A delightful tasting with Garrett to kick off our girls Napa trip. Such a cozy beautiful tasting space with lovely wines catered to our taste preferences (much appreciated). Such an intimate experience on the most breathtaking grounds. Cannot recommend this stop enough.
Kim Heavner
We are smitten with Barnett. Became members three years ago, and always have amazing hospitality when we visit for a tasting. The view beautiful, Rattlesnake is unmatched, and Enrique is top notch!
Scott Duncan
My wife and I did a tasting that lasted through sunset. We had nothing but good things to say about our host Garrett, the wine, the views, and the experience as a whole. Garrett was incredibly knowledgeable about not only Barnett’s wine, but the entire Napa Valley. The tasting was also very generous, unlike a few others we did at other wineries that were on the skimpier side. We ended up purchasing their MMV Cab and cannot wait to drink it for our second anniversary next year. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Napa!
Eli Fleishauer
A spring mtn classic. Excellent wine, gorgeous view. Engaging educated hosts. We joined the club.
Josie S.
Very disappointing would be an understatement. Where do I start?We paid $150 tasting per person and so we were expecting a reasonably high-end experience. But no it was a pretty rock bottom visit, not even some breadsticks to cleanse the pallete. I blame myself for not doing my due diligence research first. The wine was good but they only served their regular wine i.e no reserve pours. And get this, the wine they are known for, called rattlesnake, which we made the visit specifically to experience, was not even being poured. So they could have at least adjusted their tasting a little bit. Run, run away from this greedy, shameful operation.
Angela Xu
My fiancé and I came with our friends for a tasting over Labor Day weekend and the experience was phenomenal and exceeded any expectations we walked in with.First off, the views of the vineyard from our tasting table were stunning. It’s not everyday you get vineyard views like this. Secondly, our server (shoutout Garett) was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the wines and grapes. We thoroughly enjoyed his presence throughout our tasting. Thirdly, the wines were fantastic. My personal favorite was the Merlot and my partner loved the Sauvignon Blanc. We left with a few bottles in tow.Highly recommend checking this place out for a tasting – thanks team for an unforgettable experience!
Jonathan Mitchell
The view was great, but the experience was disappointing.We were really excited to come to Barnett as a highlight of our trip to Napa. We are both huge fans of Barnett Cabernet, and were really excited to drive up and try it! We have had their regular cab, but have both always wanted to try the Rattlesnake Cabernet. To be honest, that was the biggest thing we were looking forward to doing other than seeing the view.My girlfriend (now fiancé) had planned this tasting as an early birthday present to me, not knowing that I was planning to propose to her the day before on our trip. I only include this because I had reached out to the winery in advance to let them know we would be celebrating our engagement, and that we would love to try the rattlesnake if it was available (I understand that it is limited production and can run out - I kept my fingers crossed that they would have some!)When we arrived as the first group of the day, we were led to our tasting area - a cute area shaded by the old winery building. Our host was very nice and personable - when she asked what our tastes in wine were, we mentioned the rattlesnake and the cab franc (another wine on their list that is limited) she said she would see if we could taste them. After tasting through the other wines, she told us that there was no rattlesnake or cab franc available to try. We understood and enjoyed comparing the 2016 and 2021 cabs she had poured for us. They were both very good!After that, we went on a small tour of the facilities. This is when we were disappointed. We asked our host if she could get some pictures of us with the beautiful view, and she mentioned there was one overlook that was specifically the best for pictures. A larger group had arrived after us and was seated at some beautiful tables at this specific overlook outside of the cave entrance enjoying their tasting with another host. It felt awkward interrupting them to get pictures, but was not an issue for us until we realized that their host was pouring them Rattlesnake Cabernet out of a Coravin for their tasting. Their host was also more experienced and was able to talk to some of the wines (ports) that our host wasn't as informed of. (I'm not faulting our host on this, as she was newer and had mentioned the ports that were made were only done once or twice - a niche question for sure). Continuing the tour into the wine cave, she showed us an entire pallet of the Rattlesnake Cabernet that was being packed. Again, just frustrating that there are pallets of the wine and other groups were allowed to try it, but we were not even though we had mentioned it multiple times.The rest of the tour was nice, and we ended up taking a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc home. I want to stress that out host was nice and the wine was good, we just felt underwhelmed by the experience for the price that we paid.Honestly, we were extremely disappointed that we were not able to try the flagship Rattlesnake Cabernet when we had looked forward to and had asked in advance, especially when other groups were allowed to try it. Before our appointment, I was actually telling my fiancé how I was wanting to get a bottle to commemorate our engagement. I guess I could have asked again after seeing the other group get to try it and all of it in the cave, but the whole experience left a bad taste in our mouth since we had asked in advance and again with our host earlier. I did not want to keep asking for something that they did not seem to want to do.This was the most expensive tasting experience we did on our trip to Napa at $100/pp, and I have to say the views from Paloma right down the road on Spring Mountain were just as good for 1/3 the price. We left feeling disappointed and wishing we would have just gotten a bottle of rattlesnake from Total Wine - we could have bought a bottle for the same price as we paid for our two tastings and actually gotten to try the one wine we were looking most forward to, especially on our engagement weekend.
Jonathan M.
The view was great, but the experience was disappointing.We were really excited to come to Barnett as a highlight of our trip to Napa. We are both huge fans of Barnett Cabernet, and were really excited to drive up and try it! We have had their regular cab, but have both always wanted to try the Rattlesnake Cabernet. To be honest, that was the biggest thing we were looking forward to doing other than seeing the view.My girlfriend (now fiancé) had planned this tasting as an early birthday present to me, not knowing that I was planning to propose to her the day before on our trip. I only include this because I had reached out to the winery in advance to let them know we would be celebrating our engagement, and that we would love to try the rattlesnake if it was available (I understand that it is limited production and can run out - I kept my fingers crossed that they would have some!) When we arrived as the first group of the day, we were led to our tasting area - a cute area shaded by the old winery building. Our host was very nice and personable - when she asked what our tastes in wine were, we mentioned the rattlesnake and the cab franc (another wine on their list that is limited) she said she would see if we could taste them. After tasting through the other wines, she told us that there was no rattlesnake or cab franc available to try. We understood and enjoyed comparing the 2016 and 2021 cabs she had poured for us. They were both very good!After that, we went on a small tour of the facilities. This is when we were disappointed. We asked our host if she could get some pictures of us with the beautiful view, and she mentioned there was one overlook that was specifically the best for pictures. A larger group had arrived after us and was seated at some beautiful tables at this specific overlook outside of the cave entrance enjoying their tasting with another host. It felt awkward interrupting them to get pictures, but was not an issue for us until we realized that their host was pouring them Rattlesnake Cabernet out of a Coravin for their tasting. Their host was also more experienced and was able to talk to some of the wines (ports) that our host wasn't as informed of. (I'm not faulting our host on this, as she was newer and had mentioned the ports that were made were only done once or twice - a niche question for sure). Continuing the tour into the wine cave, she showed us an entire pallet of the Rattlesnake Cabernet that was being packed. Again, just frustrating that there are pallets of the wine and other groups were allowed to try it, but we were not even though we had mentioned it multiple times.The rest of the tour was nice, and we ended up taking a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc home. I want to stress that out host was nice and the wine was good, we just felt underwhelmed by the experience for the price that we paid.Honestly, we were extremely disappointed that we were not able to try the flagship Rattlesnake Cabernet when we had looked forward to and had asked in advance, especially when other groups were allowed to try it. Before our appointment, I was actually telling my fiancé how I was wanting to get a bottle to commemorate our engagement. I guess I could have asked again after seeing the other group get to try it and all of it in the cave, but the whole experience left a bad taste in our mouth since we had asked in advance and again with our host earlier. I did not want to keep asking for something that they did not seem to want to do. Especially since the other group clearly had the nicer tasting location with the prime view. Maybe they were members or something that affords a better experience. This was the most expensive tasting experience we did on our trip to Napa at $100/pp, and I have to say the views from Paloma right down the road on Spring Mountain were just as good for 1/3 the price. It's just unfortunate, because we were excited for Barnett to be the highlight of our trip since we knew we loved their cab and couldn't wait to try their other wines, but since they were unwilling to pou
Kate Bochicchio
We went to Barnett vineyards during our trip to St Helena and WOW! The views are breath taking and the wine is fantastic. We had a phenomenal tasting with Enrique and are so happy we chose this place out of all the winery options. If you are looking for a more intimate setting away from all the crowds try out this place!
Scott Zelazny
Very unique experience with amazing views of the valley. Garrett was our host, he was informative, talkative, and personable. We tasted numerous wines while enjoying the view. We toured some of the property and learned about the operation, history, and family. Allow for some extra time to get up the mountain.
We finally made our way back to Barnett!!! It really is on my top 3 wineries in Napa! First off the views are everything here! The service and wine is top tier . The Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite here and try to stock up before it sells out. It's best to enjoy on a during a hot summer day. The Rattlesnake is the best cab here but is currently out of stock! I recommend this to anyone that comes to visit Napa! I promise you won't be disappointed! The thing I love about Barnett is the privacy , there are only 3 tastings per day and is as if you get the whole winery to yourself! The cave over looking Napa is incredible I can really be out there all day!The new patio that was just built was Amazing!!! The views were spectacular ! I would recommend wearing sunscreen ! I got burned while being up there . Highly highly recommend visiting Barnett on your visit in Napa. Please note the drive is up Spring Mountain and is windy road please be safe driving up and back down !
Jeff C.
Our second visit to the Barnett property was as good as our first two years ago. The experience and service were fantastic and Enrique was great! The wines here are excellent quality; we're already in the club, but we discovered a couple new ones this trip. Their reds continue to impress me year after year. If you're looking for a new experience, along with that family feel, look no further than Barnett!
Tria Xiong
Save your money and time!Hmmmm … where to start… First time in Napa Valley, did a lot of research to find a couple of vineyard to visit. This be had alot of positive reviews so despite being $100 per person, double/triple the price for other vineyards, we booked a reservation. Boy we’re we in for a surprise. The drive wasn’t the best or safest drive. But when we approached their gated vineyard, we were expected to be blown away for beautiful scenery and experience. Sadly it was just the opposite of that. As we pulled up, what appeared was a pretty small place. The view was pretty nice as it was on top of the mountain. So, we disregarded the false impression on their website. The worst came after. Our host was so rude! Didn’t catch his name, most likely he didn’t tell us. The whole time he was not attentive what so ever. Going in and out of the room we were seated to pour a small amount of wine and walked away. He barely communicated with us. No history of the vineyard, wine, zip - nadda. We tried asking him question only being met with short answers. Almost like we were bothering him. Complained about some stuff happening there like why the dog was there. Something wasn’t going right with either a coworker or something. The whole time he looked as though he was so bothered we were there to make him work. Very unprofessional. Of course we’re on vacation so we’re taking photos for memories, one of our party member was on her phone and he said, rudely “are you just going to be on your phone” which we didn’t realize we couldn’t do. Towards the end we decided to purchase a bottle, paying with cash. He couldn’t figure out how to ring us or whatever, as it was not communicated so he just said “I got it, I guess.” So let’s make it clear that it was NOT intended to be “complementary”. He poured the last bottle and walked away. While walking away he said something along the line of “well, guess that’s it” but the music was blasted and he said it as he was already walking away. So who knows what he actually said. Pretty much this experience left us very uncomfortable and very dumbfounded by the professionalism of this business. I emailed them with no response. So I will be posting this review in all places. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VINEYARD. SAVE YOUR MONEY. WORST EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD.
Matt Sipala
What is not to love about this place! Humorous and knowledgeable wine team…dogs, comfy blankets…the VIEWS oh and some yummy wine are a recipe for an amazing visit to the top of Spring Mountain. Thank you for such an amazing tasting!!
Dashiell Renaud
If Kevin is your host, you’re going to have a good time. Fabulous wine. Beautiful views. Wonderful dog.Update: returned for a second visit. Turns out the whole team is phenomenal. Spectacular cabs, Sonoma coast Pinot noir, and the 2020 Chardonnay has a beautiful pear flavor
A delightful tasting with Garrett to kick off our girls Napa trip. Such a cozy beautiful tasting space with lovely wines catered to our taste preferences (much appreciated). Such an intimate experience on the most breathtaking grounds. Cannot recommend this stop enough.
We are smitten with Barnett. Became members three years ago, and always have amazing hospitality when we visit for a tasting. The view beautiful, Rattlesnake is unmatched, and Enrique is top notch!
My wife and I did a tasting that lasted through sunset. We had nothing but good things to say about our host Garrett, the wine, the views, and the experience as a whole. Garrett was incredibly knowledgeable about not only Barnett’s wine, but the entire Napa Valley. The tasting was also very generous, unlike a few others we did at other wineries that were on the skimpier side. We ended up purchasing their MMV Cab and cannot wait to drink it for our second anniversary next year. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Napa!
A spring mtn classic. Excellent wine, gorgeous view. Engaging educated hosts. We joined the club.
Very disappointing would be an understatement. Where do I start?We paid $150 tasting per person and so we were expecting a reasonably high-end experience. But no it was a pretty rock bottom visit, not even some breadsticks to cleanse the pallete. I blame myself for not doing my due diligence research first. The wine was good but they only served their regular wine i.e no reserve pours. And get this, the wine they are known for, called rattlesnake, which we made the visit specifically to experience, was not even being poured. So they could have at least adjusted their tasting a little bit. Run, run away from this greedy, shameful operation.
My fiancé and I came with our friends for a tasting over Labor Day weekend and the experience was phenomenal and exceeded any expectations we walked in with.First off, the views of the vineyard from our tasting table were stunning. It’s not everyday you get vineyard views like this. Secondly, our server (shoutout Garett) was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the wines and grapes. We thoroughly enjoyed his presence throughout our tasting. Thirdly, the wines were fantastic. My personal favorite was the Merlot and my partner loved the Sauvignon Blanc. We left with a few bottles in tow.Highly recommend checking this place out for a tasting – thanks team for an unforgettable experience!
The view was great, but the experience was disappointing.We were really excited to come to Barnett as a highlight of our trip to Napa. We are both huge fans of Barnett Cabernet, and were really excited to drive up and try it! We have had their regular cab, but have both always wanted to try the Rattlesnake Cabernet. To be honest, that was the biggest thing we were looking forward to doing other than seeing the view.My girlfriend (now fiancé) had planned this tasting as an early birthday present to me, not knowing that I was planning to propose to her the day before on our trip. I only include this because I had reached out to the winery in advance to let them know we would be celebrating our engagement, and that we would love to try the rattlesnake if it was available (I understand that it is limited production and can run out - I kept my fingers crossed that they would have some!)When we arrived as the first group of the day, we were led to our tasting area - a cute area shaded by the old winery building. Our host was very nice and personable - when she asked what our tastes in wine were, we mentioned the rattlesnake and the cab franc (another wine on their list that is limited) she said she would see if we could taste them. After tasting through the other wines, she told us that there was no rattlesnake or cab franc available to try. We understood and enjoyed comparing the 2016 and 2021 cabs she had poured for us. They were both very good!After that, we went on a small tour of the facilities. This is when we were disappointed. We asked our host if she could get some pictures of us with the beautiful view, and she mentioned there was one overlook that was specifically the best for pictures. A larger group had arrived after us and was seated at some beautiful tables at this specific overlook outside of the cave entrance enjoying their tasting with another host. It felt awkward interrupting them to get pictures, but was not an issue for us until we realized that their host was pouring them Rattlesnake Cabernet out of a Coravin for their tasting. Their host was also more experienced and was able to talk to some of the wines (ports) that our host wasn't as informed of. (I'm not faulting our host on this, as she was newer and had mentioned the ports that were made were only done once or twice - a niche question for sure). Continuing the tour into the wine cave, she showed us an entire pallet of the Rattlesnake Cabernet that was being packed. Again, just frustrating that there are pallets of the wine and other groups were allowed to try it, but we were not even though we had mentioned it multiple times.The rest of the tour was nice, and we ended up taking a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc home. I want to stress that out host was nice and the wine was good, we just felt underwhelmed by the experience for the price that we paid.Honestly, we were extremely disappointed that we were not able to try the flagship Rattlesnake Cabernet when we had looked forward to and had asked in advance, especially when other groups were allowed to try it. Before our appointment, I was actually telling my fiancé how I was wanting to get a bottle to commemorate our engagement. I guess I could have asked again after seeing the other group get to try it and all of it in the cave, but the whole experience left a bad taste in our mouth since we had asked in advance and again with our host earlier. I did not want to keep asking for something that they did not seem to want to do.This was the most expensive tasting experience we did on our trip to Napa at $100/pp, and I have to say the views from Paloma right down the road on Spring Mountain were just as good for 1/3 the price. We left feeling disappointed and wishing we would have just gotten a bottle of rattlesnake from Total Wine - we could have bought a bottle for the same price as we paid for our two tastings and actually gotten to try the one wine we were looking most forward to, especially on our engagement weekend.
The view was great, but the experience was disappointing.We were really excited to come to Barnett as a highlight of our trip to Napa. We are both huge fans of Barnett Cabernet, and were really excited to drive up and try it! We have had their regular cab, but have both always wanted to try the Rattlesnake Cabernet. To be honest, that was the biggest thing we were looking forward to doing other than seeing the view.My girlfriend (now fiancé) had planned this tasting as an early birthday present to me, not knowing that I was planning to propose to her the day before on our trip. I only include this because I had reached out to the winery in advance to let them know we would be celebrating our engagement, and that we would love to try the rattlesnake if it was available (I understand that it is limited production and can run out - I kept my fingers crossed that they would have some!) When we arrived as the first group of the day, we were led to our tasting area - a cute area shaded by the old winery building. Our host was very nice and personable - when she asked what our tastes in wine were, we mentioned the rattlesnake and the cab franc (another wine on their list that is limited) she said she would see if we could taste them. After tasting through the other wines, she told us that there was no rattlesnake or cab franc available to try. We understood and enjoyed comparing the 2016 and 2021 cabs she had poured for us. They were both very good!After that, we went on a small tour of the facilities. This is when we were disappointed. We asked our host if she could get some pictures of us with the beautiful view, and she mentioned there was one overlook that was specifically the best for pictures. A larger group had arrived after us and was seated at some beautiful tables at this specific overlook outside of the cave entrance enjoying their tasting with another host. It felt awkward interrupting them to get pictures, but was not an issue for us until we realized that their host was pouring them Rattlesnake Cabernet out of a Coravin for their tasting. Their host was also more experienced and was able to talk to some of the wines (ports) that our host wasn't as informed of. (I'm not faulting our host on this, as she was newer and had mentioned the ports that were made were only done once or twice - a niche question for sure). Continuing the tour into the wine cave, she showed us an entire pallet of the Rattlesnake Cabernet that was being packed. Again, just frustrating that there are pallets of the wine and other groups were allowed to try it, but we were not even though we had mentioned it multiple times.The rest of the tour was nice, and we ended up taking a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc home. I want to stress that out host was nice and the wine was good, we just felt underwhelmed by the experience for the price that we paid.Honestly, we were extremely disappointed that we were not able to try the flagship Rattlesnake Cabernet when we had looked forward to and had asked in advance, especially when other groups were allowed to try it. Before our appointment, I was actually telling my fiancé how I was wanting to get a bottle to commemorate our engagement. I guess I could have asked again after seeing the other group get to try it and all of it in the cave, but the whole experience left a bad taste in our mouth since we had asked in advance and again with our host earlier. I did not want to keep asking for something that they did not seem to want to do. Especially since the other group clearly had the nicer tasting location with the prime view. Maybe they were members or something that affords a better experience. This was the most expensive tasting experience we did on our trip to Napa at $100/pp, and I have to say the views from Paloma right down the road on Spring Mountain were just as good for 1/3 the price. It's just unfortunate, because we were excited for Barnett to be the highlight of our trip since we knew we loved their cab and couldn't wait to try their other wines, but since they were unwilling to pou
We went to Barnett vineyards during our trip to St Helena and WOW! The views are breath taking and the wine is fantastic. We had a phenomenal tasting with Enrique and are so happy we chose this place out of all the winery options. If you are looking for a more intimate setting away from all the crowds try out this place!
Very unique experience with amazing views of the valley. Garrett was our host, he was informative, talkative, and personable. We tasted numerous wines while enjoying the view. We toured some of the property and learned about the operation, history, and family. Allow for some extra time to get up the mountain.
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We finally made our way back to Barnett!!! It really is on my top 3 wineries in Napa! First off the views are everything here! The service and wine is top tier . The Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite here and try to stock up before it sells out. It's best to enjoy on a during a hot summer day. The Rattlesnake is the best cab here but is currently out of stock! I recommend this to anyone that comes to visit Napa! I promise you won't be disappointed! The thing I love about Barnett is the privacy , there are only 3 tastings per day and is as if you get the whole winery to yourself! The cave over looking Napa is incredible I can really be out there all day!The new patio that was just built was Amazing!!! The views were spectacular ! I would recommend wearing sunscreen ! I got burned while being up there . Highly highly recommend visiting Barnett on your visit in Napa. Please note the drive is up Spring Mountain and is windy road please be safe driving up and back down !
Our second visit to the Barnett property was as good as our first two years ago. The experience and service were fantastic and Enrique was great! The wines here are excellent quality; we're already in the club, but we discovered a couple new ones this trip. Their reds continue to impress me year after year. If you're looking for a new experience, along with that family feel, look no further than Barnett!
Save your money and time!Hmmmm … where to start… First time in Napa Valley, did a lot of research to find a couple of vineyard to visit. This be had alot of positive reviews so despite being $100 per person, double/triple the price for other vineyards, we booked a reservation. Boy we’re we in for a surprise. The drive wasn’t the best or safest drive. But when we approached their gated vineyard, we were expected to be blown away for beautiful scenery and experience. Sadly it was just the opposite of that. As we pulled up, what appeared was a pretty small place. The view was pretty nice as it was on top of the mountain. So, we disregarded the false impression on their website. The worst came after. Our host was so rude! Didn’t catch his name, most likely he didn’t tell us. The whole time he was not attentive what so ever. Going in and out of the room we were seated to pour a small amount of wine and walked away. He barely communicated with us. No history of the vineyard, wine, zip - nadda. We tried asking him question only being met with short answers. Almost like we were bothering him. Complained about some stuff happening there like why the dog was there. Something wasn’t going right with either a coworker or something. The whole time he looked as though he was so bothered we were there to make him work. Very unprofessional. Of course we’re on vacation so we’re taking photos for memories, one of our party member was on her phone and he said, rudely “are you just going to be on your phone” which we didn’t realize we couldn’t do. Towards the end we decided to purchase a bottle, paying with cash. He couldn’t figure out how to ring us or whatever, as it was not communicated so he just said “I got it, I guess.” So let’s make it clear that it was NOT intended to be “complementary”. He poured the last bottle and walked away. While walking away he said something along the line of “well, guess that’s it” but the music was blasted and he said it as he was already walking away. So who knows what he actually said. Pretty much this experience left us very uncomfortable and very dumbfounded by the professionalism of this business. I emailed them with no response. So I will be posting this review in all places. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VINEYARD. SAVE YOUR MONEY. WORST EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD.
What is not to love about this place! Humorous and knowledgeable wine team…dogs, comfy blankets…the VIEWS oh and some yummy wine are a recipe for an amazing visit to the top of Spring Mountain. Thank you for such an amazing tasting!!
If Kevin is your host, you’re going to have a good time. Fabulous wine. Beautiful views. Wonderful dog.Update: returned for a second visit. Turns out the whole team is phenomenal. Spectacular cabs, Sonoma coast Pinot noir, and the 2020 Chardonnay has a beautiful pear flavor