Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room

I literally stopped in my tracks when I noticed that their tasting were FREE. That just doesn’t happen in Napa! We were served 3 whites and a red. The whites were very refreshing, but as the weather gets colder, I’m just not up for any. We did however purchase a lovely oak Lazy Susan made from the top of a wine barrel, for who else but Sue.

The awesome thing is you can try some nice wine for free. I LOVED the three pear wine and ended up buying 3 bottles. When we got there the guy was well into the story with two other couples so we didn’t get to hear much about it. Once the couples left he basically kept pouring for us and that was it, would have loved to hear more about the place and have more of a Napa experience.

This was our first winey we stopped at in Napa Valley, since we started at the Oxbow next door, and free tastings seemed normal, and the wine was good and inexpensive, It wasn’t until we went to other wineries when we found out what they charge around here! So the next day we came back and got a few bottles od Pomelo Sauvignon blank, the one I liked best. Excellent for us and for gifts to friends who think we spent a fortune for their bottles of wine!

We stopped by here during a weekend to Napa, and I would definitely return. No charge for four tastings, and they were all very good. Bottle prices were amazingly reasonable — lower than I had seen anywhere else in Napa. Whoever was pouring for us (I’m terrible — can’t remember his name) was so friendly we felt like we were regulars. This is about a block from the Oxbow Public Market, so there is free parking fairly close, although I imagine on weekends the lots could fill. Check out the labels — very unique and interesting. The only down side was that when we went back the next day to buy a bottle (or two), the sign on the door said they were closed for lunch and back in 30. That is fine, except when we were back in 30 — then 40, then 50 — they were still closed. Wines are sold in Safeways, so I’m looking into that because they were worth following up on.

Mason Cellars tasting room in Oxbow is the only free tasting in Napa as far as I have found. They have tasty wines at a very reasonable price. I like that they offer really affordable wines even though they are in Napa Valley. I have been here twice and took my in-​laws who also loved it. The staff was lovely both times I visited. I definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

Definitely a pit stop worth taking if you are in Napa wine tasting! Came here a couple times when Tricia was still working — she is absolutely hilarious and makes the experience fun. Stopped by recently and was told by the man working she had retired. However, this new guy (forgot his name — he was from Boston) is super nice too. He was about to close but welcomed us in and we didn’t feel like we were being rushed at all.
The wine is great (and very reasonably priced) so it is worth it to pick up a couple bottles! The wine tasting is free and service is always amazing. Highly recommend!

I loved this little place. The pourer gave us great info about the Affordable wines. Great that it’s free and ALL the wines were good. I Highly recommend this place. The pourer was very friendly. Did I mentioned the wines are all under $ 20 and you can find them in Whole foods/​Safeway. Why not come here to try before you buy?! Their merlot is good as well and I am a picky Merlot drinker. The other 3 samples I had were white.

Like others we came for the complimentary wine but little did we know that we would taste some of our favorite wines of our trip. Our pourer was very knowledgeable both about wine and Napa valley area. Our pourer was from the Boston area and gave it to us straight. There were no high pressured sales pitch you see at other vineyards but instead a true love for the craft. He was willing to work with us on a wine tasting strategy. We look forward to sharing Masons with our friends and family back east.
The 2006 Cab Sav was delightful and at a great price point. I hope this wine continues to grow its brand.

Stopped in for a free tasting and really liked it. Ended up having a glass of their Pomelo Soubignon Blanc and it was perfect for a hot day — fruity and refreshing. The woman working there was very nice and seemed to know a lot about the wine. The only thing I didn’t like was the place was a little small and there wasn’t anywhere to really sit, only standing at the bar. But by no means is that a dealbreaker. And I think the bottles were really cheap, like 10 dollars for most.

Free tasting for 5 wines, what a deal! The only wine I like out of the 5 was the cab for $ 24 a bottle.

2012 pomelo sauvignon blanc and 2012 60 North Merlot are both world class. Easy to drink.
Friendly hostess! Free tastings of five wines.

This was a nice end to a recent day trip to Napa (capped off by a stop at the Oxbow Market). This is a very low-​key tasting room almost hidden near an overpass just outside the market but worth a stop. The woman behind the counter was warm and affable. We had a complimentary tasting of whites and reds. The wines are nothing earth-​shattering but pleasant.
The hospitality and Mason story (no bottle over $ 25 and they’ve never raised their prices) make it a great experience. This is a worthwhile option when you’re not in the mood for lush vineyard scenery or pricey flights but just wine and conversation.

Oh my gosh, I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re a white wine drinker. Everything tasted really good here – and it’s free! There were alsosome wine that tasted very distinct and different (the grapefruit one). Anyhow, the server lady was super duper fun and nice. She’s so hip and lay back even though we were like a bunch of kids to her. She definitely made the experience at the Mason Cellars very memorable. Anyhow, you can get their white wine from local supermarket, but it’s pretty much cost the same and cheaper at the cellar.

I highly recommend visiting Mason Cellars, especially if you are not a pretentious a-​hole. I also recommend newbies start their trip here as it will give them some perspective on the other places you will visit the rest of the day. There is no gondola ride or picnic grounds or movie memorabilia. It is a crisp, clean tasting room where the tasting is complimentary and a bottle of wine starts at $ 10. This will give you a base-​line as you visit vineyards that charge $ 20 or more for a tasting and wine that is $ 75. Those are worth visiting, as well. But why not start here for free and be able to bring a bottle home?
Tricia is fun and welcoming. Their wines are very food-​friendly. The Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc goes great with the Taqueria Maria’s super prawn burrito. :)

This was my favorite tasting experience in Napa. We had been to several wineries that day, all of which ended up being expensive and impersonal. Do note, this tasting room is not at a winery. It’s in downtown Napa by the Oxbow Public Market.
Mason was our last stop of the day after grabbing a bite to eat at the market. I’m so glad we stopped by!
The room itself is adorable. Bright, airy, sunshine streaming in. I loved it! Tricia welcomed us warmly and proceeded to take out the wines and glasses for us. I could see my husband tense up after a day of being gouged at the wineries. I told him to relax the tasting is FREE :)
We started with the Pomelo and then went through the rest of the savingnon blancs. They were pretty good. Light and refreshing but I wasn’t really a fan. On the other hand, we liked the 2006 cab so much we purchased a bottle to take home!
Tricia was very personable and funny! I loved her sassy personality! She was also very informative and gave us her personal attention, which is something that was definitely lacking at the 3 wineries we had been to during the day. She told us about Randy Mason, a little history about the ground conditions and how the weather and other factors effect the wine flavor. It was fascinating! She also didn’t make us feel bad about all the stupid questions we were asking, which I appreciated so much being wine newbies.
Also, none of the wines are over $ 25! Great value!
Definitely put this cute place on your list. You won’t be disappointed! And tell Tricia I said hello!

Mason Cellars was our last stop on our Napa Tasting Room tour but I had to say that it was a nice ending to the day. Their last pour is at 5:15 but we got there at 5:20 and Tricia was nice enough to do a quick tasting for us before closing.
Their wines are mainly whites with 1 red but their whites are dare I say refreshing. It is crisp, light, and would go great with almost anything. The pomelo really tastes like fresh fruit and the aroma is amazing. Their other interesting sauvignon blanc was created due to the colder weather conditions in the past 3 years. The result is a one off with the aroma of bell peppers and like she said is reminiscent of a V8.
Tastings are currently free and a full bottle of wine starts at $ 10 which is cheaper than some tasting fees so make sure to stop by and you may just be as pleasantly surprised as we were.

Loved this tasting room — Tricia, the tasting room manager, was fun and friendly — to say nothing of the wines, which we both loved. Oh, and did I mention that tasting is free, and the wines started at $ 10? I really appreciate that.
The standout was the 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, which was apparently an anomaly — it smells and tastes just like vegetables. As Tricia explained, it may never taste like that again, which is a tragedy on par with Romeo and Juliet. The nose is bell pepper, but the taste is crisp white V8. No, seriously. I don’t even like bell peppers, but I LOVED this wine. Between my SO and I, we ended up buying one full bottle and two 375 ml bottles so we could have some now, at my mother’s xmas dinner, and on our next anniversary.
I also bought a bottle of Three Pears for Mom’s xmas dinner, because there’s no such thing as too much wine — and the pear flavor will be fantastic with the desserts I’ll cook!

This is one of my favorite tasting rooms in Napa by far! They allow dogs inside and the woman who usually pours for us is so nice! Most importantly, however, the wines are extraordinary.
Particularly on a warm day, we love coming in to this bright and cheery tasting room for a some Sav Blanc. The 2011 Pomelo for me is the standout among the Sav Blancs for its vivid style and citrus, guava, passionfruit flavors with a grapefruit nose. I almost always end up bringing a bottle home. Honorable mention to the Three Pears and Mason Reserve, which are equally fantastic!

Our group had a similar experience as Andy H. If consistency is a measure of quality, well, that alone merits a 5 star rating. Granted, the wines I sampled were not my favorite, they were good whites and the whole experience was worth my time. One awesome thing that we bought here besides some of the very very reasonably priced wine, was a wine shipping box. The box holds your wine in fully enclosed Styrofoam and enables you to check the box at the airport and get a large amount of wine (safely) home. I believe she charged $ 8 for the box. Totally a bargain.
Why don’t we know the lady’s name? I think we are all talking about the same lady and none of us Unilocalers caught it. Ha ha! Ok, some basic research yielded the answer: Patricia Ellison, goes by Tricia. She rocks!
In closing, some great crisp whites that will pair well with food and make your wallet happy. Definitely stop by and enjoy a free tasting and great conversation.
*Fun tidbit shared by Tricia. The wine has not changed price except for one of the varietals. And I think it was by only $ 2 or something. The vintner wants to be the exact opposite of the rest of the wine producers and make affordable wine and not be snobbish. Cool.

This is my favorite tasting room in Napa thus far! let me tell you why:
1. Free wine tasting, and a full flight at that.
2. The person who works there really caters to your group, and she had an attitude to boot! (in a good way)
3. She was extremely informative and told us all about the wine (us being noobs, it really helped. two thumbs up.)
4. They have really unique flavors, including pomelo.
5. AND the wine is extremely affordable, prices starting at 10 dollars a bottle.
seriously, there’s really nothing more you can ask for.