Bazán Cellars
Coombsville Cabernet and Oaxacan mole pairings from Mario and Gloria Bazán's Napa winery.
About
The estate vineyard of Bazán Cellars lies at the base of Atlas Peak, at 1784 Monticello Road northeast of downtown Napa. Mario and Gloria Bazán founded the winery, whose first release was a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon; a Sauvignon Blanc followed in 2009. Their vineyards are in the Coombsville appellation, and Kian Tavakoli makes the wines. A Napa Valley Life profile reports that Mario arrived in the valley in 1973 and worked his way up from vineyard hand to supervising vineyards for several well-known estates before starting his own label.
Wines and tasting experiences
The list is short and leans red: the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, a RAMA Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Visitors pick one of three seated experiences. The Tradition tasting pours whites and reds, the flagship included, over 45 to 60 minutes. The Legend tasting adds four reds and library wines and runs 60 to 90 minutes. Roots & Flavors pairs six Mario Bazán wines with three Oaxacan mole dishes and must be reserved; every mole in it contains nuts. Wine club members get discounts on tastings, and the fee for each experience is posted on the winery's site.
Booking a visit
The winery lists its tasting room as open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last seating an hour before closing. Reserve through the tasting room page on bazancellars.com, and phone directly for a group of eight or more. The tasting room number the winery publishes, 707-927-5564, is not the 707-255-0718 on this listing, and directory entries place the tasting room in downtown Napa rather than at the Monticello Road estate, so confirm both the number and the address before you drive out. Mention any allergy when you book, above all for the mole pairing.
Napa and the rest of the county
Coombsville and the Atlas Peak foothills form the eastern edge of the city of Napa, a few minutes from the river and the downtown blocks. Wine buyers and visitors arrive from across Napa County, from American Canyon in the south and from Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga and Angwin up the valley.
The number on file is 707-255-0718; the winery's published tasting room line is 707-927-5564.
Services
VerifiedA seated tasting of Bazán whites and reds, including the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, lasting about 45 to 60 minutes and booked through the winery's tasting room page.
A longer tasting of four red wines plus whites and library wines, running 60 to 90 minutes, for visitors who want to go deeper into the winery's back vintages.
Six Mario Bazán wines paired with three Oaxacan mole dishes. Reservation is required, and the winery notes that every mole dish in the pairing contains nuts.
A membership for regular buyers of the winery's releases, with discounts on tasting experiences for members. Ask the tasting room for current shipment options and terms.
A short list of Cabernet Sauvignon, RAMA Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, made by winemaker Kian Tavakoli from the family's Napa vineyards.
Details
Location and service area
Napa, CA 94558-2027
Common questions
Typical for this type of businessDo I need a reservation to taste at Bazán Cellars?
Reservations are made through the tasting room page on bazancellars.com, and the Roots & Flavors mole pairing must be reserved in advance. Groups of eight or more are asked to phone the winery directly.
Where are tastings held?
Directory entries place the tasting room in downtown Napa, separate from the Monticello Road estate listed here. Confirm the address when you reserve, and use the winery's published line, 707-927-5564, if the listed number does not connect.
Is the mole pairing safe for nut allergies?
No. The winery states that all of the mole dishes in the Roots & Flavors pairing contain nuts. Choose one of the wine-only tastings instead, and mention any allergy when you book.
How long does a tasting take?
The Tradition tasting runs about 45 to 60 minutes and the Legend tasting 60 to 90 minutes. The last seating is an hour before the 6 p.m. close, so book an earlier slot for the longer experiences.
Before you hire
- Reserve online, and phone ahead for a group of eight or more
- Confirm the tasting room address, which differs from the estate address listed here
- Use the published tasting room line if the listed number does not connect
- Flag nut allergies before booking the mole pairing
- Arrange a designated driver or car service before you set out
Resumen en español
Bazán Cellars es la bodega de Mario y Gloria Bazán en Napa, con su viñedo al pie del Atlas Peak y viñas en Coombsville. Su primer vino fue un Cabernet Sauvignon de 2005. Ofrece tres degustaciones con reservación, entre ellas Roots & Flavors, que combina seis vinos con tres moles oaxaqueños que contienen nueces. La sala de catas abre de jueves a lunes, de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. El teléfono publicado por la bodega es 707-927-5564, distinto del registrado aquí; confirme la dirección antes de ir.
Details marked Verified were checked on September 29, 2026 against bazancellars.com and pollinator.org. Other details come from public business records or describe what is typical for this type of business, as marked. Not yet confirmed by the business.
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