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Ghost Block Estate Wines
The Pelissa family has farmed Napa Valley since 1903, now pouring three brands from seven estate vineyards.
5.0(141)
$$Reservations RequiredKnown forCabernetSustainableHistoric EstateIntimate TastingsOrganicFamily-Owned
About Ghost Block Estate Wines
Ghost Block Estate Wines is a fifth-generation family-run winery located in Napa Valley, known for its commitment to sustainability and organic farming practices across its 650 acres of vineyards. The winery produces a diverse portfolio of wines through three distinct brands: Elizabeth Rose, Oakville Winery, and Ghost Block, each reflecting the unique terroir of the region. With a rich history dating back to 1903, the Pelissa family emphasizes stewardship of the land, ensuring that each generation leaves it in better condition than it was found.
Why Visit Ghost Block Estate Wines
The Taste of Oakville and Yountville AVA tasting pours estate-grown wines from Ghost Block, Oakville Winery, and Elizabeth Rose—three brands grown by the same family across two neighboring AVAs. It's a way to taste how Oakville and Yountville soils shape the same winemaking hands differently.
- Pelissa family has farmed Napa Valley since 1903, now in fifth generation
- 650 acres of organically farmed vineyards across seven estate sites
- Taste of Oakville and Yountville AVA tasting ($55, 90 minutes)
- Three wine brands—Ghost Block, Oakville Winery, Elizabeth Rose—from same family
- Tasting room inside historic Napa Wine Company, steps from Oakville Grocery
The Setting
The tasting room sits inside the historic Napa Wine Company building, steps from Oakville Grocery on Oakville Cross Road. The space is warm and cozy, built for small groups rather than crowds. Yount Mill Vineyards manages the family's 650 organically farmed acres, and the estate's seven vineyards stretch from Oakville into Yountville.
The Tasting Experience
The Taste of Oakville and Yountville AVA experience runs 90 minutes and costs $55, pouring wines from all three family brands. Each pour comes with context about which vineyard it's from and how the Pelissa family has farmed that block. The focus is on estate fruit and what five generations of organic stewardship does to a glass of wine.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Taste of Oakville and Yountville AVA
$55Enjoy a cozy tasting of our estate-grown wines in a warm and welcoming space. Each pour tells a story of heritage and passion for the land. This experience lasts approximately 90 minutes.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
Wine list.
Wine details aren't available online.
Contact Ghost Block Estate Wines directly for current offerings — visit their website or call (707) 339-6672.
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Ghost Block Estate Wines, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~21 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~21 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~21 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~24 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~25 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~28 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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