Best Wineries in Napa Valley

Expert Guide to the Top 50 Wineries for Unforgettable Wine Experiences

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With over 400 wineries in Napa Valley, choosing where to visit can be overwhelming. Our expert team has curated this definitive list of the best wineries in Napa based on visitor ratings, wine quality, experiences offered, and overall reputation.

Whether you're seeking the most popular wineries in Napa for their bustling tasting rooms, the top vineyards in Napa for exceptional wines, orfamous wineries in Napa with storied histories, this guide covers them all.

The 50 Best Wineries in Napa Valley for 2025

#1

Screaming Eagle

Oakville

5
Google Rating

Established 1986

Cabernet SauvignonCult WineUltra Premium

Ultra-exclusive cult winery producing some of the world's most sought-after and expensive Cabernet Sauvignon.

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#2

Abreu Vineyards

St. Helena

5
Google Rating
Premium WinesNapa Valley Terroir

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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#3

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Napa Valley

4.7
Google Rating
Premium WinesNapa Valley Terroir

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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#4

Silver Oak Cellars

Oakville

4.6
Google Rating

Established 1972

Cabernet Sauvignon OnlyAmerican OakConsistent Style

Cabernet Sauvignon specialist known for exclusively American oak aging and exceptional longevity.

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#5

Opus One

Calistoga

4.4
Google Rating
Premium WinesNapa Valley Terroir

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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#6

Beringer Vineyards

St Helena

4.3
Google Rating

Established 1876

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlotHistoric Tours

Historic Napa Valley winery founded in 1876, famous for Rhine House mansion and premium wines.

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#7

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley

Established 1973

Sauvignon BlancCabernet SauvignonSustainable FarmingEstate Gardens

Family-owned winery since 1973, known for food-friendly wines and sustainable farming. Famous for Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon with beautiful estate gardens.

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#8

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley

Established 1972

Cabernet SauvignonFamily OwnedConsistent Quality

Family-owned winery founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner, famous for their rich, approachable Cabernet Sauvignon. Consistently rated among Napa's top producers.

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#9

Far Niente

Napa Valley

Established 1885

Historic StoneLuxury Wines

Historic 1885 stone winery known for luxury wines.

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#10

Inglenook

Napa Valley

Established 1879

Rubicon BlendCabernet SauvignonHistoric EstateCinema History

Historic estate founded in 1879 by Gustave Niebaum, restored by Francis Ford Coppola. Known for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and the flagship Rubicon blend from their Rutherford estate.

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#11

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley

Premium WinesNapa Valley Terroir

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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#12

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley

Established 1966

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayFumé Blanc

A pioneering winery that helped establish Napa Valley as a world-class wine region. Known for innovation in winemaking and commitment to quality, Robert Mondavi Winery has been crafting exceptional wines since 1966.

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#13

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Napa Valley

Established 1970

Cabernet SauvignonParis Tasting WinnerHistoric Estate

Historic winery famous for their 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon that won the 1976 Paris Tasting. Pioneer of the Stags Leap District AVA.

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⭐ Highest Rated Wineries in Napa

These wineries consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors for exceptional wines, service, and experiences

Screaming Eagle

5Rating

Ultra-exclusive cult winery producing some of the world's most sought-after and expensive Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Abreu Vineyards

5Rating

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

4.7Rating

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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🏛️ Famous Wineries in Napa Valley

Iconic estates that have shaped Napa Valley's reputation as a world-class wine region

Beringer Vineyards

Est. 1876

Historic Napa Valley winery founded in 1876, famous for Rhine House mansion and premium wines.

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Cakebread Cellars

Est. 1973

Family-owned winery since 1973, known for food-friendly wines and sustainable farming. Famous for Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon with beautiful estate gardens.

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Caymus Vineyards

Est. 1972

Family-owned winery founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner, famous for their rich, approachable Cabernet Sauvignon. Consistently rated among Napa's top producers.

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Far Niente

Est. 1885

Historic 1885 stone winery known for luxury wines.

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Inglenook

Est. 1879

Historic estate founded in 1879 by Gustave Niebaum, restored by Francis Ford Coppola. Known for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and the flagship Rubicon blend from their Rutherford estate.

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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Opus One

Prestigious Napa Valley winery specializing in premium wines and exceptional terroir expression.

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Est. 1966

A pioneering winery that helped establish Napa Valley as a world-class wine region. Known for innovation in winemaking and commitment to quality, Robert Mondavi Winery has been crafting exceptional wines since 1966.

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Silver Oak Cellars

Est. 1972

Cabernet Sauvignon specialist known for exclusively American oak aging and exceptional longevity.

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Est. 1970

Historic winery famous for their 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon that won the 1976 Paris Tasting. Pioneer of the Stags Leap District AVA.

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Tips for Visiting the Best Wineries in Napa

Planning Your Visit

  • • Book tastings 2-4 weeks in advance at popular wineries
  • • Visit 3-4 wineries maximum per day
  • • Start with sparkling/whites, end with bold reds
  • • Allow 90 minutes per winery visit

Best Times to Visit

  • • Weekdays are less crowded than weekends
  • • September-October for harvest season
  • • May-June for perfect weather
  • • Winter for intimate experiences

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