St. Helena · Napa Valley · St. Helena
Merryvale Vineyards
Merryvale Vineyards: Where Napa Valley wines meet European craftsmanship.
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Known forCabernetEstate WinesFood PairingHistoric EstateMountain ViewsDog-Friendly
About Merryvale Vineyards
Merryvale Vineyards is renowned for its powerful and concentrated Napa Valley wines, crafted with a European sensibility by founders René and Laurence Schlatter. The winery emphasizes sustainable farming and meticulous winemaking practices, allowing their Cabernet Sauvignons to age gracefully before release, which enhances their personality and elegance. Visitors can expect a unique experience that reflects the rich heritage and artistry of winemaking in Napa Valley.
Why Visit Merryvale Vineyards
Merryvale Vineyards is a must-visit for anyone seeking the true essence of Napa Valley's luxurious wine culture, particularly through their extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon. Imagine savoring a glass of their estate wine while surrounded by the breathtaking views from their hillside estate, where the complex notes of the wine unfold with each sip, creating an unforgettable moment you won't want to miss.
- Merryvale specializes in powerful, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons that age gracefully, reflecting both Napa's terroir and European winemaking sensibilities.
- The winery is a heritage estate, providing a unique level of hospitality that enhances the tasting experience.
- Guests can enjoy a stunning vertical tasting of their flagship Profile wine at the estate, which features breathtaking valley views.
- Merryvale practices sustainable farming and meticulous winemaking, ensuring that their wines capture the essence of their unique vineyard sites.
- The diverse tasting experiences, from cheese pairings to blind tastings, cater to both novices and seasoned wine lovers.
The Setting
A striking stone building set against the serene backdrop of St. Helena’s rolling hills, Merryvale Vineyards captivates with its historic charm and modern touches. The winery, with its rustic wooden beams and expansive windows, offers panoramic views of meticulously tended vineyards that stretch seamlessly towards the horizon. Stepping inside, the atmosphere is enriched by the soft hum of barrels aging in the cellar, a reminder of the artistry that unfolds behind the scenes.
The Tasting Experience
At Merryvale, the tasting experiences are designed to immerse visitors in the intricate world of wine. The Terroir Experience, for instance, invites guests to explore the diverse characteristics of Napa Valley through a seated tasting of estate wines paired with artisanal cheeses, enhancing the flavors and textures of each sip. For those seeking a more profound connection, the Profile Estate Vertical Tasting offers an exclusive look at their flagship wine, enjoyed on a sun-drenched deck overlooking the valley, where each pour is accompanied by a guided tour of the vineyard’s unique terroir.
Tasting Experiences
Wine Club Members Experience
$0Members enjoy a complimentary wine tasting of both current-release wines and wine club-only selections, paired with artisanal cheese selections.
90 minReservation Required
Winery Exclusives Experience
$50The perfect introduction to our small-production wines available only at the winery. Includes a selection of red and white wine current releases.
90 min
Terroir Experience
$80An exploration of the diversity and unique characteristics of Napa Valley’s AVAs—from valley floor to mountaintop—through Merryvale’s estate vineyard wines. This seated tasting of estate and winery-exclusive wines is presented with a selection of cheeses.
90 minReservation Required
Blind Tasting Experience
$140Learn how to analyze and identify wine with your senses rather than a wine label. After covering some of the core concepts of winemaking, terroir and regions and their roles in wine, your guide will lead you through a blind tasting of both red and white wines to learn to identify colors, aromas and flavors and what each tells you about that wine. This session is designed to be approachable for wine lovers while offering a challenge to enthusiasts.
120 min
Grand Cru Experience
$150A deep dive into our Estate proprietary red wines with a tasting of the current release and library selections accompanied by a selection of cheeses.
90 minReservation Required
Profile Estate Vertical Tasting and Vineyard Lunch
$300A private tasting of our flagship wine at its source, our Profile estate. Perched in the steep hillsides east of St. Helena 800 feet above the valley floor, this gem of a vineyard features an array of elevations, exposures and soils that give this single-vineyard wine its stunning complexity and distinctive personality. The deck at the estate offers vista views of Napa Valley and is where you’ll enjoy a vertical tasting of Profile and picnic lunch, followed by a guided walking tour of this iconic site.
90 minReservation Required
Wine List (18)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $145 | |
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $78 | |
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $145 | |
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $135 | |
2023 Merlot Napa Valley | Merlot | 2023 | $60 | |
2023 Pinot Noir Durell | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $78 | |
2023 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $45 | |
2023 Pinot Noir Sunchase | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $78 | |
2018 Oakville Grade Red Wine | Red Blend | 2018 | $115 | |
2022 Chairman's Selection Red Wine | Red Blend | 2022 | $82 |
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Merlot Napa Valley
Merlot2023
2023 Pinot Noir Durell
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Pinot Noir Sunchase
Pinot Noir2023
2018 Oakville Grade Red Wine
Red Blend2018
2022 Chairman's Selection Red Wine
Red Blend2022
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