Napa Valley is renown for its world-class wines, breath taking panoramic views, and sense of elegance and escape from reality. When planning your next trip to the beautiful Napa Valley, don’t be overwhelmed with the hundreds of winery choices across the county. We’ve selected 10 of the many quality and unique wineries in Napa Valley. Whether it’s the architecture, ambiance, gardens, history, or art that draws you to these wineries, they’re all unique in their own way.

The Kuleto Estate Winery

2470 Sage Canyon Road
St Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 963-4859

This winery estate offers tours by reservation only, however, the formality involved is worth the chance to taste the premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Zinfandel that Kuleto offers as their primary wine selection. Pat Kuleto, owner of the estate, is also responsible for many of the Bay Area’s best restaurants.

The Beaulieu Vineyard

1960 St. Helena Highway
Rutherford, CA 94573
Phone: (707) 967-5200

This vineyard was historically innovative in the wine and vineyard industry; Beaulieu made waves by introducing the oak barrel aging process. Beaulieu is constantly updating their Napa Valley events, always eager to keep wine aficionados interested in both the product, and the process.

The Hess Collection

4411 Redwood Road
Napa, CA 94558-9708
Phone: (707) 255-1144

The Hess Collection Winery stands out amongst other Napa vineyards as an opulent jewel, not only for its superior product, but for its unconventional attraction. Not only can you tour, taste, and enjoy the Hess Estate, but you can also experience the art gallery located on the estate as well.

Domaine Chandon

1 California Dr
Yountville, CA 94599-1426
Phone: (707) 944-2892

Domaine Chandon is known most affluently for its sparkling wines and champagne; a favorite of this writer and many other wine aficionados, are its sparkling Rose variety. Chandon’s restaurant, étoile, is nationally acclaimed and the winner of the Best of Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator in August 2009, among many other accolades.

Pine Ridge Winery

5901 Silverado Trail
Napa CA 94558
Phone: (707) 253-7500

This Napa Valley winery focuses on Sustainable Farming in order to develop a superior product. The winery offers tours that begin in the vineyard, travels through the wine production facilities and aging caves, and ends a private cellar for a seated wine and cheese pairing.

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

200 Taplin Road
Saint Helena, CA 94574-9544
Phone: (707) 967-9153

Just a bit beyond the usual Napa and Sonoma wine tours, you’ll find the secluded winery and estate of Joseph Phelps, one of the few vineyard owners who still believes in the intimacy involved in the wine making process. Phelps personally oversees and manages the product of his efforts.

Sterling Vineyards

1111 Dunaweal Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
(800) 726-6136

Sterling Vineyards features the only aerial tram in Napa Valley. Enjoy the unbelievable view from above followed by a tasting and a self-guided tour of the art gallery and the winery.

Clos Pegase

1060 Dunaweal Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone: (707) 942-4981

This stunning winery combines wine with art and architecture. Clos Pegase offers daily tours and tastings. Purchase cheese in their Visitor’s Center and enjoy a bottle of your favorite Clos Pegase wine in their picnic area shaded by a 300 year old Oak Tree.

The Robert Mondavi Winery

7801 St. Helena Highway
Oakville, CA 94562
Phone: (707) 226-1395

Once you’ve had your fill of secluded California winery estates, and retro-Italian architecture, the Spanish-Mission style Robert Mondavi Winery and Estate awaits. The winery is host to a variety of events such as concerts, art exhibits, and their regular tasting tours.

The Rubicon Winery

1991 Saint Helena Highway
Rutherford, CA 94573
Phone: (707) 963-9099

This estate has its claim to fame by its former name, the Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery; it was owned by the filmmaker Francis Ford-Coppola. Under Coppola’s high standards and superior technique, the vineyards were reunited, and the chateau that overlooked its expansive valleys for almost two centuries is once again part of its legendary wine making process. Rubicon is diamond in the crown of Napa Valley wineries.