Great wines, beautiful space, wonderful hospitality
Laura R
Wonderful experience at AXR. John was an amazing ambassador. Not only were the wines fantastic, but we weren't rushed and the tasting felt very personal. They were also amazingly accommodating with our 5m old son. We will definitely return. Thank you for a great day.
Karrie O'Neill
It was my birthday celebration today! And, truly, it was one of the most memorable! John was fantastic and knowledgeable about about the questions we had!!! We need more Johns of the world!! Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday!! ❤️
Ryan
Incredible experience. John was such a great host. Phenomenal wine.
Susan Widener
We loved AXR! This is our 5th trip to Napa and this was one of our faves. Kevin was wonderful and the grounds were gorgeous. The wine was absolutely fabulous and we can’t wait for our shipment to arrive. AXR will not disappoint!
Peter Winscott
This was the absolute pinnacle of our trip to Napa Valley. I'm glad we went here last, because if we had started here... everything else would have been a disappointment. If you visit one winery on your trip, make AXR the one.First, our wine host Melissa was a complete joy to spend 2 hours with. By the end of our tasting, she was like family. Her knowledge of wine is amazing and we learned a lot. She also gave us a quick tour of the property on foot despite the rain. We may have even tasted a wine or two not on the list.Second, the wines are quite honestly the best I've had top to bottom. The grenache was a pleasant surprise. Their 2021 line-up tastes like something that's been aging for 6 years vs 3. There is no doubt these wines will age spectacularly and if you are a collector, they source from single vineyards that are limited and hard to get your hands on.Third, winemaker Jean Hoefliger, is in very high demand in the valley and working with some great wineries. His creativity and Bordeaux background are nothing like I've experienced. I can't say enough about the structure, depth and fruit that he ties together... it's simply "joy" in a bottle.Needless to say, we joined the club and are looking forward to our next visit.
Lael Abaya
Wines and tasting experience were superb. Extra points for our host John - it felt like we were talking to an old friend, and certainly did not feel like we were there for over an hour and a half. The knowledge he imparted as a former member of the wine-making-team also provided a unique perspective. It almost made amends for him being a Celtics fan (almost). Can’t wait for a return visit, and catch up with John over glasses of vino.
Yanssel Delgado
On our last day at Napa on 12/29/2023 we visted this great winery. We had the pleasure and the honor of being hosted by both Don and Mark 2 of the Fab 4. They were both very attentive, generous, and made our visit very pleasant. Although they normally don't host visitors (according to them) we felt they did a magnificent job with respect to the tour and the tasting itself. We enjoyed several of their wines and took some home to enjoy once again. Highly recommended.
Andy Kolasa
Had a WONDERFUL time at AXR. we had a party of 12 and were well taken care of... and the wines!!!!!! the wines are great we get a case of rose every 3 months now !!!!!!!
ozgun demir
The wine here is out of this world! I am so impressed, no other cabernet tastes the same anymore. Their signature wines are unbelievable!I don't want to go anywhere else anymore. Of course, I got a membership and the beautiful special cases just arrived!!!
This is our second time to AXR winery. We have been up to Napa about 4-5 times. We have been to all the trendy and large wineries. We wanted something different. What a treat every time. The people that work here are an absolute pleasure to be around. Tons of fun and laughs. The wine is absolutely the secret of Napa. It’s very very good. Super delicious and smooth. It’s almost like I’m doing myself a disservice by sharing how great they are. We plan to keep coming back again and againYou can either get John or Aida. They are both great. The winemaker/owner has an absolute passion for what he is doing here and he is making wine in small batches.Highly recommend if you love a beautiful place with great wine.
Jeff S.
This is our second time to AXR winery. We have been up to Napa about 4-5 times. We have been to all the trendy and large wineries. We wanted something different. What a treat every time. The people that work here are an absolute pleasure to be around. Tons of fun and laughs. The wine is absolutely the secret of Napa. It's very very good. Super delicious and smooth. It's almost like I'm doing myself a disservice by sharing how great they are. We plan to keep coming back again and again You can either get John or Aida. They are both great. The winemaker/owner has an absolute passion for what he is doing here and he is making wine in small batches. Highly recommend if you love a beautiful place with great wine.
John T.
If you are wine tasting in Napa you have to give Axr a try. We were at the Harvest Inn bar and had a glass of Axr Sauvignon Blanc. We loved it and went over to the winery just afew minutes away. We met with one of the owners Mark Schratz and tried quite a few wines. Mark is an amazing host, the grounds are amazing (we had a bench table under the trees) and it was the best time we had while up in Napa. We were there for 3 hours! Of course there are quite a few very nice winerys in Napa but add this one to your list. You just might agree with me that this is one of the best! We can't wait to go back! John Thompson
Yogesh P.
Our group had a fabulous time at AXR. Very cool location. A bit different that what you are use to in napa. Our host Richie was a blast. Very engaging and informative. The wine was top notch. We could have spent another couple hours there. The wine maker even stopped by and said hello, which was a huge thrill for one of our group who has been a big fan of his for years. Overall, if you have an option, skip one of the bigger wineries and check this place out.
Elaine R.
Wonderful wines with beautiful settings ... with amazing service knowledge sommelier who truly love their craft.Jean Hoefliger is a Winemaker is one I followed to AXR because of his absolute dedication and passion to making amazing wines. Love the exciting new direction he has brought with AXR.Even when Napa was ravaged by the fires, AXR provides us out of skipping a year by bringing in wines from other regions (petaluma) even using Jean's origins from Switzerland. The Doral and Pinot Noir were great!Loved the Fab4 , Rose, and their elite flagship AXR1.Another unique is a yummy pairing with kettle chips and finely Shaved cheese , so good!
Great wines, beautiful space, wonderful hospitality
Wonderful experience at AXR. John was an amazing ambassador. Not only were the wines fantastic, but we weren't rushed and the tasting felt very personal. They were also amazingly accommodating with our 5m old son. We will definitely return. Thank you for a great day.
It was my birthday celebration today! And, truly, it was one of the most memorable! John was fantastic and knowledgeable about about the questions we had!!! We need more Johns of the world!! Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday!! ❤️
Incredible experience. John was such a great host. Phenomenal wine.
We loved AXR! This is our 5th trip to Napa and this was one of our faves. Kevin was wonderful and the grounds were gorgeous. The wine was absolutely fabulous and we can’t wait for our shipment to arrive. AXR will not disappoint!
This was the absolute pinnacle of our trip to Napa Valley. I'm glad we went here last, because if we had started here... everything else would have been a disappointment. If you visit one winery on your trip, make AXR the one.First, our wine host Melissa was a complete joy to spend 2 hours with. By the end of our tasting, she was like family. Her knowledge of wine is amazing and we learned a lot. She also gave us a quick tour of the property on foot despite the rain. We may have even tasted a wine or two not on the list.Second, the wines are quite honestly the best I've had top to bottom. The grenache was a pleasant surprise. Their 2021 line-up tastes like something that's been aging for 6 years vs 3. There is no doubt these wines will age spectacularly and if you are a collector, they source from single vineyards that are limited and hard to get your hands on.Third, winemaker Jean Hoefliger, is in very high demand in the valley and working with some great wineries. His creativity and Bordeaux background are nothing like I've experienced. I can't say enough about the structure, depth and fruit that he ties together... it's simply "joy" in a bottle.Needless to say, we joined the club and are looking forward to our next visit.
Wines and tasting experience were superb. Extra points for our host John - it felt like we were talking to an old friend, and certainly did not feel like we were there for over an hour and a half. The knowledge he imparted as a former member of the wine-making-team also provided a unique perspective. It almost made amends for him being a Celtics fan (almost). Can’t wait for a return visit, and catch up with John over glasses of vino.
On our last day at Napa on 12/29/2023 we visted this great winery. We had the pleasure and the honor of being hosted by both Don and Mark 2 of the Fab 4. They were both very attentive, generous, and made our visit very pleasant. Although they normally don't host visitors (according to them) we felt they did a magnificent job with respect to the tour and the tasting itself. We enjoyed several of their wines and took some home to enjoy once again. Highly recommended.
Had a WONDERFUL time at AXR. we had a party of 12 and were well taken care of... and the wines!!!!!! the wines are great we get a case of rose every 3 months now !!!!!!!
The wine here is out of this world! I am so impressed, no other cabernet tastes the same anymore. Their signature wines are unbelievable!I don't want to go anywhere else anymore. Of course, I got a membership and the beautiful special cases just arrived!!!
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This is our second time to AXR winery. We have been up to Napa about 4-5 times. We have been to all the trendy and large wineries. We wanted something different. What a treat every time. The people that work here are an absolute pleasure to be around. Tons of fun and laughs. The wine is absolutely the secret of Napa. It’s very very good. Super delicious and smooth. It’s almost like I’m doing myself a disservice by sharing how great they are. We plan to keep coming back again and againYou can either get John or Aida. They are both great. The winemaker/owner has an absolute passion for what he is doing here and he is making wine in small batches.Highly recommend if you love a beautiful place with great wine.
This is our second time to AXR winery. We have been up to Napa about 4-5 times. We have been to all the trendy and large wineries. We wanted something different. What a treat every time. The people that work here are an absolute pleasure to be around. Tons of fun and laughs. The wine is absolutely the secret of Napa. It's very very good. Super delicious and smooth. It's almost like I'm doing myself a disservice by sharing how great they are. We plan to keep coming back again and again You can either get John or Aida. They are both great. The winemaker/owner has an absolute passion for what he is doing here and he is making wine in small batches. Highly recommend if you love a beautiful place with great wine.
If you are wine tasting in Napa you have to give Axr a try. We were at the Harvest Inn bar and had a glass of Axr Sauvignon Blanc. We loved it and went over to the winery just afew minutes away. We met with one of the owners Mark Schratz and tried quite a few wines. Mark is an amazing host, the grounds are amazing (we had a bench table under the trees) and it was the best time we had while up in Napa. We were there for 3 hours! Of course there are quite a few very nice winerys in Napa but add this one to your list. You just might agree with me that this is one of the best! We can't wait to go back! John Thompson
Our group had a fabulous time at AXR. Very cool location. A bit different that what you are use to in napa. Our host Richie was a blast. Very engaging and informative. The wine was top notch. We could have spent another couple hours there. The wine maker even stopped by and said hello, which was a huge thrill for one of our group who has been a big fan of his for years. Overall, if you have an option, skip one of the bigger wineries and check this place out.
Wonderful wines with beautiful settings ... with amazing service knowledge sommelier who truly love their craft.Jean Hoefliger is a Winemaker is one I followed to AXR because of his absolute dedication and passion to making amazing wines. Love the exciting new direction he has brought with AXR.Even when Napa was ravaged by the fires, AXR provides us out of skipping a year by bringing in wines from other regions (petaluma) even using Jean's origins from Switzerland. The Doral and Pinot Noir were great!Loved the Fab4 , Rose, and their elite flagship AXR1.Another unique is a yummy pairing with kettle chips and finely Shaved cheese , so good!