We visited back in September and I'm finally getting around to leaving all of my reviews. We ended up being 10 or 15 minutes late to our tasting because we stayed over at our tasting at Eleven Eleven Winery. We had called ahead to let them know and they were very kind and still kept our reservation for us. We did the Patio Tasting and loved all of the wines. I believe our host was Kitty and she was super nice! We ended up purchasing a bottle of the Branta to ship back home with some other wines we had. The view of the vineyards was beautiful and they had a lot of lovely plants and flowers around the patio as well. We enjoyed visiting and would come back again!
Jeff N.
The tenth winery of our Napa tour saw us enjoy a lovely chocolate and wine pairing on an outdoor patio overlooking a gorgeous vineyard at Goosecross Cellars. Located on State Lane before the Silverado Trail on the outskirts of Yountville in Napa Valley, Goosecross Cellars combines terrific winemaking, evident in the wines they serve, with wonderful hospitality. We had reserved a chocolate and wine pairing outside, and the weather was hot and sunny. Fortunately, we had shade from the California sun. The people at the winery warmly welcomed us, and they had bottled water to stay hydrated and a "Happy Anniversary" sign for us since we were celebrating our Irish wedding anniversary, in addition to our respective birthdays, which are 20 days apart. Our guide, Bob, provided a lovely experience through our tasting, discussing the winery, the thought behind the wines, and the joys of Anette's Chocolates that paired so well with the reds poured. Of the four varietals we poured, the 2019 State Road Merlot and the 2019 Branta were my favorites. The 2020 Zinfandel was good, while the 2019 Summit Selection Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon was exquisite, especially with the divine coffee chocolate truffle. The vineyards surrounding the tasting room and other buildings make for a beautiful experience at Goosecross. The winery is undoubtedly an escape if you want to be at a winery with its down-home charm and laissez-faire vibes when you enjoy wine there.
Kat W.
We visited yesterday as a belated birthday trip and enjoyed much of the experience. Being a younger group of people, we often get hosts who portray a "you're a waste of my time' attitude, however, our server Antwuan made sure to make us feel at home. He has an excellent warmth and authenticity that really pushed the experience from good to great. I felt like we were given a great background on the estate, the wines and the family. The wines were also excellent, paired with some pallet washing popcorn. I loved the ambiance; the hills are peaceful and bright, and the vibe is relaxed but still upscale. Just what I'm looking for in Napa.
Joel Barto
The Rose was the highlight of the tasting. The staff was very friendly and the setting was pleasant. The Pinot was undrinkable, syrah was below-average and 21 Napa Cab was not +$90. I didn't think it was possible for a winery in Yountville to produce undrinkable wine. For $50 per tasting, it was a robbery. If you're reading this review, try Crescere Pinot and Sangiacomo chardonnay.
Matt
Had a lovely time here, love their cab sav. Gail was great!
noelle k.
Wonderful tasting and great service. Antwon was welcoming, engaging and informative. Looking forward to our next visit in the spring!
All I can say is WOW! This lovely winery is located in the center of the valley with a beautiful tasting room and an incredible back deck with a view of the valley that takes your breath away! Kitty was terrific and we truly appreciated her hospitality! They really payed attention to detail, with our names on the table and a personalized tasting menu awaiting our arrival. They are truly a class act! The wines were all amazing and we made some lovely purchases. Highly recommend the experience and can't wait to go back!
Scott N.
Goosecross Cellars was our first stop out of four on our Alluvium Wine Tour. It was a beautiful place, with a lovely back patio set amid the grape vines. Our host was so delightful and shared wonderful stories about the wine and the winery. Since this was our first stop, she also provided some insight into how to pace ourselves throughout the day. Great advice, though I'm not sure we stuck to her recommendation! LOL We loved the wine and the tasting experience. By the time we were finished and ready to move on, we ordered a case and looked forward to enjoying the great wines served up at Goosecross Cellars. I highly recommend stopping here for a tasting.
Mary Fitzpatrick
Goosecross is such a beautiful setting with some great wines! I had a lovely time here, and was so impressed with the level of service. Denise, Kitty, and Antoine- you guys rock! Thank you for all you do to make our experience great.
We visited Goosecross for a friend's birthday in December 2023, and the experience reminded us why we stopped going to Napa and why we enjoy Amador more.We were very disappointed in the tasting experience at Goosecross. The cab flight was very good, but the price points for the wine were too expensive. We asked our host Kitty to try two additional wines (the Zin and the Chardonnay) and the attitude was like we were asking her to break her sacred vows and violate her ethical code.At the end of the tasting, Kitty informed us the tasting fee ($100) is comped if we purchased 3 bottles off the tasting... Which were all excessively priced. $90-160. Any reasonably priced bottle did not count toward the tasting fee (end of discussion).No offense, I would gladly pay $40-$60 for these wines... But not the prices being asked and not when we're not allowed to taste a few additional wines we're interested in.
Caroline Hagan
We thoroughly recommend Goosecross winery. We booked at short notice and the lovely lady on the phone was very accommodating booking us on a tasting that very afternoon. Our host was Janey and she was an absolute delight; we love wine but are not aficionados and Janey provided an accessible, interesting and highly entertaining experience. The wines were superb, we particularly enjoyed your Zinfandels and the State Lane Cabernet Sauvignon and the Chardonnay we purchased without tasting has also proved to be a joy. Thank you so much for a great afternoon - The Sisters
Bonnie N.
Amazing venue, amazing wine. I would definitely consider their wine club membership if I were in the area. I came here on a Napa girls day during my trip back to the Bay. I came back and told my bf we have to try it together when we're both back in the area. I'm usually not a red wine girl but I enjoyed all their reds. The property is gorgeous, you can walk out into the vineyard and take pictures. It is also very peaceful and I think it's because they do a great job at booking and don't overcrowd. They personalize the tasting with the name of the person who booked it which I thought was a nice touch. My gf's and I enjoyed our time here. Def on my return list.
Michael O.
This week marked our second trip to Goosecross, and it was great to visit during harvest time.Antwoine, our host, was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, showing us around their winemaking facilities and giving us a crash course in the vineyard's history. Goosecross' facilities and ambiance are favorites of ours, providing picturesque views of the vineyard and a quiet rear patio setting from which to enjoy your wine. Unlike other tastings, you can really take your time here and enjoy the afternoon. Unfortunately, it was a bit noisy this visit, as two turkeys ("Turk and "Lurk") have taken up residence on the property and upset the dogs at the table next to us. It was also a bit distracting to have them patrolling around our table during the tasting.As far as the wines go, our favorites are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Bronte. That said, because of the date of our visit, the tasting included less variety than last year's, leaning heavily into the reds. The Sauvignon Blanc was sold out, and the new vintage of Chardonnay that had just been released and was restricted to members only. When my wife requested to try the Chardonnay in lieu of one of the reserve cabs on the tasting list, the management refused to open a bottle - in order to purchase it we had to be members. As much as we enjoy the wine here, it's hard to sell memberships to someone if we can't try even try what's on offer.Hope our favorites are back in stock for our next visit.
Erin Swan
Beautiful winery. Highly recommend. Landscape is so nice and relaxing. Great wine selection. Definitely come set up a wine tasting. Kitty is awesome
We visited back in September and I'm finally getting around to leaving all of my reviews. We ended up being 10 or 15 minutes late to our tasting because we stayed over at our tasting at Eleven Eleven Winery. We had called ahead to let them know and they were very kind and still kept our reservation for us. We did the Patio Tasting and loved all of the wines. I believe our host was Kitty and she was super nice! We ended up purchasing a bottle of the Branta to ship back home with some other wines we had. The view of the vineyards was beautiful and they had a lot of lovely plants and flowers around the patio as well. We enjoyed visiting and would come back again!
The tenth winery of our Napa tour saw us enjoy a lovely chocolate and wine pairing on an outdoor patio overlooking a gorgeous vineyard at Goosecross Cellars. Located on State Lane before the Silverado Trail on the outskirts of Yountville in Napa Valley, Goosecross Cellars combines terrific winemaking, evident in the wines they serve, with wonderful hospitality. We had reserved a chocolate and wine pairing outside, and the weather was hot and sunny. Fortunately, we had shade from the California sun. The people at the winery warmly welcomed us, and they had bottled water to stay hydrated and a "Happy Anniversary" sign for us since we were celebrating our Irish wedding anniversary, in addition to our respective birthdays, which are 20 days apart. Our guide, Bob, provided a lovely experience through our tasting, discussing the winery, the thought behind the wines, and the joys of Anette's Chocolates that paired so well with the reds poured. Of the four varietals we poured, the 2019 State Road Merlot and the 2019 Branta were my favorites. The 2020 Zinfandel was good, while the 2019 Summit Selection Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon was exquisite, especially with the divine coffee chocolate truffle. The vineyards surrounding the tasting room and other buildings make for a beautiful experience at Goosecross. The winery is undoubtedly an escape if you want to be at a winery with its down-home charm and laissez-faire vibes when you enjoy wine there.
We visited yesterday as a belated birthday trip and enjoyed much of the experience. Being a younger group of people, we often get hosts who portray a "you're a waste of my time' attitude, however, our server Antwuan made sure to make us feel at home. He has an excellent warmth and authenticity that really pushed the experience from good to great. I felt like we were given a great background on the estate, the wines and the family. The wines were also excellent, paired with some pallet washing popcorn. I loved the ambiance; the hills are peaceful and bright, and the vibe is relaxed but still upscale. Just what I'm looking for in Napa.
The Rose was the highlight of the tasting. The staff was very friendly and the setting was pleasant. The Pinot was undrinkable, syrah was below-average and 21 Napa Cab was not +$90. I didn't think it was possible for a winery in Yountville to produce undrinkable wine. For $50 per tasting, it was a robbery. If you're reading this review, try Crescere Pinot and Sangiacomo chardonnay.
Had a lovely time here, love their cab sav. Gail was great!
Wonderful tasting and great service. Antwon was welcoming, engaging and informative. Looking forward to our next visit in the spring!
Beautiful location, friendly staff, fantastic wines
All I can say is WOW! This lovely winery is located in the center of the valley with a beautiful tasting room and an incredible back deck with a view of the valley that takes your breath away! Kitty was terrific and we truly appreciated her hospitality! They really payed attention to detail, with our names on the table and a personalized tasting menu awaiting our arrival. They are truly a class act! The wines were all amazing and we made some lovely purchases. Highly recommend the experience and can't wait to go back!
Goosecross Cellars was our first stop out of four on our Alluvium Wine Tour. It was a beautiful place, with a lovely back patio set amid the grape vines. Our host was so delightful and shared wonderful stories about the wine and the winery. Since this was our first stop, she also provided some insight into how to pace ourselves throughout the day. Great advice, though I'm not sure we stuck to her recommendation! LOL We loved the wine and the tasting experience. By the time we were finished and ready to move on, we ordered a case and looked forward to enjoying the great wines served up at Goosecross Cellars. I highly recommend stopping here for a tasting.
Goosecross is such a beautiful setting with some great wines! I had a lovely time here, and was so impressed with the level of service. Denise, Kitty, and Antoine- you guys rock! Thank you for all you do to make our experience great.
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We visited Goosecross for a friend's birthday in December 2023, and the experience reminded us why we stopped going to Napa and why we enjoy Amador more.We were very disappointed in the tasting experience at Goosecross. The cab flight was very good, but the price points for the wine were too expensive. We asked our host Kitty to try two additional wines (the Zin and the Chardonnay) and the attitude was like we were asking her to break her sacred vows and violate her ethical code.At the end of the tasting, Kitty informed us the tasting fee ($100) is comped if we purchased 3 bottles off the tasting... Which were all excessively priced. $90-160. Any reasonably priced bottle did not count toward the tasting fee (end of discussion).No offense, I would gladly pay $40-$60 for these wines... But not the prices being asked and not when we're not allowed to taste a few additional wines we're interested in.
We thoroughly recommend Goosecross winery. We booked at short notice and the lovely lady on the phone was very accommodating booking us on a tasting that very afternoon. Our host was Janey and she was an absolute delight; we love wine but are not aficionados and Janey provided an accessible, interesting and highly entertaining experience. The wines were superb, we particularly enjoyed your Zinfandels and the State Lane Cabernet Sauvignon and the Chardonnay we purchased without tasting has also proved to be a joy. Thank you so much for a great afternoon - The Sisters
Amazing venue, amazing wine. I would definitely consider their wine club membership if I were in the area. I came here on a Napa girls day during my trip back to the Bay. I came back and told my bf we have to try it together when we're both back in the area. I'm usually not a red wine girl but I enjoyed all their reds. The property is gorgeous, you can walk out into the vineyard and take pictures. It is also very peaceful and I think it's because they do a great job at booking and don't overcrowd. They personalize the tasting with the name of the person who booked it which I thought was a nice touch. My gf's and I enjoyed our time here. Def on my return list.
This week marked our second trip to Goosecross, and it was great to visit during harvest time.Antwoine, our host, was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, showing us around their winemaking facilities and giving us a crash course in the vineyard's history. Goosecross' facilities and ambiance are favorites of ours, providing picturesque views of the vineyard and a quiet rear patio setting from which to enjoy your wine. Unlike other tastings, you can really take your time here and enjoy the afternoon. Unfortunately, it was a bit noisy this visit, as two turkeys ("Turk and "Lurk") have taken up residence on the property and upset the dogs at the table next to us. It was also a bit distracting to have them patrolling around our table during the tasting.As far as the wines go, our favorites are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Bronte. That said, because of the date of our visit, the tasting included less variety than last year's, leaning heavily into the reds. The Sauvignon Blanc was sold out, and the new vintage of Chardonnay that had just been released and was restricted to members only. When my wife requested to try the Chardonnay in lieu of one of the reserve cabs on the tasting list, the management refused to open a bottle - in order to purchase it we had to be members. As much as we enjoy the wine here, it's hard to sell memberships to someone if we can't try even try what's on offer.Hope our favorites are back in stock for our next visit.
Beautiful winery. Highly recommend. Landscape is so nice and relaxing. Great wine selection. Definitely come set up a wine tasting. Kitty is awesome