Oakville Wineries
VerifiedGhost Block Estate Wines
$$Affordable luxury wines rooted in Napa Valley's rich heritage.
VerifiedB Cellars
$$$$Elevate your wine tasting experience at B Cellars.
VerifiedSilver Oak Cellars
$$$$Cabernet Sauvignon specialists aged in American oak.
VerifiedFar Niente
$$$$Restored 1885 estate with exceptional wines.
VerifiedOakville Grocery & Wine
$A destination for good food, fine wine, and great hospitality.
VerifiedOpus One
$$$$Legendary Mondavi-Rothschild Bordeaux-style partnership.
VerifiedRobert Mondavi Winery
$$$Pioneer of modern Napa Valley winemaking.
VerifiedPlumpJack Winery
$$$$Pioneer of screwcaps on premium Cabernet.
About Oakville
Oakville is widely considered the single greatest appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon in the New World. This small AVA in the center of Napa Valley produces wines of extraordinary depth and complexity, and its vineyards command some of the highest land prices in American agriculture.
The Oakville bench — a gently sloping terrace on the valley's west side — provides ideal drainage and exposure for Cabernet Sauvignon. The area's gravel-loam soils, warm daytime temperatures, and cooling afternoon breezes create conditions that consistently produce world-class red wines.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir
Gravel-loam benchland soils with ideal sun exposure and afternoon cooling
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall for the most pleasant weather