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Derek B.

San Francisco, CA

The Olive Mill tour is awesome!

In addition to having an informative look at the machinery, complete with explanation, the tasting is divine.

I have never before been encouraged to (or wanted to) drink olive oil directly from a glass, but I am a changed man.

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Jay Y.

Torrance, CA

This was the second to last winery we visted in our latest tour of the valley, and probably the most memorable one.  everything about this winery was top notch.  the person greeting us at the door was very nice, and led us to our table on the patio where the experience began.  I think that is the only way to describe this tour is an experience.  The view from the patio of the fields of  grapes and the barn, and the plam tree lined driveway were very much awesome.  The weather was perfect that day.
The wines were superb, the '03 and '04 cabs we had were magnificent, the Sauvignon Blanc was also very very good (we got 2 bottles to go to drink in the limo) and the food pairings they gave us were delicious.
If we didn't have to get back to the city I could of stayed on the patio all day.

Definitly a great experience.  Would recommend this winery to EVERYONE.

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Jennifer L.

Chicago, IL

Expensive tasting, expensive bottles, but totally worth it!  They have the most beautiful outdoor patio where their tastings - complete with amuse bouche pairings - are conducted.  We tried three cabernet sauvignons.  I'm not into cabs (too tannic) but we did find a softer one that should age nicely.  If you want, they'll let you share one tasting among two people.  I believe tastings are meant to be done by appointment, but we were there on a slow day and they let us go right in.  According to their calendar of events, they sometimes do a dinner and tour, which I imagine must be a lovely experience.  Price is $175 per person.

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Angie T.

Palo Alto, CA

We took a day trip to Napa to visit the Round Pond olive oil mill. We took the tour and it was very pleasant because my BF and I were the only ones, so we had a private tour. The tasting was the best part! Very informative, very nice tourguide, Jill. We will return again, and recommend all our friends to go. This is great for people who don't drink wine but still want something to do in Napa.

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Bret B.

Encinitas, CA

Alright dude, this place rocks.  

First off, the place is not cheap.  Fine, nothing in the Napa Valley is.  But, if you're going to charge me, at least do things right, right?

And Round Pond does.

We went on the Olive Oil tour on the north side of the propertry.  The tour was given by Ross who was awesome.  He's an organic kind of guy that explained the olive milling process and showed us the machinery that they used.  We also got a short history on the Round Pond Farm and the family that runs it.  We were also told why Round Pond choses NOT to be an organic farm(ask them when you are there is you are dying to know).

We then went into a nice little room where we were able to taste the oils and the vinegars.  They had an awesome spread of organic food that helped bring out all the great tastes and layers of the oils.  

Overall we were very impressed with the tour and would do it again in a heartbeat.  The trip to the south side was just as nice.  This is where they do their wine.  The tasting room is on the second floor for better views.  When we were there, the vines were starting to turn and things were gorgeous.  Their outdoor lounge is very cool and we would like to visit again.  Great wines and fun staff.  

Anyways, when in Napa, hit this place for sure.  

Pricey but worth it.

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Cindy H.

Novato, CA

Round Pond is a winery and olive oil producer.  Their tours are informative, fun and very tasty!  Their products are delicious and high-quality.  We had a very nice time in February; I'm going back twice in May, once with co-workers and another with mom and MIL!

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