Hamel

One of my all time favorite wineries in the wine country, and I’ve probably been to 30-40 wineries over the years. The wine is OUTSTANDING, the property breathtaking, the tasting room very tastefully decorated, and lastly the service warm & welcoming. Not a single thing I don’t like! We’ve been here twice and did the estate experience first and reserve experience second. The estate experience was a very good way to get to know the range of wines this winery offers, and they offered some small bites. The reserve experience with food was very good - the food was almost at Michelin level and the four red wines they offer were simply exquisite. However, the food was too small portioned to be a meal. The range of wines were also way more expensive. If I could only choose 1, I would start off with the estate experience. The Pamelita wine is probably my all-time favorite red wine. The first time I drank it I thought I went to heaven. Just so delicious. This is a winery we’ll go back to!

We booked the food and wine experience. We were seated in a private room. Had a splash of white and a small bite. Then a cave tour. Then back to the room for 4 bites and 4 reds. Bites were good size. I wouldn't call it lunch but we were all full at the end. Food and wine were really good and overall it was a good unique experience. The experience was $150 plus a requirement to purchase a bottle. We felt like that was fair given the quality of the food and the wine. Property was beautiful.

My husband and I enjoyed our private tour at Hamel estate this past week. Marty, our host, was very knowledgeable and did a great job educating us on the process of wine making. We loved that we were able to even see the team in action. The wines were fantastic, their reserve Sauvignon Blanc really stole the show. Probably the best wine we had taste during the entire trip. Tasting comes with in-house made ricotta cheese and homemade crackers which were just as fantastic as the wine. Wish we lived closer, we’d definitely join the wine club.

Hamel Family Wines, you did it. Absolutely incredible tasting experience in every sense. The tasting room was chic, inviting, and comfortable. Zakk, our ambassador, was knowledgeable, incredibly friendly, and intriguing. There were personal touches. There were snacks. There were beautiful landscapes. Don’t skip out on this - the best I’ve been to in both Napa and Sonoma.