Meet the Winemaker: Wineries in Napa Valley
Updated October 7, 2026
Napa Valley has 106 wineries where the winemaker or owner often pours, out of the 790 you can visit. The biggest clusters are St. Helena and Calistoga. A typical tasting on this list is $65.
St. Helena
25 wineries
Calistoga
13 wineries
Rutherford
8 wineries
Yountville
7 wineries
Howell Mountain
5 wineries
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
5 wineries
Spring Mountain District
4 wineries
Oakville
3 wineries
The rest of Napa Valley
36 wineries
By appellation
Also in Napa Valley
- Wineries with scenic views 260
- Wineries with tours 185
- Wineries with outdoor seating 179
- Wineries with food 158
- Dog-friendly wineries 142
- Wineries with tastings under $50 136
- Natural wine producers 120
- Kid-friendly wineries 115
- Wineries with caves 102
- Wineries with picnic areas 83
- Sparkling wine producers 59
- Walk-in-friendly wineries 45
Good to know
Which wineries in Napa Valley let you meet the winemaker?
Spill tags 106 wineries in Napa Valley for tastings hosted by the winemaker or owner. Walk-ins are welcome at 3 of them, and 74 ask for a reservation. A typical tasting is $65. The wineries themselves maintain the facts on 2 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.