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D
3 years ago

Went for a wine tasting on my birthday and as a su...

Went for a wine tasting on my birthday and as a surprise my wife's friend set us up in a private tasting room. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the floor to ceiling windows really brings the outside it. All the wines are delicious, the staff is beyond friendly and touring the grounds was fun too. Tip - Be sure to check out the bathroom.

K
3 years ago

Michaela is amazing and so knowledgeable. Went for...

Michaela is amazing and so knowledgeable. Went for a tasting and loved getting to know the history of the vineyard. Beautiful property and artwork everywhere. Favorite wine was the Kathryn Hall. Thanks for making our experience so fun and enjoyable.

A
3 years ago

I recently attended a very expensive function for ...

I recently attended a very expensive function for a certain presidential candidate, and I must say the atmosphere, wine and hors d'oeuvres were as rich and bountiful my fellow billionaires' bank accounts.

d
3 years ago

Beautiful winery/tasting area. Our group was taken...

Beautiful winery/tasting area. Our group was taken into the barn for a tour and the lower level for the wine tasting in August if 2017. Celeste was very knowledgeable about the wines and patient with our questions. This winery has some spectacular wines.

M
3 years ago

Excellent reds. Very nice tour. Many great fello...

Excellent reds. Very nice tour. Many great fellow people in your group. No pressure to buy too much but very easy to buy if you like. World class cabs some of the best I ve ever had that go head to head with $500 wines from France but these are only $100 to $150 a bottle. Very high quality. Friendly service who put me on an early tour. I may join their wine club if I can get out of the sleaze trap at another winery.

K
3 years ago

Beautiful view from the second floor balcony...but...

Beautiful view from the second floor balcony...but that's it! We had 4 people in our party and we all agreed, the wine was awful. Our wine steward provided rehearsed "kitchy" stories that were extremely boastful about the family - especially Kathryn...Kathryn the Great. Save your money and visit some of the wonderful boutique wineries where you can chat with down to earth owners and sip amazing wines.

D
3 years ago

For big California Cabs come to Hall winery. Not ...

For big California Cabs come to Hall winery. Not only are their wines wonderful, the tasting room and grounds are beautiful and modern. The staff are knowledgeable and not pretentious. Take their Hallmark tour to learn about the history of the winery and grounds while tasting examples of their wines. Enjoy!

L
3 years ago

We let them "win". I refused to leave until someo...

We let them "win". I refused to leave until someone at least acknowledged us in the tasting room full of staff. My husband kept insisting they didn't want our money and we should leave. We were willing to spend money and join the club like we had at other wineries earlier and I thought, "Surely, they want money."
The first staff member we came in contact with was on her cellphone(I was willing to look past this because my husband and I both own businesses and employees have a hard time departing from their cell phones). However, it seemed to be the mentality of the place. We waited at the tasting room bar for 20 minutes and then left. No one seemed to care. We will not buy Hall wines at liquor stores and we will be sure to tell our friends.

A
3 years ago

Awful! We were just in today for a tasting and the...

Awful! We were just in today for a tasting and they were unwilling to accommodate my husband who has a physical disability. When I asked to speak to the manager, I was told that "the manager was not available. I have NEVER experienced such blatant discrimination. If I could give zero stars, I would

M
3 years ago

$50 tasting fee (which we didn't do). They won't s...

$50 tasting fee (which we didn't do). They won't sell a bottle of wine so you can enjoy on premise. They did offer a glass of white wine which was nice. The gal who greeted us was very friendly.

M
3 years ago

While the wine was good the experience in the wine...

While the wine was good the experience in the winery was poor. Our host Tom (or ted..he did not have a name tag) was really sarcastic in an angry way. Would have really liked to learn about the wine without the bitter sarcasm. Grounds were pretty but over crowded.

N
3 years ago

Probably one of my top #2 in wines and tasting exp...

Probably one of my top #2 in wines and tasting experiences. We went to 13 wineries in 3 days - so we have a lot to compare to. Beautiful location, some of the best views in the Napa Valley, and fabulous wines. Wine club was a bit pricey for the wines, I felt. But that didn't stop us from shipping 6 bottles home!

T
3 years ago

If you re not a member, you are stuck standing whi...

If you re not a member, you are stuck standing while watching all the members having a nice time with lounge seats. Also, there were empty lounge seats everywhere so if you re not a member I do not recommend even coming for a $40 tasting to stand around while watching others having a better time.

L
3 years ago

I have been buying Hall wine for several years, bu...

I have been buying Hall wine for several years, but had never visited the winery. We finally made it to St. Helena and I arrived at Hall without a tour reservation but they were great to fit us in. Had a fantastic tasting with Lauren - really great experience with her!

Where things went wrong? We purchased some wine ($325 worth) and were told it would be shipped to us. Every other winery we visited and bought wine at shipped their wine within 1-2 weeks.

It has been 2 months and nothing. No communication. I emailed Lauren, and I know this is not her fault, but was advised it would be coming soon. Still waiting.... I would really like to replace my 3 star review with a 5 star review for how good Lauren was as a tour host. Everyone LOVED her. But, if we pay for goods, why haven't we received them?

P
3 years ago

We came with 4 of us after visiting 2 other wineri...

We came with 4 of us after visiting 2 other wineries. Our host Eric was incredibly knowledgeable and extremely personable
. Good info on the history of hall and Napa as well Highly recommend asking for him as a host.

R
3 years ago

The wine tasting happens in a beautiful modern bui...

The wine tasting happens in a beautiful modern building with many beautiful art pieces. The basic wine tasting is on the higher end of prices ($40/person) but the wine quality and ambience are well worth your dollars.

J
3 years ago

I was so excited to visit after I read the book, ...

I was so excited to visit after I read the book, The Perfect Score. What a disappointment. Cameron, our host, lacked enthusiasm and at one point said, I don t really care if you guys buy anything or not. Then mentioned he has family with wineries. Just had a certain air about him and wasn t enthusiastic about his job. Had no passion for the winery. Was just spewing out memorized lines. The experience would, hopefully, be 10x better if the host showed some interest! We visited end of day and it was quite loud in the tasting room. I would imagine it would be better to visit in the morning.

S
3 years ago

Love, Love, Love the grounds, Art and structures! ...

Love, Love, Love the grounds, Art and structures! I haven t done a wine tasting, so I can t speak to that. But I m going to do a tasting some day soon and my guess is that it s will be outstanding!

A
3 years ago

Very pretty setting. Tasting is $40 without a tour...

Very pretty setting. Tasting is $40 without a tour. When I was there it was very crowded so I didn't get much attention nor much of a chance to ask questions. Had to wait so they gave me a nice glass of white to drink while I waited which was nice. Tasted 5 red wines. Generous pour. All priced from $65 to $175 a bottle. Their wine is very good.

j
3 years ago

Absolutely Fantastic! Stop in and taste some amazi...

Absolutely Fantastic! Stop in and taste some amazing wines. Thank you for being kind to a military couple. Celeste, worked with us in the public tasting room and was without a doubt the nicest person we have meet in Napa! Our favorite stop of the trip and beautiful grounds.

D
3 years ago

This "THANK YOU" is especially for EDWARD LEE.

This "THANK YOU" is especially for EDWARD LEE.

My name is David and I grew up in the Bay area. He was accomodating
from the moment we walked in.

Explained every wine perfectly. BRAVO EDWARD!

Thank you for spending your time with us. I did also join there wine club, since I enjoy there wines so much.

C
3 years ago

Joan was our tour guide and she did a great job. S...

Joan was our tour guide and she did a great job. She walked us around the grounds and explained the art pieces throughout. We were able to have a private tasting in an old barn house that was immaculate inside. Plenty of pours to go with the marcona almonds, fruit, and cheese plate.

The $125 Kathryn Hall was amazing and $27 T Bar T sauvignon blanc held its own just as well!

V
3 years ago

Wonderful location. Unique and delicious wine. Fri...

Wonderful location. Unique and delicious wine. Friendly atmosphere. Very, very stylish. The design and art pieces worth it to visit this place. That is a double pleasure to taste the great wine in such a nice place and artistic atmosphere. The selection of plants delivers genuine pleasure. You can touch it, smell it. The waterfall, artistic pano, and selection of artworks provide additional reasons to visit this place.

D
3 years ago

Hall Wines is a beautiful property, and offers tas...

Hall Wines is a beautiful property, and offers tastings of one of the best wines in Napa, if not the world. The 2nd floor tasting area offers spectacular views of the vineyard. Be sure to make a reservation for tastings, as spacing is limited due to COVID.

R
3 years ago

This is BY FAR my favorite winery in Napa. The gr...

This is BY FAR my favorite winery in Napa. The grounds are beautiful, with spectacular art (sculptures especially) all over the grounds. Some great history on the grounds, and a beautiful architectural style as well. The wine is great too!

T
3 years ago

The perfect place to visit. Great location, scenic...

The perfect place to visit. Great location, scenic views, and superb wine. Very generous pours of the higher end wines they offer. Best bang for the buck. I would recommend doing the tour since you get a barrel tasting and learn more about the winery. If i were to guess why this is not rated better on Google Reviews it is because the vibe is more trendy/modern/millennial and the wines are more Silver Oak esque than Inglenook (less of the old world taste)

J
4 years ago

Really beautiful building. Great art. Good wine (r...

Really beautiful building. Great art. Good wine (red heavy) but the story (as given by our guide) was rushed and disconnected. I never felt connected and based on that, wouldn t return. Maybe it was an off day, but I think being able to connect is as important as any other aspect of a winery.

P
4 years ago

We have been big Hall fans and their wines are fan...

We have been big Hall fans and their wines are fantastic, so it pains me to say I am not a fan of the new St. Helena tasting room/tour experience. The "barrel" tasting was nothing more than 1 barrel in the corner of the newly opened Bergfeld building. When I mentioned the previous barrel tasting when we had a comparison, I was told they wanted to save space. While the new facility is state of the art, it has transformed from a place to experience great wines into an art showcase and event center. Very disappointed....

C
4 years ago

We scheduled a tour and tasting at HALL. The groun...

We scheduled a tour and tasting at HALL. The grounds and winery were beautiful. I was pretty drunk from the winery before but I think I remember the wine being good too... Our tour guide Ray I'm STILL laughing about. He was super nice but I've never met someone that could talk so much. He would ramble on monologue-style for 20 minutes in the same spot without taking a breath or asking anyone a question. I kept shuffling my feet and clearing my throat to give him a clue like okay dude let's move on. If I was an old person I would have passed out standing there. He would glance at me confused why I was interrupting and then keep rambling. On multiple occasions, I thought "Are we being punk'd? Is he waiting for someone to say something? Is he just making this stuff up?" The tour was also pretty salesy - 50% of it felt like we were on a wedding venue tour. Eventually I tuned him out and just enjoyed the artwork and scenery. I wish we had time afterward to hang out WITHOUT Ray (lol) and enjoy some wine on the grounds, but they closed as soon as the tour was over. Skip the tour and just come for a tasting or to hang out.

G
4 years ago

Hall Wines has the best collection of dry reds in ...

Hall Wines has the best collection of dry reds in Napa Valley in my opinion. The collection of cabernets from different regions in the Napa Valley are all distinctive and first class. Then go to Sonoma to the sister winery Walt and enjoy world class pinot noir's. Love Hall Wines, the tasting room atmosphere and art are the worth the experience by themselves.

S
4 years ago

Hall Wines is so much different from other vineyar...

Hall Wines is so much different from other vineyards in Napa.

Modern architecture. Art around the vineyard. Planting of their own vegetables. And delicious red vino, from the glass, bottle, or barrel.

I had an amazing time here, with the fall sun setting above the grape fields, our knowledgeable host explaining the rich history of the vineyard, and a private tasting of their more expensive bottles. What more can you ask for.

Best compliment - that visit turned me into a red wine enthusiast.

B
4 years ago

The tasting room, building, and grounds were amazi...

The tasting room, building, and grounds were amazing. My girlfriend and I split a $40 tasting of 5 or 6 wines, the majority being Bold Cabs which we enjoyed. The wines ranged from $45-185/bottle and all tasted great. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was one of the more expensive wineries we visited but it was definitely worth it.

About HALL Wines

HALL Wines: A Destination for Wine Lovers

HALL Wines is a family-owned winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The winery was founded by Craig and Kathryn Hall in 1995 with a vision to create world-class wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Today, HALL Wines is one of the most respected and sought-after wineries in the region, known for its exceptional wines, stunning architecture, and commitment to sustainability.

The HALL Wines estate spans over 500 acres across two vineyards – Sacrashe Vineyard on Atlas Peak and Bergfeld Vineyard in St. Helena. Both vineyards are sustainably farmed using organic practices to ensure that only the highest quality grapes are used to make their wines.

At HALL Wines, winemaking excellence and innovation meet contemporary design to celebrate life and inspire the senses. The state-of-the-art winery features modern architecture designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, which seamlessly blends into the surrounding landscape.

Visitors can enjoy a range of experiences at HALL Wines, from wine tastings to tours of their impressive art collection featuring works by artists such as John Baldessari and Jaume Plensa. The tasting room offers panoramic views of Napa Valley while guests sample some of HALL's award-winning wines.

One unique experience offered at HALL Wines is their "Cabernet Cookoff" event held annually in support of local charities. This event brings together top chefs from around Napa Valley who compete against each other using locally sourced ingredients paired with HALL's Cabernet Sauvignon.

In addition to producing exceptional wines and offering unforgettable experiences for visitors, sustainability is at the core of everything they do at HALL Wines. They have implemented numerous sustainable practices throughout their operations including solar power generation systems on both vineyards which provide up to 50% of their energy needs.

Overall, if you're looking for an unrivaled destination where you can experience world-class wine making while enjoying breathtaking views then look no further than HALL Winery!