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.

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.

We loved AXR! This is our 5th trip to Napa and this was one of our faves. Kevin was wonderful and the grounds were gorgeous. The wine was absolutely fabulous and we can’t wait for our shipment to arrive. AXR will not disappoint!

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!!

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.

It was my birthday celebration today! And, truly, it was one of the most memorable! John was fantastic and knowledgeable about about the questions we had!!! We need more Johns of the world!! Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday!! ❤

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.

Jeff was amazing! Spent time sitting with us and telling us different stories about the vineyard, and taught us the basics of tasting and enjoying wine (our first time at a wine tasting). Even gave us a short tour of the property and front house upon request. They have beautiful redwood trees and nice tables inside. Absolutely loved the ambience of this venue and LOVED our host Jeff :)

What a perfect last stop on our Napa trip. The wines are delicious and the property is beautiful and cozy. Conner made our visit well rounded with his extensive knowledge about the process to grow the grapes and the history of AXR. Writing this review as I sip their rosé…

The wine here is out of this world! I am so impressed, no other cabernet tastes the same anymore. Their signature wines are unbelievable!

I don't want to go anywhere else anymore. Of course, I got a membership and the beautiful special cases just arrived!!!

This was our favorite stop in wine country. The wine is delicious! The grounds are beautiful.

We had a tasting with Richie, and he absolutely elevated our entire experience. He was almost like an additional member of our group, and we all welcomed how he guided our tasting.

This will definitely be a place to revisit!

Not too big or too small. Good for a group. As always great wines and beautiful location. The barn has a great feel and the property gives you an old school feel and charm.

This is very special place. The grounds, barn, house, and redwoods sets it apart from any place I have ever been too. You do not want to miss this winery! The wine maker, Jean Hoefliger has created an assortment of extrodinary wines, including a very delicious Chardonnay to an amazingly Cabernet Sauvignon, and the wines are priced well below their value. Thank you for the experience and look forward to our next visit.

Incredible experience. John was such a great host. Phenomenal wine.

Exceptional service. Aida was great and accommodating even though we didn’t have reservations. Highly recommend to make a reservation ahead of time to ensure your spot especially during busy times (June-oct). Thank you Aida for your hospitality!

One of the best experiences in the area. Boutique wine experience. Great cab too.
Devon’s hospitality was great. I will be back. Don’t pass this place up.

My husband and I visited Napa for our honeymoon in July and AXR was one of our winery stops. We absolutely loved it here!We called ahead for a tasting and our experience was great. AXR had a very interment setting about it, which was perfect for what we were celebrating. Richie was who facilitated our tasting and he was very personable and knowledgeable. We would recommend this place to anyone going to Napa!

Had a WONDERFUL time at AXR. we had a party of 12 and were well taken care of... and the wines!!!!!! the wines are great we get a case of rose every 3 months now !!!!!!!

Visited AXR with my husband and in-laws for a couple anniversary celebrations. Ritchie who was our host was an absolute GEM. He made us feel so welcome and kept things fun and entertaining. Can't wait to visit again! Ps. the wine is spectacular.

We celebrated a friend's big birthday at AXR. We were greeted by John steps from where we parked with rose in hand. He was a great host that listened, engaged in banter and had us try some amazing single vineyard options. What a special experience and a great way to celebrate a birthday.