Girard Winery Review

They know what they are talking about. Not so tourist tasting room like in other vineries in Nappa. You can choose different type of wine instead of those in tasting card. Very reasonable prices for that kind of tasting. Our host- Zella Pelley- answered all of our questions- she knows a lot about wine.

Mike was a wonderful host. I could not have enjoyed his place more!

Beautiful tasting room, extremely friendly staff and of course great wines. Travis was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Can not wait to return.

Sarah was so lovely. The wines are wonderful. Bone up on your movie trivia before visiting.

Girard was such an amazing visit. Sarah Tews was a great hostess and wine enthusiast she made our visit very comfortable and enjoyable. We were celebrating our honeymoon and Girard took care of us with our priority wine pass! Thanks for making our visit so amazing!

Awesome experience in October 2019 with our host Ashley (typically works at another sister winery). She was knowledgeable and very friendly. We re-joined the wine club and then came back the next afternoon and were hosted by Kendall who was also amazing. Great staff and excellent wine.

Girard was a lovely place to spend the afternoon for a tasting. The gentleman behind the bar was kind and personable. The wines were delicious- especially the 2011 Zinfandel and the 2016 Petit Sirah. A great place to visit in Yountville!

Great customer service and great wine choices. Love the pairing. One of my top choice when comes to the whole experience.

My husband and I enjoyed the wine flight , and Sarah was our server, she was very nice and very informative about the wines that we had!!

We had the best time at Girardeau Winery. Sarah was the hostess with the mostest!! We would recommend this tasting to anyone wanting to have an enjoyable expyand learn a little something! Thank you

Sarah provided us with not only delightful wines, but exceptional service. I highly recommend this lovely tasting room in yountville.

Girard is always very welcoming and has fantastic wines! Samantha did a fabulous job guiding us through our tasting. Looking forward to the new location! Cheers!

Always a relaxing, enjoyable time at Girard. Employees are very knowledgeable and super friendly. We always visit when we re in the area.

Great wines, especially for the price! Exceptional spot to taste after normal tasting room hours end

Very friendly servers who were well informed. Great atmosphere and as always the wines are superb!

My wife and I love visiting the Girard Tasting Room in Yountville. We are wine club members and enjoy all of the wines Girard makes. We especially like the Sauvignon Blanc and the Old Vine Zinfandel but Girard makes a wide variety of both red and white wines. The staff in the tasting room are wonderful and we are always treated more like friends than just customers. Mike, one of the senior staff members, is also a level two sommelier. We always learn something new and interesting from Mike. For instance yesterday Mike explained that the Mixed Blacks (a Rhone blend) comes from a particular 2 acre vineyard that is planted with a mixture of different grape varietals. The mix of the grapes from that vineyard is what makes the blend rather than taking grapes from vineyards of a single varietal to create the blend. This was a common practice in the past but is rare these days. I recommend Girard to anyone who enjoys great wines that are also reasonably priced. And you'll be welcomed and served by a friendly, knowledgable and professional staff.

Sara was great, loved sitting on the patio enjoying some great wines.

1) The wines are hit or miss, but generally too expensive.

2) Tasting room is busy (packed) on weekends (which is the only time we can really go, despite being locals), often without even being able to even park in the parking lot.

3) Their club membership benefits are getting worse, worse, worse, to the point where it would not even be worth joining now:

(a) Not as many people allowed to do a free tasting. In the past, we have been able to do one for ourselves plus 2 guests, so it was a nice place to bring out of town visitors. Not anymore! Now it is limited to 2 people total.. so if you have a significant other with you, forget about bringing any other friends or family!

(b) They now LIMIT the number of free tastings you can get, to only 4 VISITS PER YEAR. This means that, if you want to pick up your wines,(for example, if you visit from the Bay Area), you can LITERALLY only taste at the times you pick up the 4 wine shipments per year -- can't do any additional visits!

To be honest, even though we are locals we only went 3-4 times over the course of a year... BUT it was nice to know that we COULD go if we wanted to, like if we had out of town guests. Now we can neither go whenever we want nor bring any guests with us...

(c) They told us we could taste for free at the other Vintage Wine Estates wineries, but when we attempted to do this (at Sonoma Coast Vineyards), they gave us a bunch of attitude and acted like that program was not valid, and kept saying there were "glitches in the computer system" and that that perk was "going to go away soon."

The main reason we became club members again was so that we could also try out some of the local wineries. After we got this sort of attitude from Sonoma Coast and Clos Pegase, we just stopped trying to taste at any other ones.

4) They have botched so many things with basic customer service and logistics it is unbelievable:

(a) they didn't update our address and phone number, and even after telling them both over email and in person at the tasting room, they continued to have our old contact information on file.

(b) They shipped one of our boxes/selections to us -- even though we elected "local pickup" because we live 13 minutes away, right here in Napa Valley. Their emails about the pickup deadline (which did not exist in the past) went straight to Spam folder, and they did not bother to even try to contact us over phone when we were never responding to pick up the shipment... they just charged us additional fee to ship it about 10 miles to our house. When I wrote to complain about this, they did nothing... no apology, no offer to waive the shipping fee or credit it for our next shipment.

5) Oh, and did I mention the tasting fee has gone up about 100% in the past few years?? (Yes, it used to be $15 for regular and $25 for limited flight... now it is $30 and $50! Doesn't get waived unless you spend something like $150 on wine...) So, now that we just canceled our club membership due to the numerous problems outline above... there's zero reason for us ever to return again!

Sarah Tews gave us an exceptional tasting and went out of her way to give us recommendations for local restaurants. Delicious wine.

From mountaintop Cabernet Sauvignon to valley floor Sauvignon Blanc wines that are authentically Napa. The tasting room is not in the vineyard like many others in Napa, but they wines are delightful! Good location on Washington Street near all the great restaurants.

The tasting room is open until 7, which was nice as many others in Napa closes between 4:30 and 5:30pm

If you are staying in Yountville, you should stop by for a tasting, even if you are not staying in Yountville, you should try to make this part of your Napa Valley visit. The staff was super friendly, we would return in a heartbeat!

Best customer service in napa! Dan was so sweet. we had our 2 year old with us and they were so nice accommodating. loved their wines! better than a bunch of other popular wineries in town. We ended up buying a lot more than we were expecting but totally worth it!

Wife signed us up as members. I was resistant until I visited the tasting room. Nice, welcoming, non wine-snobby. Great wine too btw.

The wine tasting menu starts very slow with blends and average wines. Service is average at best.

I have had two wonderful
Experiences at Girard! Actually more than that but on those occasions I had Sarah as my guide. She is knowledge and as nice as can be! Made me feel comfortable and welcome! Ask for her next time you drop by inYountville!

Our experience at Girard was unexpected, but very enjoyable as Sarah was in-point, took good care of us and was our best introduction into Girard. We re members due to her vibrant personality.

Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She is knowledgeable about wines, the region, the Vintage family of wineries, the wine club, etc. She definitely made our tasting special with her pleasant personality and eagerness to be helpful.

Great wine, great tasting room, and great service. Joey was super knowledgable and helpful!

Samantha was extremely knowledgeable and very hospitable. Great time - we ll be back soon!

Have been members for many years and never had any issues.. Wines are a great buy at the price point and we just wish we could visit more often!
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We had an amazing, expedited tasting here at Girard right before our dinner reservation. We told our server we had about 40 minutes and he accepted our challenge. He paced each wine evenly while still allowing enough time for us to learn about the wine and enjoy the experience. Several wines we tasted were only available in the tasting room, which made our experience feel exclusive! Remember, tastings are free if you show military ID, which was a huge plus. I highly recommend Girard if you are in the area.

Girard was our favorite tasting room. Sarah made our experience amazing! She was so approachable and knowledgeable about the wines. She also took the time to explain and chat with us, unlike other tasting room we went to. Will definitely go back!!

What if my favorite wineries in Yountville a great winemaker they have some of the best Reds in all of Napa Valley. A very knowledgeable staff always a fun experience

Very good wine at a nice price point. After two days in the Napa Region this was one of my favorites. Also, received some wine from them today and one bottle was cracked during shipment. I made one call to them and they are sending a replacement without question on Monday. Great service!! Happy Club Member!!

Great winery. Sarah was great guiding us through the wines and making us feel comfortable.

Sarah was incredibly friendly and fun! We had such a great experience

My girlfriend and I had an amazing time at Girard! We enjoyed some incredible wines on the patio and couldn t have had a better experience via our very knowledgeable and personable host Sarah. I d highly recommend the tasting menu paired with a cheese board. So happy we stopped by!

Sarah was helpful and very accommodating. Great recommendation on the hot dogs too!

Had a wonderful tasting in the Yountville Tasting Room. Sarah was great! We will definitely return next time we re in Napa.

Sarah was an extraordinary hostess! Loved the mixed blacks wine!

Girard s tasting room in Yountville offers a brilliant and enjoyable experience for anyone visiting Napa Valley. Our professional tasting consultant and hostess, Sarah, did a wonderful job of providing us with knowledgeable, friendly More

Love this winery! They have some amazing wines and are always so accommodating to my dog when we taste. :)

We went for a tasting. Mike did an outstanding job creating a fun yet challeging tasting experience for us. Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. And the wine was good too. Thank you Mike and Sarah.

Great experience! Service was prompt and he was really knowledgeable. A great variety of wines to taste

A very chill and professional atmosphere with fair pricing and nice staff, the hostess Sarah took care of my party and was very timely.

Great wine tasting in Yountville! Highly recommended

The wines were delicious, and the woman who was taking care of us (Sarah, I think) was absolutely delightful. Took really good care of us, gave my wife a little cheese plate because it was her birthday, was very kind to our dog, and very pleasant. Great place to spend some time.

Kendall was very knowledgeable and personable. This was a nice, relaxing afternoon with a nice wine by the glass.

Pulled up after 1 week of being open and we had a great tasting. Ask for Anton, a very pleasurable young gentlemen with a ton of wine and Girard knowledge. Can't wait to go back got Christmas.

Girard winery specializes in producing wines sourced throughout the Napa Valley. You can be sure to enjoy a tasting here

Loved the tasting room in downtown Yountville. The wine was delicious and we had a great time with Dan as our tasting guide. He was very educated with wine, the history of the area, and suggestions for things to see, eat and do. With the fantastic wine, he greatly enhanced the wine tasting experience. When I go back, I ll be excited to taste some great wine with excellent hospitality.

Enoch was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the wine process from grape to bottle. The facility is beautiful...including the bathrooms! Oh, and Enoch's socks are "the bomb"

Very comfortable experience, Sarah shared the perfect amount of information about each wine to leave room for a personal evaluation without persuasion from her description.

Ryan was amazing. He had a great knowledge of all the wines he was serving us which helped me in buying a bottle of a 2015 Artistry. He truly made our experience at Girard. I look forward for future visits and will be recommending friends to stop by for a tasting.

Wonderful visit and delicious wines. Sarah was down to earth and informative, and she has a great sense of humor!

After reading the reviews and expecting a great experience we were very disappointed. We tasted wine from the same glass (red and white) in very tiny portions. Also, the wine was not the best. It was was a waste of money and time. I would rather buy a bottle of wine and enjoy it at home.

I went with a friend we did the wine tasting - Sarah was our hostess- she was very informative and had wonderful suggestions. We ended up purchasing a glass of the mixed white each. It was a wonderful experience- very relaxed atmosphere.

Sarah was great! Super wines. Beautiful place. Great way to spend your time while in Yountville!

Our last stop at Girard was the best of the night. Beautiful tasting room with friendly staff and great wines. Our host was Kendall, she was nothing but extraordinary with her knowledge and recommendations during our wine tastings.

Wonderful atmosphere and thoughtful, knowledgeable staff. The wine tastes impeccable. Great place to bring your friends before you go out to dinner or explore around Napa Valley.

I m a wine club member mainly because of Mike. He s the best. Always attentive and extremely knowledgeable. Always make me feel very welcome. A huge thanks to Mike for being my guy at Girard.

Our host was Sarah and she did an amazing job walking us through their selections! We love the convenience of their location right in Yountville. They have amazing wines and at some of the best price points we have seen thus far!

Sarah was amazing! It was my first tasting I ve done and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. Just what someone whose never done a tasting needs.

We had a great time at Girard. We stopped in after breakfast without an appointment and they were very gracious. The tasting room was beautiful and they were very attentive. Can't wait until our next visit to Yountville

Now this is the way to do a wine tasting! Charming facility, picturesque town, attentive staff, and oh, the wines are so so good!

Sarah was amazing! We got seated right away and had a tasting that blasted our taste buds. The viognier was to die for. Such a great and accommodating person to work with. We were looking for a reservation at a restaurant after our tasting and she called over to make a reservation for us. Highly recommend and ask for Sarah!

Great place right in downtown Yountville. Sarah was awesome and really made our tasting fun. I highly recommend you visit Girard & Sarah.

Service not great, nor is the setting on the main road. Wines were hit and miss. 2016 Sauvignon Blanc and 2014 Cab Sauvignon the clear highlights - these were excellent.

Looking forward to visiting again in the new facility. Was disappointed that our party of 6 didn t have tasting fees comped since we purchased over $400 of wine and we are club members at two of Girard s sister wineries. (Viansa and Clos Pegase)

Kendall is the most amazing host. The wine must try is the petite syrah and cab sav diamond mountain. Ask for kendall she is extremely knowledge and the wine is amazing.

Very nice experience. We very much enjoyed the wine and our cabernet sauvignon experience - so much so that we joined the club!