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September 2024 by paul jefferson
Tom, thank you for a wonderful tasting experience..filled with fun, laughter and great wine... Odette one of the best in the region...A must go every time we visit Napa...
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September 2024 by Juliana
I go every year! Best place, attention is amazing, wine amazing, and the place itself it’s beautiful!
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September 2024 by Elaine Abston
Awesome experience!
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September 2024 by Katherine Sluder
Jesse was great! Super informative and such a beautiful setting
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September 2024 by Jane Merrifield
Jesse was great! Lovely chill tasting experience.
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August 2024 by Kathy Jarvis
Tom gives you a wine show. Odette is the best kept secret in the valley.
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August 2024 by Louisa Moore Screen Zealots
I have been a wine club member at Odette since they very first opened their doors in 2012. You can see from my previous reviews my track record visiting this winery. Needless to say, I am a massive fan of their wine.
Since 2021, I've noticed a serious decline in service in the tasting room. Three of my previous four visits over as many years have been dreadful, and today's was the worst of them all. We actually walked out halfway through the tasting because of the atrocious service we received.
I had an appointment at 3 pm, and we arrived around 2:50 pm. My party (just two of us) was promptly and warmly greeted and shown to our outside terrace table. It was warm outside, but our seats were thankfully shaded.
Things only went downhill from there. The tasting room was not crowded, with only two other tables there. The back room was packed with a private event that was closed to other visitors. We found the wine servers to be inattentive and downright neglectful.
After an initial greeting, we were left sitting with glasses empty for over 15 minutes. Finally a young woman came over to pour us water, which was appreciated since the temperatures outdoors were topping 93 degrees. Ten more minutes passed and we were finally poured the chardonnay to taste.
It continued to get worse, service-wise. Odette is known for their big, bold reds, yet we were not poured any of the red wines to taste until nearly 40 minutes after our arrival time. FORTY MINUTES.
Our wine server was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable, but he was super stingy with the tasting pours. I understand this is a tasting and not a bar, but I would estimate we were given a half an ounce of wine, maximum. This was not nearly enough for a proper taste - seriously not even two sips of wine. It was ridiculous (see my photos and video).
I can't say if I liked the wine or not because there wasn't even enough in my glass to properly evaluate the wine. I've started to wonder if maybe the employees aren't allowed to open an additional bottle when it's close to closing time, because they were SO stingy. They were rationing wine, or at least it felt as if they were.
After being ignored for over an hour, we left our 3 pm tasting appointment, to which we arrived at 2:50 pm, at 4:14 pm. To add insult to injury, NOBODY from the tasting room called to ask why we left or showed any concern whatsoever that we didn't stay to complete our tasting.
I'm a published freelance wine writer, so I am professionally trained and know how to taste wine. This visit was so poor that I feel like I can't review the wine because there wasn't enough to swish or spit (we also weren't provided with a dump bucket on the table, which is really unacceptable at any serious winery).
I left Odette disasppointed yet again, and angry that they wasted my time. I'm so upset and let down by today's visit that I will be in no hurry to return, if ever. I really hope the tasting room manager and staff will get their act together, because this is a recurring problem that still hasn't gotten any better.
In the meantime, I cannot and will not recommend Odette to anyone headed to the Napa Valley. There are far better places (wineries who actually VALUE and APPRECIATE visitors) that are more deserving of your time and money.
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August 2024 by Marisa Hartzell
The best place for a tasting! Went to Odette with my girlfriends for a bachelorette party and we were blown away with the wine, ambiance, and warm service from Tom. Can’t wait to return!
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August 2024 by Kaley Vatalaro
Wonderful experience! Tom was fantastic and incredibly educated. Can’t wait to come back.
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August 2024 by Jenna Walsh-Macchirole
April was amazing, so informative and warm. We could have spent the entire day with her! Oh yes, and the wine was the best tasting we’ve had on our Napa trip this far. Top notch experience and they were able to accommodate us last minute.
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August 2024 by Larry Rancilio
Our experience with April at the winery was exceptional. Her engaging storytelling about the winery and the intricate process of wine-making truly enriched our visit. Above all, the wine itself was absolutely spectacular! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more enjoyable experience.
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August 2024 by James Ewell
Lara is the best. I highly suggest this winery and having Lara as the guide. She was fun and knowledgeable. Amazing time. 10/10
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August 2024 by Lee Howell
Lovely tasting room, vibrant wines paired with delicious cheeses, and one of the very best wine educators. Thanks again, Jesse!
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August 2024 by Helen Gong
My first time in Napa Valley, and Tom ensured that our experience at Odette was the most special and enjoyable one that it could’ve been! Truly a memorable wine tasting that topped all other wine tastings that I’ve been to (including those in the south of France ?), and in such a beautiful place, as well! Our cheeks hurt from laughing - we didn’t want to leave! Thank you so much for sharing your love and knowledge of wine with us - we’ll be back!! ???
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August 2024 by Surafell Kebede
Tom was amazing! Made the trip worth it.
