Here Are All the Best Outdoor Wine Tasting Experiences Open Now in Napa Valley, Sonoma, Healdsburg and Calistoga
Napa Valley and Sonoma County are two of the most stunning wine country destinations in the world. And, with beautiful weather (for the most part, year round!) it’s somewhere you usually want to wine taste outside!! So I rounded up all of my favorite outdoor wine tasting experiences in California’s famed wine country.
Here are the best wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma that are open for tasting right now
AXR
This place is SO good, you guys. Their chardonnay may just be my favorite in Napa, and the reds are amazing too. AXR offers private tours and tastings at their beautiful historic estate. Tastings may be hosted on the patio or in the estate house. They’re also able to arrange in-person/virtual combo tastings.
Book a tasting at AXR (tell them Jetset Christina sent you!): (707) 302-8181
Or via Email: [email protected]
Appt URL: https://www.axrnapavalley.com/See-The-Vision/Visit-Us
Website: http://www.axrnapavalley.com
Alpha Omega Winery
Alpha Omega’s spacious terrace is ideal for outdoor tastings. Reservations are required for all experiences. Maximum party size is six guests.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Booking a tasting: (707) 963-9999
Appt URL: https://www.aowinery.com/Visit-Us
Appt Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aowinery.com
Artesa Vineyards & Winery
This is one of my favorites! Such a gorgeous winery, and delicious summery wines. Seated tastings and private tours are available by reservation with optional food pairings that can be ordered day of.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by reservation only
Booking a Tasting: (707) 224-1668
Appt URL: https://www.artesawinery.com/visit-us/
Appt Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.artesawinery.com
Beringer Vineyards
The iconic Napa staple, Beringer, is offering various outside experiences throughout our scenic property. Try a seated luxury experience on the Veranda at the historic Rhine House. Or try a tasting on our Promenade in front of the original winery. Tastings are 21 and over. Looking for a family experience? Enjoy a glass of wine in the Plaza or Backyard.
Open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only
Appt Phone: (707) 257-5771
https://www.beringer.com
Appt Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.beringer.com
Cakebread Cellars
Another one of my absolute favorite chardonnays. I just booked a tasting here for when I go to Napa later this month.
They are offering private tastings for up to 6 guests in the gardens and nine private tasting rooms.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only
Book a tasting by phone: (800) 588-0298
Email (tell them you found out about them from Jetset Christina!): [email protected]
Website: http://www.cakebread.com
Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa is one of the best Napa wineries to go with a group, or any first-timer visitor to Napa – it is GORGEOUS, and they’re currently open and offering a variety of wine tasting experiences like the Diamond Estate Tour and Reserve Tasting and the Il Passito Seated Reserve Tasting. Visit their website at www.castellodiamorosa.com for more information.
Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appt Phone: (707) 967-6272
Appt URL: https://castellodiamorosa.com/tour-tasting2/
Another one of my favorite spots in Napa is Caymus – they have a gorgeous outdoor garden area that is open right now. From the moment you arrive until your departure, your safety is our highest priority. They’ve also put into place touch-less Apple Pay and Android Pay to make things even safer.
Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only
Book a tasting: https://www.wagnerfamilyofwine.com/come-visit/
Appt Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wagnerfamilyofwine.com
Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood
Duckhorn
Duckhorn’s phenomenal Napa Valley wine tasting at Duckhorn Vineyards has beautiful outdoor settings and vineyard views, so social distancing here is easy.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., reservations required, attendees must be 21 or older
Appt URL: https://www.duckhorn.com/Visit/Tastings
Appt Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.duckhorn.com
Far Niente
Grgich Hills
Tastings will be conducted on Grgich’s super-cute Ranch House patio with increased health and safety procedures designed to promote a safe environment in the age of COVID. Please call the winery at (707) 963-2784 to book your tasting.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only
HALL
I love wine tasting at HALL – it’s sleek, contemporary, and their wines are SO GOOD. They also have one of the best outside wine tastings in Napa. Their art of Cabernet tasting flights are available in all of their beautiful outdoor locations.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only
Website: http://www.hallwines.com
Inglenook
Jordan Winery
Current alfresco wine tasting experiences include:
- Chateau Block Vineyard Tasting
- Paris on the Terrace
- Vineyard Hike
- Picnic Days at Jordan
- Library Tasting
Jordan is located in Healdsburg – one of my favorite areas of Napa Valley that you can read more about here.
Book a tasting: (707) 431-5250 , tell them Jetset Christina sent you!
Photo from Jordan’s Picnic Days, from their website
Joseph Phelps
Head straight to the outdoor Terrace Tasting featuring a selection of Joseph Phelps current release wines, including their world-famous Insignia. This is a great outdoor, safe, relaxing and intimate Napa Valley wine tasting experience.
Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by appointment only
Appt URL: https://josephphelps.com/visit-napa-valley/
Website: http://www.josephphelps.com
Lancaster Estate
Current Hours: 10 am to 3 pm, Thursday through Monday by appointment only
Palmaz Vineyards
If you’re looking for a winery that will blow your mind (with its wines, its views, and its technology), Palmaz is it. Their tagline is ‘the fusion of tradition and technology’ and that’s exactly what tasting there is about. It is a GORGEOUS winery is tucked away all by itself in Napa and is owned by an Argentinean family, who have a love for food, and, of course, meat!! Their legendary Argentinean cookout parties are what club members rave about, and when you join their wine club you even get a beautiful traditional steak knife.
I recommend Palmaz to anyone looking for a really unique tasting, with AMAZING wines.
6 persons maximum, by appointment only.
To make an appointment: 707-226-5587 or [email protected] (as always, tell them Jetset Christina sent you!)
Kelly Fleming Winery (Calistoga)
This absolutely stunning property is open and it is a small production, cult-following wine that you will want to take CASES home of. The caves are absolutely breathtaking and Kelly’s eye for design is felt throughout the stunning property. They only take 8 visitors a day so it’s a super exclusive tasting – Loved this spot.
Highly recommend their ‘big pour’ cabernet sauvignon.
Silver Oak
Hands down one of my all-time favorite cabernet sauvignons and a must-do stop on any trip to Napa. Silver Oak is open for an outdoor wine tasting experience under the covered patio or in our courtyard. Seated tastings by appointment only.
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, by appointment only
Appt URL: https://silveroak.com
Trefethen
Appt URL: https://www.trefethen.com/Visit-Us
Appt Email: [email protected]
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Angel Wei
Now this tempts me to visit these places!
Wine Country Resident
Jordan and Chateau St Jean are both in Sonoma, not Napa. Sonoma and Napa are distinct wine regions even though they’re adjacent.
Cindy Sinegal
OOOO great article! I absolutely love Napa’s amazing wines and beautiful scenery.