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Napa Wineries Beyond the Tasting Room

From Enoch Shully

9 wineries

  • Napa ValleyJarvis Estate
  • YountvillePriest Ranch
  • RutherfordTres Sabores
  • Los CarnerosHudson Napa Valley
01

Jarvis Vineyards

Extensive caves with a different experience at every turn, like the underground waterfall. They will even show you where the winemaker sleeps.

02

Priest Ranch

Unexpected things, like the bacon and wine experience.

Priest Ranch

03

Tres Sabores

Going to see the goats.

Tres Sabores

04

Hudson Napa Valley

Before or after tasting you can do a three mile hiking trail on the property.

Hudson Napa Valley

05

Porter Family Vineyards

Walking around the property, always the feeling like you are discovering something new every time.

Porter Family Vineyards

06

Shadybrook Estate Winery

A 30 minute trail ride on horses. Very cool views.

Shadybrook Estate Winery

07

Green and Red Vineyard

They have some cool experiences, they even take you on a tour in an Army Jeep.

Green and Red Vineyard

08

Palmaz Vineyards

Probably the most tech advanced winery in Napa, with the deepest caves in the entire valley. One of my favorites.

Palmaz Vineyards

09

Hess Persson Estates

I like their luxury ATV tour. They have over 1,000 acres of planted grapes, and the tour lets you explore a good part of the mountain vineyards.

Hess Persson Estates

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Jarvis Estate

Good to know

What days are they open?

All four with posted hours are open Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Do I need a reservation?

Most ask you to book ahead. Hess Persson Estates takes walk-ins.

How much is a tasting?

Posted tastings run $35 to $225, with Hess Persson Estates at the low end.

Can I visit several in one day?

They sit within 18 miles of each other, so two or three fit in one afternoon.

What regions does this list cover?

Napa Valley, Yountville, Rutherford, Los Carneros and Coombsville, and more.