Del Dotto Winery & Caves

Napa, CA

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  • Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel in our Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting Experience. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world: a common example is a side-by-side comparison of a single vineyard cabernet aged in French oak tasted alongside that same cabernet aged in American oak. With up to 45 different wines for your host to choose from, you are sure to get a customized experience on each visit. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Napa Historic Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Bar tasting includes a sampling of five wines at our tasting bar. The tasting will also include an assortment of fine cheeses and breadsticks. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • St. Helena Estate Winery Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Estate Bar tasting includes a sampling of five wines at our beautiful tasting bar. You will also enjoy a delicious array of cheeses from all over the world, accompanied by breadsticks. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel in our sumptuously appointed Venetian Cave. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world: a common example is a side-by-side comparison of a single-vineyard Cabernet aged in French oak tasted alongside that same Cabernet aged in American oak. With up to 45 different wines for your host to choose from, you are sure to get a customized experience on each visit. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Bar tasting includes a sampling of five Piazza wines at our stand-up tasting bar at La Barchessa. Guests will also receive a complementary cheese and salumi plate to pair with the wine flight. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing $175.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun

    The Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing is at the heart of Piazza Del Dotto, embodying Dave Del Dotto’s philosophy that wine tasting should be a complete sensory experience. This one of a kind connoisseur tasting should not be missed! Guests will begin with a group barrel tasting in our marble lined cave of approximately 5 of our highly rated world class wines. Then they are seated at a communal table to enjoy a welcome bite plus 4 luxurious small plates paired with 5 bottled wines. Approximately 2 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Poppers $60.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Our Poppers Tasting Experience is the perfect entry to Piazza Del Dotto.  Guests will enjoy a selection of 6 Piazza wines paired with four savory, bite-sized treats from our Chefs. Approximately 1 Hour.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience highly rated world class wines that are thieved right out of the barrel at our newest winery, Piazza Del Dotto. The marble lined caves, located in the heart of Oakville, are home to some of Del Dotto’s most decadent barrels. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world! Each barrel tasting concludes with our house made sourdough pizza featuring cultured yeast from our own grape vines and house cured salumi. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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About Del Dotto Winery & Caves

Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel on our Cave Experience and Barrel Tasting. Call (707) 963-2134 for same-day reservations. Please note all patrons must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid photo ID.

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Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel on our Cave Experience and Barrel Tasting. Call (707) 963-2134 for same-day reservations.

Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world. Taste approximately eight wines and after you exit the caves, you will be offered a selection of cheese & house-made salumi. Port accompanied by dark chocolate will complete the tasting.

Please note all patrons must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid photo ID.

Notable Features
  • Architectural Appeal
  • Art on Display
  • Family Owned
  • Ghost Winery
  • Hand-crafted
  • Historic Building
  • Intimate Setting or Venue
  • Limited Production
Experiences
  • Cave Tour
  • Food & Wine
  • General Tasting
  • Large Groups (8 - 20)
  • Special Tasting
Varietals Offered
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Dessert Wine
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Port Wine
  • Red Table Wine
  • RosĂ©
  • Sangiovese
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Super Tuscan Blend
  • Syrah
  • Zinfandel

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Average Score from CellarPass VisitorsMy Parents
Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Melanie T. Member Since 10/16/2013My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/18/19 1:00 PM

Excellent experience. Brandon was a most gracious host. Wines are amazing.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Elizabeth C. Member Since 10/13/2019My Frenemy
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/18/19 11:00 AM

caves were cool, plenty of wine, not impressed with our tour guide.

Overall Score 3/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 2/5
Ambiance 3/5
Shane G. Member Since 9/28/2019Evil Stepmother
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/18/19 1:00 PM

Did this tour a few years ago and things have gone downhill at this pretentious estate. Very limited pours, and very cut-back experience (before there were many side by sides and considerably more wine). Although the staff were engaging and courteous, fact is this is $75 per person. There are plenty better experiences for half the money, with affordable wines at the same or better quality.

Overall Score 2/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 4/5
Ambiance 3/5
Peter H. Member Since 10/4/2019Evil Stepmother
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/13/19 1:00 PM

It wasn't worth the price. I guess it is a "tasting" and we did get a "taste",......but I was expecting something more for $75.

Overall Score 3/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 2/5
Ambiance 3/5
Kristin O. Member Since 8/31/2019My Frenemy
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/05/19 11:00 AM

Great welcome & environment. Rushed experience w/little interest of the host to want to get to know the guest. Rushed off after our tour and didn't seem to be enjoying himself. Total opposite experience from prior. I was prepare to buy futures, as I did prior, but I couldn't will myself to give the host commission. Why reward if we weren't given service, I get better service from my local store.

Overall Score 2/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 1/5
Ambiance 4/5
Babak E. Member Since 10/1/2019My Frenemy
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/14/19 2:00 PM

Very unique experience, enjoyed being in the cave and tasting wine. However the wines were tasted one right after another and as no snacks were available, could not enjoy the tastings as much.

Overall Score 3/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 3/5
Ambiance 4/5
Rosemary S. Member Since 10/16/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/17/19 12:00 PM

Relaxed atmosphere, wonderfully social, while you learned more about great wine. Pickiest at the end was a nice finish.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Todd S. Member Since 9/9/2016My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/16/19 3:00 PM

This wine tour never misses and is the first stop for all the first-time visitors we accompany to Napa!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jeff D. Member Since 10/1/2019My Parents
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/14/19 11:00 AM

Perfect for lunch and wine tour!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4/5
Lisa B. Member Since 3/21/2014My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/15/19 1:00 PM

We had a wonderful time at Piazza Del Dotto. Our guide was informative and explained the difference between all the wines.. we liked it so much, we became platinum members of their wine club!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
MARK M. Member Since 8/21/2019My Boss
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 2:00 PM

The barrel tasting was an interesting process and educational process, sampling directly from the various types of wood cask.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4/5
June B. Member Since 4/6/2017My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/14/19 11:00 AM

This was better than a typical wine tasting. I gained a lot of wine knowledge, enjoyed the wines, and the bites at the end of the tour were delightful!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Wesley C. Member Since 10/1/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/14/19 3:00 PM

The main building at the Historic Cave abuts the road, and it has minimal signage. The parking is just past the main building, and it required a U-turn and a keen eye to locate both. Nevertheless, after arrival and entry, all was well. The tour was both informative and entertaining. It allowed generous samplings of wines (almost exclusively Cabernet) of different variations (no not varietals).

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Marie P. Member Since 9/16/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/14/19 3:00 PM

Fabulous wine guide, Leah!! Learned more interesting facts about wine and my own preferences from Leah’s intuitive tour than any other winery visited in all my trips to Napa.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Ashley C. Member Since 10/1/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/13/19 11:00 AM

This was definitely my favorite tasting we went to! The cave is so unique and a fun experience in and of itself, adding delicious wine to it put it over the top!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Rachel C. Member Since 8/16/2019My Boss
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/05/19 12:00 PM

I brought my mother with me for her very first wine tasting, and how she is ruined for life! Thank you so much for your hospitality, education, and tasty wine!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Marlena Y. Member Since 6/27/2017My Parents
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 3:00 PM

Beautiful facility. Barrel room was loud and hard to hear. Her talk was a little too prepared and less individualized. Wine was good and grateful for the pizza at the end. I would definitely recommend.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 2/5
Hospitality 4/5
Ambiance 3/5
George I. Member Since 10/9/2019My Frenemy
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 1:00 PM

I was beyond excited about the Cave Experience. The entry/waiting area and the employees who greeted us gave me the initial impression that I had made a good choice in selecting this winery. However, shortly after the Cave Experience began, the tone shifted. Our tour guide shut down visitors' questions and appeared defensive when he did not know the answer to an inquiry. Unsure if I'll return.

Overall Score 3/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 3/5
Ambiance 3/5
Joe F. Member Since 7/5/2016My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/12/19 2:00 PM

The ambiance was exceptional and the staff were very courtesy.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Alicia B. Member Since 10/9/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/12/19 10:00 AM

Such an amazing experience with lots of information!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Barbara B. Member Since 9/8/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 11:00 AM

Our experience was fantastic from start to finish. The main building is beautiful an the staff is very helpful. We had a wonderful tour guide named Jimmy. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We loved touring the cave and sampling the wine and Jimmy made it a pleasure. Best winery tour we had all weekend and the food at the end of the tour was delicious!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Osvaldo M. Member Since 9/18/2018My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 2:00 PM

Excellent experience and excellent guide (Peter). Very professional and entertaining. Wines were excellent!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Brendan B. Member Since 10/4/2019My Parents
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 10/06/19 2:30 PM

The best food and wine pairing in the valley!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 4/5
Ambiance 4/5
Randy and Katy P. Member Since 9/4/2019My Ex
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 2:00 PM

I could definitely sense that it was our hosts last tour of the day. We were paired up with the gentleman who had already gone on the tour and was simply going back to “revisit” the wines he just bought. I really wasn’t interested in his perspective on the wines yet a fair amount of time we spent that way. I felt like the entire tour was somewhat rushed and our host wanted to get us to the door.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 2/5
Ambiance 3/5
russell c. Member Since 7/8/2015My Boss
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/11/19 1:00 PM

it was tremendous

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jeff R. Member Since 9/11/2019Evil Stepmother
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/10/19 3:00 PM

They need a refresher in customer service. Felt like we were taking up their time. Worst experience of our 2 day Napa visit.

Overall Score 2/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 1/5
Ambiance 2/5
Corey J. Member Since 8/22/2016My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/10/19 3:00 PM

I’ve been to del dotto so many times over the years and i always spend money. Not $5000 money but $700-$1000 money. This was by far the worst experience I’ve had. Not because of the guide. He was great. But because of the 3 couples who came in drunk and loud and very disruptive. I feel you guys should have pulled me aside and sent them or me separate.

Overall Score 1/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Maggy H. Member Since 10/3/2019My Boss
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/10/19 12:00 PM

We were in Napa during the power shut down during the red flag warning so many Vineyards were closed because of it. Fortunately Del dotto was running on a generator and we our cave tour was still secure. Tim was our guide and he was both extremely informative and entertaining. He made our experience very memorable especially knowing that we had 3 cancelations during our stay.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Joel C. Member Since 10/25/2014My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/09/19 3:00 PM

Amazing!!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Louann J. Member Since 5/10/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/08/19 10:00 AM

We did a girl’s trip to Napa. This was by far our favorite tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He answered all our questions. The wines were delicious. ??

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Xiaomeng Y. Member Since 10/4/2019My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/09/19 1:00 PM

Very tasty wine!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jacqueline H. Member Since 8/2/2019Evil Stepmother
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/09/19 3:00 PM

I have visited and also was a wine club member, but I must say without reservation this was the worst expensive wine tasting i ever encountered at DelDotto! Simon was our guide and he only seem to have interest in one couple of our group of eight, Jacqueline and her husband. Albeit quit boring for my group of four we wanted to show Simon rudest was rewarded with a $50.00 tip which did nothing!

Overall Score 1/5
First Impression 2/5
Hospitality 1/5
Ambiance 2/5
David and Julia Y. Member Since 7/26/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing on 10/06/19 11:30 AM

Outstanding food, wine and hospitality. One of the best in the Valley.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Kelly B. Member Since 8/19/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/07/19 12:00 PM

This was both fun and educational. Our "guide" was very knowledgeable and patient with the heap of questions I had (I'm an amateur). My husband and I both felt it was a great place to start our stay in Napa as it armed us with knowledge we used for the rest of our trip. The whole staff was excellent, and treated us so warmly. It was a perfect experience, right down to the pizza at the end!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Julia M. Member Since 9/23/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/08/19 1:00 PM

I loved this winery. I do have to say that I was worried when we first approached. I gave the first impression 4 stars because the outside is not too attractive and the signage and parking should be better. Once we went in, everything was fantastic! Loved the tour, Eddie our guide was very knowledgeable, and really enjoyed the food at the end (delicious!).

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Charles C. Member Since 6/10/2014My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/08/19 3:00 PM

Fabulous wines and an amazing experience. We can’t wait for our next visit!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Eric B. Member Since 2/24/2016My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing on 10/05/19 2:30 PM

By far the best wine taste + aesthetic + lunch/food + hospitality in the entire VALLEY!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Roman S. Member Since 8/17/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/06/19 2:00 PM

Remember this tour from about 10 years ago...it's just as awesome now as it was then. Great guides (way to go Leah!) and nothing beats sampling right from the barrel. You can learn a ton...or just drink a ton. Either way, you can't go wrong!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Francesca B. Member Since 9/28/2019My Frenemy
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 10/06/19 12:00 PM

Amazing experience. Loved our tour guide. The whole tour was educational, wonderful tasting and all in all a beautiful and memorable tour

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Candy H. Member Since 7/28/2019My Boss
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 10/05/19 4:30 PM

Everyone who works at this winery is amazing! The wine is phenomenal and the food delicious. JJ was such a great person to lead our tour. Will definitely go back!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
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