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St. Helena · Napa Valley · St. Helena
Aonair Winery & Caves
Grant and Megan Long's winery sits at the base of Howell Mountain, with wines sold only on-site.
4.9(129)
Known forCabernetPrivate ToursCave ToursKid-FriendlyBoutiqueCouples
About Aonair Winery & Caves
Aonair Winery & Caves is a family-owned winery that embodies a rich Irish heritage, reflected in its name and the crest on its bottles. Founded by Grant and Megan Long, the winery is deeply rooted in tradition and authenticity, offering wines exclusively available to visitors at their estate, which is nestled at the base of Howell Mountain. The winery's story is one of passion, family, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences amid the beautiful Napa Valley landscape.
Why Visit Aonair Winery & Caves
Aonair sells no wines through distributors or retail — every bottle leaves the property in a visitor's hands. Grant and Megan Long built their winery around the Irish concept embedded in the name, which translates to "unique" or "one of a kind," and that exclusivity extends to access.
- Wines only sold on-site — no retail or distribution channels
- Caves carved into the hillside at the base of Howell Mountain
- Founded by Grant and Megan Long with Irish heritage theme
- Estate vineyard fruit sources all wines
The Setting
The property occupies a hillside parcel where Howell Mountain begins its climb from the valley. Caves tunneled into the slope provide barrel storage and a naturally cool tasting space. Vines planted on the estate's eastern exposure catch morning sun before afternoon heat arrives. The Irish family crest appears on bottle labels and at the entrance.
The Tasting Experience
Private tastings take place by appointment and can include a walk through the caves where barrels rest. Grant or Megan often pour, explaining the estate fruit sources and their decision to forgo distribution. The format and pricing vary depending on group size and availability, so visitors call ahead to arrange details.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
The Pour
$125$68$125
Wine list. (4)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Allocation-only wine. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $125 | |
2023 Grenache Blend Allocation-only wine. | Red Blend | 2023 | $68 | |
2023 Mountains Proprietary Allocation-only wine. | Red Blend | 2023 | $125 |
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Allocation-only wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
2023 Grenache Blend
Allocation-only wine.
Red Blend2023
2023 Mountains Proprietary
Allocation-only wine.
Red Blend2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Aonair Winery & Caves, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~24 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~29 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~29 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~29 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~33 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~36 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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