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Oakville · Napa Valley · Napa
PlumpJack Winery
PlumpJack pioneered screw caps for luxury wines, and the iconoclasm shows in their Oakville tasting room.
3.6(203)
Known forCabernetReserve CabernetFood PairingHistoric EstateLuxuryOakville Views
About PlumpJack Winery
PlumpJack Estate Winery, located in Oakville, Napa Valley, has been crafting wines for over three decades, blending an irreverent spirit with a deep respect for the land. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff, the winery is known for pioneering screw caps for luxury wines and creating unique bottlings that reflect the nuances of each season in Napa Valley.
Why Visit PlumpJack Winery
The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the reason to visit, poured in the Collector's Tasting alongside select vintages of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. PlumpJack's 42-acre Oakville vineyard dates back to 1881, and winemaker Aaron Miller crafts wines that capture a single season's nuances rather than chasing house style year after year.
- The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, poured in the $120 Collector's Tasting
- 42-acre Oakville vineyard dating to 1881
- Pioneered screw caps for luxury wine despite industry skepticism
- Named after Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff character
- Winemaker Aaron Miller focuses on single-season expression
The Setting
PlumpJack's winery sits on a 42-acre vineyard property that dates to 1881, and the old vines and weathered buildings make it one of Oakville's few century-old estates still making wine on-site. The tasting room occupies the original winery structure in the center of the property, surrounded by vineyard rows rather than formal landscaping. Guests taste looking out at the same Oakville dirt that grows the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, not a curated garden or hospitality courtyard.
The Tasting Experience
The PlumpJack Experience ($80) pours current release Oakville Cabernet Sauvignons and Napa Valley wines in the century-old estate building. The Collector's Tasting ($120) adds the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and select older vintages of the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Staff talk about the decision to use screw caps on high-end bottles and why the winery was named after Shakespeare's Falstaff, so expect a more playful tone than the typical Oakville producer.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
PlumpJack Experience
$80Taste through our current release Oakville Cabernet Sauvignons and Napa Valley wines amidst the charm of our century-old estate.
60 minReservation Required
The Collector’s Tasting
$120A curated journey through our Oakville estate, featuring our coveted Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and select vintages of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
$194$76$88
Wine list. (4)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 PlumpJack Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 97 Points | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $194 | |
2022 PlumpJack Merlot, Napa Valley 97 Points | Merlot | 2022 | $76 | |
2023 PlumpJack Syrah, Napa Valley 94 Points | Syrah | 2023 | $88 |
2022 PlumpJack Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
97 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 PlumpJack Merlot, Napa Valley
97 Points
Merlot2022
2023 PlumpJack Syrah, Napa Valley
94 Points
Syrah2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to PlumpJack Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~22 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~22 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~22 min | Book |
| Silverado Resort | ~24 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~26 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~29 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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