Rutherford · Napa4.6 · 676
PEJU Winery
Tony and Herta Peju founded this estate in 1983, planting Rutherford vines and gardens in equal measure.
Dog OK
$$$From $65
The Library
Best Cabernet Franc in Napa Valley
Cabernet Franc is the connoisseur's grape in Napa Valley — more aromatic and elegant than its offspring Cabernet Sauvignon, with signature notes of violets, red currant, and graphite. Often used as a blending component, the wineries below champion Cabernet Franc as a standalone varietal, producing wines of real distinction.
With only a handful of dedicated producers in the region, these Cab Franc specialists are worth seeking out for anyone who appreciates finesse over power.
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Atlas Peak · Napa4.7 · 31
Antinori Napa Valley
The Antinori family applies six centuries of Italian winemaking to mountain fruit on Atlas Peak.
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$$$$From $125
Stags Leap District · Napa4.6 · 305
Clos Du Val
Founded in 1972 by Bernard Portet and the Goelet family, now led by third-generation owner Olav Goelet.
Dog OK
$$$From $75
Oak Knoll District · Napa4.3 · 278
Ashes & Diamonds Winery
Barbara Bestor's mid-century pavilion opened in 2017 to pour wines made in the 1960s Napa style.
ReservationPicnic
$$From $45
Oak Knoll District · Napa4.8 · 808
Monticello Vineyards
Jay Corley founded this family-owned estate in 1970 with vineyards across three Napa Valley appellations.
$$From $35
Calistoga · Napa4.3 · 1,039
Sterling Vineyards
An aerial gondola carries guests 300 feet up to Sterling's hilltop winery above Calistoga.
ReservationKid Friendly
$$$From $55
Calistoga · Napa4.9 · 456
Davis Estates
Davis Estates restored a century-old winery in 2011, opening caves and vineyard rows to visitors.
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$$$From $100
Stags Leap District · Napa4.5 · 340
Chimney Rock Winery
Chimney Rock's 2021 Stags Leap District Cabernet ranked #5 in Wine Spectator's 2024 list.
Dog OKKid Friendly
$$$From $60
St. Helena · Napa4.8 · 158
Tres Sabores
Julie Johnson farms certified organic Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Petite Sirah alongside Guinea fowl and sheep.
ReservationDog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$$$From $65
St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 243
Louis M. Martini Winery
Louis Martini built Napa's first bonded winery after Prohibition.
$$$From $55
Oak Knoll District · Napa4.9 · 828
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen has farmed its Oak Knoll District estate since 1968 with three generations devoted to estate-only wines.
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$$From $45
St. Helena · Napa4.9 · 149
Chappellet Winery
Hugh Johnson called the pyramid winery "the most remarkable wine cathedral in the modern world."
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$$$$From $125
Oakville · Napa4.5 · 168
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Turnbull has poured estate-grown wines from Oakville vineyards for over 40 years.
Dog OKKid Friendly
$$$From $65
Stags Leap District · Napa4.3 · 229
Silverado Vineyards
Founded by Ron and Diane Miller and Lillian Disney, producing estate Cabernets from Stags Leap District and Coombsville.
$$From $50
Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 278
Tamber Bey Vineyards
Barry Waitte left high-tech in 2001 and built a winery on a working Arabian horse ranch.
ReservationDog OK
$$From $50
St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 342
Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves
Barrel-to-barrel tastings in marble-lined caves lit by Venetian Murano chandeliers.
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$$$From $75
Carneros (Napa) · Napa4.8 · 132
Hendry Winery
Hendry has farmed 114 estate acres since 1939, making every bottle from grapes grown on their family ranch.
ReservationDog OK
$$From $50
Carneros (Napa) · Napa4.6 · 155
Trinitas Cellars
The Busch Family opened Trinitas Cellars in 2002 around a philosophy of faith, family, and perseverance.
$$From $45
Yountville · Napa4.6 · 125
Goosecross Cellars
Dave and Christi Ficeli built their family wine legacy in Yountville with a focus on evolution.
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$$From $30
St. Helena · Napa4.3 · 985
Beringer Vineyards
California's oldest continuously operating winery marks 150 years in 2026.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $35
Stags Leap District · Napa4.7 · 162
Regusci Winery
Gaetano Regusci bought this ranch in the 1930s, and five generations later his family still farms it.
ReservationDog OK
$$From $45
Oakville · Napa4.5 · 149
Miner Family Winery
Miner Family Winery sits tucked into the eastern hills of Oakville, with a 20,000-square-foot cave.
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$$From $30
Oakville · Napa4.9 · 155
B Cellars
B Cellars pairs every tasting with bites from their Hospitality House kitchen.
ReservationDog OK
$$$$From $150
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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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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