ResortCarneros (Napa) · Napa4.6 · 1,355
Carneros Resort and Spa
Standalone cottages spread across Carneros vineyards, each with outdoor showers and patios.
Dog OKKid FriendlyWine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★< 1 mi
Carneros (Napa) · Napa Valley · Napa
Cuvaison Estate Wines
Founded in 1969, Cuvaison grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the 125-acre Tai Estate Vineyard.
4.4(151)
Known forCabernetPinot NoirFood PairingModernLuxuryDog-Friendly
About Cuvaison Estate Wines
Cuvaison Winery, founded in 1969, is a pioneering family-owned winery that has significantly influenced the modern era of Napa Valley winemaking. Nestled in the scenic Los Carneros region, the winery is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines from its historic Tai Estate Vineyard, showcasing the unique terroir and cool-climate characteristics of the area. Visitors can enjoy a modern and inviting wine country oasis while exploring a diverse range of estate-grown wines that reflect the winery's commitment to quality and heritage.
Why Visit Cuvaison Estate Wines
The Boathouse Winemakers Experience seats guests in waterfront structures built over Cuvaison's reservoir, where they taste single-vineyard bottlings from both Tai Estate and Brandlin Estate. It's one of the few Los Carneros tastings where the view includes water rather than just rows of vines.
- The Boathouse Winemakers Experience is held in structures over the reservoir
- Tai Estate Vineyard spans 125 acres in Los Carneros
- Founded in 1969, one of the pioneering Carneros wineries
- The VineYard Tasting pours beside the Pinot Noir vines for $40
The Setting
Cuvaison built boathouses over its reservoir, and these waterfront structures anchor the higher-tier tastings. The main tasting room sits among 125 acres of the Tai Estate Vineyard, planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For The VineYard Tasting, guests take three pours beside the Pinot Noir rows themselves. The property's modern architecture contrasts with the 1969 founding date, reflecting decades of reinvestment in the Los Carneros holdings.
The Tasting Experience
The VineYard Tasting offers three estate wines at an outdoor pace for $40, while the Estate Tasting Experience moves indoors for four wines focused on Los Carneros fruit at $60. The Winemaker's Tasting Experience pairs single-vineyard bottlings from both Tai Estate and Brandlin Estate with cheeses for $85. The Boathouse Winemakers Experience takes the same single-vineyard lineup to the waterfront structures for $130, where the reservoir view and elevated setting justify the price jump.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
The VineYard Tasting
$40Taste three estate wines at your own pace in our relaxed outdoor VineYard setting, nestled beside the Pinot Noir vines.
60 minReservation Required
Estate Tasting Experience
$60Featuring 4 alluring wines carefully chosen by our winemaker, this indoor seated tasting focuses on distinctive expressions of Los Carneros, and celebrates the essential character of our home estate, Tai Vineyard.
60 minReservation Required
Winemaker's Tasting Experience
$85Explore Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate's single-vineyard wines, all thoughtfully paired with exquisite cheeses. Discover the innovation that has defined our winemakers since 1969.
90 minReservation Required
Boathouse Winemakers Experience
$130Elevated wine journey set in our stunning new waterfront boathouses. This luxurious wine tasting experience offers scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere, nestled over our serene reservoir amidst wraparound vineyards.
90 minReservation Required
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Wine list. (36)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Cuvaison Merlot, Arcilla | Merlot | 2022 | $75 | |
2023 Cuvaison Merlot, Arcilla | Merlot | 2023 | $75 | |
2022 Cuvaison Estate Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $45 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, 90.1 | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Adda | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $110 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Gap's Crown | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Laguna Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Spire | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Sun Chase Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Estate Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $45 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Adda | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $110 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Début Cru | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Mariafeld | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Spire | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Sun Chase Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $80 | |
2024 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Début Cru | Pinot Noir | 2024 | $80 | |
2024 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Sun Chase Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2024 | $80 | |
2023 Cuvaison Syrah, Diablo | Syrah | 2023 | $75 |
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2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Cuvaison Estate Wines, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~2 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~10 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~12 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~12 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~13 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~21 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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