Which wineries in St. Helena allow picnics?

The wineries listed on this page offer picnic grounds or outdoor areas where you can enjoy your own food alongside their wines. Some also sell food on-site, including cheese, charcuterie, and seasonal dishes.

What should I bring for a winery picnic?

A blanket or tablecloth, cheese, cured meats, bread, fresh fruit, and crackers pair well with wine country tastings. Don't forget sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water. Many local delis and markets in St. Helena sell ready-made picnic boxes.

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Picnic-Friendly Wineries in St. Helena

Pack a picnic and pair it with world-class wine. These wineries in St. Helena offer picnic grounds where you can spread out a blanket, enjoy local cheeses and charcuterie, and sip wines with vineyard views.

Picnic-friendly wineries are ideal for a relaxed afternoon in wine country. Many offer food for purchase on-site, while others encourage you to bring your own provisions.

5 Wineries Found

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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 · 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 · 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

St. Helena · Napa4.9 · 152

Paloma Vineyard

Sheldon Richards pours wines in his living room at the top of Spring Mountain.

ReservationDog OKKid FriendlyPicnic

$$$From $60Preview

St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 152

Merryvale Vineyards

René and Laurence Schlatter hold their Cabernet Sauvignons in bottle longer before release.

Dog OKPicnic

$$From $50Preview

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Rutherford · Napa4.7 · 1,755

Auberge du Soleil

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Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 1,151

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St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 504

Meadowood Napa Valley

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Picnic-Friendly Wineries in St. Helena