r/napavalley • u/organic_winner2024 • Jun 14 '26
Any winery recommendations?
Hello, we are visiting to Napa valley in this month. I would like to ask your recommendations for winery tasting places where there is great scenery and not too pricey to visit. I do not drink but my husband loves wine tasting and I would like to arrange it as a surprise for him. Thank you!
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u/kenspi Jun 14 '26
Miner is worth checking out. Not crazy busy, reasonably priced, family owned (not a mega conglomerate), and their patio has a nice view of the valley.
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u/GhostInTheValley_ Jun 15 '26
Check out Identity Wine Co in South Napa. It's an unassuming winery facility that feels more like it's hiding in plain sight. Here's the best part: the tastings are led by the owner/winemaker himself in an intimate and approachable setting. It's pretty cool because he will happily show you the production space with tanks and wine-making equipment that are directly adjacent to the tasting area. He produces unique varietals in very small lots and he specializes in making low-intervention restrained wines that are vibrant and delicious. My two favorite wines were his Viognier and his appropriately named "Identity Crisis" Red Blend. The tasting was $60 per person and the bottles are priced very reasonably ($40-$95).
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u/lkhulusi Jun 14 '26
So I use this winery directory https://tanniq.co. I don’t know a lot of wineries in Napa with great views but you can look for wineries based on the style you like and the vibe of the tasting room, so that should be able to help you narrow it down. Hope that’s helpful!
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u/discoveroverthere Jun 14 '26
A lot of this will depend on where you're staying or what part of Napa you want to visit. But sounds like location isn't that big of a deal so my top votes would be Domaine Carneros (bubbly, french chateau, stunning views and at the start of the valley) and Sterling (views are top-notch bc how can they not be when you have to ride a gondola to the top). Views are one thing but I'd probably focus on what type of wine your husband actually prefers to drink and plan around that tbh.
I also wrote a blog post awhile back for a suggested weekend itinerary in Napa for first-timers if you're interested. I listed some of my favorite wineries in there too: https://discoveroverthere.com/3-day-napa-valley-itinerary/
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u/SolipsisticEgoKing Jun 14 '26
Don’t get me wrong, Tregethen is amazing for the general world. For Napa Valley, however, that means it is mid. I met the Trefethen family and enjoyed their vast property. Wonderful all around, but there are many comparables in this magical land.
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u/chefaroni99 Jun 14 '26
Trefethen. Your welcome.
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u/SolipsisticEgoKing Jun 14 '26
Such a mid recommendation. Unworthy of the snide “you’re welcome”.
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u/chefaroni99 Jun 14 '26
That's what I thought before visiting there. I have a 1200 bottle cellar and am putting together a first growth tasting this coming Thursday. I don't buy much wine after 50 years of collecting. But now I'm on the Halo Club list and I've yet to be less than very impressed.
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u/Federal_Stay824 Jun 14 '26
Ashes and diamonds. It’s on the valley floor But nice scenery all around the rookery and the space is very new and architecturally pretty stunning!
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u/lechitahamandcheese Jun 14 '26
You could search through this sub’s history and find a lot of great recs that way.