Experience luxury redefined at James Cole Winery, where every guest is treated like family.
Last verified: March 2026
James Cole Winery, established in 2000 in Napa Valley, is a testament to the founders' lifelong dream of crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. The winery offers a unique experience with its intimate setting, vintage decor, and a philosophy that emphasizes authentic connections and personalized service, inviting guests to enjoy wine in a relaxed atmosphere. With a motto of 'Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends,' James Cole Winery fosters a sense of community and friendship among its visitors.
Taste through four of our classic wines in an intimate setting. Menus change seasonally and may offer wines like Rosé, Chardonnay, Malbec, Il Mostro Red Blend, or Cabernet Sauvignon. Complimentary to Wine Club members based on level. One tasting fee is also waived for every $150 of wine purchased or with membership enrollment.
Explore four of alternative (non-Cabernet Sauvignon) red wines. Menus change seasonally and may offer wines like Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, and Syrah blends. One tasting fee is waived for every $150 of wine purchased or with membership enrollment.
Experience five wines from our signature and reserve series. Menus change seasonally and may offer wines like Malbec, Il Mostro Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Umbral Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mud's Kitchen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. One tasting fee is waived for every $185 of wine purchased or with membership enrollment.
Guests may enjoy a self-guided (no host) tasting of four wines in one of our relaxing settings. Menus change seasonally and may offer wines like Chardonnay, Il Mostro Red Wine, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pick a comfortable spot in our cellar, garden, or courtyard and pour yourselves a selection of wines from carafes while soaking in the wine country ambiance. This experience is perfect for members that just want to kick back and relax without needing guidance from our staff and lasts 45-75 minutes. This experience is self-guided but our staff will be available should you wish to purchase or have any questions. Complimentary for Wine Club Members.
For groups of 7-14 people, experience four of our signature wines with a guided host. Large Group Tastings are pre-paid and available daily at 10 AM and 12 PM. Tasting fees are refundable up until 48 hours before your experience begins. Complimentary to Wine Club members based on level.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and dark chocolate | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $240 | |
2020 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon dense black fruits — crème de cassis, blueberry pie, kirsch and Black Forest cake | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | $235 | |
2021 Mud's Kitchen Cabernet Sauvignon pomegranate, cardamon and dark chocolate | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $200 | |
2021 Poets Corner Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry compote, black cherry and hints of allspice | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $175 | |
2021 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon dark chocolate and fine cocoa powder, lifted by subtle florals and exotic spice. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $230 | |
2022 Aliento Cabernet Sauvignon dark chocolate, blackberry and vanilla | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $145 | |
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon juicy blackberry, raspberry and licorice | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $95 | |
2022 Umbral Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ripe black cherry, plum and hints of espresso and dark chocolate | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $185 | |
2022 Malbec black fruit, cherry, and milk chocolate | Malbec | 2022 | $85 | |
2022 Pinot Noir raspberry coulis, dried cherries, nutmeg and vanilla | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $90 | |
2023 Pinot Noir rose petal, wild strawberry, red cherries | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $90 | |
2021 Il Mostro Red Wine dark raspberry, baked cherry pie and milk chocolate | Red Blend | 2021 | $90 | |
2021 Night Red Wine raspberry, black licorice, pomegranate and peppercorn | Red Blend | 2021 | $90 | |
2021 Tyson Red Wine black cherry, lavender, raspberry jam | Red Blend | 2021 | $90 | |
2022 Il Mostro Red Wine lush boysenberry and dark raspberry, vanilla, and cocoa | Red Blend | 2022 | $85 | |
2022 Marls Red Wine violets, dark cherry, blueberry, black cherry | Red Blend | 2022 | $85 | |
2022 Privado Red Wine cranberry, red cherry, raspberry jam, apricot and orange peel | Red Blend | 2022 | $135 | |
2023 Privado Red Wine soft plum and red berry emerges with violet florals, sweet spice, and black licorice | Red Blend | 2023 | $130 |
2019 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon
blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and dark chocolate
2020 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon
dense black fruits — crème de cassis, blueberry pie, kirsch and Black Forest cake
2021 Mud's Kitchen Cabernet Sauvignon
pomegranate, cardamon and dark chocolate
2021 Poets Corner Cabernet Sauvignon
blackberry compote, black cherry and hints of allspice
2021 Suede Cabernet Sauvignon
dark chocolate and fine cocoa powder, lifted by subtle florals and exotic spice.
2022 Aliento Cabernet Sauvignon
dark chocolate, blackberry and vanilla
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
juicy blackberry, raspberry and licorice
2022 Umbral Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
ripe black cherry, plum and hints of espresso and dark chocolate
2022 Malbec
black fruit, cherry, and milk chocolate
2022 Pinot Noir
raspberry coulis, dried cherries, nutmeg and vanilla
2023 Pinot Noir
rose petal, wild strawberry, red cherries
2021 Il Mostro Red Wine
dark raspberry, baked cherry pie and milk chocolate
2021 Night Red Wine
raspberry, black licorice, pomegranate and peppercorn
2021 Tyson Red Wine
black cherry, lavender, raspberry jam
2022 Il Mostro Red Wine
lush boysenberry and dark raspberry, vanilla, and cocoa
2022 Marls Red Wine
violets, dark cherry, blueberry, black cherry
2022 Privado Red Wine
cranberry, red cherry, raspberry jam, apricot and orange peel
2023 Privado Red Wine
soft plum and red berry emerges with violet florals, sweet spice, and black licorice
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