Swanson Vineyards

Our Favorite Boutique Napa Wine.

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Beautiful atmosphere. Great food pairings with our...

Beautiful atmosphere. Great food pairings with our tasting. We respect that this was the first winery in the area to do food and wine pairings - kudos to you! Would definitely recommend visiting if you re in the Napa area.

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We had a fantastic time tasting at Swanson. The gr...

We had a fantastic time tasting at Swanson. The grounds are gorgeous and wine is top notch. Sarah was great! Super knowledgeable and funny. Hope to visit again soon and will definitely ask for her again.

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The highlight of our trip to Napa. Great tasting r...

The highlight of our trip to Napa. Great tasting room decorated for the holidays. A tasting catered to what we liked. And Amy and James were so great and entertaining. Can t wait to return.

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I recently applied to work at Swanson Vineyards, I...

I recently applied to work at Swanson Vineyards, I received an email from the Tasting Room Manager Sarah Dennis to schedule an interview at 1pm on August 22nd, I waited for the phone call and after an hour I received an email saying she was sorry for not calling, she asked me if I was available the ...

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Our tasting at Swanson was fantastic!! Our host, N...

Our tasting at Swanson was fantastic!! Our host, Nancy, was phenomenal!! She was informative & friendly & the wines were fantastic! Been to many of the best vineyards in Napa & this was one of the best!!!

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A magical place, where you re greeeted immediately...

A magical place, where you re greeeted immediately by name with a glass of rose! You feel like you ve discovered a hidden gem. Michel, the musician who sings Edith Piaf and plays the street organ, is incredible. Thank you for a beautiful introduction to Napa, Swanson!

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Wonderful experience. Will returnas we became memb...

Wonderful experience. Will returnas we became members. That great.

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Swanson Vineyard was the 1st stop on our two day t...

Swanson Vineyard was the 1st stop on our two day tour and they did not disappoint! Nancy took great care of up and their pairings were amazing! So much value for the price. The Nawlins theme and lush gardens were beautiful!

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Nancy was incredible!!! A great and memorable expe...

Nancy was incredible!!! A great and memorable experience with her. She was so personable and helpful. We became club members because of her!

On another note, the estate is beautiful. The garden and interior were specifically wonderful. We will be back for sure!

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Pretty garden and knowledgeable host. Tasting fee...

Pretty garden and knowledgeable host. Tasting fee is kind of expensive but the pours are generous and the wine is quite good. Sarah helped us out today and she was very sweet and accommodating. Definitely try the salon Chardonnay!

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What a wonderful tasting and food pairing experien...

What a wonderful tasting and food pairing experience for me and the hubby! The grounds are beautiful with a New Orleans inspired styled salon room! We had an amazing time with Skip who was very knowledgeable and informative regarding the wines and family history - loved his storytelling! We enjoyed ...

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Of the 3 wineries we had tastings at this was my f...

Of the 3 wineries we had tastings at this was my favorite! Nancy was such a fun host for our wine and food pairing. The wine was delicious and fun to learn about and the vineyard was so beautiful!

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Amazing experience and beautiful place to sit and ...

Amazing experience and beautiful place to sit and relax. Eric was great hosting us for the Salon Tasting. Will come back again.

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One of our favorite experiences In the valley Ever...

One of our favorite experiences In the valley Every year. Thank you.

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Boutique winery, very quiet by appointment only. S...

Boutique winery, very quiet by appointment only. Serving in outside New Orleans's style garden. $40 was a little pricey for a wine flight tasting. Wines by the glass much more reasonable.

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Swanson vineyards/tasting room was amazing! Nancy...

Swanson vineyards/tasting room was amazing! Nancy was an absolute delight ! She was so knowledgeable, fun and really made the entire experience enjoyable ! The food pairing was delicious and different from most Napa wineries since it added a southern flare of New Orleans. Fun fact: it was designed...

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I love Swanson wine! There is not one that I haven...

I love Swanson wine! There is not one that I haven t enjoyed. Sarah at Swanson is exceptional at explaining the differences between varietals, and gave my husband an I wonderful suggestions. Thank you Swanson and thank you Sarah!

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Great tasting and food pairings.

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Swanson is so cute! The wines are fantastic and Sa...

Swanson is so cute! The wines are fantastic and Sarah was so welcoming. Perfect place to relax in the garden, even with a 9 week old!

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We loved our tasting experience! Sarah set us up w...

We loved our tasting experience! Sarah set us up with a beautiful view of the vineyards and delicious food pairings with the tasting. I can't wait to come back.

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Had an amazing experience with walkin. Our host wa...

Had an amazing experience with walkin. Our host was extremely knowledgeable about the history and we had a great time!

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Loved my visit to Swanson Vineyards! Sarah D. was ...

Loved my visit to Swanson Vineyards! Sarah D. was incredibly knowledgeable and took us on an amazing journey in the salon. The food pairings were exquisite and the staff was delightful. I truly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come again! Many thanks to Sarah for her Napa Valley knowledge and ...

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Our group of 6 enjoyed our visit to Swanson's.

Our group of 6 enjoyed our visit to Swanson's.
The wines were very good and the foodie bites were delicious!
Nancy was a very knowledgeable and personable guide who took time to engage with each of our group. Thanks Nancy!

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This was a pretty disappointing experience. For $4...

This was a pretty disappointing experience. For $40, the tasting promised chocolate and wine. We got about 3 tastings and an extremely dry "chocolate" macaroon. Lame.

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Exquisite wines. Be sure to try the salon experien...

Exquisite wines. Be sure to try the salon experience, worth every penny!

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Fantastic experience

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Roy gave us a great history of the winery and Napa...

Roy gave us a great history of the winery and Napa in general. The setting was beautiful The wine was delicious.

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Swanson is a great find! We love the tasting room,...

Swanson is a great find! We love the tasting room, we love the wine, and best of all we love seeing Sarah when we come to visit! The service is second to none. I only wish they accepted walk-ins!

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Swanson is absolutely WONDERFUL! 5 stars for the w...

Swanson is absolutely WONDERFUL! 5 stars for the wine, ambiance, food and our host, Sarah. The Sip Shoppe is adorable and highly recommend the space for a unique experience compared to other places in the Valley. We had a full tasting which was paired with fabulous small bites! Sarah was extremely k...

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Upon arrival, I am reminded of a small village hom...

Upon arrival, I am reminded of a small village home in France. The garden is vibrant with seasonal flowers and if you look closer, there are some hidden vegetables as well. Now let s get to the wine! Swanson features an excellent representation of almost every varietal with my favorite being the Fac...

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We had a great wine tasting with an excellent sett...

We had a great wine tasting with an excellent setting! The staff was informed and expressed all the wine nuances extremely well! We all enjoyed the experience and would be happy to return for another tasting!

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Amazing venue with secluded feeling. Outstanding w...

Amazing venue with secluded feeling. Outstanding wines paired with a perfect location. Relaxing at its best

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Personal, private and excellent wine and bites exp...

Personal, private and excellent wine and bites experience. We joined the club and bought wine to ship home. Highly recommended.

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My wife and I had a lovely late-morning private ta...

My wife and I had a lovely late-morning private tasting at Swanson. Our host was attentive, but not overbearing, informing of us of each wine and then providing plenty of time to sip our wine and relax. The garden was well shaded and produced a comfortable atmosphere to start our day in Napa.

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We had a very nice experience at Swanson, with the...

We had a very nice experience at Swanson, with the Salon Tasting. Interesting pairing with the bites and the 5 wines. Not average bites. Caviar, creme' fresh, bresola, caponata and several others. The most fun was the carrot panna cotta.
Different tasting room, French influences with a lovely Ro...

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My best friend and I went to Swanson for my birthd...

My best friend and I went to Swanson for my birthday in April. Sarah took care of us and we had the best time, felt like we got the celebrity treatment! We will definitely be back to Swanson!

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We had a great afternoon tasting at Swanson with S...

We had a great afternoon tasting at Swanson with Sarah! She was a knowledgable and fun host and we will definitely be back for a second visit.

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Swanson is a slice of heaven in the valley. I had ...

Swanson is a slice of heaven in the valley. I had a great tasting hosted by Sarah. She went above and beyond giving us one of the most specialized tastings I ve had. Amazing wines, great atmosphere and extremely friendly staff.

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The location completely took us by surprise. We pu...

The location completely took us by surprise. We pulled up and thought we were on a movie set. Birds chirping, sun shining gently through shaded trees. The host was knowledgeable and entertaining. He's definitely one who helps keep Napa's reputation. And the wines were wonderful. Swanson totally made...

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Nice spot

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Great experience.

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Great wine and delicious food pairings. Sarah is a...

Great wine and delicious food pairings. Sarah is a knowledgeable and delightful host.

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Outdoor tasting with Danielle. Good experience an...

Outdoor tasting with Danielle. Good experience and ambiance. They allow dogs and the wines were tasty. Especially enjoyed the merlot and the blend. Highly recommended. Just off route 29 quiet and serene.

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Phenomenal wines, beautiful atmosphere, excellent ...

Phenomenal wines, beautiful atmosphere, excellent tasting experience! Swanson Vineyards was so completely unassuming and perfectly refreshing. Out of the 9 vineyards we visited during our trip, Swanson had the most memorable wines, so much so we joined their wine club. Don't miss this vineyard!

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Stellar property. Great unique tasting room. There...

Stellar property. Great unique tasting room. There wasn't a wine we didn't like!! And the food pairings were incredible.
Nancy and Sarah are the best.
Perfect Napa experience!

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Fantastic and personal experience. James, our host...

Fantastic and personal experience. James, our host for our experience, was knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining. We had a lovely time at their Sip Store and tasted some exceptional and innovative wines. Recommended it to any wine enthusiast.

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We have been a member here on and off for the past...

We have been a member here on and off for the past three years (cancelled membership while I was pregnant). Love the wines and the cozy ambiance at the winery. Mostly, its the people and warm service. We haven't been back since last November, and this time was welcome by Tess. She is mostly warm...

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Sarah was such a great host! We started off our gi...

Sarah was such a great host! We started off our girls trip with a Salon tasting and had an amazing time. The food pairings were delicious and we loved getting to try some of Swanson s more exclusive wines. Can t wait for our next trip!! Thank you, Sarah!

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My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time at Swanson...

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time at Swanson Vineyards. Danielle was so nice and knowledgeable and the wine was some of the best we had in Napa. We cant wait to be back!!

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This was my first time to Swanson Vineyards and I'...

This was my first time to Swanson Vineyards and I'll definitely be back soon! The experience was absolutely delightful the service was excellent - Sarah was extremely knowledgeable about all the wines. My favorites were the Alexis and the Merlot, but the Rose is perfect for summer! Will definitely r...

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James was great, good conversation and laid back a...

James was great, good conversation and laid back approach. Thoroughly explained the process and enjoyed listening to him nerd out about wine.
Very good wine as well!!!

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Born and raised in Pittsburgh in the 50's, I was r...

Born and raised in Pittsburgh in the 50's, I was raised on "Jumbo" ( Pittsburghese term for bologna) on "chipped ham" (lower grade ham originally sold in Isaly's stores and chipped to very thin pieces who also sold the Klondike bar) and finally Swanson TV dinners. Swanson dinners were a mainstay bac...

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Great tasting and very educational!

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Lovely and friendly spot!

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On my Napa Valley tour, Swanson offered the best t...

On my Napa Valley tour, Swanson offered the best tasting experience as well as delectable wive offerings. The Salon Merlot and Chardonnay are absolute winners along with Angelica, a smooth dessert wine with the nose of a Madiera and a caramel finish. Kryztoph and Skip provided an exceptional experie...

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We enjoyed our wine and food pairing appointment w...

We enjoyed our wine and food pairing appointment with Sarah. Our favorite wine was the salon Cabernet Sauvignon. The chocolate macaroon pairing was exquisite. We had a great visit with our fellow tasters and Sarah was knowledable, friendly and fun. Highly recommend.

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