AXR Napa Valley - St Helena, California

Andi M.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at AXR Winery! The property is stunning, with gorgeous views that perfectly set the tone for a relaxing and memorable tasting. Our host, John, was exceptional—he was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also fun and engaging. He guided us through a fabulous tasting, sharing insights about the wines and making the experience feel personalized and special. Every wine we tried was outstanding, and John's enthusiasm made it even better. We can’t recommend AXR Winery enough—it’s a must-visit if you’re in the area!

Simmy B.

We had a great time at AXR with Kevin as our host! We went for a regular tasting and got a nice tour, which turned into a tasting of some of their best wines. We ended up getting way too tipsy + buying too much but it was so worth it. Would recommend stopping by for anyone visiting Napa!

Wanderers C. T. B.

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!!

Peter W.

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.

Jeff S.

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.

Julie C.

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 🙂

R B. (.

Fabulous experience; Kevin was our host! AXR was the best wine of our 3 day tour hands down. It was wonderful and I’m excited for our shipments/membership. I agree with others that it’s the pinnacle of the trip!

Melanie ?.

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…