Napa Wine Tastings
There is no denying that Napa Valley is one of the most romantic wine regions in the world. From its idyllic landscapes to its world-famous wines, it’s no wonder that napa wine tastings are so popular. But with so many vineyards to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you out, let the list below guide you to some of the best Napa Valley wineries for wine tastings. So whether you’re a seasoned wine pro or a Napa novice, there’s sure to be a vineyard on this list that will suit your needs.
Wine Tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
Wine tasting at Robert Mondavi is an experience not to be missed. Located in Oakville, this historic winery offers a variety of different wine tastings, including a To Kalon tasting, the Estate Collection tasting, and their Wine Club Member tasting. The To Kalon tasting includes wines from their To Kalon Vineyard that allows customization, while their Estates collection features their highest quality wines and has food options offered by their expert culinary team. Their wine club member tasting is complementary to members and involves exclusive tastings that no one else can experience.
Wine Tasting at Domaine Carneros
For those looking for a truly unique wine tasting experience, look no further than Domaine Carneros. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, this vineyard specializes in sparkling wines. Visitors can choose from a variety of four different tastings (each including four different two-ounce pours) consisting of a sparkling wine sampler, a red wine sampler, a sparkling chateau tasting, and a grande tasting.
Wine Tasting at Chateau Montelena Winery
Chateau Montelena is one of the most iconic wineries in Napa Valley. This incredible property made history in 1976 when his chardonnay won first place at the Judgement of Paris tasting event. Today, visitors can sample some of the estate’s award-winning wines during one of their daily tastings by self-booking your experience. Choose from the following experience options:
The Montelena Estate Collection
The Montelena Estate Collection showcases the exceptional character, quality and ageability of our flagship wine, the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. This semi-private seated experience will begin with a library Chardonnay followed by a comparative tasting of four Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vintages. Duration is approximately 90 minutes.
The Library Tasting
The Library Tasting is a testament to the ageability of Montelena wine. In this semi-private seated tasting, sample exclusive wines not commonly available in the market alongside library vintages of Montelena classics.Duration is approximately 75 minutes.
A Taste of Montelena
A Taste of Montelena celebrates our current release wines, and the unique qualities within each bottle. Enjoy this tasting at a stand up bar in our historic Chateau. Approximately 45 minutes.
Wine Tasting at Mayacamas Vineyards & Winery
Nestled in the heart of Oakville, Far Niente is a beautiful example of Old World charm meets New World luxury. The picturesque 129-acre estate features a stately manor house surrounded by vineyards, gardens and olive groves. The Winery Cave, carved into a hillside on the property, is one of the largest private wine caves in Napa Valley and provides an ideal location for aging Far Niente’s award-winning wines. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the flagship wines here, but the Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc and Merlot are also not to be missed.
White Wine Selection
Duration is approximately one hour
Current vintage Chardonnay, and two library vintages of Chardonnay.
Current Vintage Tasting
Duration is approximately one hour
Current vintage Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Red Wine Tasting
Duration is approximately one hour
Current Vintage Merlot, followed by one current and one library vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Library Vintage Tasting
Duration is approximately one-and-a-half hours Library vintage Chardonnay and Merlot, followed by three library vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Napa Valley is home to some of the world’s best vineyards and wineries. If you’re planning on visiting Napa for wine tastings, be sure to add these four vineyards to your list!