Best Napa Valley Wine Tasting Rooms

Best Napa Valley Wine Tasting Rooms

With more than 400 wineries and tasting rooms in Napa Valley, deciding where to sip and swirl can be overwhelming. It’s hard to go wrong, but we’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorite spots, organized by locations to make planning even easier. So, get a date on the calendar and enjoy! 

Featured Photo Courtesy of Briana Forgie

Napa

A cozy, modern living room with a mustard yellow sofa, a tall potted plant, and a standing lamp against a dark wooden paneled wall. A framed map of Napa Valley tasting rooms hangs above the sofa, and to the right, a neon sign reads "DRINK MORE WINE!" A glass of white wine sits on a table in the foreground.
Photo Courtesy of Compline Wine Shop

Compline Wine Shop

Founded by the sommelier team behind Michelin recognized Compline Restaurant, downtown Napa’s Compline Wine Shop boasts 600+ bottles (and the room to add hundreds more) ranging from local favorites to budget-friendly labels, to rare vintages from around the globe. Along with offering vino by the bottle, flight and glass, the Napa newcomer holds educational workshops and other wine-centric activities; check their events calendar once you know when you’ll be in town.

A chic café with a modern interior featuring cream-colored scalloped armchairs, round tables, and cushioned pink stools. A neon sign reading "Napa Good, Napa Valley" is mounted on a flower-covered wall. Large windows line one side of the café, evoking the charm of Napa Valley tasting rooms.

Wine Girl Napa Valley

Technically a wine bar, Wine Girl Napa Valley offers something for everyone, from rotating wine on tap, wine by the bottle, beer, and seltzers. The downtown Napa space features an Instagram-worthy backdrop at every turn. If you like pink, you won’t want to leave.

Yountville

A variety of wine glasses filled with different types of wine are arranged on a marble table, reminiscent of a Napa Valley tasting room. Each glass is paired with a placemat and a tasting booklet labeled "Concierge Wine." A map and a unique wine opener are also visible on the table.
Photo Courtesy of Cornerstone Cellars

Cornerstone Cellars

Cornerstone Cellars offers three tasting flights. The Taste of Cornerstone features five current releases while the Reserve Flight is solely limited production Cabernet Sauvignon wines. If you like to nibble while you sip (Who doesn’t?) The Pairings Flight matches small bites with single vineyard wines. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

A tray displaying five different types of potato chips, each in a small paper cup, with labels above them for identification. The labels include flavors and brands like Zapp's, Route 11, and Boulder Canyon. Reminiscent of Napa Valley tasting rooms, the display is titled "Potato Chip Extravaganza.

Silver Trident Winery

Enjoy two of our favorite things — potato chips and wine during Silver Trident’s Potato Chip Extravaganza. It pairs five wines with five different artisanal potato chips. Pampered pooches are welcome here. There’s even a Puppy Pairing featuring an assortment of doggie treats and a winery branded water bowl to take home.

St. Helena

A tasting setup with three glasses of wine (two white and one red) arranged on a wooden table evokes the charm of Napa Valley tasting rooms. In front, a rectangular white plate displays an assortment of appetizers, including prosciutto, cheese, and deviled eggs. A tasting menu is partially visible.

Clif Family Winery

A visit to Clif Family in St. Helena is about sipping and eating well. Wine and food experiences range from wine paired with brunch-inspired bites to a street food showcase alongside a flight of wine. The winery’s Bruschetteria Food Truck, typically parked alongside the tasting room Wednesday through Sunday, is a favorite of locals and those in the know. Sustainability is a priority for Clif Family; the winery just earned B Corp certification.

Five wine glasses filled with different types of wine are lined up on a wooden table. Behind the glasses is a lit stone lamp, a green leafy plant, and a blurred mountainous landscape visible through a window. A white tasting menu lies on the table, evoking the elegance of Napa Valley tasting rooms.

The Pavilion by Ink Grade

This St. Helena tasting room uses tech to transport guests to its Howell Mountain winery. SENSES by Ink Grade is what described as a “cinematic tasting experience.” 360-degree video projection is paired with the winery’s collection of single-estate wines. Ink Grade Estate Vineyard has been farmed biodynamically since 2019; stretching 220 acres, it is reportedly the largest Demeter Certified Biodynamic ranch in Napa County.

Calistoga

Two wine bottles labeled "Picayune" sit on a gray surface. One bottle, a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, has a green label, while the other, a 2017 Rosé from Mendocino County, dons a pink label. A corkscrew and cork lie nearby, evoking the charm of Napa Valley Tasting Rooms.

Picayune Cellars

Pronounced pee-ka-ˈyün, Picayune means “a little bit” in regional French. Owner, winemaker, and French native, Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf crafts wines with grapes from both Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast.  And thanks to a partnership with a French family, she also boasts a Champagne. Along with a tasting room, Picayune offers a colorful mercantile.

A vibrant red vintage convertible car is parked in front of a retro-style building that houses one of the charming Napa Valley tasting rooms. The building features 1950s-style gas pumps and distinct green and white striped awnings. Trees and mountains provide a picturesque backdrop.

Tank Garage Winery

Wine tasting in a vintage gas station and garage — it’s a fun outing you didn’t know you needed in your wine country repertoire. Tank’s tasting menu is always changing; but expect limited-edition wines ranging from red, white, and orange, to sparkling pét-nat, rosé, and natural wine. Visitors can also sip by the glass.

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