ResortYountville · Napa4.6 · 348
Napa Valley Lodge
Balconies facing the Mayacamas and fire pits that keep guests from leaving for dinner.
Dog OKKid FriendlyWine LoversRomantic Getaways
★★★★1.5 mi
Oakville · Napa Valley · Oakville
Napa Cellars
A geodesic dome tasting room marks the original five-acre site on Highway 29.
4.6(181)
Known forCabernetChardonnayPicnic AreaKid-FriendlyCasual & FunGeodesic Dome
About Napa Cellars
Napa Cellars has been crafting wines in Napa Valley since 1976, rooted in a rich heritage that honors the unique terroir of the region. The winery, located on the original five acres along historic Highway 29, features a distinctive geodesic dome tasting room and a commitment to producing wines that reflect the character of the land. With over 40 years of experience, Napa Cellars continues to create classic interpretations of Napa Valley wines, showcasing the diverse soils and climates that make this area exceptional.
Why Visit Napa Cellars
Winemaker Joe Shirley crafts classic Napa Valley wines from fruit sourced across the region's diverse soils and climates. The winery's 1976 founding predates the Judgment of Paris, and the Guided Wine Tasting at $35 offers a straightforward way to taste through wines that prioritize place over flash.
- Geodesic dome tasting room on original 1976 property along Highway 29
- Winemaker Joe Shirley sources from multiple Napa Valley AVAs
- Guided Wine Tasting at $35 includes Cabernet, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay
- Founded in 1976, before the Judgment of Paris put Napa on the map
The Setting
A geodesic dome anchors Napa Cellars, visible from Highway 29 in Oakville on the five-acre property where founder Jack Schulz planted vines nearly fifty years ago. The structure houses a tasting bar inside, though many visitors opt for tables on the grounds that face the Mayacamas foothills to the west. The architecture stands out not for beauty but for oddity: few Napa wineries have chosen a dome, and this one has remained since the early days of the valley's wine boom.
The Tasting Experience
Staff pour the Guided Wine Tasting for $35 either at the indoor bar or at outdoor tables, walking guests through selections that span Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay depending on what's open. The focus is on explaining terroir differences—fruit from Oakville versus Rutherford, for instance—rather than the winemaking process. Pours are generous, and the pace is relaxed enough that groups linger on the lawn after finishing.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Guided Wine Tasting
$35Our picturesque grounds are the perfect setting for your leisurely Napa wine tasting, guided by our friendly, wine-passionate staff; choose to sip inside our Oakville tasting room or outside at the garden picnic tables, surrounded by lush greenery. Tasting experiences at Napa Cellars start at $35 per person and are thoughtfully curated to last 90 minutes, providing a relaxed and enriching visit. Spontaneous visits are always a pleasure– walk-in guests are welcome as space permits. Whether you’d like to enjoy wine by the glass or our time friendly, 30-minute Flight Light tasting, there’s something for everyone.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
$33$49$27$49$27$59$49
Wine list. (10)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brims with ripe, concentrated aromas of black currant, loganberry and fig, underscored by threads of warm spice and mocha. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $33 | |
Napa Cellars Malbec 2019 Aromas of ripe strawberry, violet and sweet plum segue to a rich palate of blue-black fruits, framed by a subtle hint of cedar spice. | Malbec | 2019 | $49 | |
Napa Cellars Merlot 2022 Napa Cellars Merlot boasts fruit aromas of Maraschino cherries, plum, and dark berries, layered with cedar, graphite, a hint of mocha and some earthy notes. | Merlot | 2022 | $27 | |
Napa Cellars Petite Sirah 2019 Our Petite Sirah is a richly textured wine, with aromas and flavors of blackberry, strawberry jam, black cherry and fig. | Petite Sirah | 2019 | $49 | |
Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2023 Aromas of black cherry and tea leaves with dry strawberry and sweet earth on the nose. The wine is full of bright red fruit flavors, with fresh cherry, a hint of allspice and stone. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $27 | |
Napa Cellars Meritage 2019 Rich aromas of wild brambly berry, red cherry and espresso burst from the glass, followed by a palate of vanilla, clove and cedar with earthy, floral undertones. | Red Blend | 2019 | $59 | |
Napa Cellars Syrah 2021 Dense, ripe aromas and flavors of black raspberry, strawberry and black cherry are underscored by notes of caramel-laced coffee and a spicy kick of black pepper. | Syrah | 2021 | $49 |
Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brims with ripe, concentrated aromas of black currant, loganberry and fig, underscored by threads of warm spice and mocha.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
Napa Cellars Malbec 2019
Aromas of ripe strawberry, violet and sweet plum segue to a rich palate of blue-black fruits, framed by a subtle hint of cedar spice.
Malbec2019
Napa Cellars Merlot 2022
Napa Cellars Merlot boasts fruit aromas of Maraschino cherries, plum, and dark berries, layered with cedar, graphite, a hint of mocha and some earthy notes.
Merlot2022
Napa Cellars Petite Sirah 2019
Our Petite Sirah is a richly textured wine, with aromas and flavors of blackberry, strawberry jam, black cherry and fig.
Petite Sirah2019
Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2023
Aromas of black cherry and tea leaves with dry strawberry and sweet earth on the nose. The wine is full of bright red fruit flavors, with fresh cherry, a hint of allspice and stone.
Pinot Noir2023
Napa Cellars Meritage 2019
Rich aromas of wild brambly berry, red cherry and espresso burst from the glass, followed by a palate of vanilla, clove and cedar with earthy, floral undertones.
Red Blend2019
Napa Cellars Syrah 2021
Dense, ripe aromas and flavors of black raspberry, strawberry and black cherry are underscored by notes of caramel-laced coffee and a spicy kick of black pepper.
Syrah2021
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HotelYountville · Napa4.8 · 277
North Block Hotel
Twenty rooms circle a courtyard in the middle of Yountville, all with balconies or patios.
Dog OK*Kid FriendlyWine LoversFoodies
★★★★1.6 mi
Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Napa Cellars, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~19 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~19 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~22 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~22 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~25 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~26 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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