HotelDowntown Napa · Napa4.4 · 1,254
Andaz Napa, by Hyatt
Downtown Napa hotel where the lobby bar hosts live music and bikes wait in the courtyard.
Dog OK*Wine LoversFoodies
★★★★< 1 mi
Downtown Napa · Napa Valley · Napa
JaM Cellars
John and Michele Truchard built a wine and music studio on First Street in downtown Napa.
4.8(397)
Known forButterCabernetPinot NoirFood PairingMusic EventsCasual & Fun
About JaM Cellars
JaM Cellars is a unique winery that combines a passion for wine and music, creating a vibrant atmosphere in downtown Napa. Founded by second-generation Napa Valley vintners John and Michele Truchard, the winery is known for its approachable, rich, and bold wines, including the popular Butter Chardonnay, which has become a nationwide favorite. Visitors can enjoy live music events and a reimagined tasting experience that celebrates both wine and fun.
Why Visit JaM Cellars
Butter Chardonnay put JaM Cellars on the national map, but the Napa Valley exclusives poured at the First Street studio stay here. The $45 tasting pulls from a lineup that includes JaMPlatinum Cabernet and JaM Red Blend #2, wines made by second-generation Napa vintners who opened this space to pair sound and fermentation.
- Butter Chardonnay became a nationwide favorite under John and Michele Truchard
- JaMPlatinum Chardonnay and JaM Dry Rosé pour only in Napa Valley
- $45 tasting with four different formats, walk-ins welcome
- Live music runs 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., open until midnight Thursday–Saturday
- Bottomless mimosas every day from 10 a.m. to noon
The Setting
The studio sits at 1460 First Street, open until midnight Thursday through Saturday with live music from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. most days. Visitors order wine by the glass or commit to one of four tasting formats, all built around wines that don't leave the valley. The space leans casual — quesadillas and Greek fries share the menu with caviar, and wine jello shots cost $8.
The Tasting Experience
The $45 Tasting Experience lets guests choose from Napa exclusives like JaM Sauvignon Blanc, JaMPlatinum Sparkling Rosé, or JaM Syrah across four tasting options. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Bottomless mimosas run every day from 10 a.m. to noon, and happy hour stretches from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Truchards designed this as a drop-in spot, not a formal appointment.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Tasting Experience
$45Pick a selection of JaM Cellars Napa exclusive wines to taste with one of our four different tasting options.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$17$17$55$17$75$55$55
Wine list. (16)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Butter Cab | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | $17 | |
JaM Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $17 | |
JaM Cabernet, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | $55 | |
Butter Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | NV | $17 | |
Platinum Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2021 | $75 | |
Napa Valley Red Blend #2 | Red Blend | NV | $55 | |
Napa Valley Syrah | Syrah | 2020 | $55 |
Butter Cab
Cabernet SauvignonNV
JaM Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
JaM Cabernet, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2020
Butter Pinot Noir
Pinot NoirNV
Platinum Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir2021
Napa Valley Red Blend #2
Red BlendNV
Napa Valley Syrah
Syrah2020
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Archer Hotel Napa
Austrian crystal-studded headboards anchor the rooms, and by sunset the rooftop rail is three-deep.
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to JaM Cellars, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~<1 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~<1 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~1 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~9 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~10 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~10 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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