Oakville · Napa4.6 · 1,691
Oakville Grocery & Wine
A century-old grocery turned wine shop where Winemaker Wednesday brings local producers pour-side from 4–6 pm.
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Affordable Wine Tastings (Under $40) in Napa Valley
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.
Many of these budget-friendly wineries offer excellent wines that rival their higher-priced neighbors. Some also waive the tasting fee with a wine purchase, making the visit essentially free.
27 Wineries Found
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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 333
Raymond Vineyards
Jean-Charles Boisset transformed this 1971 property into a whimsical St. Helena destination.
Dog OKKid Friendly
$ComplimentaryPreview
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
Rutherford · Napa4.3 · 209
Beaulieu Vineyard
André Tchelistcheff made Georges de Latour Private Reserve here for decades starting in 1938.
$From $20Preview
St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 449
Rombauer Vineyards
Founded in 1972 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, this St. Helena winery still focuses on Chardonnay, Merlot, and Zinfandel.
Dog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$From $25Preview
Downtown Napa · Napa4.7 · 230
St Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
Founded in 2010 by Elaine St. Clair and Laina Brown, this urban winery makes both wine and beer.
$From $25Preview
Rutherford · Napa4.6 · 181
Honig Vineyard & Winery
Solar panels on the winery roof power Honig's entire operation, from crush to tasting room.
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$$From $30
Stags Leap District · Napa4.6 · 184
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cliff Lede names its estate blocks after rock songs and hosts tastings in a lounge lined with rock legend artwork.
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$$From $30Preview
Yountville · Napa4.8 · 309
Jessup Cellars
Jessup Cellars operates a rotating fine art gallery alongside its Yountville tasting room.
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$$From $30Preview
Carneros (Napa) · Napa4.5 · 353
Madonna Estate Winery
The Bartolucci family has dry-farmed this Carneros vineyard organically since 1922.
Dog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$$From $30Preview
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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$$From $30Preview
Yountville · Napa4.6 · 125
Goosecross Cellars
Dave and Christi Ficeli built their family wine legacy in Yountville with a focus on evolution.
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$$From $30Preview
St. Helena · Napa4.3 · 985
Beringer Vineyards
California's oldest continuously operating winery marks 150 years in 2026.
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$$From $35
Carneros (Napa) · Napa4.3 · 1,786
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros pours méthode traditionnelle sparklers from the Taittinger family's 1987 château.
$$From $35Preview
Mount Veeder · Napa4.6 · 67
Mayacamas Vineyards
Founded in 1889, Mayacamas has held onto classical winemaking techniques since the 1950s.
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$$From $35Preview
Oak Knoll District · Napa4.8 · 808
Monticello Vineyards
Jay Corley founded this family-owned estate in 1970 with vineyards across three Napa Valley appellations.
$$From $35Preview
St. Helena · Napa4.8 · 264
Clif Family Winery
Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford farm 90 acres of organic vineyards and 10 acres of orchards.
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$$From $35Preview
Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 206
Bennett Lane Winery
Bennett Lane pours from a library of 78 wines rated 90+ points by Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
ReservationDog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$$From $35Preview
Oakville · Napa4.6 · 181
Napa Cellars
A geodesic dome tasting room marks the original five-acre site on Highway 29.
Dog OKPicnic
$$From $35Preview
Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 133
Tedeschi Family Winery - Napa Valley, CA
Staff who make the wine pour it themselves in Calistoga.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $35Preview
Yountville · Napa4.1 · 659
Domaine Chandon
Chandon has produced sparkling wine in Yountville since 1973 using French méthode traditionnelle.
$$From $40Preview
Carneros (Napa) · Napa4.4 · 151
Cuvaison Estate Wines
Founded in 1969, Cuvaison grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the 125-acre Tai Estate Vineyard.
ReservationDog OK
$$From $40Preview
Calistoga · Napa4.9 · 1,345
Tank Garage Winery
Inside a restored 1930s Calistoga service station, Tank Garage pours one-off experimental blends that won't be made again.
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
$$From $40Preview
Rutherford · Napa4.7 · 468
Round Pond Estate Winery
Round Pond runs an estate olive mill and pairs fresh-pressed oils with estate wines.
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$$From $40Preview
Oak Knoll District · Napa4.5 · 376
Black Stallion Estate Winery
The former equestrian center turned winery, named 2023 American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
Dog OKKid FriendlyPicnic
$$From $40Preview
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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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