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St. Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ saynt hə-LEE-nə) (Wappo: Anakotanoma, "Bull Snake Village") is a city in Napa County, California. It is part of the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 5,814 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in St. Helena
1. Pride Mountain Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 622 reviews
Pride Mountain Vineyards specializes in red wine production, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The property is only open for wine tasting appointments to guests with a prior appointments. In compliance of our local codes and use-permits all appointments must be made in advance of arrival. Thank you, Pride Mountain Vineyards
Reviewed By brettbarry1
This was our 4th or 5th visit to Pride over the years, but this past visit was by far the most informative and entertaining/enjoyable. Our wine guide Paul was so exceptional at his work representing Pride – a caring & knowledgeable person, never arrogant – always on point (funny) and frankly one of the best wine tour guides my wife and I have met in over 30 years of visiting Napa. He is just WOW ???? I know everyone felt that way – especially my wife’s family and friends from Norway who were visiting Napa for the 1st time. We arrived 90 min earlier than our appointment - after our tour at neighboring vineyard Keenan which was abruptly ended at the start because their boisterous big dog had gotten into something poisonous and was foaming at the mouth and in distress. So we left early…(we later found out that the dog was OK thank goodness after an emergency vet run). That was jarring & scary enough, but when I arrived early @ Pride with a busload of 10 and asked Paul what to do – he didn’t hesitate or miss a beat… rolling with the situation, and starting us early on easily the best Cave tour we have ever had???? Many Napa vineyards seem to have gone into a kind of automatic mode – going through the swirling motions, not listening to their customers on tour – pushing customers to buy/buy at the end without ever connecting with them. However what you have with Paul is a truly gifted “connector” – a man who plainly loves his work, knows Pride inside the caves & out – and makes each guest feel as though they have had a very unique experience. We have always loved Pride as both a winery and source of outstanding juice. We are Spring Mountain fans for 20+ years (we knew Barbara and Jim at Paloma + we love Schweiger, Sherwin Family, and we are longtime Spring Mountain Vineyard club members). When you try the wines on Spring Mountain you will discover the biggest and richest reds in Napa - complex wines with aging potential. Our stop at Pride last Sunday was the last stop on our 3 day tour, and it left a delicious taste in everyone’s mouths. It made my wife's 50th even more memorable. The vino at Pride Mountain is TOP drawer - their famous Merlot is a monster of deep richness and structure, with massive aging potential. We are fans of the Cab as well & Chardonnay - all the wines at Pride are some of the best you will taste in Napa. Well worth a drive up the mountain. You will not easily find these incredible wines are your local store - do yourself a favor and experience the magic of Pride (and seek out Paul).
2. Conn Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 129 reviews
TEMPORARY TASTING ROOM CLOSURE Our priority continues to be the safety and wellbeing of our employees and our customers. While our team has taken numerous precautions to minimize risk, we believe that closing our tasting room to the public is the responsible decision. Our winery will be closed starting on 3/14 while we monitor the situation.
Reviewed By lillbluebear - California, United States
Heads up: this is a long review. Short summary: highly recommended. Do the blending experience. Now if you aren't lazy in reading, please continue: Both Dragos and I throughly enjoyed being winemakers of the day. We ended up booking one main activity each day (Sonoma winery, where we met the owners and winemakers), French Laundry, and the blending experience to be winemakers at Conn Creek Winery. Honestly, I knew I would like and enjoy this experience because it sounded unique and more to offer than a regular wine tasting, but I had no idea how much I would like it. We didn't just like it! We loved it! First of all, Steve, kindly informed me that they would like to reschedule our blending experience due to the excessive heatwave we experienced that weekend. We agreed to scheduling it in the morning of our last day. Originally we had it at 230pm the previous day and it would be switched to 1030am the following day. Steve was gracious enough to custom our blending experience for an hour later at 1130am per our request. Much appreciated! One of the lovely staff members, Jessica, greeted us warmly. Thomas was our wine guide for our wine blending experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, humble, and a great sense of humor. He is also very personable (congrats to a new papa!) and got a majority of our preferences for chocolate, how we take our coffee, etc based upon our wine choices. I found that fascinating! Dragos and I loved the blending experience. He prefers clay soil. I prefer volcanic. I will let him drink his preference glass first and then give him a glass of my preference afterwards. He liked my wine afterwards. You cannot got wrong with quality wine! The grapes are so sweet. And interesting on what I thought was aesthetic decor was actually quite calculated for maximum sunlight, protection, and nourishment for the grapes. Everything handpicked by a trained eye and skilled set of hands to cut only the best choices: plump, ripe, and juicy bunches of grapes. Labor intensive for sure. Learning about it gives me more appreciation for the wine I consume. Out of our excursions this Napa trip, we highly recommend this one! This was both our favorite our of the three activities that we booked on this trip. It was the best one for us and perfect because we unknowingly saved the best for last! It was meant to be! Thank you Thomas for making winemaking experience a ton of fun! We left with high spirits, empowerment in choosing our cab wines, and a beautiful souvenir (our very own bottled blended wine) of our cherished time in Napa county. If there were another star to give for ranking, I'd give all the stars!!
3. Amizetta Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By P1013GNphilipr
If you enjoy red wine these are some of the best Napa Valley has to offer in an idyllic setting overlooking the valley.
4. Bremer Family Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By lorettaf649 - Carefree, United States
We were planning a short trip to Napa - a return after a number of years. We have previously visited the well known wineries. We decided to look for small ones this trip. Before leaving for the trip....an acquaintance who use to live in Napa recommended we go to Bremer. I went on their website and asked for a tasting while we were there. I received an immediate response and we scheduled a early afternoon visit. This winery is off the beaten path but not difficult to find with GPS or from the staff there. We arrived at this lovely spot and were greeted by Mike Knox the Director of Hospitality. He gave us a bit of information about the property and then took us to a shaded table area for our wine tasting.....What wonderful wine especially the reds which we took home. We were so happy that we visited this lovely property and were fortunate to have Mike as our wine steward......Call or email for appointments as they usually prefer to plan ahead....you will not be sorry....thanks Mike and Family
5. Allora Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Small, appoint only, family run, luxury winery in the heart of the Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. Welcoming host, stunning property and unbelievable wines. An absolute must see! Allora Vineyards
6. Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 200 reviews
Family owned and operated since 1981, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards is a local, 42-acre vineyard in Napa just a short drive from downtown St. Helena, featuring world-class fine wines at affordable prices. Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards has produced some truly spectacular wines, including crisp, vivacious whites and lush, textured reds. We're one of the original producers of Cabernet in Napa, and started our first vintage in 1987. We're also home to Ghost Horse Vineyards: the most expensive wine in the world upon release! Contact the winery for more information and to schedule a tasting!
Reviewed By LindsayCrews - San Francisco, United States
We have visited Anderson's several times and each experience has been fantastic. We continue to bring friends & family to taste here! Dan is extremely knowledgeable about wine and makes sure each tasting is unique, especially for special occasion visits! There is a variety of great wines to try and tasting in the caves is a memorable experience. I highly recommend visiting Anderson's and tasting with Dan!
7. Sherwin Family Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
A visit to Sherwin Family Vineyards, at the top of Spring Mountain above St. Helena, is like no other tasting experience. You will be treated to world-class wines in an idyllic setting overlooking the Estate’s vineyards and picturesque lake and fountain. Relax on the patio and sip a glass of Estate Cabernet while you enjoy a peaceful picnic on the deck. Or, on those chilly winter days, relax in front of a blazing fire in the beautifully appointed Tasting Room while enjoying Sherwin Family’s current releases. Whatever the season, your visit to Sherwin Family Vineyards will be a memorable experience that will linger, and the memory will enhance your enjoyment of the wines that you take home with you. We would love to show you a little Spring Mountain hospitality on your next visit to Napa Valley.
8. Buehler Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 274grantm - Pine Bush, United States
Jonathan's hospitality and personal attention provided our group with an unforgettable visit. Thank you for making us New Yorker's feel like part of the Buehler family for a day. The "papas knoll" cab tasting was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit! What a location! Thank you again.
9. Modus Operandi Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By PugglePower - Boca Raton, United States
We had a amazing wine tasting experience with Caitlyn of Modus Operandi at Brasswood. To begin with the wines were truly amazing, it was wonderful trying a wide selection of Jason’s wines as we learned about the history of the winery and his approach to his wine making. While I knew little about the wines of MO prior to my tasting, Jason has produced some terrific wines that are a pleasure to drink. Cailtyn was an outstanding hostess; she was engaging, warm and very knowledgeable. To top it off, the tasting room at Brasswood was beautiful. Having a private tasting with Caitlyn at Modus Operandi was the perfect way to spend s few beautiful hours in Napa, great company and great wine in a magnificent setting.
10. Flora Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
We invite you to visit our historic estate, located at the end of a quiet country lane surrounded by majestic oaks, lush fruit trees and panoramic vineyard views. Both a working winery and the family home of our proprietors, The Estate is Napa Valley at its most authentic and intimate.
Reviewed By Brsexton1 - Indianapolis, United States
The estate tasting and tour at Flora Springs featured delicious wines and a tour of the ‘caves’ to see the barrels and barrels of wine! The tasting was throughout the experience with a sampling of American oak vs French oak Cabernet. The experience ended on the veranda overlooking the vineyard and mountains - gorgeous!!! Special shout out to Karri for sharing the estate heritage and her passion for each of the wines - Definately worth the stop!
