Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards

If you want one of the best tasting experiences in Napa (from host to environment to variety and quality of wines tasted) then this is your place.
Garrett Anderson started as our guide and walked us up to the caves where a beautiful tasting table had been laid out for our small group. Engaging, positive and enthusiastic, he was great.
Then we were lucky enough to be joined by owner Todd Anderson, who is as charismatic and knowledgable as his world-​class reputation would indicate.
We were never rushed, felt as if we were guests in Todd and Garrett’s home, and agreed it was the favorite experience of our whole trip. And I don’t need to say anything about the exceptional quality of the wines, as they speak for themselves from the first sip.
Put this place in your list. You won’t be disappointed.

Came here over the weekend to try a new winery. The drive up thought the path to get to the winery Its a bit of a ways up and down the mountain to get to the winery but we enjoyed the scenery. Once we got to the winery we where greeted got in the little golf cart and our tour guide told us about the winery on our way up to the cave. The tasting room is inside the cave, we tasted 8 or 9 different wines and 2 barrel tastings all the wines where pretty good. I learn that the kind wine I prefer the grapes are mountain grown. We enjoyed the wine enough to join the wine club it’s worth it. Wine is reasonable priced and three of the wines you can only buy if your a wine club member. We will be returning on our next trip to St Helena.

Anderson’s Conn Valley is a must-​visit winery! It has a laid back atmosphere and is not commercialized like so many others. The wine is fantastic and at a great price point. Definitely make a reservation for the reserve Ghost Horse wine tasting. You more than get your money’s worth tasting the best wine in the area, if not the world! Mario is knowledgeable and charming. This was our favorite stop for sure!

What a great experience. We did a cave tasting and it was amazing. I learned so much about the wine making process. Our guide was amazing, very nice and generous with the wine.
My only advise would be to spruce the place up a bit. The house and area around looks a little run down.

Come visit the Valley on the mountain. One of the many pleasures of visiting wine country is the variety of settings you can enjoy along with your wine.
ACV is another location that is unique in its own right. It is off the tourist beaten path and while it has grown to be more of a busy destination, and has its elite aspect (Ghost Horse and The Todd) that may not appeal to all, I can state several things for sure:
1) the drive up to the property is scenic
2) the wines are good, better and best — and consistent year over year
3) tastings are in small group seatings, so you will get to meet some new folks in a relaxed setting
4) this is not for strict Burgundy lovers
ACV’s wines run from Bordeaux style blends (meritage — aka Eloge and Right Bank) to single vineyard full-​throttle cabernets (some only available to club members due to limited production) and THEN the over-​hyped and über-​expensive Ghost Horse cult line.
Todd Anderson has built a terrific franchise (heck you can even go with Todd on one of several wine cruises) and ACV makes some great wines.
You will get to taste through a decent portion of the portfolio (including some Ghost Horse) without any heavy sales pressure and will also get some background about the property, the brand and their process while seated in a cool cave dug into the hillside.
I am a fan of the wines, including the Estate Reserve Cab and the club-​only Signature, but they aim to please and don’t be shy to ask for what you want.
This is another great spot among the Napa properties.

Made an appointment here for a tasting for myself and 3 friends. We didn’t get much of a tour around the grounds or much information about the winery or the wines. We did do a seated tasting in the cave with I believe her name was Alicia. The setting was nice. Wines were pretty decent and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, about 3 of the 6 we tasted are only available to wine club members.
While our group and another couple were tasting, Todd who is one of the owners came by on two separate occasions and took the wines that we had already tasted to another tasting area. So, I guess that meant that there was no opportunity to revisit those wines. Todd told us that he was pouring for a private tasting that was soooo expensive that we couldn’t possibly afford it. I thought maybe I was reading that wrong, but my friends all agreed that it was a snobbish remark.
The tasting here was $ 45 per person, which was steep for the meager pours and rushed tasting. It was waived with a $ 100 purchase if you bought wines that weren’t only available to club.
We visited 11 wineries in 4 days, and this was the least favorite for everyone in my group.

Cool drive up to Conn Valley! The Sycamore lined allée is quite impressive upon arriving at the site.
Very friendly and enthusiastic greeting from our host, Dawn. Up to tour the caves and taste quite a few wines. Got to do a little barrel sampling. All told a very nice and informative tasting experience.
We joined the club as a few of the cabs here are hard to turn down, especially for the QPR. These wines are value priced, imho. Top quality for less than others we toured.

Fantastic experience and outstanding cabs… a first class tasting.

Tucked away in a corner of Napa valley is Anderson’s Conn Valley. Honestly, when I first went here, I felt that I was going back in time to when Napa was more about wine and wine making by people who really love it rather than booze busses clogging up the streets…
What you’ll find here is some seriously honest and down to earth people, ready to talk about their passion for wine. Josh, our tour guide, moved us through the vineyard and I was blown away by how much he knew of wines… seriously, I could listen to him talk for hours! He was also generous when we actually started tasting in the caves.
What a great experience. Come here if you are seriously interested in learning about wines and ask for Josh. He couldn’t have been more helpful!

Fantastic wines, a great and knowledgable tasting team and one of my most favorite settings make Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards a wonderful and special place. We toured the vineyard in it’s total seclusion, silence and peace; tasted in the caves (a must see); and lounged in their upper terrace while finishing off our tasting.
A particular favorite was our host Josh. His amiable engagement and knowledge about the wines and the vineyard made the experience very fun. You should go to Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards and experience it for yourself!

One of the best tastings I’ve done in Napa. It’s off the main path but well worth the trek as they really treat you to a special experience. It was relaxed and fun and their wines are really quality.

My friends and I spent an awesome afternoon at Anderson’s Conn. Not only was the wine delicious, but Josh and Travis made sure we had a full appreciation for the production, the land and the process of winemaking. I liked it so much that I joined my first wine club and I can’t wait to spend many more delightful afternoons there.

On April 28, 2012, I attended Anderson Conn Valley Vineyards’ annual Spring Fling party. It was my first winery party and I was not disappointed. All guests enjoyed music and appetizers accompanied by tastings of current releases and some older wines, such as the 2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and black label Cabernet Sauvignon from a block series. All of the wines I tasted were fantastic as always. I have the beginnings of a vertical collection of the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and I added the 2009 vintage to my collection. The highlight of the day was a Signature Cabernet Sauvignon tasting and tour in the caves with Todd Anderson, where guests had the opportunity to ask Todd anything about wine and winemaking.

Take a tour, you won’t regret it. The staff are VERY helpful and very informative for a non-​wine buff like myself. I was very surprised and happy at how laid back and relaxed they were and totally committed to their craft. You get the impression from the people who work here that they have a real passion for wine in general.
Oh and get some wine while you are there… picked up a few cases myself. So far they taste fantastic!

Unparalleled tasting experience. If I could live there, I would. The grounds are gorgeous, and that’s saying something after passing breathtaking scenery on the long road in. Our guide met us at the tasting room, but transported us up to the caves for a seated tasting using nice stems. The first two wines, a Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, were not my style (though I did enjoy the chard more than the SB). The reds, however, were all stellar, especially the Estate Cab and Eloge. Our lively guide had tremendous insights into the growing and production process, and imbued us with informative and entertaining wine commentary. Once through the bottle tasting, we sampled several barrels, each of which was better than the next. The tasting fee was waived, I assume because we purchased several bottles (not sure if just one would do it, but I wanted to buy far more than I could conceivably afford; simply outstanding sauce). We finished the day on the back patio outside the caves, smoking a cigar, high on life. Easily the best tasting experience I’ve ever had, and I’ve had dozens. Already looking forward to my next visit.

Always one of my favorite wines. Todd is a wild man! bordeaux style wines. This is a must visit for anyone who loves a french style wine. I love the fact that it is off the beaten path in napa valley. 5 stars, I passed on far niente and heitz and have no regrets. The next cobia I catch goes to Josh!

Incredible experience. The scenery, the staff, and, of course, the wine were all perfect. Did our tasting at the barrel cave, which was very special. Even got to taste the delicius grapes right off the vine. The overall wine tasting experience cannot be beat, as we were truly made to feel right at home. I recommend it highly.

Great wine from an excellent winemaker — I carried Conn Valley on my wine lists for years — always exceptional wine that pleases the crowds. I found the tasting up in Napa to be very accomodating /​the people that work there do care and take care of you.
Todd Anderson is a piece of work though — but who cares, he makes great wine. You gotta check out GhostWorld wine — you pay $ 1 million to belong and you get some wine and also get to hang out with the Legend in his own mind — dut ta daaaaahhh Todd Anderson. You get to go skiing with him, or imagine this — have dinner with him and his 12 closest friends for that one million — you still have to pay for dinner but it is an honor.

Awesome place. The drive here is so fun in the winding mountain road. Getting there takes a little patience if you don’t have navigation because it’s pretty easy to miss. The entrance is just breathtaking and the tasting is awesome. We had our tasting with Tiffany in the cave and it was a great experience. We had about 4 barrel tastings and then 3 whites and 4 reds. If you love Cabs then it is a great place to go. They typically wave the tasting fee if you buy a bottle, i really liked their pinot and brought a bottle home to share with the family. After the tasting Tiffany was kind enough to give us some of their grapes to eat off the vine which were very delicious.

Yes, I was and still am a fan of their wine, however, I am turned off by the owner Todd Anderson. He is a very proud man, but doesn’t believe in taking care of his customers. Unfortunately, in this very competitive world of wine making, his small group of «true» followers may not sustain him.
He is know for BIG Cabernet with a smooth finish. Up until now, his Pinot is the only one I like… I did find another winery that bowls him over in the red cataglory. For that info, please see my other reviews.
I don’t want to turn anyone off from his wine. It’s good. But you may want to think twice before committing to his wine club or attending any of his events.