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.
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St. Helena Wineries
21 wineries to explore|Known for Cabernet Sauvignon
About 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.
St. Helena is the charming heart of Napa Valley, a walkable town lined with tasting rooms, boutiques, and restaurants along its historic Main Street. Some of Napa's most iconic wineries call this area home, and the benchland vineyards on either side of the valley floor produce exceptional wines.
The region benefits from warm, consistent temperatures moderated by afternoon breezes from the Mayacamas Mountains to the west. The deep, well-drained alluvial soils are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, which develops rich, complex flavors in this favored location.
Top Experiences in St. Helena
- Walking Main Street between tasting rooms, restaurants, and galleries
- Culinary Institute of America at Greystone — cooking demonstrations and food experiences
- Beringer Vineyards — Napa's oldest continuously operating winery (1876)
- HALL Wines — featuring a large-scale art collection and innovative wine tours
Local Tip
St. Helena has the densest concentration of tasting rooms in Napa Valley. You can visit several wineries without driving more than 10 minutes between them — ideal for minimizing time in the car.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir
Alluvial benchland soils with warm days and mountain-influenced breezes
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; the town itself offers indoor activities during any season
Wineries in St. Helena
21 wineries to explore — sorted by rating, verified wineries first.
St. Helena · Napa4.8 · 178
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Three estates from the 1870s and 1880s planted Spring Mountain's first Cabernet Sauvignon.
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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 371
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Joseph Phelps created Insignia, California's first proprietary Bordeaux-style red blend.
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St. Helena · Napa4.4 · 701
Hall Wines
California's first LEED Gold Certified winery pours Cabernets inside a renovated Bergfeld building.
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St. Helena · Napa4.3 · 985
Beringer Vineyards
California's oldest continuously operating winery marks 150 years in 2026.
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St. Helena · Napa4.8 · 158
Tres Sabores
Julie Johnson farms certified organic Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Petite Sirah alongside Guinea fowl and sheep.
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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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St. Helena · Napa5.0 · 244
Fantesca Estate & Winery
Susan and Duane Hoff left corporate life in 2004 to make wine on Spring Mountain.
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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.
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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 370
Duckhorn Vineyards
Duckhorn pioneered luxury Merlot in Napa and has been making it since 1976.
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St. Helena · Napa4.9 · 152
Paloma Vineyard
Sheldon Richards pours wines in his living room at the top of Spring Mountain.
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St. Helena · Napa4.9 · 129
Aonair Winery & Caves
Grant and Megan Long's winery sits at the base of Howell Mountain, with wines sold only on-site.
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St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 243
Louis M. Martini Winery
Louis Martini built Napa's first bonded winery after Prohibition.
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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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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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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 333
Raymond Vineyards
Jean-Charles Boisset transformed this 1971 property into a whimsical St. Helena destination.
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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 218
Rutherford Ranch Winery
Rutherford Ranch sits in the Rutherford District where a 100-year-old olive grove frames the tasting room.
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St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 149
Bella Union Winery
Bella Union brings Far Niente's hospitality to Rutherford with rotating contemporary art and white blend tastings.
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St. Helena · Napa4.7 · 187
Markham Vineyards
Markham pours Merlot alongside Cabernet—260 estate acres across multiple Napa AVAs.
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St. Helena · Napa4.4 · 355
Charles Krug Winery
Founded in 1861, this is the oldest winery in Napa Valley, owned by the Mondavis since 1943.
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St. Helena · Napa4.6 · 152
Merryvale Vineyards
René and Laurence Schlatter hold their Cabernet Sauvignons in bottle longer before release.
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Where to Stay Near St. Helena
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HotelRutherford · Napa4.7 · 1,755
Auberge du Soleil
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Adults OnlyWine LoversRomantic Getaways
★★★★★
HotelCalistoga · Napa4.7 · 1,151
Solage, Auberge Collection
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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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