Stags Leap District · Napa4.9 · 699
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Michael Baldacci pours his family's Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon in a private tasting room.
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$$$From $85
July 2026·High summerRussian River Valley · Sonoma County·4.3
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N° 01 / Wineries
Browse the directory.
Russian River Valley · Sonoma5.0 · 657
Halleck Vineyard Estate Winery & Wine Tasting Room
At 900 feet, Halleck is one of Sonoma County's highest vineyards.
ReservationDog OK
$$$From $70
Calistoga · Napa4.2 · 4,718
Castello di Amorosa
A 14th-century Tuscan castle replica in Calistoga pours Italian-style wines.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $45
Oakville · Napa4.5 · 706
Opus One
The 1979 partnership of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild set out to make one wine.
Reservation
$$$$From $125
Rutherford · Napa4.6 · 635
Frog's Leap Winery
A certified organic estate in Rutherford where kids run through the vineyard rows during the Family Friendly Garden Tasting.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $50
St. Helena · Napa4.3 · 2,881
V. Sattui Winery
Dario Sattui re-opened his great-grandfather Vittorio's 1885 winery in 1976 with picnic grounds.
Dog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$From $14
St. Helena · Napa4.8 · 178
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Three estates from the 1870s and 1880s planted Spring Mountain's first Cabernet Sauvignon.
Reservation
$$$From $85
St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 371
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Joseph Phelps created Insignia, California's first proprietary Bordeaux-style red blend.
Reservation
$$$$From $120
Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.9 · 181
Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur pairs each wine with dishes from its onsite culinary team, not just a tasting flight.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $40
Editor's Pick
Hall Wines
A giant rabbit sculpture marks the entrance, and inside, contemporary art lines the walls between pours of Hall's top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Collector Experience pairs Osetra Caviar with wines most visitors haven't heard of yet.
Why this estate
- 01Platinum Experience includes six Artisan Collection Cabernets for $200
- 02California's first LEED Gold Certified winery
- 03Cabernet Collector Experience pairs top-rated wines with Osetra Caviar ($90)
- Appellation
- St. Helena · Napa
- Pours
- By appointment · $150+
- Reservations
- Required
- Stay nearby
- Browse stays →
N° 03 / Cartography
The lay of the land.
Napa and Sonoma sit side by side, separated by the Mayacamas Mountains, but they couldn't feel more different. Napa is a single, focused valley — thirty miles of Cabernet royalty, where every other driveway leads to a world-class tasting room. Sonoma sprawls across 1,768 square miles of wildly varied terrain, from the fog-cooled Russian River to the sun-baked slopes of Dry Creek. Together, they make up the most storied wine region in the New World — and every corner of it is worth exploring.
N° 04 / Regions
Region by region.
Napa ValleyAll Napa regions →
Napa Valley
St. Helena
St. Helena is Napa Valley's wine history in concentrated form — home to the oldest continuously operating winery (Beringer, 1876) and California's first tasting room (Charles Krug, 1861). Main Street's walkable mix of tasting rooms, restaurants, and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone makes it the cultural heart of upper Napa.
21 wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Rutherford
Rutherford is the birthplace of the 'Rutherford Dust' concept — a distinctively earthy, cocoa-like tannin quality in Cabernet Sauvignon coined by legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Home to some of Napa's most historically significant estates including Inglenook (1881) and Beaulieu Vineyard (1900).
14 wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma CountyAll Sonoma regions →
Sonoma County
Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley is one of California's premier cool-climate wine regions, best known for world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pacific fog rolls through a gap in the coastal mountains each morning, creating ideal conditions for these varieties. Beyond wine, the region offers redwood forests, river recreation, and small-town charm.
23 wineries · Pinot Noir
Sonoma County
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley is the birthplace of California's commercial wine industry, dating to the 1850s. Flanked by the Mayacamas and Sonoma mountain ranges, it produces diverse wines across approximately 14,000 vineyard acres. The historic town of Sonoma and Jack London's home in Glen Ellen add cultural depth beyond wine.
17 wineries · Chardonnay
N° 05 / Lodging
Where to stay.
Farmhouse inns to vineyard cottages — pick a base.
Editor's Stay
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Expansive windows frame the Yountville landscape from every room, and the garden outside grows the herbs that arrive on your dinner plate an hour later. Most guests book two nights, then call from the road to extend a third.
Why this stay
- 01Three Villas, each with a private heated plunge pool
- 02Dedicated docent program pairs each guest with a personal guide
- 03Dog-friendly across all room categories
- Where
- Yountville · Napa Valley
- Style
- Hotel · 5★
- Rate
- $450–$800 / night
- Rating
- 4.7 on Google
HotelRutherford · Napa4.7 · 1,755
Auberge du Soleil
Auberge du Soleil terraces down a Rutherford hillside planted with heritage olive and oak trees.
Adults OnlyWine LoversRomantic Getaways
★★★★★
HotelCalistoga · Napa4.7 · 1,151
Solage, Auberge Collection
The 20,000-square-foot spa runs on Calistoga's geothermal water and books out weeks ahead.
Dog OK*Wine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★★
InnRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 727
SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
Five guest rooms above a three-Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Healdsburg.
Adults OnlyFoodiesCouples
★★★★★
HotelSt. Helena · Napa4.7 · 504
Meadowood Napa Valley
A 250-acre estate on land first settled in 1961, with wood-lined cottages scattered across oak groves.
Kid FriendlyWine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★★
ResortCarneros (Napa) · Napa4.7 · 388
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Guestrooms face Carneros vines from private patios connected by herb-lined paths to fire pits and a spa pool.
Dog OK*Wine LoversCouples Retreat
★★★★★
HotelSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma5.0 · 485
Sonoma Bungalows
Eight bungalows with gourmet kitchens sit a few minutes' walk from Sonoma Plaza.
Wine EnthusiastsRomantic Getaways
★★★★
N° 06 / Guides
If you need ideas.
Guide
First Time in Napa Valley
First time visiting Napa Valley wine country? Welcome! Wine tasting is more approachable than you might think. The wineries below are perfect for beginners — they're walk-in friendly, affordably priced, and highly rated by other visitors.
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Dog-Friendly Wineries
Browse the full set on napasonomaguide.com.
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Guide
Budget Tastings
Wine tasting doesn't have to be expensive. These wineries in Napa Valley offer tastings for $40 or less — making them perfect for visitors who want to taste widely without splurging at every stop.
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Guide
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of Napa Valley, producing some of the most acclaimed wines in the world. The region's combination of warm days, cool nights, and diverse soils creates Cabs of extraordinary depth, with flavors ranging from dark cassis and black cherry to cedar, tobacco, and chocolate.
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N° 07 / Dispatches
From the blog.
family ·
Wine Country with Kids: Family-Friendly Wineries & Activities
Yes, you can absolutely do wine country with kids — here's how to find family-friendly wineries, plan your day, and keep everyone happy.
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groups ·
Best Wineries for Groups, Bachelorettes & Celebrations
Planning a wine country trip with a big group? Here's how to find the right wineries, book the best experiences, and make sure everyone has an amazing time.
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experiences ·
Beyond the Tasting Room: Unique Wine Experiences
Wine blending, cave tours, vineyard hikes, harvest experiences, and more — the coolest ways to go deeper into wine country beyond a standard tasting.
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