Salvestrin Winery — Attraction in St. Helena

When you think of Napa wineries most people think of Mondavi, BV, Sterling, Beringer, Stag's Leap, V.Sattui, Coppola. All are great places to visit but they are also very crowded and not very intimate. (Cakebread and Silver Oak are also two of my favorites, not super busy since it's by appointment only.)

My wife and I visited a hidden Napa gem: Salvestrin Estate in St. Helena because it had a 5 star Yelp rating. When we drove up to the winery, it was not what we expected, very quaint, much smaller in size than we used to but very intimate and cozy. We walked up the flight of stairs to the tasting room where we were greeted by Luke. (Highly recommended to make a reservation)

Our wine tasting experience with Luke is exactly how I think it should be: very personable, comfortable, social, and fun. I literally felt like we were drinking wine in my living room while listening to good music. I also cannot think of the last time I had a tasting flight where each tasting was superb. Each had excellent appearance, aroma, and wonderful extended finish! Soft, smooth, delicate, well-balanced, perfect harmony!

2010 Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Estate Retaggio (Sangiovese Blend) 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine tasting was $15 for the flight which Luke waived when be bought a bottle of the Retaggio and Cabernet Sauvignon. (I'm not a white wine drinker but almost converted when I tried their Sauvignon Blanc.)

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Well the secret is out! I wanted to keep this secret place to myself, but it’s only fair that I help promote this Bread & Breakfast Inn. I have been insisting to stay here for the last 5 years. The rooms are very comfortable, the breakfast is to die for and the hospitality is unmatched. What more can you ask for? I don’t even shop around for the best price in a place to stay. This is my secret hide away! You all can come anytime before October and after October because I’m taking a room in mid October every year! There are 3 rooms your welcome to reserve Take into account you will be staying at and enjoying your stay at a legendary vineyard. This is a vineyard of St. Helena’s founding father “Dr. Crane”...

Absolutely wonderful tour & tasting! 🍷 Andy went above and beyond answering our questions and really gave us a true Salvestrin one-on-one experience. He is very knowledgeable about the entire process, vine to bottle, not typical from other vineyards we visited. It is one of the only wineries that we enjoyed every single glass we were poured during our tasting. If you've never experienced Salvestrin wine, you must visit and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed! Super excited for our first shipment as Wine Club members and are looking forward to...