over to grab a bite to eat after such a great wine tasting experience. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending Merryvale from now on!

There are so many lovely wineries in Napa Valley that I unfortunately wouldn't recommend this one. For some people- this might be a great spot so I'm giving it positive marks for location, large pours, and dog friendliness. This is where you get tipsy before walking to a nearby restaurant to simmer down. But unfortunately I felt we were a bit ignored at our table and we had to remind the server we had ordered the charcuterie board. I also didn't feel like the tasting was particularly informative or special. There's so many other good options nearby that this one just fell flat for me. Mightve been a rough day for them so if you go, I hope you fare better!

I had an amazing first wine tasting experience at Merryvale Vineyards! We had reservations this past Sunday at 1pm. We arrived a few minutes early and they seated us immediately. Our server, I believe his name was Nick, was awesome! We chose the $30 a person wine tasting program which included 5 different tastings as well as a free 'dessert' taste. He gave us the perfect amount of time to drink & discuss between each tasting and even brought us all water when requested! We did order a cheese plate that could have been a little better especially for $25 but not a huge deal. We were able to take a tour of the building and take lots of pictures. I especially liked how it wasn't overly crowded. Although I'm not a huge consumer of alcohol, I fully enjoyed trying different types of wine and learning more about the industry! Will definitely recommend to friends and families looking for a wine tasting experience.

My husband and I took a trip to Napa in search of a wine membership. Merryvale was our last stop on our trip, and we had both thought we had our new membership picked out. That was until we experienced Merryvale! This winery was EXACTLY everything we want out of a wine family. From the time we walked in we were greeted by Manny who cried as though we were all long-time friends. We have a pug that goes everywhere with us and they accepted him, brought him a treat, and even a water bowl. The wines were all mind blowing and there was not a single one we didn't like. My husband and I are quite educated in wine and are both very picky. The wines at Merryvale exceeded all our expectations! Even their dessert wine, Antigua, blew us away and we don't even care for dessert/port wines. With such an amazing experience, we knew Merryvale was going to be our new wine home. We live in Temecula (SoCal wine country) and I wish we lived closer so we could visit everyone at Merryvale more frequently. When in Napa, make sure to put them on your list of places to visit. You won't be disappointed!