AXR Napa Valley

"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."

"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."

"This was a recommendation from another winery and we took a chance dropped by without an appt. They couldn't get us in for a full tasting but said we could do a couple of quick pours. Well, that became many pours, and we were very impressed. The grounds were enchanting, and the historic homes were gorgeously decorated. One of their tasting areas, Fairy circle, is magical and set among tall sequoias. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine and the staff we met. There were several dogs on site, which made it even more special. Everything about this property and wine was lovely. The decor in the various tasting areas is spectacular. This is a must do!!"