Stony Hill - St Helena, California

100PercentREO

Everything about this vineyard is incredible-the drive up, the view, the land, the house, and the wonderful and attentive staff. We could have sat out there all day-it was so, so beautiful and peaceful. We visited 8 vineyards during our stay in Napa, and the chardonnay at Stony Hill was the absolute best (every vineyard we went to started us with a chardonnay). There was never any pressure to buy anything (but we did!). There's touristy Napa, and then there's here. If you truly want to immerse yourself in Napa, you must put this place on your list. Bonus: saw wild turkeys and a black bear on our drive down the mountain!

Jordan Gary

First piece of advice - check the address twice before venturing up the wrong side of the mountain to get here. Second piece of advice, try to get your tasting inside the amazingly restored home | tasting room - it wrecks of Mad Men vibes and has the Instagram-ability to go along with it. We tried the Residence Experience tasting and enjoyed it. The staff wasn't as attentive as other smaller vineyard we had visited but they were super nice and accommodating. The views from the mountain are great - and even on a hot day, being seated outside isn't a killer with the refreshing afternoon breeze that comes thru hills of the mountain.

Adrianna Escamilla

The best California white wine experience! Expensive, delightful, knowledgeable staff, secluded and amazing views. It’s very easy to indulge at this mid century modern home turned tasting room atop the vintage hills of this old vineyard.

Trachemysta

First and foremost please don't get me wrong with my review below. We liked the place up the hill and the atmosphere was great (though a bit spoiled by the noises and half-burnt trees around, but there is nothing that can be done about that). The wines were good and the manager that was with us was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. However, maybe because I was used to something different, our experience was a bit weird. Usually, at least with other tasting places, the wine is served, briefly explained and then they leave you alone to enjoy the wine while having a seat in your table and talking with your partner/s. In this case though, the manager was all the time with us and it was a bit awkward sometimes because we felt observed and basically our reactions were a bit unnatural. I liked the personalized tasting but I do prefer a more intimate one where you can be on your own enjoying the wines and the views. We also were hoping to have a seat outside and enjoy the views, which were one of the best I have seen in a winery, but we were seated indoors instead, despite no one was around. The room we were in was good and we liked it but we would have preferred outdoor. All things said, we also liked the visit to the estate facilities and the family history and we did enjoy the conversation with the manager and the option to choose some of the wines to taste. Overall, this place is good, but honestly, for the price ($75/person) I was expecting something more unique, especial and unforgettable, which unfortunately it was not. Still I would recommended winery if you are looking for a more personalized and out-of-the-ordinary experience in a secluded setting.

Daniel Maddox

My fiancée and I had a wonderful experience at Stony Hill. Finding the house was a bit difficult and we were met by a closed gate which mysteriously opened after minutes of dial signal. However, when we got to the top of the mountain we were met by our host Morgan (I think, I apologize if I got your name wrong). We were then given a wonderful tour of the house and a history of the wine and how it had been grown since the 1940s.

The wine tasting began in a room to ourselves with a menu customized for us. Each wine was exceptionally exquisite and the history of each wine was told to us. We thoroughly enjoyed each tasting and we ended up buying a bottle of wine for ourselves. I am not a member of any winery but Stoney Hill would be on the short list of who I’d sign up for due to the complexity of their wines and the rich flavor they have.

Please visit Stony Hill and get their name out there, they absolutely deserve it for a wine that is complex and worth every bit.

connorado9

Our Stony Hill wine tasting was incredible. The view was absolutely breathtaking and the wine was heavenly. Their entire staff was also amiable and welcoming. We were greeted with a glass of white wine when we pulled up, and seated at a table for ourselves, completely private. The red they served us was memorable and I bought a bottle of dessert wine it was so delicious. Stony Hill’s wine tasting is a must if you’re visiting Napa!

Nico Zhu

Very private experiences. Impressive architecture and furnitures. Fantastic white wine and supple red wine. One of the best tasting experiences!

Kate Kronstein

Heaven on Earth! Stony Hill will forever be so special to me. Everyone should visit this vineyard: amazing wine, kindest staff, and beautiful views you cannot get anywhere else.