Where to Drink

Bravante Vineyards

300 Stone Ridge Rd., Angwin

Good for: Cabernet Sauvingon

Castello di Amorosa — Appointment only

4045 Helena Highway, Calistoga

Good for: the view and the architecture.

Caymus Vineyards — Reservations Encouraged

18700 Conn Creek Rd., Rutherford

Good for: Cabernet and Zin. Tasting is enjoyed with a cheese pairing, In addition to Caymus, the Wagner family also owns Mer Soleil (chardonnay) and Belle Glos (pinot noir).

Cliff Lede Vineyards

1473 Yountville Cross Road., Yountville

Good for: Cabernet. Each vineyard block is named after some of Cliff Lede’s favorite rock albums.

Domaine Carneros — Appointment recommended

1240 Duhig Rd., Napa

Good for: champagne on the patio 

Duckhorn Vineyards — Appointment recommended

1000 Lodi Ln, St Helena, CA 94574

Good for: wine tasting on the porch, particularly merlot and other Bordeaux varietals. Read more on the blog.

Forman Vineyard — Appointment only

1501 Big Rock Rd, St Helena

Good for: Cab

Frank Family Vineyard — Appointment only

1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga

Good for: Sparkling et al

Frog’s Leap Winery

8815 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573

Good for: classic Napa tasting experience in a beautiful garden. Read more on the blog.

Goosecross

1119 State Ln, Yountville, CA 94599

Good for: lesser-known varietals. Read more on the blog.

Heitz Cellar

436 St Helena Hwy, St Helena

Good for: Cab & Rosé

NOTE: We prefer the Trailside, but the Martha’s Vineyard was the wine to represent California in the Judgement at Paris.

Joseph Phelps — Appointment only

200 Taplin Rd., St. Helena (Off Silverado Trail) 

Good for: Cabernet Sauvignon (bacchus, insignia)

Fun fact: this is where Rachel learned to love wine

Laura Michael Wines

2250 Lake County Hwy, Calistoga

Good for: family-run winery experience. We particularly like their Zins. Read more on the blog.

NOTE: Michael Swanton is the winemaker and will regularly host tastings.

Moone • Tsai Wines — Appointment only

3111 St Helena Hwy, St Helena

Good for: Cabernet Sauvignon

Mumm Napa — Appointment recommended

8445 Silverado Trail, Napa

Good for: champagne

Paradigm Winery — Appointment Only

5901 Silverado Trail, Napa

Good for: Cabernet and Merlot

Pine Ridge Vineyards

5901 Silverado Trail, Napa

Good for: drinking on the patio

Schramsberg Vineyards — Appointment only

1400 Schramsberg Rd., Calistoga 

Good for: Historic caves, and sparkling wine made in the original champenoise style. Read more on the blog.

Fun fact: Rachel's mom is a member here. It's also a favorite at the White House. 

Seavey Vineyard — Appointment only

1310 Conn Valley Rd., St. Helena

Good for: cabernet and merlot

Stag's Leap Winery — Appointment only

6150 Silverado Trail, Napa

Good for: beautiful stone manor house, historic wine caves, and a pool dating back to 1890

Trefethen Family Vineyards — Appointment Only

1060 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa

Good for: Riesling and Bordeaux Blends

Turnbull Wine Cellars — Appointment Only

1210 St Helena Highway, Oakville

Good for: Cabernet Sauvignon