V. Sattui Winery Reviews

Nice place and good wines. Terrace tasting with nice view on the vineyard for $45 for 5 wines per person and Cheese and charcuterie $15. Our favorites ones Sauvignon blanc, Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon , Vittorio s Vineyard, Estate 2014

Food options and quality are great. The wine isn't as appealing.

Great venue but poor employee interactions and not accommodating to customers. Great selection of meats and cheese but one is not allowed to have them during wine tasting. We asked if we can buy and eat cheese and meat sampler for our wine tasting experience since they do not offer crackers/bread/water for palate cleansing between wine samples. We were told that shouldn't be a problem but after paying were told we can't. It's so close to being a 5 star experience...

Large winery. Very busy with lots of visitors. Nice buildings and grounds to explore.

Awesome place, great tastings and staff. $20 for 5 tasting is a great deal.

What a beautiful picnic place in Napa valley! My kid and me loved to play at grass field and enjoyed the varied food.

always loved this winery and the grounds when we lived in the Bay Area. can't wait to visit today! it's the first time in almost 13 years and the first we're returning to!

edited after visit: while we still enjoyed the winery visit and our picnic lunch, i was a bit put off that the $15/each we paid for a tasting wasn't credited towards the items we purchased in the market (over $100) or the 6 bottles of wine we purchased (over $200) or credited to our first month wine club delivery!!
i gave it 5 stars prior to the visit but changed to 3 after.

Nice wineyard. Popular and off the main road, so I wouldn't recommend if you want a quiet experience.

Beautiful grounds nice staff good wine. Be prepared to pay $15.00 for a 4 wine tasting flight.

Good wine selection and some tasty local cheeses and other delicacies. They also have high quality imported ham and cheese.

Absolutely terrific experience. We loved this winery and the wine. We sampled the premium wine with Marc - he is the best. He is a true professional remarkable host. We will be back again.

Love the place! Wine tasting with friendly host! Love the marketplace! Add this to your stops at Napa Valley!

We visit the Bay Area annually from Pittsburgh and always stop at VSW for a lunch or early picnic dinner on the lawn. If we are lucky, they will be grilling shrimp and tritips that weekend. The wines are excellent, the food fresh and the atmosphere cordial and family friendly. No NAPA snobs here. Sometimes they are crowded, but there is a special tasting room for Cellar Club members. If you want to overpay for a tasting or a bottle of wine, this is NOT where you go in St. Helena.

A decent winery with nice picnic spot...Jordan was really good in telling us all about different wines.We both somehow didn't liked their wines that much.Also I wish they had a changing table in the bathroom as this winery is condidcons as family winery. The picnic tables, barrel looks very pretty.

Great grounds with nice deli. Great place for a picnic lunch under shaded trees. Didn t try the wine. Next time.

With excellent customer service, atmosphere, and most importantly great wines, V. Sattui makes for both a great stop in a Napa trip as well as a place to spend the day.
I visited V. Sattui with some friends just past lunch on a Saturday. Parking was easy, and after meandering through the grounds we opted for the standard tasting in their "marketplace" room. The atmosphere captured the feel of a small store in Napa, complete with a deli stocked with sandwiches, breads, and cheeses. While it seemed crowded at first the amount of bar space for tastings was more than sufficient and we were able to find a place.
It was here that V. Sattui really stood head and shoulders above other venues. While some cater style over substance, V. Sattui keeps their wine tasting experience it's top priority. We had the undivided attention of our pourer, Tammy, and were impressed with her knowledge about each selection of wine. Even with five people selecting different wines from V. Sattui's large wine list we were never left waiting for another pour. Her focus was equally balanced between providing pours, giving descriptions, answering questions, and casually chatting with us as we drank. We never felt rushed or neglected at any time, even towards the end of our tastings.
The wine list for the marketplace tasting is not their full "members" list but the selection didn't feel limited. With a delightful Sauvignon Blanc and several Chardonnays, Rieslings and other white varietals, those who prefer white wines have plenty to pick from and enjoy. The reds are even better, with multiple Zins, Pinots, blends, and an excellent Cab. You can cap off a tasting with any of the reds, but their dessert wines are tough to pass up with selections like the rich Vintage Port, sweet Muscat, or their signature Madeira. Suffice to say, the tasting list has something for everyone and with quality to boot.
Overall, while some places in Napa try to get people in and out as swiftly as possible, the folks at V. Sattui make you feel relaxed and comfortable as you enjoy delicious, well-priced wine in a fun atmosphere.

Finally took away the$20.00 charge to walk in.....
Nice Winery to find cute things & tasty treats

Nice place to visit and the service is quite good. The wines are the type that appeal to the mass market. If you are a real wine geek, look elsewhere. Great picnic area and gourmet market for food and drinks.

outstanding wine and even better customer service! We had BIG ED for our tasting and he was simply the best! Really made it an experience which is what you want. Ended up joining club due to him and bought 14 bottles jeesh.. haha. We liked so much we came back a 2nd time this weekend.

My wife and I just returned from Napa and V. Sattui was probably our favorite stop. We only went on a whim due to the advise of a fellow traveler at our B&B, and thank God because we would have missed a gem. Sattui is the only winery in Napa that has picnic grounds, and though you are not suppose to bring your own food, the food they sell is fantastic! Try the various cheezes and the chicken pesto sandwich, wow! Also, they sell one of the most unique wines I've ever tasted. The bottle is funkie, topped with melted wax, the label says "California" but its called something else (can't remember at the moment). Its a mixture of red wine and brandy. Truly amazing. I order two and had them shipped to my home. Still waiting on them.

Sad! You now have to pay $20.00 per person to get into the Deli. Forcing you to either Wine Taste or get a bottle of wine. We have been coming here for 20 years. Loved to picnic here. We always purchased their Deli foods. But now you can not just go to the Deli.

The grounds are beautiful. Lunch on the yard with five wine tastings was fantastic. I would reccomend it highly

The wine and food are great, but the customer service is bad. I purchased three bottles of wine and they charged me extra for individual packaging. It turned out that had I bought them individually, I would have gotten the packaging for free. Stingy people.

From this Texan to all of you out there....my first trip to California's Napa Valley was highlighted with this wonderful Winery. Make a stop and enjoy the flavors and hospitality!

We visited late in the afternoon on a Thurs. The vineyard was quite busy, but we got real great guy at the tasting bar who recommended a few great wines for our tastes - blend Bacci and off-dry riesling. We bought a couple bottles, some cheese and spent some time in the nicely shaded yard. Overall, great wines, food/snack options, nice grounds. Do recommend to visit.

Unfortunately I visited here NY's Eve and they closed early. Thus, FYI, they close early on December 31st! However, I was able to see a fabulous view and will definitely return when I have the chance for a complete tour.

Ed did a phenomenal job explaining the wines and injecting his awesome personality into our tasting. Winery is beautiful with plenty of seating. Lots of cheeses and breads. Only negative is that the men's room is tiny. 2 urinals and 1 stall. Tiny.

Vinnie was an amazing to serve us for wine tasting!!!! My first time! We adored us!

The sommolier we had at the tasting bar was wonderful and the wines are pretty fairly priced. I had a wonderful time with my boyfriend's family and the experience allowed for us all to know each other a little better. The winery itself is beautiful and would be a very romantic trip for two to Napa Valley in the future.

Can get crowded on popular days, but still worth going.

Charming winery. Visited it back in 2009. Delicious wine samplings, and nice food store with varied and unique selections. Will certainly visit again. Forget about the "wine train" , especially if you are black.
Go to V.Sattui, buy some snacks and a bottle of wine, and enjoy a nice little outdoor lunch. You'll be glad you did.

Never go to Napa on a Saturday or Sunday, since ALL places are crazy busy and crowded. If at all possible, visit during the week...even Fridays are pleasant. That said, we always stop in at V.Sattui for lunch and a bottle of wine. The deli is good and the cheese selection is vast. The wine list is huge, and a portion of the huge list is actually quite good and a good value for Napa. Some of the Cabernets in their portfolio would cost 2x or 3x at another winery. Definitely a "fun" place if you're new to wine/wine tasting, but also some very decent wine to be had for more "serious" wine lovers.

This place is an incredible Winery. Everything tasted awesome. Their selection of Reds was simply some of the best wines in the valley in my opinion. Because they do not distribute to stores you really need to come here check this Winery out before going to any others in the valley. You will not be disappointed by the selections of wines you are served and everyone here is excellent in their service and their attitudes are exceptional. If you get a chance to meet Luis the manager tasting room the manager of the tasting room say hi.

Absolutely lovely place!! Wine is wonderful and the staff doing the pourings were fun, witty and very encouraging of trying new things! Yes, it was crowded but the place is busy because it is good. Chill, relax, have a glass or 3 of wine and enjoy life. Sit back and enjoy the time and the gorgeous views.

This place is beautiful, they have free tasting for militaries. Better if you visit on a weekday. Wines are good, although I feel the wines from Monterey-Carmel are a lot better.

A gorgeous property with a large cellar for private events and tastings. They do weekend barbecues and the retail store have cheese, fruits, snacks, and of course to do picnics on the vast property. The one complaint I have about this place is that it gets crowded to the point it's not fun. Still, the people are great and if you can carve a place amid the crowd, I can see great fun to be had.

I live in the area and stumbled on this place 16 years ago when I was still exploring and before it became a destination in its own right and had to start charging for 'tasting'.

First time there in 1998 I had family over from the UK and we just thought it looked interesting. Apparently people talk about the desert wines and Cabernet but I can't drink red without getting migraine and sickly sweet wine is not something I have ever wanted to experience twice.

We go back year after year for the Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. I haven't tried the dry Muscat and will deal with that this weekend.

Over the years they added more options to the overall experience and there is more shelved wine, but the quality has stayed just as high as ever. I have a friend who drives down from Portland in his thirsty SUV just so that he can shop at Sattui without worrying about the weight.

When they added the deli, it made the place in to much more of a one stop shop. I think they sold some cheese and bread the first time I was there, but nothing like the huge deli they have now. The sandwiches are lovely but I am 6'3" and can't eat a whole one. We have never stuck around for the BBQ, but everyone seems to love it.

In some ways I regret their success. The wine tasting crowd spoiled these places for people like us who want to come and buy wine but would like to know what it tastes like. The staff seem to be on commission too, so even if you do what we do (delli then load up from the shelves with the wine you already know you want) they try to write up their "help" ticket to get a cut from what they didn't help you with. When my mother was here around 2000 she actually got to chat with the owners about the wines and the business, they don't have time for that now.

They also sort of spoiled the whole exploring thing for us. We tried Beringer because we thought we shouldn't go to the same place over and over. What a mistake. Tourist trap with bad wines. Perhaps a place for the wine tasting locusts to get some free alcohol, but not a place to buy wine to take home. We occasionally try another winery, but haven't found "the next sattui" yet, just a lot of mild disappointment. Many places want to hit you with the wine tasting charge before they'll show you what they have.

Our 'trick' is to get there early, or go in the depths of winter. I have been there at 9am on a rainy December 24th morning to see them sandbagging the doors to keep the floods at bay. The best way to get the 1998 Sattui experience again.

A must stop. Love their sweet wines. Due to COVID-19 reservations are needed on weekends. I came on Thursday and it was nice there was Tasting and their deli is amazing.

Great wine! My boyfriend and I stop here Everytime we're in town. Victor gave us the best greeting and Big Ed was the most exciting and entertaining wine sommelier.

My husband and I participated in the 5 course food and wine pairing and loved every moment. Virginia, our hostess, was beyond spectacular - so knowledgeable and passionate about V. Sattui wines but also was an excellent resource for recommendations of other wineries around the Valley as well. The Petite Sirah and Medeira will blow your mind!

We thoroughly enjoyed everything here! We have friends from San Jose and this is their favorite vineyard and winery in the area.

A lot of value with tasting menu. Some very good wines included here! It's a stunning place to relax in the garden with a bottle outside along with a large selection of cheeses and food options from their onsite market, something I wish more Napa wineries offered. I can see why this place has won a lot of awards!

Always a good time. The employees are so informative. They know the wine and the stories behind the wines and I leave with a great story and knowledge .

Great start to our day the tasting was very good and the food in the deli was really great . Will go back again.

DO NOT see Justin for the wine tasting. He was so rude, had a horrible attitude, and hardly gave us any time during our tasting. We came here for the experience and to have a good time and he completely ruined the place. The deli was great and everything else but Justin absolutely sucked. If you try the wine tasting do NOT go to this jerk. Dont know how he has a job here.

Wonderful wine experience. The tour is reservation only but you are welcome to stroll around at your own like we did. Tasting included 5 wines from an ample menu. Loved them all. Even the kids got to sample some grape juice. Picnic tables are available for guests and a market with plenty appetizers, sandwiches, cheese selections, lots to go with your preferred wine.

I wish I could rate this less than 1 star. Our server Bianca was not only rude, she was not helpful, and she barely said anything to us during our tasting. She didn't explain the wines to us or anything. When I asked about a military discount she sighed and said "it's complimentary." Ok, sorry I asked? We decided to purchase one of the Cab's , some cheese and salami--and it got even worse when we were checking out. The guy didn't look at us once didn't even thanked us.
We're not going back here.

Delicious food options and lots of cheese. Wine tasting and sitting area outside for picnic

Very famous place. Best to buy a bottle of wine and enjoy a picnic sitting in the garden. It is said that it is not allowed to go outside.

I cannot recommend v sattui enough! We had the pleasure of visiting a couple of weeks ago for our 8th wedding anniversary trip and this was the highlight!!! we had a 10:00 a.m. appointment booked and were big Ed's 1st customers and had the absolute privilege of being able to pick his brain on all of our obscure questions, he was an absolute superstar! He kindly let me try the Angelica and the Madeira which I was hankering after and they were so fantastic we bought 2 bottles of each on the spot! Big ed you are an absolute asset to v sattui, you keep everybody entertained and happy, and your knowledge about the wines is hugely impressive! we cannot thank you enough for the excellent experience that we had!!! we will be back :)

Shout out to all the folks a V Sattui for staying open during the Glass fire and providing free meals to the firefighters that are risking there lives for others. I will come visit you first when things are open.

Came for a tasting session with the family, no place to sit at all, nor place to stand together as a group of 5. We had to split and stand separately. No refund policy, so even though we couldn't sit together (or sit at all) we were stuck here. There wasn't any view, and it basically felt like "do it as fast as possible" rather than a place to relax and enjoy the wine. This was the worst winery experience we had, by far. To add insult to injury, we couldn't snack at the bar as well - so we had to drink on empty stomach. Wife got super frustrated and entire experience was ruined.

This place is very popular. If you have a large group, you will need reservation. Parking here is pretty difficult too.

Tasting:
Tasting is pretty cheap here. If you know what you want, get a bottle and share as a group. They will provide you cups.

Scenery:
Great for picnic and getting lunch. You can't bring your own food. Plenty of grass space. There are a lot of ben

Great winery with beautiful grounds. Had a great time in the cellar tasting room.

Janet the wine consultant, in the members section was FANTASTIC! She was incredible knowledgeable and friendly. We loved having her be our wine tasting server. We ordered a case of wine, however, and it took 30 minutes to coordinate through the upstairs tasting room, so that was really disappointing and something that V Sattui can definitely improve on.

Lovely staff, excellent selection of food and wine. Will be coming here again!

Lovely place and friendly staff. Did the wine tasting and Bart helped us out. Really nice guy and knew his wine. His suggestions were great and he even gave great suggestions for the deli. The picnic area was nice and they were very thorough in their cleaning of the picnic tables. Great place to visit.

Great place to wine taste and a picnic. At least you were able to have a picnic here.

My wife and I were married here in 2014. We had been searching for a good destination in wine country that we felt could handle our families and provide a beautiful location and ceremony. And boy did they deliver! Their wine has been the talk of my family since, and the Princess-esque tower was the picture staple for everyone! Their barrel room brought a perfect location for our reception! The staff for both the public and private wine tastings are great people to get to know and they really care that you enjoy your experience. Their picnic grounds and deli are great places to enjoy a nice warm day!

Very nice winery with great wines and they BBQ on the weekends! BBQ is phenomenal, plus they also do have a deli with gourmet meats and cheese

Bought a $85 dollar shirt and the shirt was already stain with permanent marker, I notice once I got home. If your gonna charge such high prices at least make sure your merchandise isnt damage or ruined.

We went there for lunch and the variety was very large we ended up picking four salads and a sandwich it was so filling and the salads were amazing

Beautiful outdoor picnic with wine, cold cuts, salads. It's so affordable and the staff is so friendly and amazing. Do a tasting; you may get a free glass.

A must-visit winery on any Napa trip! Cheap tasting prices, a market to get snacks, and a big picnic area.

This place is a wonderful family friendly place. The selection of wine is fantastic and the atmosphere is quite homely. If you re hungry I wouldn t recommend the BBQ because it lacked flavor and seasoning. On the other hand the deli is amazing. Wow the assortment of cheeses, cured meats and olives are so tasty and they pair superbly with the wines. The charcuterie is the way to go here. The down side is that they don t have enough bathrooms for women so the lines are real long. Make sure on your next Napa adventure you make a stop at this place as it is a nice outdoor place to spend a good chunk of the day.

Great grounds for event hosting and recently delicious wines!! Came for Festival Napa Valley and definitely didn't disappoint! The whole night was spectacular!

DO NOT COME HERE!!! It s really crowded and unorganized, the lines to the bathroom are insane, and the customer service is awful! First time at V. Sattui. I had originally heard good things about it. When we got there, the grounds were nice but very crowded. I waited about an hour to use the ladies room. I must say, the customer service is very bad here. We did the market place tasting and ask the cashiers for directions. They told us to walk up to whatever bartender was open. We lined up against the wall, in order to not block an entrance to a stockroom where employees were coming in and out. As we were a group of 6, we were trying to discuss our best options as to what bartender to go to. A man named John walked up to us and told us to move out of the way, (mind you, there was a huge stroller in the pathway so it wasn t us necessarily blocking the pathway.) We tried to explain to him that we were squeezed into a corner already and there was no where else to stand but we were waiting for the next bartender, Berto. He got annoyed by our explanation and walked over to Berto and whispered something in his ear. It was extremely patronizing and demeaning. I definitely felt profiled and discriminated against, one being discriminated for being a woman and the other for being a person of color. After asking around, I found out that John was actually VICE PRESIDENT of the winery! as a business owner, he was extremely unprofessional and rude and he should find a better way to organize his tasting room. Also, he should have better customer service skill because we were paying customers and expect better service especially because it was our first experience with V. Sattui. don t ever come here. 0 stars if I could

An unpretentious winery and gourmet deli with some amazing cheese selections (coconut Gouda was a bit of an experience and tasted like a tropical fruit had a gentle case of athlete s foot). The picnic areas are lovely with full benches and tables under trees and spaced well apart. Best of all were the wine bottle recycling boxes where you could slip your empty bottles after guzzling wine.

Wasn't much direction. Expected more background information or how wine is made.

I like the picnic area. Good place to drop in--publuc tasting area and friendly service. The zinc was our favorite. The wine cellar is OK, but can't complain when there's no entry fee.

There are plenty of small sandwiches that you can eat outdoors. In addition to wine, diffs are sold on bread. Very delicious and repeat.

We visited the winery in November we sat out in the picnic area enjoying the autumnal colours of the vines mixed with the Christmas lights while we ate delicious sandwiches from the deli.

While we didn't sample all of the wines the madeira was excellent.

Superb selections and vintages. Not a single complaint ever and I have been a member of their wine of the month club for almost 20 years. Visited the winery countless times.
Excellent in every way

My husband and I have been wine of the month club members for many years. We have visited the winery only about three times over the years since we live in Arizona. But each time they made us feel special and took excellent care of us in the basement tasting room. Zinfandel is my favorite and you can't beat a Howell Mountain Zin!! The 2007 was to die for!!!

THIS WINERY IS A MUST WHEN VISITING NAPA!
This was by far the best wine tasting experience. We booked the GROVE TASTING and wow, every single wine was incredibly delicious, especially the Madeira! You can taste the quality. Lovely outside area, right next to the vineyard. They also have a market with fresh sandwiches, cheeses and a selection of wines. The sandwiches were great and we were able to eat them outside on the Picnic tables.

Beautiful place, delicious wines but even more delicious food. The market place has delicious foods, cheeses, dips and wines! Highly recommend to visit.

After a year-long job assignment in Irvine, CA back in 1985, my wife and I spent three weeks traveling by car north through San Francisco and spent several days in Napa and Sonoma. We visited about a dozen vineyards in both regions. Many had wine tastings and tours, but we rated the V. Sattui vineyard our favorite. V. Sattui dates back to 1885 and, although the current winery was built in the 1980 s, it has a look that could date back a century. V. Sattui is also a perfect venue for weddings and if your timing is right, you can witness a truly lovely event. We were fortunate to see one beautiful wedding from our four trips to Napa.

V. Sattui produces an excellent selection of red and white varietals. We both enjoy the sweeter whites including their Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. The Johannisburg Off-Dry (1998) was an early favorite. Our favorite reds are Gamay Rouge, Merlot, and the White Zinfandel. We purchased a few bottles of each on our first visit in 1985, then began ordering cases by fax and later online every few years since. With interstate wine shipping restrictions, it s been challenging ordering wine from CA and shipping it to OH.

We ve been back three times since our first visit and always enjoy a picnic-style lunch from their deli. Their cheese and bread selections are also superb. We were not too surprised or disappointed when the various tasting charges began. This is a business providing a service to wine lovers, and it s excellent wine too. Any winery offering free tastings either isn t established yet or doesn t have a good vintage. Depending on weather, time of day, and day of the week, it can get quite crowded with guests and a bit frustrating if you re there for a tasting without a reservation. Afternoons are the busiest. Our earlier two tastings were less formal and more enjoyable events where the sommeliers and guests had more time for interaction. The past several years have become more formal, much busier, with little time to interact. This is not deliberate, but a product of overcrowding from its popularity and success. If you re from the east coast and haven t yet adjusted to the PST time zone, arrive for tasting at 9:00 AM which is noon back east. The staff is overly friendly and helpful.

We were never big wine drinkers before we toured Napa and Sonoma. But after our first visit to V. Sattui, we began educating ourselves on wines, subscribing to wine magazines such as Wine Spectator and attended the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. We began collecting unique wine glasses during our travels and hold annual wine parties for our friends. This is all attributed to V. Sattui Winery, so we thank you! We strongly recommend visiting V. Sattui Winery for anyone traveling through Napa.

Beautiful grounds, great wine (especially the dessert wines). The standout was the deli & marketplace, delicious food & cheese samples. Very crowded & popular.

After more than 20 years of bringing all my out of town guests to this vineyard for wine tasting and picnics on their grounds, I was so disappointed and disgusted at what this place has become. We came on a weekday and there was hardly anyone around. We were a mere group of 4 and spent more than $100 for the following: 1 small deli style bowl of tomato and mozarella- I counted exactly 5 pieces of grape tomatoes and 5 pieces of mozarella, 1 small order of shrimp salad...yup 5 pieces of shrimp, 1 small pasta which was not even 1/3 of the box full with 1 small piece of meatball, 2 panini sandwiches which were totally not fresh and the size of my petite hands (more like a kids sandwich) plus the cheapest bottle of Rose. My out of the country guests were too shy to complain about it but we vowed never to return nor recommend this place to anyone anymore. No one was friendly at all. There were cashier stations at the entrance ready to charge for your wine tasting but did not bother to greet people. Same thing inside the facility- no one was friendly at all. We sat in the grounds for less than 45 minutes and since we were still so hungry, we decided to go get burgers at Gotts less than an our after our "picnic lunch". Spare yourselves and have a better meal elsewhere. There is no character or ambiance left here. even the bathrooms were disgusting. I am taking my visitors elsewhere and cancelling my Wine Cellar Club membership. This place is even more of a nightmare on the weekends! Avoid!

This is one of my recommendations to friends on their path to enlightenment. The tastings can be spotty on the quality of service. But the wine! That's what you're there for right? For me, it's Angelica.

This winery is absolutely amazing! Also it has a cheese and cold meats inside that is divine. Would definitely recommend!

Great place to come to pick up some deli style food, do a tasting so u can pick out a bottle of your favorite wine. You can sit outside on a nice day and have lunch with outside seating.

Very good tasting wine, excellent place to relax. Awesome atmosphere.