Calistoga
Chateau Montelena Winery
Hours of Operation: Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
Website: montelena.com
Famous for its historic 1976 Judgment of Paris win, Chateau Montelena is housed in a stunning stone chateau overlooking a peaceful Chinese garden and lake. Tastings include acclaimed Chardonnay and Cabernet in an iconic Napa Valley setting.
Castello di Amorosa
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 4045 St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga, CA 94515
Website: castellodiamorosa.com
This authentically styled 13th-century Tuscan castle offers immersive wine tastings with guided or self-guided tours through grand halls, dungeons, and towers. Known for bold reds and sweet wines, it’s one of Napa’s most unique and photogenic tasting destinations.
Clos Pegase Winery
Hours of Operation: Tasting room is temporarily closed
Address: 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
Website: clospegase.com
Designed by architect Michael Graves, this estate features postmodern design, art collections, and estate-grown wines. Guests can enjoy seated tastings indoors, in the garden, or inside the estate’s wine cave.
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St. Helena
Beringer Vineyards
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: 2000 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: beringer.com
Napa Valley’s oldest continuously operating winery, Beringer features elegant tastings in the historic Rhine House. Guests choose from legacy flights, library wines, and tours of the stunning grounds.
Clif Family Winery
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 709 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: cliffamily.com
This certified B Corp winery pairs small-lot wines with farm-to-table fare from its on-site food truck. Known for its organic farming and sustainability, it offers a fun and casual vibe.
Charles Krug Winery
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 2800 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
Website: charleskrug.com
Established in 1861, Charles Krug is Napa’s first commercial winery and still family-owned by the Mondavis. Visitors enjoy tastings in a grand, newly renovated hospitality center surrounded by redwood trees.
Yountville
Hill Family Estate
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Address: 6512 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599
Website: hillfamilyestate.com
This family-run tasting room in the heart of Yountville offers small-lot wines made from sustainably farmed vineyards. Guests enjoy guided tastings in a cozy, art-filled space just steps from some of Napa’s best restaurants.
Jessup Cellars
Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Address: 6740 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599
Website: jessupcellars.com
Known for its approachable wines and art gallery ambiance, Jessup Cellars offers seated tastings with artisan cheese pairings. Guests can enjoy wines indoors or on the shaded garden patio.
JCB Tasting Salon
Hours of Operation: Thur. - Mon., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 6505 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599
Website: jcbcollection.com
This opulent tasting lounge fuses wine, fashion, and luxury lifestyle in a bold, sensual atmosphere. Try sparkling, still, and reserve wines from Jean-Charles Boisset’s Napa and French estates.
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Downtown Napa
Robert Mondavi Winery’s Arch & Tower
Hours of Operation: Available by appointment
Address: 930 3rd St., Napa, CA 94559
Website: robertmondaviwinery.com
Located in beautiful downtown Napa. This elegant and inviting space offers a warm setting to enjoy thoughtfully curated wine and culinary experiences every day, along with a variety of special events.
JaM Cellars
Hours of Operation: Sun. - Mon., 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Thur. - Sat., 10 a.m. - midnight
Address: 1460 1st St., Napa, CA 94559
Website: jamcellars.com
A vibrant tasting room offering a relaxed atmosphere with music-themed décor. Known for their approachable wines like Butter Chardonnay and JaM Cabernet.
Vintner’s Collective
Hours of Operation: Daily, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Address: 1245 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
Website: vintnerscollective.com
A multi-winery tasting room showcasing boutique Napa Valley producers. Offers personalized tastings in a historic 1875 building.
Alpha Omega Winery - Downtown Napa Wine Lounge
Hours of Operation: Daily, noon - 7 p.m., available by appointment
Address: 1245 1st St., Napa, CA 94559
Website: aowinery.com
Showcases wines from Alpha Omega (Napa Valley), Tolosa (San Luis Obispo), and Perinet (Spain). Offers a diverse tasting experience in a stylish setting.
