Meet the Winemaker: Wineries in Napa Valley
Updated September 6, 2026
Napa Valley has 110 wineries where the winemaker or owner often pours, out of the 810 you can visit. The biggest clusters are St. Helena and Calistoga. A typical tasting on this list is $65.
St. Helena
23 wineries
Calistoga
12 wineries
Rutherford
8 wineries
Yountville
7 wineries
Howell Mountain
5 wineries
Oakville
3 wineries
Spring Mountain District
3 wineries
The rest of Napa Valley
49 wineries
By appellation
Also in Napa Valley
- Wineries with scenic views 265
- Wineries with tours 187
- Wineries with outdoor seating 182
- Wineries with food 163
- Dog-friendly wineries 146
- Wineries with tastings under $50 146
- Natural wine producers 123
- Kid-friendly wineries 117
- Wineries with caves 103
- Wineries with picnic areas 87
- Sparkling wine producers 61
- Walk-in-friendly wineries 44
Good to know
Which wineries in Napa Valley let you meet the winemaker?
Spill tags 110 wineries in Napa Valley for tastings hosted by the winemaker or owner. Walk-ins are welcome at 6 of them, and 74 ask for a reservation. A typical tasting is $65. The wineries themselves maintain the facts on 3 of these pages.
How do I make sure the winemaker is there?
Small producers pour themselves most days, but harvest and travel change that. Book ahead and ask when you reserve.