InnDowntown Napa · Napa4.8 · 159
Milliken Creek Inn
Milliken Creek Inn sits where the Napa River bends, and every guest room opens to a private terrace.
Kid FriendlyRomantic GetawayWine Enthusiasts
★★★★2.9 mi
Coombsville · Napa Valley · Napa
Palmaz Vineyards
Winemaking takes place 18 stories underground in a multi-level cave carved into Mount George.
4.8(144)
Known forCabernetCave ToursFood PairingPrivate ToursLuxuryKid-Friendly
About Palmaz Vineyards
Palmaz Vineyards is renowned for its unique fusion of traditional winemaking techniques and modern technology, exemplified by its gravity-flow winemaking process in a stunning 18-story subterranean cave. The estate features vineyards across three distinct elevations, each harnessing Napa Valley's diverse terroirs to create exceptional wines. Visitors can explore the rich history and innovative practices that define this remarkable winery.
Why Visit Palmaz Vineyards
The Private Tour & Palmaz Portfolio Tasting walks through the subterranean winery where gravity-flow winemaking replaces pumps and machinery. Vineyards planted at three different elevations across the estate produce wines that express Coombsville's range of terroirs in a single bottling.
- 18-story cave carved into Mount George for gravity-flow winemaking
- Private Tour & Palmaz Portfolio Tasting at $150 per person
- Vineyards at three distinct elevations across the Coombsville estate
- Estate Seasonal Wine & Truffle Pairing priced at $250
- Gaston Cabernet Sauvignon and Amalia Chardonnay in the portfolio
The Setting
The cave descends 18 stories into Mount George, with multiple levels connected by gravity-flow pathways that move wine without mechanical intervention. Private tasting salons are tucked into the rock, where estate ambassadors pour wines after the tour. The vineyards outside rise across gentle hills and mountaintop mesas, each elevation contributing to different wines.
The Tasting Experience
All visits are private and begin with a tour through the cave before settling into a salon for the tasting. The Private Tour & Palmaz Portfolio Tasting is $150 and includes the full portfolio, while the Private Tour & Palmaz Cabernet Collector Tasting is $195 and focuses on Cabernet. Estate ambassadors host each appointment and explain how the three elevations shape each wine.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Private Tour & Palmaz Portfolio Tasting
$150This private experience includes a guided tour through our multi-level underground winery cave followed by a seated wine tasting in a private tasting salon hosted by an estate ambassador. Each wine will be paired with a light hors d’oeuvre specially curated by our in-house Chef.
120 minReservation Required
Private Tour & Palmaz Cabernet Collector Tasting
$195This private experience includes a guided tour through our multi-level underground winery cave followed by a seated wine tasting in a private tasting salon hosted by an estate ambassador. Each wine will be paired with a light hors d’oeuvre specially curated by our in-house Chef.
120 minReservation Required
Estate Seasonal Wine & Truffle Pairing
$250This exclusive experience includes a Private Tour and our Wine and Truffles pairing.
Reservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (6)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabernet Sauvignon The estate’s focus, notable for its depth and complexity, with well-balanced tannins. | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | ||
Gaston Cabernet Sauvignon Named for Amalia and Julio’s son, Christian Gastón, comes from the best lots of Cabernet on the vineyard. | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | ||
Brasas A blend made for the fire and the food, featuring Cabernet and some Malbec. | Red Blend | NV |
Cabernet Sauvignon
The estate’s focus, notable for its depth and complexity, with well-balanced tannins.
Cabernet SauvignonNV
Gaston Cabernet Sauvignon
Named for Amalia and Julio’s son, Christian Gastón, comes from the best lots of Cabernet on the vineyard.
Cabernet SauvignonNV
Brasas
A blend made for the fire and the food, featuring Cabernet and some Malbec.
Red BlendNV
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Where to Stay Nearby
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ResortAtlas Peak · Napa4.3 · 2,892
Silverado Resort
Two championship golf courses anchor the property, plus nine pools and tennis courts.
Kid FriendlyCouplesWine Lovers
★★★★2.9 mi
Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Palmaz Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~7 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~9 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~10 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~10 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~16 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~20 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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