Top Napa Valley Wineries to Visit
Quick answerThe most popular wineries to visit in Napa Valley include Castello di Amorosa (Calistoga, medieval castle), Sterling Vineyards (Calistoga, aerial tram), Stag Leap Wine Cellars (Stags Leap District), Opus One (Oakville, prestige Cabernet), and Domaine Carneros (Carneros, sparkling wine).
Castello di Amorosa
A 13th-century-style Tuscan castle in Calistoga with 107 rooms, a moat, and a torture chamber. General admission with tasting starts at 55 dollars. Family friendly and one of the most photographed wineries in California.
Sterling Vineyards
White hilltop monastery accessed by an aerial gondola tram. Tastings include four wines plus panoramic vineyard views. Sterling is one of the most accessible premium experiences in Napa.
Stag Leap Wine Cellars
The winery that beat Bordeaux in the 1976 Judgment of Paris with its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon. Tastings of the SLV and Fay Cabernets are available by appointment, from 75 dollars per person.