Began through enjoying wine together in 1992, making wine together in 1997, establishing the bonded winery, Elizabeth Spencer, in 1998, and selling these wines together in 2000. Starting with our proprietor's own dynamic personal and professional bond and extending outward to our important network.
The model for all of our wines is purity of flavor, great persistence and length, and intensity without excess weight. We aspire to make wines that are delicious to drink, elegant, refined, and balanced. They are wines of intensity and power, without excess weight, wines that are enjoyable and memorable and worthy to be shared with friends at the table.
The model for all of our wines is purity of flavor, great persistence and length, and intensity without excess weight. We aspire to make wines that are delicious to drink, elegant, refined, and balanced. They are wines of intensity and power, without excess weight, wines that are enjoyable and memorable and worthy to be shared with friends at the table.
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Elizabeth Spencer Winery is built on the importance of strong relationships-starting with our proprietor's own dynamic personal and professional bond and extending outward to our important network of growers, our talented team of employees, and, ultimately to our customers. Elizabeth Spencer Winery is the realization of a dream by husband and wife team of Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler.
Prior to each shipment, we will send you an email letting you know which wines we've chosen for you. If you like those selections, there are no further actions required of you. But, if you want to make changes you can contact us to modify the wines you want to receive. Do you need a few extra bottles in your shipment?
Our Tasting Room in Rutherford is available for pick ups and outdoor tastings Wednesdays 12-5pm and Thursdays through Mondays 10am-5pm. Reservations required. Call (707) 963-6067 to make a reservation or purchase. The safety and peace of mind of our colleagues, guests and members remain firmly at the forefront of our reopening operations.
Our Tasting Room in Rutherford is available for pick ups and outdoor tastings Wednesdays 12-5pm and Thursdays through Mondays 10am-5pm. Reservations required. Call (707) 963-6067 to make a reservation or purchase. Showcasing the diversity of wines and winemaking offered by Elizabeth Spencer, our relaxed and informative Signature Tasting can be enjoyed with or without prior arrangement for groups of six or fewer.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Elizabeth Spencer Winery in Rutherford is the perfect location for your private event. We offer four separate spaces for private events and can accommodate groups up to 200. Our experienced events team is available to assist with coordinating a completely custom event to meet your needs.
Reviews (28)
Charles S.
Jan 20, 2022
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Used to find amazing wine here then things changed a few years ago.
They hired a new marketing person a few years back. The new manager told us that he simply raised all the wine prices beyond high; began to break into the large casks of library wine, and sell them from the 750ml bottles.
Now it seems the days of finding and buying the amazing rows of grapes and making fantastic wine are gone, but the prices are disproportionately high relative to the quality.
Lots of blends and very little 100% cab these days.
Ground are beautiful!
They hired a new marketing person a few years back. The new manager told us that he simply raised all the wine prices beyond high; began to break into the large casks of library wine, and sell them from the 750ml bottles.
Now it seems the days of finding and buying the amazing rows of grapes and making fantastic wine are gone, but the prices are disproportionately high relative to the quality.
Lots of blends and very little 100% cab these days.
Ground are beautiful!
David Stratton
Nov 30, 2021
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Henrik C.
Nov 25, 2021
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We went here almost at the end of a long weekend in Napa Valley. They mainly have outdoor seating, which is ideal when you go during COVID. We had their wine tasting. The servers have a great deal of knowledge about the history of the place. The underlying grape selection, ... it was a treat and the pace of wine tasting was great. You get in and out in 75 minutes.
We did buy a few bottles to take away but did not sign up for the wine club.
We did buy a few bottles to take away but did not sign up for the wine club.
Brok V.
Aug 22, 2021
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Greg Donovan
Aug 19, 2021
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My wife and I stayed in a hotel down the road and decided to stop into E&S without a tasting scheduled. They went out of their way to make room for us and were happy they did. Kathy was our Hospitality Associate and she was a joy. The wine was spectacular and we walked away with a few bottles. Very happy stumbled across this gem.
Allie F.
Aug 15, 2021
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Family came here for a tasting and was extremely disappointed. The man who "greeted" us at the front was beyond rude. He insisted on splitting our group of 10, and before even getting a pour, made us sign paperwork (was in Napa for a week and that was a first).
He eventually brought us back to be seated and the entire place was empty besides on table of 2. We asked if we could sit at the table with plenty of room for 10 and he insisted that wasn't an option (again, the entire place was almost empty for our entire stay).
Honestly the ambience was very disappointing, on top of
He eventually brought us back to be seated and the entire place was empty besides on table of 2. We asked if we could sit at the table with plenty of room for 10 and he insisted that wasn't an option (again, the entire place was almost empty for our entire stay).
Honestly the ambience was very disappointing, on top of
Leslie M.
Aug 07, 2021
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Stumbled upon this gem while visiting wedding venue places in the Napa area. Reservations are a must, especially during Covid. Quaint tasting garden surrounded by a large vegetable garden and a large lawn area. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and let you enjoy the tastes at your own pace. All the wines are good quality and competitively priced for Napa. We did join the wine club. Why not? Tasting fees are pricey and you get complimentary tastes as members, plus a discount on wine purchases. Cannot wait to attend a release party.
Frank
Apr 18, 2021
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We have always had a wonderful experience at Elizabeth Spencer but today was exceptional. The team is amazing and hospitality is clearly their DNA. Received exceptional service from the effervescent Kathy, the warm and welcoming Kyle, and the conscientious Casey. Together they make wine tasting whimsical.
Lynn L.
Mar 24, 2021
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Kevin H.
Mar 16, 2021
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Ian B.
Mar 07, 2021
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Came here for a tasting over the weekend and was quite disappointed. You can get away with mediocre service if the wine is that good. But when the wine is mediocre, the service is bad AND the ambience is meh at best, then there's just waaaaay to many other good options in the valley for drinking wine and spending $
Nai S.
Dec 07, 2020
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I went wine tasting for the first time today. Lots of wineries in Napa but I decided to go to Elizabeth Spencer. I have met the owners before outside of the winery and thought what nice people they were, and have really enjoyed their wine in the past. I'm glad I chose their winery for my first wine tasting. A very friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere, and really delicious wine. There wasn't a bottle I tasted that I did not like so I bought one of each. I can't wait to go back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
A. C.
Dec 06, 2020
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Kelly has helped us both times and she's amazing. She's fun while following social distancing and makes sure everyone is being taken care of.
Of course as important as the service is the wine. The wine is amazing and we've joined as members.
Tough times between the fires and pandemic - supporting good people is as important as ever.
Thank you ES Winery!
Of course as important as the service is the wine. The wine is amazing and we've joined as members.
Tough times between the fires and pandemic - supporting good people is as important as ever.
Thank you ES Winery!
Melanie Mongeon
Nov 25, 2020
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Lauren G.
Oct 14, 2020
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I recently took a trip to Elizabeth Spencer and was utterly mortified by the service I received. I walked away feeling completely embarrassed in front of my friends. Luckily, the winery we went to next was wonderful. If you want a good experience in Napa, I would bypass Elizabeth Spencer and head on down to Frog's Leap. The people there were kind, knowledgeable, and fun! They are also dog friendly :)
Matt T.
Oct 14, 2020
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Genuinely, this is the worst customer service experience I have ever received. With Covid, it took us a little longer to get an Uber from downtown Napa where I live, which resulted in us showing up at the winery 1 minute after the 15 minute grace period. We thought it would be no issue however this was far from the case. We walked into zero flexibility not only from the individual at the front desk but also the manager. Being a Napa resident I regularly spend my weekends going to wineries and hosting friends and family and it was no different this past weekend, but the service and experience at
Mauri F.
Jul 24, 2020
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We had a great afternoon tasting. Kelly was our wine host. She did a great job. Kept us entertained, informed, and was very attentive. Their garden area was beautiful, quiet, and enjoyable. We enjoyed all of the wines. We bought a few bottles, including The Reverend. (A tasty wine that we raised our glass to our father, The Rev) The 2017 ExS Pinot Noir was beautiful! We adored that one the most!
Therese Taylor
Jun 16, 2020
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Elizabeth Spencer Winery was my first experience at a Napa Valley winery. I greatly enjoyed the intimate setting and very relaxed atmosphere. Our hostess was wonderful; very informative and a delight to spend a few hours with while enjoying excellent wine. Should I ever make it back to Napa, a return trip to this winery is first up on my agenda. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Brittany M.
Mar 10, 2020
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We had an impromptu visit to this winery over MLK weekend while waiting for our reservation at Rutherford Grill. We were fortunate enough to meet the owner while walking in and were sat with Kathy for a quick tasting. Kathy was fabulous, taking the time to sit and chat with us, despite not having reservations. The wine was great, too. We will be back in June and will book a full tasting experience!
Corey S.
Feb 09, 2020
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Been here a few times and their wines are really good. You can taste, or you can order by glass or bottle which I really like. Sometimes you just want a glass of wine and not a 1oz pour.
Definitely a destination for a tasting by visitors but it also seems like a destination for locals to meet and have a glass of wine and catch up.
Definitely a destination for a tasting by visitors but it also seems like a destination for locals to meet and have a glass of wine and catch up.
Nicole L.
Sep 05, 2019
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We ended our day with a Signature Tasting at this winery, which produces an array of whites and reds. Our favorite moment was meeting Elizabeth herself. She was very gracious, and chatting with her made the experience feel very personalized.
Ambience: Outdoor patio tastings with views of a lovely garden. Homey and comfortable.
Service: The staff was friendly and got us settled quickly when we first arrived, but there were noticeable gaps where we waited on more water or the next tasting, etc. Napa has a relaxed vibe, but since the weather was so hot, it would've been nice for things to
Ambience: Outdoor patio tastings with views of a lovely garden. Homey and comfortable.
Service: The staff was friendly and got us settled quickly when we first arrived, but there were noticeable gaps where we waited on more water or the next tasting, etc. Napa has a relaxed vibe, but since the weather was so hot, it would've been nice for things to
Alex W.
May 15, 2019
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My family had a wonderful time at the winery's tasting room during our Napa trip. My aunt and uncle are members and made sure to reserve a table while we wee in town. It was sparsely populated when we arrived so the host had no problem pushing a few tables together for our group of 8. By this point on our Friday excursion I'm pretty sure we all had our fair share of wine. Host Kathy was there and immediately gave my aunt a hug once we sat because of how frequent aunt and uncle visit when on their yearly Napa trips.
My aunt told the guy host (can't recall his name) to take us thru
My aunt told the guy host (can't recall his name) to take us thru
Kimberly P.
Apr 27, 2019
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Joel S. W.
Aug 19, 2018
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We are members. We have tasted here several times. We really like the white wine selections they offer so we like to go here dor tasting white wines like Chards, sauvignon blancs, pinot blancs and pinot gris. All very tasty. We have tasted in the lovely courtyard, the studio and the small greeting area into the courtyard. 5 wines for 40 or so if you are not a member.
The parking is ample and the facility is clean and pleasant. We have enjoyed several wine servers. Knowledgeable and cordial. They give good service and dont seem overworked.
The parking is ample and the facility is clean and pleasant. We have enjoyed several wine servers. Knowledgeable and cordial. They give good service and dont seem overworked.
Alex H.
Aug 07, 2018
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Big V.
Jul 03, 2018
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Brian B.
May 26, 2018
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We came here a couple of years ago and were underwhelmed. The tasting room was dark and loud and the wines weren't notable. The server gave us no info on the wines. I was so perplexed that I didn't even write a Yelp review.
A few weeks ago we were invited back by an acquaintance who was a wine club member and our experience was completely different. We sat in the outdoor garden area and our host was extremely knowledgeable about the wines. I was especially impressed with the Petite Syrah and walked out with a couple of bottles.
Perhaps just a little pricier than it could be for the
A few weeks ago we were invited back by an acquaintance who was a wine club member and our experience was completely different. We sat in the outdoor garden area and our host was extremely knowledgeable about the wines. I was especially impressed with the Petite Syrah and walked out with a couple of bottles.
Perhaps just a little pricier than it could be for the
Ashleigh Nelson
Jul 25, 2017
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