Brian Arden Wines

Kara Brower

2024-04

We had a great wine tasting here! Lovely setting, great hostess that told us the stories of the wines, and AMAZING burrata (with apricot jam and edible flowers!) from the chefs small plates menu

Michael Rosciolo

2023-07

We came here for the 5 course dinner and wine pairing. Th hospitality and care that goes into this experience is amazing. Do yourself a favor and book this experience. The wine and fame to table experience is exquisite and a melody of tastes that will tantalize your palette. I will be back for more. The wine and food stand alone well, but are off the charts when paired together.

Alli Kopas

2024-04

We had such a fantastic tasting at Brian Arden! We loved how relaxing and chill the ambiance was. Not your typical stuffy winery experience. Very warm and accommodating. Not to mention the wines were incredible and the views stunning! Jillian was such a wonderful host :)

Veronica Gadson

2023-05

The winery is a fantastic family oriented place. They crew was very welcoming and passionate about their wine. We did the chefs experience. The meal blew me away and was paired with their fantastic wines. It was well worth it!!

Kari Smith

2022-05

We had a fabulous experience at Brian Arden Wines with our Chef Experience. We had been looking for more than just a pairing of wines with a bite of food, and came across this experience. It was truly one of the highlights of our Sonoma trip. The winery is lovely, the wines we tasted were really wonderful and the food was not only beautiful but some of the best we've had! Highly recommend, you will feel very special.

Tabor Gamblin

2023-05

Exceptional wine and food. The tasting includes only reds so be aware (they are very good though). The service was amazing providing a very personal touch. They were very dog friendly. The vineyard is located close to a main road that provides noise, but does not affect the view!

Ketan Patel

2022-05

Great experience pairing wines with food - I usually don’t eat while I drink either.Chef really helped explain the wines, flavors and combinations. Also, the meal was fantastic.I really loved the Salmon - never would have paired Salmon with yogurt.

Sara

2023-08

My family had an incredible time at Brian Arden! Our host Alice was so friendly, sweet and accommodating to our requests. It was truly an amazing experience and we’re so thankful for Alice’s and everyone’s hospitality. The food was also 10/10!

Utaukwa Allen

2022-05

One of the best chef tasting experiences I’ve ever had. The food is incredible. The service is stellar and the wines are exceptional. It’s rare that you like everything you taste - and that was our experience here. Beautiful venue and experience!

Christine Nelson

2022-05

Tased the lively wines, peaceful experience with a sample of cheese plate and bean dip. We felt like the only two people here! Ordered some wine to be shipped home.

Michael Torruella

2022-05

Wine was good, though not my partner’s nor my favorite winery. Service was great, and food was excellent. I would definitely recommend it as a good middle of the day winery.

Hong An

2023-08

Beautiful winery, very friendly staff, great wines to try out and relaxing atmosphere

Lianne Johnston

2024-02

Incredible experience in both wine and food tasting. Five star in the food, wine and the explanation of all. Thanks to all staff at Brian Ardens. An unforgettable experience.

Chris H

2023-05

We had a tasting here and paired it w a charcuterie board and some small bites. Their deviled eggs are very good.The wines were good as well. They have a very interesting Cab Franc here that i bought and hopefully it will be as good at home as at the winery. I've had Cab Franc before and been very underwhelmed. This one was much more drinkable and I pthink will be a great change from standard reds. Looking forward to drinking these wines w friends. If there is more to add in the next few weeks, I'll adend my review. This is a small family winery and less busy than some of the bigger names. A little more relaxing!

Jim Powlesland

2023-11

Great wine. Great food. Great music at pick up party.

Jennifer Fedorchak

2022-05

We sat outside to enjoy the weather but I regretted that decision immediately because the winery is right along the highway. Other than it being a little loud, the experience was nice and customer service was top notch.

C C

2023-09

AMAZING Chef experience i.e. food and wine pairing lunch . One of the best meals we had in Napa, the quality is up there with the very best. Food is a stand out, each course is bursting with flavor! Staff are all very friendly.

Rebekah McMenamin

2022-05

Amazing chef's experience. We've eaten at Michelin star restaurants and this experience certainly competed on that level. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Zeina Abdul Samad

2023-10

The wine was amazing but the food was the best! Chef Spencer is a very creative chef. Loved his food choices and the wine pairing.

shawn stelter

2022-05

This small family owned winery is a hidden gem! We participated in the Chef Experience Wine Tasting this past weekend for my wife’s birthday. It was beyond words! Our host Madison was AMAZING! She made us feel so welcome and allowed us to ask all the questions as she shared so much knowledge/history with us. Chef Ben was extremely talented and answered all of our millions of questions while he was busy preparing our next tasting. Brian took time out of his busy day to check on us multiple times, wishing my wife a happy birthday each time he excused himself. This place is all about passion and pride while keeping family at the forefront of everything they do. It is evident from the moment you enter the grounds to the time you leave, how above and beyond this tiny slice of heaven is all about the details and craftsmanship of their wine and food. The atmosphere was warm, loving and appreciative. We all walked away knowing this was a once in a lifetime experience we will treasure forever!!! 🎂🥗🥘🍣🍷

Tom Thomas

2023-05

The chefs wine and food pairing lunch was one of our favorite experiences in Napa valley.While the wines were excellent (we joined their wine club), the chef was the star of the show. Well done!

Jim Pinto

2022-05

Brian Arden Winery is an incredible hidden gem in Calistoga on the Silverado Trail. Amazing, delicious wines for enjoying now and/or collecting - across the entire portfolio (sparkling, whites + various red varietals) - plus BONUS incredible (!!!) food experiences on-site by Chefs Spencer Conaty and Benjamin Martin (2 hour food and wine pairing experience, be sure to reserve in advance). Best, most creative and incredibly delicious food we've had during our Napa trip. Plus beautiful property and super friendly + knowledgeable staff. The Brian Arden Wine Club is also an amazing wine club and a great value. 10 out of 10!!

Maí Vizcarrondo

2022-05

We came to Brian Arden with a group of close friends for a private tasting with lunch. Our host Tyler was terrible. He seemed to be in a bad mood, he kept shushing us and treating us like we were in the military. He even yelled at one of my friends because he moved one of his wine glasses out of order. The same wines we are paying for! We are on vacation for crying out loud. He spoke almost nothing about the wines, simply what kind they were. The wines were ok but he made almost no effort to sell to us. On the other hand, the food was spectacular. Spencer the chef was super nice and his food was excellent. The presentation and quality of ingredients was superb. Without Tyler this would have been a wonderful visit. At the end, Tyler tried to make us pay again, even though this was all a pre-arranged private event which we had already paid for. Very unfortunate experience. We definitely won’t come back.

Clare Henn-Haase

2022-05

Worst tasting experience over 30 yrs in area. Paid $45 for one tasting in advance and now we know why. They take your money and simply don’t care. We waited 40 mins and left because we had no flight card or explanation of wines, told we’d get a menu and appetizers and the waiter never returned. When explained we were leaving due to poor service the response was ok - didn’t care in the least. Do not go - poor service and wine is not comparable to CA wines in the region.

Laura Braun

2021-05

First time really wine tasting around Napa and this was one of our favorites among wineries we have visited in California. Our server Megan was very good providing us with stories about the history of the winery and telling about the fires and how their building survived. They don't really tell you what you should be tasting as they want you to not have any preconceived ideas and come up with the flavors on your own. Similar to how I was taught to view art, don't read the description until you have studied the piece for a while. The wines were all tasty but the Cab and Sangiovese were by far our favorites. We went during Covid so it was only outdoor tastings but the day was beautiful and the outdoor area was perfect for sitting back and just enjoying each glass. In fact, I hope they continue to offer outdoor tastings even after the restrictions are lifted!

Eric Stinnett

2018-05

The shuttle driver happened to mention this place to us and spoke very highly of them. Never even heard or thought of it.Had a fantastic experience. Thank you Emily!! We didn't feel pressured or hurried. Callie (golden retriever) was friendly but well behaved and fun. And the wine was amazing.Go in the late afternoon as the entire front porch will be in the shade. Great place to sit and sip.

Mike Moltchanoff

2021-05

Easily my favorite winery. The views are amazing and the wines are world class. You need to go here.

Kit Kat

2020-05

Great winery, friendly staff and killer wines. We were so happy we stopped and look forward to many more visits in the future. Wines were 35ish on up - expect to pay around 50 or so for a wonderful red. Oh and the popcorn was delicious!

Yao Zhu

2023-05

It was good experience at the beginning. But when are at our 3rd drink, they started to rush us and started the wine pouring speed. We literally haven’t finish or dissolve the latest one!! My friend had a headache after the 5 drinks and wanted to take a nap on the chair. And they DID NOT LET US! They asked us out stating that ‘we do not allow sleeping here’. We paid more than 150$ and cannot have a little nap. 🤷‍♀️And because they pushed us out, my friend felt so bad in the car the vomited almost everything on our way back. We definitely won’t go there anymore since they do not care a single about their customers.

Mike Allen

2021-05

Brian Arden is 100% hands down a must visit while in Napa Valley. Every detail down to scheduling the tasting was great. The tasting experience was the most personalized experience I’ve had in Napa Valley! The really treat you like family. Their executive chef who put us together an AMAZING cheese and meet plate, not only came to describe in detail, but still circled back to make sure we loved everything. Owner Brian came and spoke with us on two occasions, to make sure the experience was top notch. Did I mention the wines were off the charts amazing?? Yes, we ordered many! This is absolutely a no-brainer, call and scheduled this one NOW!!