Quintessa

Great winery. I went with a friend today and we loved the experience. The space is beautiful and intimate. They use organic and biodynamic farming techniques which we loved. The wine maker is a woman and we feel that that’s something important to highlight in this male dominated field. We enjoyed hearing about the story of the upbringing and beginning of the winery from owners of Chile who came to napa valley, and bought the land with the vision to care for it. We tried 3 wines, and it included a snack plate that was perfectly curated to go well with each wine. The ambiance was elegant and relaxing. I will come back and would reccomend this to many people!

We had an amazing experience celebrating our anniversary at Quintessa. We stayed with the Alila who booked a complimentary tasting for us. Lisa was our host and she is a very knowledgeable sommelier with a passion for the work that Quintessa does. We appreciated the private tour.

I'd say a rather disappointing experience. I have recently joined membership of Flowers winery and was excited to check out prestigious Quintessa. Supposedly a 90 minute tour & tasting experience but we got about 10-15min golf cart ride, but then was given with minimal attention without introduction of the wine. ***Update*** Quintessa invited us back for estate experience on Dec 7th, Our host Lisa was super,we enjoyed a guided tasting that was both informative and enjoyable. Quintessa wine was of course the best! With the warm hospitality, highly recommended anyone who visits Napa. —————— I think if not with the annual complimentary benefit for partner winery, I will not pay for the $125 or $175 per person experience. Wine is great, we still bought a bottle home, but most likely will not return or bring family and friends over.

What a lovely winery. Great views of the surrounding areas during tasting. A must do

We recently visited this winery hoping for a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, we were met with unwelcoming attitudes simply because we didn’t have a reservation. The staff made us feel like we weren’t “worthy” of their service — very dismissive and condescending. It’s clear they prioritize exclusivity over hospitality. There are plenty of other wineries in the area that are just as beautiful and far more welcoming. Would not recommend if you value warmth and genuine customer service.

Lovely experience, did the Collector’s Tour. Lisa our guide and brought us all around and we got a nice education of their process, saw the expansive facility, and tried some amazing wines. It also came with a little moment to sit under the gazebo and have some charcuterie and relax. All very private. Our appointment was a little bit later in the afternoon shortly before closing, but we never once felt rushed, she still took her time with us even though it was getting late and we really appreciated that considering it was our first time ever to that part of the country. Absolutely outstanding job, worth the money, will definitely be back.

Our visit to Quintessa Winery was spectacular and set an incredibly high bar for the rest of our trip. As our first stop, my husband, our friends, and I were welcomed warmly by a friendly and knowledgeable host who made us feel right at home. We never felt rushed, allowing us to fully savor each exquisite wine. The picturesque setting and impeccable service made the experience both elegant and inviting. Quintessa left us deeply satisfied and eager for a return visit. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an exceptional winery experience.

An absolute beautiful place to visit and their wines are truly exceptional. I was with a group of six and we were hosted by Susan who was just amazing. She knows wines and everything about the estate making our visit to Quintessa one of the highlights of our week stay in the area. It was very memorable and we can't thank the staff, especially Susan, enough for their wonderful hospitality.

When visiting Quintessa, my husband and I chose the Quintessential Experience which included a private walk of the grounds and intimate guided tasting in their open-air pavilion with breathtaking views. Upon arrival, Hector greeted us before ascending to the tasting pavilion. As we walked, he told us the stories on how Quintessa bought the land and stories of the previous owners. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes for this experience as there were stairs. Once we made it to the pavilion, we started our tasting with their Illumination Sauvignon Blanc before sampling four of their red wines. We also were given a charcuterie sampling of all local items. Once back to the main building, we were given a final red wine tasting. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Quintessa and Hector! We learned so much about the winery, their process, and enjoyed quite a few tastings overlooking gorgeous views of the vineyard, reservoir, and mountain sides. Highly recommend visiting Quintessa but also could not have better things to say about the Quintessential Experience specifically.

This is a beautiful winery located on Silverado trail. I had seen it for years as I used to bike the Silverado trail often a few years back. From the moment you pass through the gates you can feel the detail and creativity. Once we checked in, they had our group walk to once of the private tasting rooms at the top of the hill with views of the western side of the vineyard. From there you can appreciate rows and rows of vines, that decide the scenery along with a pond and the hills on the far back group. Our tasting was during mid day, I can just imagine how gorgeous it would look during golden hour looking out to the hills where the sun sets. Great venue, lots of detail, the staff is knowledgeable and takes the time to explain anything, from the wine, to the wine making, the soils from the area. This was a high end elevated wine experience that did not disappoint. The wine. Excellent! You receive the standard 5 different pours from their wine collection along with a small charcuterie plate. The first two pours were from the barrel. The first even though from barrel and technically not matured enough it was really good. Final two tasting were from their top line Quintessa collection and those were yummylicious! Well balanced, with really good notes of chocolate, and oak. Definitely a great experience. This is an average of 90 mins a bit on the pricey end but if you ever feel like testing your self to something different that's unique with really good wine this would be the place.

Food: Came here for a last-minute wine tasting at 2:45. We did a casual tour $250/person. We tried the Quintessa 2021, 2013, 2014, and Illumination 2021. Quintessa 2021 is an excellent vintage. I purchased a few bottles. Service: Our guide was Michael. He has been working at Quintessa for 15+ years (fact check me on this). Ambiance: Dare I say the best view of a Napa winery? Quintessa has an almost private meadow/field and the view of sunset + the manmade lake is gorgeous.

What a beautiful vineyard. It is so stunning an obvious that the sommeliers put a lot of effort into the wine that they produce here. We did a private tour and tasting. They do a special irrigation system that we got to learn about and see. I really respect all of the effort that they put into their wines at this winery. They try to stay sustainable, and continue to produce some of the best wine in wine country. We had the option to purchase select wine bottles, or even cases if we wanted. They even offered us membership options. The pricing for all of this was pretty affordable in terms of what you would expect for Napa and an experience like this.

Lovely winery and lovely service. Did the $300/person winery tour where they take you around the plantation. They give you free water to hydrate you, take you around to the pavilion, taste 5 different wines, and eat delicious cheeses and meat. The blend they have you do and the 2015 are amazing. Staff are so friendly and it isn't pretentious at all here. Beautiful venue.

This continues to be one of my favorite vineyards to visit in all of Napa. Amazing wines, great service, and beautiful views. We recently did the Quintessential experience ($225pp for a tour and private tasting in one of their private glass villas overlooking the vineyards and Dragon Lake, which includes a cheese/charcuterie/nut plate to share, a taste of two Quintessa vintages, a taste of two barrel samples, and a taste of the Illumination White). Don't get me wrong. This was stupid expensive and I was trying to book one of the cheaper experiences but this was the only one available at the time we could do. That said, it turned out for the best and I would probably book the same experience again because I loved it so much! Our wine tour guide Paul was amazing. Very accommodating to the fact that we were 15 minutes late but still was able to fit everything in. He was very nice, friendly, and the perfect amount of talkative - he was educating but not overbearing. He also was very knowledgeable and helpfully answered all of our questions. I loved the wines they had to offer and went home with a 3-pack of the Illumination White, which is their Sauvignon blanc (it was the best one we had all weekend), a 3-pack of the 2019 Quintessa, and a 1.5 L of the 2011 Quintessa (they were sadly out of the 750 ML). He also gave out still and sparkling water bottles before we started the tour, which I appreciated. We were a party of 4 and visited 7 different wineries over the two-day weekend. This was by far the favorite among all of us. It has got to be the best combination of good wines and good tasting experience. Highly recommend!

Date of Visit: 12/31/2022 Finally got the chance to visit Quintessa on the last day of 2022. The Estate Experience started from the reception lobby. Since it was raining on that day, there were no outside tour. Instead, we took the elevator down to the wine cave and had indoor tour and tasting. Quintessa was founded in 1989 by Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, There are five different type of soil, and growing five different grape varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carménère. They only make one wine every year. Based on the climate and condition of the grapes, the wine maker mix the best of the wine into the bottles of Quintessa. After the cave tour, we sat at the tasting room to taste three different Quintessa: Quintessa 2019 Current Release Quintessa 2017 Library Selection Quintessa 2014 Library Selection On the side there were salami, fig, cranberry, and cheese to pair with. Our favorite was 2017 Quintessa, earthy and well balanced. 2014 taste more mineral, and 2019 was still too young.

First time at Quintessa and was impressed by the setting. The wine host or educator was great and informative. While the offerings were limited the Sauvignon Blanc was well made. Their flag ship red blend ( mostly Cabernet Sauvignon) was incredible and comparing the vintages as well as the wine used in the blend was fun. The only down side was it was foggy so we couldn't see the lake.

Quintessa: "Do you seek redemption, Prime? Do you?" Optimus Prime: "My maker, I do." -- Transformers: The Last Knight First, let me start by saying I really enjoy Quintessa wine. In the world of high end Napa Cabernet, it's always lovely and perfectly balanced. Their winemaker I admire very much especially for her work at her personal project Post and Vine. Our guide Paul seemed like a lovely human being. But I cannot recommend anyone visiting Quintessa based on our Super Bowl Sunday visit especially at an almost $400 charge for an outdoor pavilion tasting. We arrived on time and sat for a few minutes in their lovely tasting room. Bathrooms not perfect but I figured it was the afternoon and who knew who was here earlier. The walk up to the outdoor pavilion was nice, pretty grounds, nice lake. Paul took some photos of us which turned out great. The tasting is 6 glasses...two vintages of the white, two vintages of Quintessa, two barrel samples. A minuscule plate of cheese and fixings is given to share. For a V-Day weekend it all seemed rather lackluster. The wines were nice, the small plate was good, but for the price point it didn't come close to Louis Martini's lunch pairing or AXR's over the top Cabernet tasting with bomb cheese chips. And again, I love Quintessa wines! We were walked back down...and then just left in the tasting room. No good bye, no chance to purchase wines to lower tasting fee, no chance to even tip Paul who did seem like a friendly, nice guy. So, one more stop in the bathroom, and we walked out. A V- Day weekend disappointment. I will still buy Quintessa occasionally, but I cannot recommend anyone come here for a tasting. Go to Martini or AXR instead. You will pay less and have a far better experience.

What an amazing experience we had with Lisa! I highly recommend her for anyone coming to tour the property and taste the wines. She's very knowledgeable and provides an intimate and personal experience! A gorgeous property and friendly staff.

By far my favorite winery we visited and the best wine we tasted. The ambiance is everything and the service was amazing. Our tour guide knew everything and was so engaging (his name is Mike) ! We did the estate experience and wow the estate is beautiful. Cannot wait for revisit and try a different tour!!

I was recommended to come here by a client so when I was planning my Napa trip I made sure to book a tasting experience. This was my parent's first time in Napa so I wanted to treat them. From my client's review I had very high expectations going in. Right away there were issues. We hired a driver to drop us off and Quintessa is very particular about how they have a closed front gate and you need to call and wait to be buzzed in for reservations and to arrive early. We did just that and waited with 3 other vehicles while on a very busy road to get in and it took over 30 minutes for them to open the gate making us late for our reservation. They said the gate was having issues all day, but if they knew there was issues they should have left the gate open to prevent waiting and late arrival. I did mention the issue and they didn't even seem to care. Once inside we were greeted and off with our private tour. This part started lovely. Went on a golf cart and saw the beautiful views and got educated on the land, the types of grapes, and the creators. We got to try the grapes in different stages. Then we went to our private area for the tasting. The set up and views were stunning. The first part was mixing two wines to get to create our own personal wine. By themselves they were not particularly good, but once mixed it was good and it was fun to create your own wine. Then we tried the 2013 and 2019. The 2019 was fine but I've had better wine from other wineries in Napa. The 2013 was one of the worst wines I've ever had in my life. I would consider it un drinkable. My parents and myself felt more of the same. I paired it with a bite of cheese, salami, and then a sip and it was fine but definitely not good. To me it was too much work to make it taste good. This was shocking because it was rated a perfect score. My family and I are very knowledgeable about wine and this was not it. Overall I'd give it a 3 stars because the wine was not good but the experience was fun and unique. I would recommend this to people who want a deep education about wine but not for flavor.

Our first and long awaited tasting in Napa, I already knew I loved this wine. But pairing the wine with the experience of touring the estate was incredible. The outstanding views, walks through the vineyard, touring the winery and of course drinking the wine, made for a splendid way to start our day and tastings! I even became a member! Thank you!

This place was amazing. I have enjoyed Quintessa wine but never had the opportunity to visit the winery. I highly recommend one of the tasting experiences. Susan was beyond exceptional and a highlight during my visit. She was extremely knowledgeable and she gave just the right amount of attention during my tasting. My tasting was so fun and I will likely end up joining their wine club so I can get to enjoy the perks associated with it. The grounds were gorgeous and I got some great pictures (thanks to Susan!). Highly recommend if you are coming to Napa!

Very expensive but worth it if you're into wine amazing Vineyard amazing views an excellent wine we had a private tasting tour and it was definitely worth it I would definitely come back

Left disappointed and underwhelmed after our tasting at Quintessa. Quintessa can be a good experience if you are looking to taste high price wines before purchasing. If you are looking for a wine country tasting experience, this is not the place for you. The property is beautiful but the pictures online can be misleading. They show seating on a hilltop pavilion overlooking the winery with gorgeous views, which is what we were willing to pay $100 per person for a 4 wine tasting flight. We went in expecting to be seated there or at least in an outdoor space, however, the tasting room is indoors in a closed small cave type room at the entrance of the winery. It felt like a waste of a beautiful property. Wines were good - I liked the white illumination. One of the whites was more acidic. From the reds, the vintage 2018 had depth and 2016 was more balanced with slightly less tannins. They allowed us to revisit some of the wines we liked, which was a good gesture. Service was friendly and very personal which we appreciated however felt rushed. Our wines were waiting for us when we got there and whites were poured as soon as we were seated (which led my second white to get warmer by the time I got to it, so I couldn't even have it at the ideal temperature). Overall not worth the $100 per person tasting price. There are quite a lot of other wineries in this area that will deliver a lot more value with a cheaper or similar price point.

8/24/19 We've came by for an estate tasting And your today ($85/ea) and our host Rico was great! We learned a lot about the owners, the process, the wine and would do it again. The pavilion locations are great if you ever want to spoil yourself with a tasting with a view! Ask for Rico - he is really wonderful, knowledgeable and social. It was a great experience! Breathtaking views!

Out of the wineries we went to during our Napa trip, Quintessa was one of our favorites. This tasting/ "experience" was a bit more expensive than some of the others we did but I would spend the money to do it again! It feels like a very lush tasting from the moment you arrive. The location is gorgeous both inside and out. The actual tasting for the "Quintessa experience" takes place inside but we enjoyed it. Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable and was a great host to us. We can't wait to return and find another favorite wine.

Amazing experience all around. I came with my family and everyone had a wonderful time. I am not a huge wino but my parents are, yet I still loved this tour. Our guide Eric was super cool and knowledgeable. After exploring the winemaking areas and explaining the processes, we went to a private tasting villa. It was open air and had an amazing view of the land. For someone who doesn't love wine, I loved quintessa. I could appreciate the sips and we had some lovely small bites with them. The wine was fantastic. It was great all around. Highly recommend!!

Wine is not all that great for the high price. Ambiance is alright. For a better choice, check out Flowers winery in Healdsburg (sister winery).

Don't come after me Quintessa it is what it is i don't want a resonase. Pricey and had to double ask for anything to cleanse palate. Wanted to keep the buzz w more wine and got "all the wine was put away". So disappointing. Not customer oriented at all. Not going back. Customer service needs to be revamped re looked at re evaluated. We were ready to spend Quintessa ! ‍

By far a bucket list winery and dream come true. Always read so much about this amazing family, their vision and their product. Visited the valley for the second time and could not resist but book a tour. I know I know we've done a ton of winery tours, we get it, we know how wine is made and where it comes from but this tour was so special. Booked the Quintesential tour, was greated with a glass of their version of Rosè. Full disclosure, I don't like Rosè, bit this one went down smooth, and I craved more.... Then he took us down under, explained the process and then some. I actually learned new things! After a few more stairs we arrived at the "cave" and those beautiful and great smelling barrels lined the hallways. Amazing! Then upstairs again where we jumped in a side by side and were driven to the top of the hill, overlooking heaven and all its Glory! My God, what a gorgeous view! Breathtaking to say the least! We had the glass room to ourselves. We were treated to a vertical wine tasting, made my eyes water when our awesome tour guide mentioned it. He took his time explaining and allowing us to enjoy every single drop. Had the time of our lives! This experience will be with me forever! My white denim pants were stained by the glorious 2015 Quintessa cab, by accident, but with a little "wineout"the stains turned blue to match my top. Everyone raved about my awesome pants! I could have cared less about the pants, what an experience!!!

The tour experience of Quintessa was amazing. We arrived and hopped on a golf cart with another couple and our guide. He brought us into the vineyards where he shared the origin story of quintessa. The grounds are incredibly beautiful! After he brought us to our wine tasting! I wish the wine matched the experience but we did not enjoy the wine itself. Still had an amazing experience overall!

UNBELIEVABLE experience! Our group of 12 had a private tour and tasting on the top of the hill. The short hike up is not for the faint of heart. Don't wear heels. The view is breathtaking and the tastings mouth watering. Our tastings were perfectly explained and laid out ready to go. My review will be short and sweet. Being the only way to get their wines is in person or online, we joined the club! I cannot wait for my first shipment!

Can't say enough about what a great time the team and the family here provided. We were spoiled with a nice tour, a great tasting, then a ride up through the vines. I'm so happy to have some bottles of Quintessa to share with friends. This will probably be my first stop next time I'm in the valley.

Wine: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 We did the actual tour here and it was very nice. Our tour guide was naturally friendly and very knowledgeable so we really enjoyed this tour. They took us way up into hills to look down at the vineyard which was beautiful. The white wine was okay but the cabs were great. I'd recommend this place if you're visiting Napa for sure!

My girlfriend and I were very much looking forward to this winery and it somehow surpassed all our expectations. The views are heavenly and the tasting experience in the pavilion on the hill made us feel like queens. Our host Paul was an angel on earth. We felt very taken care of. He's so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. It was like we were hanging out with an old friend. We can't wait to come back here. Thanks Quintessa for all you do!

Gorgeous property and delicious wines. We ended up taking home the Sauv Blanc, rose, and Chardonnay. Surprisingly we weren't fans of the Quintessa Cab which is their show-stopper. Nacho was the man. If you can get him as your host, do it. He was super knowledgeable and easy going. While the tasting room is gorgeous, it kinda sucked to not be able to enjoy Napa outside as they don't have patio seating. Will go back for the delicious wine, and service!

Incredible experience with Desiree as a guide! I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in wine, wine making, vineyards or architecture. The building and grounds are beautiful, the tour was fun and informative and the tasting was exquisite. Hope to be back... best experience we had in Napa.

The tour was a little blah. The wine was good, but very warm. It was an outdoor tasting and the wine had been poured before we were seated. Good to see at least once.

Incredible experience. The wine is A+. It's the star of the tour, obviously. We had Lisa as our private guide and she is a rockstar. Felt like we knew her our whole lives. We loved their wine before the tour and are obsessed with it now. Can't wait to be back.

Beautiful location and building as you drive up the ramp. Very modern and sophisticated. They have a nice wood burning fire place going as you walk in the front door. Around the back of the fire place is where most of the magical tastings happen. Very intimate, and perfect for date night or a classy getaway. Call ahead to book an appt time. They're mostly known for their red blends of Cab/ petite Verdot/ cab franc. Tasting their vertical of all the blends was amazing, and I definitely found a few favorites among the four. They do have 1 white wine, so I suggest taking people there who primarily like reds! Desiree was charming and a delight to talk with.

This vineyard is everything!! You start off your tasting with a tour of the property on a golf cart with your host sharing the history of the property. Then we had a tasting of four different wines in the salon. The space was chic and modern with stone and cedar details. The tasting was accompanied with a cheese and charcuterie board to help bring interpretations of the wines. This was my husband's favorite vineyard we visited, and we went to some spectacular spots.

We booked a private wine tasting experience at Quintessa with Joe Weisenhorn. What a phenomenal experience! He took us on a very short hike up to a scenic lookout point with breathtaking views of the valley. The lookout was so serene overlooking the vineyards and we spent a few minutes in silence enjoying nature. Joe took time to explain the landscape and how Quintessa first started producing wines from Franciscan. Joe then took us into the caves where he walked us through their winemaking process. He did an excellent job explaining the different steps of the process in terms that novices could understand. Afterwards, we sat down in at a private table and tried four different wines: 2016 Illumination (Sauvignon Blanc) $50 per bottle, Quintessa 2014 Current Release $175 per bottle, Quintessa 2012 Library Selection $555 per bottle, Quintessa 2011 Library Selection $570 per bottle. My wife and I aren't big wine drinker but we enjoy the experience. She enjoyed the Quintessa 2014 that we bought two bottles. The Quintessa 2014 is "dense and dark in color, with inviting aromas of fresh cherry and blackberry layered with notes of violets, graphite, and hints of cedar spice. This wine exudes warmth. An exceptional Quintessa vintage." The 90-minute private tour is $75 per person but it was comped because The Meadowood scheduled and reserved our wine tasting.

Paul was a great host. Wines were great. Reds were out of our price range, but beautiful vineyard. Worth going.

This was one very impressive winery. We had reservations (highly recommended), and took the estate tour. Our tour began with Laura who brought us up a stone staircase pathway from the tasting room, up to the vista point overlooking the whole vineyards. She gave us a tasting of a soft white wine, Illumination, as she explained the lay of the land; The plots where certain grapes grow, the hills, and how their man made lake came about. The second part of our tour went through the winery process. Starting with the roof top where the harvest is dropped. Down to the presses, to the huge French oak barrels, and into the caves. Like I said, "very impressive"! To the tasting room: We were given an informative envelope with cards about the wines and order form. I love the map on the back of each wine description card, really cool . As for our flights, they consisted of: Quintessa 2010 - A cabernet blend. Dryer than the others, but still good. Little fruit flavor and less floral. Quintessa 2009 - Floral to smell, and I did not like this one at first. But after sitting, it slowly became my second favorite behind the 2006. Quintessa 2008 - This was the best with the cheeses. Soft to the palate and finishes smooth and dry. Quintessa 2006 - This was perfect all around. The grapes grew with a lot of heat during that time. An excellent year! The cheese selection was good, I only wish I had bigger cuts. It doesn't help being a cheese-lover and you want more, but no big deal. The overall presentation was great, sorta pricey, but what do you expect. Would I do it again, yes! Why? Simply, because it's not so touristy here.

We had an appointment for four on a glorious, surprisingly sunny day in January. Located on the Silverado Trail, Quintessa is an impressive and beautiful winery to behold. Modern and luxurious but thoughtful and understated in it's design. The tour started with a complimentary bottle of Voss water and short walk up the gravelly steps of the hill. At the top you are treated to a magnificent panorama of the valley and the Quintessa property. We listened to our friendly hostess tell us about the owners, the land and the biodynamic farming methods that Quintessa employs while we drank in the spectacular view and a delicious glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Ladies, do wear reasonable shoes (or bring them with you just for this part) ... I didn't and the walk back down was a bit difficult. Next, we visited the cellar areas and learned about the winemaking efforts from raw materials to blending to cellaring. Finally we returned upstairs for another tasting featuring a current release Cab and two barrel samples. Seated in their tasting room we were able to relax, enjoy and discuss the wine without being upsold, hovered upon or rushed in any way. All three tastes were wonderful, but the current release (2005) and the Bench sample were my favorites. The wines were paired with a few delicious nibbles including foie and truffle rolled in pistachios with red wine syrup, wild mushroom phyllo cups with sweet onion confit and an artisan gouda. We were told that they feature different chefs regularly so as to highlight the variety of restaurants in the area. The tasting and tour is a pricey $65 per person as of this writing, but it certainly was a worthwhile treat compared to some of the other places I've been to in Napa. No circus atmosphere here... this is an elegant, world class winery worthy of making a destination spot on your next visit to the area.

One of many stops on our Cali wine tour! Easily one of my favorite stops, the grounds are exceptional and our host was fantastic. We arrived for our 10am reservation and began the tour stepping outside and leaning about the history before Quintessa became what it is today. The private tour of the grounds and underground caves was great. Having seen 6-7 underground storage areas and production rooms I would say Quintessa was certainly the most polished and grand. You could tell everyone who works there is very proud to show this place off. After the private tour we took a rugged all-terrain golf cart to a private viewing area. WOW. We were overlooking a pond and several acres of vineyards from a high vantage point that was amazing. We then sat down and enjoyed five different samplings where we were encouraged to make our own creations and enjoy the view. Being up there was nothing short of relaxing, there was no crowds, no music, just the sound of the wind really. The wine was exceptional, bottles ranged from $175+, tasting and tour per person was $120. Our "splurge" of the trip but so happy with our selection. I didn't take that many pictures because I just felt like they didn't do the landscape any justice! MUST DO!

Most fun I've had at a private tasting in a long time. Definitely book the experience on the hillside in a pavilion (cottage). Amazing views, phenomenal wine, and a super high end experience. If you really love wine, this is your new favorite place.

Really nice tasting and vineyard. Each year they make just one red and one white. Unfortunately they were out of the white when we went. Good wines albeit spendy.

If you appreciate wine, go here. It's not cheap tastings which probably scares off a few but it's worth the money. Our host, Eric, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and specially treated. He didn't have to do that but it's their way of showing their appreciation and matching their phenomenal wine to phenomenal experiences. I'd highly recommend.

The wines are exceptional (especially the 2010 and 2012 vintages) but I feel truly disgusted that my hard-earned money has been used to enrich a family that believes cheating and bribing officials is how you help your kid get into a prestigious university in Southern California. Minus 1-star. I'm not going to give this winery a 1-star review because that would take away from the years of hard work put in by all the winemakers, vineyard staff, and winery employees of this magnificent property. Only a few people in the family knew of the scandal so it's unfair to say the whole winery is complicit. It really is a shame that in a few years when I decant one of my 2015, my palate will be rejoicing but the aromas of power, privilege, excess, and lingering greed will likely be forefront in my mind. I really hope this isn't the case.

This is a wonderful private tasting! This is certainly one of the most beautiful and special pieces of property in the Valley. The wines are well crafted and with such care! All the tastings are by appointment so do plan ahead! And you can even ask to do a tasting on the tip of the hill overlooking the lake!

We liked the tour and the wine, as a matter of fact we bought two bottles of your wine. At the end we didn't felt welcome, in fact we just needed a taxi but we couldn't get an Uber because there was no signal at our phones neither to make a call or to place an Uber order by internet. We ask for the wifi, but instead we were welcome to step outside and the manager make sure we didn't get the wifi password. They didn't offer to call a taxi. It is a shame because Quintessa was the only winery we visited on that day.

This was the first vineyard we visited on our first trip to Napa and wow did it set the bar high for every vineyard that followed. The estate is absolutely gorgeous and our guide was incredibly kind, entertaining, and knowledgable. Both the experience and the wine were top notch. We visited a few other wineries that only sell wine at price points higher than Quintessa and we both agreed that we liked Quintessa's wine the most. What really struck me is how far our guide went to roll out the red carpet for us. I proposed to my now fiancee that day and when our guide learned of my plans, even though it was happening at another vineyard that evening, he gave us pours of so many extra vintages after the standard tasting, we just had to buy a few. Without a doubt we will be back and there will always be a few bottles of their incredible wines in our collection.

Probably the best tasting experience I've ever been on in the Napa area. Ignacio was our guide and he was great. We did the Quintessential Tasting Experience which was so amazing. We were just in our group of 4 people that we came with which was nice. They started us with a glass of Rose and We walked around the property and learned more about the history and the philosophy of the wine makers. I thought it was cool that the family is really just passionate about making a great wine (a blend!) vs just making a ton of cash. (They seem to be doing fine, the property is incredible). Then we took an ATV up in the mountains/hills to see the vineyards. We were driving past these amazing looking glass and wood beautiful tasting rooms sitting on the side of the hills and I thought wow that looks fancy who gets to go there? Oh we do!! It was incredible! They had us taste about 6 or 7 wines (versions of their signature wine) and had an awesome charcuterie tray as well. There is a wood 'screen' that they push away for breathtaking views of the valley. We got to take our time and enjoy the views and wine, what an awesome experience!

While on our honeymoon this week, we were spoiled. It was a weekend of tasting the best of the best and this place is all that. We started with an amazing Polaris tour of the vineyards. The terroir is amazing with so many soil types and elevations on one property. We declined the next part of the tour of the production facility. The tasting itself was done in a gorgeous candlelit room led by two wine educators who were well-schooled in both wine and the winery. The wine itself was spectacular. We bought 3 bottles of our favorite red. We were tempted to join the wine club but the limitation of one free tasting for two per year dissuaded us. Overall, the quintessential high-end Napa tasting experience.

One of the most beautiful vineyards I've ever been too. Came here with a group of friends for a private tasting and tour. It was right before the holidays and the vines still had beautiful fall colors and green hillsides. The private tasting rooms architecture was so wonderfully designed that our group was sitting in a glass box overlooking the estate. The gentlemen who gave us the tour also oversaw our tasting with cheese. Very nice guy! Overall really pricy and but the wine was delicious. I hope to come back someday. Didn't buy a bottle of wine was it was in the $$$ mark but if I ever see Quintessa on a restaurant menu I'll definitely order a glass. Cheers!

***************************** 1424 *************************** I made the reservation about a month in advance for a Friday visit, and they almost completely booked. So if you plan to visit Quintessa Vineyard on SAT or SUN, please call 6 weeks in advance during harvest season. I've been wanted to visit Quintessa Winery for years now. I wanted to visit when legendaryMaster of Wine Larry Stone was still in Napa Valley and he Our driver pulled up in front of the building, harvest was busy on the left side of the parking area. I can smell the ripe grapes in the air. It was refreshing, exciting, and I couldn't wait to come over for a quick peak, before checking in. My relationship with grapes is very committed. The receptionist checked us in right away. Our tour guide was just finished up his appointment, he greeted us right away. Favian Cortez, he was genuine, professional, and enthusiastic about showing us the tour of the estate. The Estate Tasting Experience is approximately 90 minutes and available by appointment only. This privately hosted experience provides guests with a comprehensive look at our vineyard, winemaking facility and underground caves. Favian offered us a half glass of their Sauvignon BlancIllumination, nice and refreshing. Then he took us to the vineyards behind the winery to a scenic overlook of the property. We visited the tasting room on top of the hill. We went outside and it was one else but our tour guide, my friend and I. It was peaceful, beautiful, and sweeping views of the land encompassing the Rutherford Appellation. Favian then showed us through Quintessa winery and caves. We got to learn about the winemaking process. An hour later, we got back to the tasting room where we relaxed sit-down tasting at our private table while he showcased the current release and library vintage of Quintessa. Unlike some other big, bold, and high in alcohol wines in Napa Valley. Quintessa Vineyards are planted to the classic Bordeaux grape varieties in 26 vineyard blocks and they make only 1 wine, a Bordeaux-style, a blend, and they surely do an amazing job at it. Each block wine is aged separately for up to 2 years in french oak barrels in the caves. After this aging, then the blending process. The wine is then bottled and laid down for 1 year before release. Their wine is consistent in balance, finesse, and perfectly to pair with food. The old world style that I dearly love. On this visit, we got to taste 2010, and 2012, both were truly beautiful and can cellaring for years to come. $165 for 2012 current vintage might seem high for a lot us, but this bottle is special and worth it. You only live once right. The tour and tasting fee is $75 as of harvest season 2015. It's 1 of the best tasting tours that I have been too, and I've been to quite a few. The Quintessa history, the love and passion fo the land, they biodynamic farming methods, the commitment to make the 1 great wine of Napa Valley and of the the world by Augustine and Valeria Huneeus. Quintessa is a must visit, if you love old world wine like I do.