Napa Valley Wineries
With over 400 wineries, Napa Valley offers tasting experiences to match every palate, budget, and interest. From grand château-style estates to intimate garage producers, from classic Cabernet houses to experimental natural wine projects, the diversity of Napa winemaking is extraordinary.
By Appellation
Oakville
- Robert Mondavi Winery — The winery that put Napa on the world stage; guided tours and seated tastings
- Opus One — The legendary Mondavi-Rothschild collaboration; architectural landmark with by-appointment tastings
- Silver Oak — Napa Cabernet at its most approachable and consistent
Rutherford
- Inglenook — Francis Ford Coppola's historic estate, originally built in 1879; stunning grounds and cellar tours
- Frog's Leap — Organic and biodynamic farming with a relaxed, unpretentious tasting experience
- Beaulieu Vineyard — One of Napa's oldest continuously operating wineries; the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet is a benchmark
Stags Leap District
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars — Where the Judgment of Paris was won in 1976; guided experiences in a stunning hillside setting
- Shafer Vineyards — Hillside Estate Cabernet and Relentless Syrah; by appointment only
St. Helena
- Beringer Vineyards — The oldest continuously operating winery in Napa; historic Rhine House tours
- Charles Krug — Napa's first winery, founded in 1861; historic tastings and modern releases
- Duckhorn Vineyards — Known for Merlot that defied the "Sideways effect"
Calistoga
- Château Montelena — The Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris; castle-like estate with a beautiful lake
- Sterling Vineyards — Aerial tramway ride to hilltop tasting with panoramic valley views
- Frank Family Vineyards — Sparkling wines and still wines in a charming stone building
By Experience
Grand Estates
For the full Napa experience — architecture, grounds, guided tours, and seated tastings with food pairings.
Boutique & By-Appointment
Small producers who make limited quantities and offer intimate, personalized tasting experiences. These are where many wine insiders spend their time.
Caves & Cellars
Several wineries have carved elaborate cave systems into the hillsides. Tours of these temperature-controlled tunnels are both educational and atmospheric.
Napa's wineries welcome you — make your reservations and start exploring.