Mount Veeder
Mount Veeder Winery
Hours of Operation: Tastings available off-site by appointment only
Address: 930 3rd St., Napa, 94559
Website: mtveeder.com
Known for bold, mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon with aging potential, Mount Veeder Winery does not operate a public estate but offers curated tastings via partner venues. Wines highlight elevation, intensity, and structure.
Mayacamas Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. available by appointment
Address: 1155 Lokoya Road, Napa, CA 94558
Website: mayacamas.com
A legend of Napa Valley dating back to 1889, Mayacamas is revered for restrained, Old World-style Cabernet and Chardonnay. Tastings include a private tour of the historic stone winery and mountaintop vineyards.
Hess Persson Estates
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA 94558
Website: hessperssonestates.com
Home to both acclaimed mountain wines and a world-class contemporary art museum, Hess offers immersive tastings and food pairings. Located on Mount Veeder’s lower slopes, the estate combines natural beauty with cultural depth.
Spring Mountain
Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 4022 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: smithmadrone.com
Family-owned since the 1970s, Smith-Madrone produces old-school, dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Tastings are hosted by the winemaking brothers in a rustic barn setting with panoramic views.
Paloma Vineyard
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Sat., available by appointment
Address: 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: palomavineyard.com
A cult favorite for mountain Merlot, Paloma is a quiet, unassuming estate tucked into the forest. Tastings are intimate, often hosted by the winemakers themselves.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Hours of Operation: Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: 2805 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: springmountainvineyard.com
Once one of the valley’s grandest estates (and filming site for Falcon Crest), Spring Mountain Vineyard is known for complex, age-worthy Bordeaux varietals. Tastings may resume as the property recovers from recent wildfires.
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Atlas Peak & Soda Canyon
Stagecoach Vineyard
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: Napa, exact location by arrangement
Website: stagecoachvineyard.com
One of Napa’s most famous high-elevation vineyards, Stagecoach supplies fruit to dozens of elite labels. Very limited tastings and ATV vineyard tours may be available through partner wineries or with special reservation.
Judd’s Hill
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: Silverado Trail, Napa, exact location by arrangement
Website: juddshill.com
While not open as a public tasting room, Judd’s Hill and other labels sometimes host exclusive tastings or blending experiences using fruit from this historic property. Expect hillside Cabernet and personalized, small-group tastings.
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
Website: baldaccivineyards.com
While not open as a public tasting room, Judd’s Hill and other labels sometimes host exclusive tastings or blending experiences using fruit from this historic property. Expect hillside Cabernet and personalized, small-group tastings.
Coombsville & Southern Napa
Covert Estate
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 15 Chateau Lane, Napa, CA 94558
Website: covertestate.com
A hidden gem nestled into the Coombsville hillside, Covert offers luxurious, cave-based tastings focused on Bordeaux varietals. Visitors are greeted with sweeping views and deep hospitality in a stylish, modern setting.
Sciandri Family Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: Kreuse Canyon Road, Napa, exact location by arrangement
Website: sciandrivineyards.com
This small, family-run Coombsville estate is known for warm Italian hospitality and structured estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Tastings are casual and heartfelt, often accompanied by house-made olive oil or family stories.
Shadybrook Estate
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 100 Rapp Lane, Napa, CA 94558
Website: shadybrookestate.com
Just outside Coombsville, Shadybrook offers luxury tastings with vineyard and horse ranch views. Guests can add horseback trail rides, cheese pairings, or private cave tours to their visit.
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Carneros
Domaine Carneros
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Address: 1240 Duhig Road, Napa, CA 94559
Website: domainecarneros.com
This stately, French-style château is one of Napa’s most iconic destinations for sparkling wine. Guests can enjoy table-side flights overlooking the vineyards, with optional cheese or caviar pairings.
Truchard Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri., available by appointment
Address: 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, CA 94559
Website: truchardvineyards.com
A hidden gem in the Carneros hills, Truchard is a family-run estate known for their terroir-driven wines and warm hospitality. Tastings often include a vineyard stroll and stories from the owners themselves.
Bouchaine Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa, CA 94559
Website: bouchaine.com
This beautifully updated winery boasts stunning decks, glass walls, and some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Carneros. Their hospitality team offers immersive tastings and tech-forward experiences, including sensory flights and vineyard drone views.
Oakville & Rutherford
Opus One Winery
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: 7900 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville, CA 94562
Website: opusonewinery.com
A prestigious joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One produces one acclaimed Bordeaux-style blend each vintage. Tastings are serene, exclusive, and architectural in both setting and delivery.
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
Hours of Operation: Daily, available by appointment
Address: 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA 94573
Website: stsupery.com
A 100% estate-grown, certified Napa Green winery producing vibrant Sauvignon Blanc and structured red blends. Tasting options range from educational pairings to curated art and wine experiences.
Inglenook
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA 94573
Website: inglenook.com
Owned by director Francis Ford Coppola, this historic estate combines Old World charm with exceptional winemaking. Tastings take place in a dramatic chateau with access to private lounges and curated flights.
