Suggested Winery Visits
Frequently Asked Questions • Suggested Lodging • Suggested Wineries • Suggested Dining
Excellent Overview Technical Tours offered daily on a continuous schedule:
Mumm Winery
8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, 707-967-7700.
Robert Mondavi Winery
7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, 707-226-1335.
Domaine Chandon Winery
California Drive, Yountville; 707-944-2280.
Special Favorites :
Most of these are open daily for tasting. Some have specific tour times open to small numbers of
people, so reservations are a good idea if you want to take a tour. Otherwise, stop by and visit the tasting room.
Andretti Winery
Owned by famous race car driver, lovely architecture.
4192 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707-259-6777
Artesa Winery
Spectacular Carneros setting; great Pinot Noir. Tours at 11:00 and 2:00.
1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707-224-1668.
Cakebread Cellars
Friendly staff, lovely garden, excellent wines. Tours by appointment.
8300 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford;
707-963-5221
Cardinale Estate
One of the Kendall Jackson family of wineries; interesting collection of
varietal wines; beautiful Oakville setting. 7585 St. Helena Highway, Oakville; 707-945-1391.
Chappellet Vineyard
Spectacular mountain setting; tours by appointment M through Friday.
1581 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena
707-963-7136.
Charles Krug Winery
Oldest winery in the Valley; beautiful setting.
2800 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena;
707-867-2200.
Chateau Potelle
Magnificent hillside setting, lovely choice of wines, small production.
3875 Mount Veeder Road, Napa; 707-255-9440
Franciscan Winery
Try their hands-on workshops, like the Meritage blending offered daily. Great!
1178 Galleron Road, St. Helena, CA 94574,
707-967-2172.
Goosecross Cellars
Specialists in Chardonnay; winemaking workshop every Saturday morning.
1119 State Lane, Yountville. 707-944-1986.
Joseph Phelps Winery
Lovely setting; wonderful wines. Tours by appointment.
200 TaplinRoad, St. Helena,
707-963-2745.
Laird Family Estate
Family-run winery; wonderful architecture. Chardonnay, cabernet and merlot.
5055 Solano Avenue (just south of Yountville), 707-257-0360.
Merryvale Cellars
Beautiful old stone building, great wines
1000 Main Street, St. Helena,
707-963-7777.
Monticello Vineyards
A tribute to Thomas Jefferson; lovely picnic area.
4242 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707-253-1295.
O’Brien Family Estate
A truly unique opportunity for a personalized winery visit. Must call for appointment
1200 Orchard Avenue, Napa,
707-252-8463.
Peju Province
Wine can only be purchased at winery;
lovely gardens.
8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford,
707-963-3600.
Pine Ridge Winery
Beautiful caves, demonstration vineyard, very knowledgeable staff, lovely
picnic area. Tours by appointment. 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa;
707-252-9777.
Sequoia Grove Winery
Try their reserve chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. Wonderful people.
8338 S. St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, 707-944-2945.
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Beautiful historic building and setting just south of Yountville. Try their Dry
Reisling! And visit their Wine Library. 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa 94558; 707-255-7700.
V. Sattui Winery
Wine can only be purchased a winery. Features a great on-site deli and picnic area.
St. Helena Highway, St. Helena;
707-963-7774.
Unique, limited access:
Far Niente Winery
(Now open to the public by appointment) – gorgeous setting, landscaping, restored
historic building. #1 Acacia Drive (off of Oakville Grade), Oakville, 707-944-2861.
Jarvis Winery
Totally underground facility, including subterranean stream and parabolic lighting throughout. Reservations a must. 2970 Monticello Road, Napa, 707-255-5280.
Opus Winery
Joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Rothschild.
P.O. Box 6, Oakville (across from Mondavi Winery), 707-944-9442.
Schramsberg Vineyards
Family-owned sparkling winery; wonderful caves and historic building and site.
Schramsberg Road, Calistoga; 707-942-2414.