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Oak Knoll District · Napa Valley · Napa
Ashes & Diamonds Winery
Barbara Bestor's mid-century pavilion opened in 2017 to pour wines made in the 1960s Napa style.
4.3(278)
Known forCabernetFood PairingModernDog-FriendlySustainableUnique Architecture
About Ashes & Diamonds Winery
Ashes & Diamonds Winery is a tribute to the Napa Valley of the 1960s, showcasing a blend of mid-century modern architecture and state-of-the-art winemaking. The winery emphasizes a philosophy of light-handed winemaking and transparency of terroir, producing a diverse range of wines that reflect both modern and traditional influences. Visitors can enjoy the unique landscape and the commitment to environmental stewardship that defines the estate's vineyards.
Why Visit Ashes & Diamonds Winery
Wine production started in 2014 with a deliberate turn toward the lower-alcohol, lighter-extraction techniques that defined Napa before the Parker era. The A&D Rare Wines & Provisions tasting pours off-menu single-vineyard wines with 24-month Comté and triple crème cheeses, a format that makes sense when the wines themselves are built for the table rather than the score.
- Wine production began in 2014, tasting room opened October 2017
- Barbara Bestor designed the mid-century modern pavilion
- A&D Cabernet and Cuts pairs single-vineyard Cabs with Flannery Beef ($125)
- Lower-alcohol wines modeled on 1960s and '70s Napa techniques
- A&D Rare Wines & Provisions pours off-menu bottles with 24-month Comté ($95)
The Setting
Barbara Bestor designed the winery as a flat-roofed, glass-walled pavilion that faces onto vineyards in the Oak Knoll District, a neighborhood where fog and bay breezes keep ripening slow. Inside, the aesthetic is pure 1960s California: terrazzo floors, walnut paneling, and furniture that would fit in a Neutra house. The tasting bar runs along one wall of glass, and the production space is visible through interior windows, so visitors watch barrels and fermentation tanks while they drink.
The Tasting Experience
Tastings start at $45 for the A&D Teaser, a three-wine introduction to the club portfolio, and range up to $185 for the Wine + Food pairing that blends Ashkenazi Diaspora cooking with California Nouvelle technique. The $60 A&D Wines tasting pours four wines and takes place at the walnut bar or at tables on the outdoor terrace. Staff talk about extraction levels, fermentation vessels, and the winery's refusal to chase ripeness—details that matter when the whole project is built around restraint.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
A&D TEASER
$45A guided tasting of three wines from our portfolio of club wines offers a “teaser” of Ashes & Diamonds Membership privileges. A&D Teaser showcases a glimpse into the winery’s ethos of terroir-driven and minimal-intervention winemaking as the sun sets over the last seating of the day.
Reservation Required
A&D WINES
$60A guided tasting of four wines from our portfolio, enjoyed amid the mid-century modern property where they were born. Experience our light-handed winemaking approach: a commitment to producing minimal-intervention wines with a unique sense of place. This experience is 60–75 minutes long and does not feature accompaniments.
75 minReservation Required
A&D WINES + CHEESE
$75A portfolio tasting of four wines, paired with local cheeses and accoutrements including our sourdough focaccia, cultured butter and seasonal house-made preserves. This experience is 60–75 minutes.
75 minReservation Required
A&D Rare Wines & Provisions
$95A guided tasting of four off-menu, single-vineyard and wines paired with a rotating, curated selection of seasonal provisions. Expect rare aged cheeses, like a 24-month Comté or a decadent triple crème Brie from Champagne, accompanied by 50-year balsamic vinegar, black truffle butter and house-made focaccia. This experience lasts 75-90 minutes.
90 minReservation Required
A&D CABERNET AND CUTS
$125A guided tasting pairing rare single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines with three 1oz premium cuts from Flannery Beef. Each cut is thoughtfully chosen to complement the wine, highlighting both the Cabernet and the craftsmanship of the renowned Flannery Beef. This experience lasts 60–75 minutes.
75 minReservation Required
A&D WINES + FOOD
$185The Ashes & Diamonds Wine + Food experience bridges our Ashkenazi Diaspora culinary roots with a California Nouvelle-inspired menu. Celebrating simplicity and seasonality, our offerings highlight the richness of California’s fall bounty at its absolute peak. Each dish is a reflection of the California spirit—crafted with ingredients sourced directly from local farms to ensure unrivaled freshness. This prix-fixe menu is best enjoyed as a whole, with no substitutions allowed. If you have any food allergies, please contact our concierge with any questions. This experience is 60–90 minutes.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (5)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabernet Franc 2023 Available in Magnum | Cabernet Franc | 2023 | ||
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | ||
Mountain Cuvée 2023 Available in Magnum | Red Blend | 2023 | ||
Vineyard II 2023 Available in Magnum | Red Blend | 2023 |
Cabernet Franc 2023
Available in Magnum
Cabernet Franc2023
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
Mountain Cuvée 2023
Available in Magnum
Red Blend2023
Vineyard II 2023
Available in Magnum
Red Blend2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Ashes & Diamonds Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~8 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~9 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~10 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~10 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~16 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~19 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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