I love this winery! We called about 20 or 30 minutes before we wanted to come and were able to get a reservation, no problem - keep in mind this was during...

Super friendly staff. Called 15 minutes before without an appointment and they said no problem. Tasting area is at tables with servers who come by to give...

So my friends are total Honig lovers and we had to visit this winery on our recent trip to Napa. We did a tasting and they all came out with cases. I'm...

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Don't blow it.

Really. Just don't miss this one.

If you're within 45 square miles of Rutherford, CA and you DON'T go to Honig, you have made a major blunder, my friend. (And if you knew what you were missing, you'd be SUPER annoyed with yourself.)

Honig is my very favorite winery. My very favorite wine. And. My very favorite place in all of Napa Valley. (Yes, this includes the Rutherford Grill)

I usually prefer Sonoma because they've got great wine and better stories, while Napa acts like the pretentious older sibling offering wines that pair well with greenbacks.

But there's none of that attitude here. The staff is amazing. They're cool. Like, really normal people. Who make you feel special. Special like you're their favorite customer. EVER. And like they'll probably go look you up on facebook later, because your afternoon of hanging out and tasting wine was so fun that they want to be your friend.

I absolutely love their commitment to the environment, sustainable practices, their beehives, their family and their customers. (So your tongue can have a party and your head can feel happy about supporting a solid organization!)

Listen. You'll enjoy some of the best wine you've ever tasted, on a great patio, with great people for 10 bucks off your amazing bottle of Cab. (Okay, technically, the tasting fee is $10, but they apply it to your purchase of $50 or more... and if you leave without spending $50 or more, you've missed out.)

This is the kind of wine you mow lawns for. I mean. Whatever it takes to make a few extra bucks. Just get this stuff in your house.

Also, I'm not a dessert wine girl for the most part... but oh-my-goodness, theirs is what they drink in Heaven. Of this I am sure. It's apricots and honey and awesomeness and it WILL change your mind about dessert wines.

Make an appointment if you can. The Honig team is super accommodating, but for the best experience- let 'em know you're coming.