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Mount Veeder · Napa Valley · Napa
Fontanella Family Winery
A weekday-morning tasting drops to $45 at this family-run Mt. Veeder estate.
4.9(96)
Known forCabernetReserve Tour & TastingFood PairingIntimate TastingsDog-FriendlyMountain Views
About Fontanella Family Winery
Fontanella Family Winery, located in the picturesque Mt. Veeder AVA, has been crafting exceptional wines for over 15 years. The winery prides itself on its family-oriented approach and meticulous winemaking philosophy, which allows for complete control from planting to harvest, resulting in bold and layered wines that reflect the unique terroir of the estate. Visitors can enjoy intimate tasting experiences surrounded by the estate's vineyards, making it a memorable destination in Napa Valley.
Why Visit Fontanella Family Winery
The Golden Mornings Journey Tasting offers four current releases and a barrel room pour Monday through Thursday mornings for $45—twenty dollars less than the standard rate. This family manages its own estate from vine to bottle, and the pricing reflects a genuine interest in filling seats during slower hours rather than maximizing per-head revenue.
- Golden Mornings Journey Tasting is $45 Monday–Thursday mornings
- Per Sempre and Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon anchor the Reserve tier
- Barrel room sample included in the $65 Journey Tasting
- Family has farmed Mt. Veeder estate for over 15 years
The Setting
Fontanella sits at 1721 Partrick Road, a winding climb up Mt. Veeder that feels far removed from the valley despite being a short drive from downtown Napa. Tastings take place surrounded by estate vines that climb steep slopes, with views that emphasize how much higher and cooler this AVA sits compared to Oakville or Rutherford below. The property centers on a house and production space where the family actually lives and works, not a visitor center built for tour buses.
The Tasting Experience
The Fontanella Journey Tasting ($65) pairs four wines with a cheese plate and includes a walk into the barrel room to taste from the barrel—a hands-on glimpse of what's aging. Step up to the Reserve Tour & Tasting ($95) and you'll pour the flagship Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Per Sempre, both limited wines that showcase the tight-grained fruit Mt. Veeder reliably produces. Each tasting is one-on-one; there's no communal bar or appointment slot shared with strangers.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Golden Mornings Journey Tasting
$45Same as Journey Tasting with a special weekday rate. Monday-Thursday mornings.
Reservation Required
Fontanella Journey Tasting
$65Guided journey through four current release wines plus a barrel room visit for a sample from the barrel, with a curated cheese plate.
Reservation Required
Reserve Tour & Tasting
$95Elevated experience showcasing limited wines including the flagship Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Per Sempre, with estate vineyard and barrel room overview.
Reservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (7)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Harvested from the best vineyard blocks on our Estate and selected from the best barrels within those lots, the Estate Cabernet is a true Reserve Selection. | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | ||
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder, known for low yields and small berries, creates dark, rich and incredibly layered Cabernet Sauvignon. | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | ||
Rebob Red This playful red blend pays homage to a local legend: the Rebob! Said to inhabit the forests surrounding the cemetery at the end of Partrick Road. | Red Blend | NV | ||
Zinfandel Bold and full bodied, we craft our Zinfandel from a various vineyard sites across the valley that create additional layers of complexity. | Zinfandel | NV |
Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvested from the best vineyard blocks on our Estate and selected from the best barrels within those lots, the Estate Cabernet is a true Reserve Selection.
Cabernet SauvignonNV
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, known for low yields and small berries, creates dark, rich and incredibly layered Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet SauvignonNV
Rebob Red
This playful red blend pays homage to a local legend: the Rebob! Said to inhabit the forests surrounding the cemetery at the end of Partrick Road.
Red BlendNV
Zinfandel
Bold and full bodied, we craft our Zinfandel from a various vineyard sites across the valley that create additional layers of complexity.
ZinfandelNV
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Fontanella Family Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~12 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~12 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~12 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~13 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~17 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~18 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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