Private Tastings

Beringer Vineyards
Two hour private tour $25
2000 Main Street, St. Helena
707-815-0448: For appointment call Dean.
This is one of the oldest wineries in the valley. There is a lot of Napa Valley history here! There is also a wine a cheese tasting for $30. Homes where Beringer family lived in will be in the tour-not available in group tour. Gorgeous stained glass windows.

 

Castello di Amorosa
$25 or $30 for tour and tasting. Appointment is needed.
4045 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy. 29), Calistoga. 707-967-6272.
This is an amazing Italian castle set in the western hills. The tour includes a chapel, tunnels and a torture chamber. Wear flat shoes - lots of walking on cobblestones.

Duckhorn Vineyards
$20 for tasting, $30 for Reserve tasting and tour. Appointment necessary
1000 Lodi Lane (corner of Silverado Trail), St. Helena. 963-7108.
Tour the Duckhorn winery and taste the wines in the beautiful new tasting room.

Far Niente Winery
Open to public 10 – 4pm, by appointment. $50 for tour and tasting.
1350 Acacia Drive, Oakville. (707) 944-2861 or (800) FN-DOLCE
Walk through the historic, tri-level winery, built into the surrounding hillside. Tastings feature current releases and the Far Niente Cave Collection.

Joseph Phelps Winery
Call for reservations and prices
200 Taplin Road, St. Helena. 963-2745.
Beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyards and a small lake. A must-taste is the Insignia vintages. Yum!

Reverie Vineyard and Winery
No Charge. Call for appointment.
1520 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga. 942-6800
Taste outside in different locations on the property, gardens, redwoods, as well as in caves.

Schramsberg Vineyard
$35 for tour and tasting.Appointment necessary.
Daily - 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,1.30pm, 2.30pm
1400 Schramsberg Road 942-4558. www.schramsberg.com
There are beautiful gardens and a Victorian residence on the property. The tour includes the caves and a tasting of the Champagnes that are produced. This is the Champagne they serve at the White House.

Swanson Vineyards
$30-$55. for sit down private tasting. Appointment necessary. Daily multiple seatings. 1271 Manley Lane Rutherford 967-3500 Elegant and vivacious hospitality in unique private setting. Superb wines!

Sonoma County

Ferrari-Carano
Open 10 – 5pm, every day
8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 1-800-831-0381 .
Beautiful gardens and stunning Italianate architecture. Private Tastings in the Enoteca Room. Excellent Reds

Jordan Winery
Open 9 – 4pm, every day. Appointment necessary.
1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. 1-800-645-1213.
The best tradition of the wine experience. Lovely gardens and architecture.