V. Sattui Winery

An Italian style winery set in at beautiful garden. Plenty of options for different types food so you can enjoy picnic in their yards. They even have BBQ truck here. Lots of energy, vibrant and just fun for whole family.

V. Sattui is the place to go for anyone looking to hangout and have a good time! Not only do they have a wine tasting room, they also have a market and deli with a plethora of wine to choose from. Food: They have a market and deli here with sandwiches/pastas and easy eats. They also have lots of cheese, wine, and cracker choices. Atmosphere: I haven’t been to the wine tasting but I have family who went and thought it was enjoyable. I truly enjoy the outdoor seating with picnic tables under the trees. It is a beautiful and spacious area, however it does get crowded very easily as this place is incredible. Price: Prices are normal for everything here because it’s Napa Valley prices but worth it for the vibes. Parking: Parking can be tricky when it’s super busy but they have lots of parking to the side and back of the building. You don’t have to pay for parking.

This place is beautiful! We did an outdoor wine tasting and it was our favorite part of our trip! They also have a market with food and goodies. Would highly recommend visiting if you’re in Napa!

I didn’t expect this winery to be my second favorite of the trip, but it was absolutely amazing. The wines were exceptional, and service was outstanding. We also loved their deli and enjoyed the quiche and some shrimp. It was delicious. Ambience was very warm, kind of a vineyard farm feel. More laid back atmosphere. We got to try some unique zinfandels, a Syrah, and the memorable Madeira. Their white wines were excellent as well. It was our first winery of the trip and we would go back again. It’s also nice for your first day because they don’t require reservations, so you can just walk in and do a tasting.

I’m new to the Napa scene. Prior to making reservations, looked into a few other wineries including the one I've been to with my family. I chose here because I was taking a friend and we just wanted something casual with food options. Navigating their website and booking my reservation online was easy, direct. Chose Premier Outdoor Tasting with the chocolate upgrade. I feel like I booked a bit too close for comfort. Booked on 6/20 for a tasting on 6/24. Then again, I'm not sure when is the optimal time to visit. Left Alameda around 10 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tasting. I'm a punctual person, so I thought I had given myself enough time to get there on time. Ha ha, of course I'm not going to tell you the multiple alarms I had set and one being that I leave at 9:20 a.m. What I took away from this experience was to give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Factor in 1) time of day/day of the week 2) events/holidays 3) traffic/accidents 4) construction 5) weather 6) parking Most of the factors I've listed above played a role in our trip. As we were nearing the winery and with our time crawling close, I tried to call the winery to let them know we were still coming and that we were x minutes away. I didn't get a hold of someone, by then I was just hoping for the best. Once we got to there, I thought we'd have a difficult time finding a parking spot but as we drove further in, we saw a handful of open spots. There were a few employees walking around that helped us get to the right place. Stand in this line. Providing directions to the right tasting location. Beautiful property, weather was perfect for a day out like this but it was a bit chilly for me. I did bring a denim jacket, it did the job but I would have preferred to be warmer. Arriving at the grove, we were seated after a few minutes. Depending on the time of day, you could get sun and/or shade. Most of the patio furniture have umbrellas which were open due to the trees overhead. With us being cold, we would have welcomed the sun! But it seemed like all the tables were occupied. We made due. Our salesperson was Josh E. very patient with us, as we were getting sidetracked talking amongst ourselves. We were provided a menu and a checklist(?) of wines we could taste. He brought out our chocolates and let us know if we wanted to know which wine to pair it with. The whole tasting experience was wonderful. We didn't feel rushed, we took our time (that is, in our allotted time frame). On empty stomachs, we asked for water. Soaked in the views of the vineyard. As yummy as the chocolates were, I don't think I would get the chocolate upgrade next time. Next, bathrooms! I believe there's two at the main building; one on the main level, and one below. Another by the grove. I've only used the one on the main level. The second time around, my stall ran out of toilet paper. Be wary. I warned the next girl going in. Bring some wipes! Originally, we were going to leave the property in search of lunch but went to check out the food truck that was available on the weekends. Ordered the tri tip sandwich and truffle fries. It was going to take about 15 minutes for our food to be ready so we checked out the marketplace. A lot of people and not a lot of room to maneuver around comfortably. Also saw that it was where some of the indoor tastings were taking place. Honestly, I'm glad I chose the outdoor seating. We brought a picnic blanket and blanket to set up. We got a decent corner spot by a tree and the fence near the railroad tracks. If we hadn’t, we would have had a difficult time finding a spot to enjoy our meal. Food was okay. I don’t know. Was the food supposed to be served hot or cold? After cleaning up, we wandered through the grounds, taking photos as we went. Spent 5-6 hours here, had to make most of our drive right? I would definitely recommend this winery, no matter the occasion and who’s in the party, especially if I had friends or family visiting from out of state.