Neely Wine - Portola Valley, California

Bruno Lowagie

We went to Neely's after seeing their ¡Cinco de Vino! (May Wine Wednesdays) initiative. On this special occasion, the chef served some hors d'oeuvres (Guacamole—shallot / lemon / Fresno chili, Salsa Verde—tomatillo / cilantro / jalapeño, Prawn Ceviche—achiote / lime / jicama, Strawberry Paleta) to accompany a bottle of wine (we chose the Chardonnay). We liked it so much that we returned the next day for a proper tasting of five wines, along with sundries, cheese, and charcuterie.
The staff was amicable. We talked with the chef about the food. The person who served the wine explained the winery's history (the first vines were planted in 1980, but a new phase of vineyard planting began in 2017). The tasting room only opened recently. On our second visit, we also met the owner.
Reservations are required because the town of Portola Valley mandates them. Same-day reservations aren't a problem for the owners. When you arrive, your table is ready, and you don't have to wait long for your food (if you order it while making your reservation).
I like the concept at Neely's. Other wineries often offer crackers, cheese, or charcuterie that you can also buy in a grocery store, but Neely's is next level because of the presence of an actual chef who prepares the platter and explains what pairs best with which wine.

Darren Praseutsinh

I loved this place and our visit there. We did a flight tasting and each wine we tried was good in its own way. Wouldn't throw a single one out. Also, we had just missed March 'mushroom madness' but still got to try a little bit of the mushroom pate!

Tina really made the experience a special one. She was able to fit us in and was great to chat with the entire time. We learned about many things that day - Home Depot, corked wine, Portola Valley laws...

The space itself was nice and chill (one speaker inside for music -- the laws, remember?) especially because it was dumping rain that day. I'll have to go back when it's sunny for sure!

Joanna Fotheringham

Neely Winery exceeded all expectations for my husband's surprise birthday celebration! A close friend highly recommended it, and it was the perfect choice, especially being so conveniently close to home. Despite the rainy weather, the atmosphere was magical and serene--it truly felt like we had traveled to another time and place.

The stunning scenery was only rivaled by the warm hospitality of our hosts, Mary and Isabelle. They went above and beyond to make us feel at home and comfortable. A special thank you to Isabelle for her thoughtful effort in getting the heart lamp working--it added such a lovely touch to the experience.

The small bites paired perfectly with the wine, and the Pinot Noir was absolutely outstanding. We're already looking forward to coming back in the summer to enjoy the vineyard's beauty in the sunshine--and this time, we'll bring our fur babies along!

Highly recommend Neely Winery for anyone looking for a peaceful escape, excellent wine, and unparalleled hospitality. Thank you for making this celebration so special!

Henry

Neely is a special place - it’s almost unbelievable to have such nice winery nearby, and their whites and Pinots are one of the bests in the area! What’s even better is the view of the vineyard and Windy hills on a beautiful weekend sitting on the outdoor sofa. Highly recommended to drop by for a taste!

Vitalii Ampilogov

Very nice place. Beautiful outside seating, reasonable price, good vines.

Matt Richter

Neely is a wonderful place to spend some time and sip some wine. My wife and I were there for one of the Wednesday afternoon tastings. We drank a '19 from the "hidden parcel". Tina was a great hostess! Make the time to go... But call ahead to get the gate combo!

Ward Bullard

A beautiful place to spend an afternoon. I look forward to each visit - thank you Tina, Lucy and team!

Amee Devani

Neely Winery hosted the first gathering of my fiancé and my families prior to our wedding. It was absolutely exceptional!! The setting was so intimate, the ambiance of the winery was gorgeous, the wines were just delicious and most of all, the service was so warm, informative, and welcoming!! We just couldn't have imagined a more special place to host this really special occasion!