7 most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley that you must visit on your trip

by Aurora Park Vacation Rentals

Napa Valley, California is considered as one of the best tourist destinations and is known for its wine, food and alluring scenery. One of the best ways to experience Napa Valley is visiting the established vineyards and wineries in the region, sampling the world’s most famous wines and learning about their making process. Definitely, you will find some new favorites here if you are a wine lover.

Each and every winery in Napa Valley has its own charm but some definitely rise above the rest. Some of the most beautiful wineries in the region include:

Robert Mondavi Winery

This winery was established in 1966 and is known for producing some of the finest wines. All of its wines are rated a 92 or higher in various respected publications across the country and it takes a great pride in this fact. Internationally renowned tastings and tours and various other events are hosted by the winery. Its signature wines are Cabernet Sauvingnon and Fume Blanc.

Chateau Montelena Winery

This family-owned winery is developed in an English Gothic-style and is carved into the hillside. It boasts of its towering trees, pretty grounds, a spectacular Chinese garden and a peaceful lake. Its famous productions include Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Though reservations are not required for walk-in bar tasting but all other tours require a reservation.

Castello Di Amorosa

It is the most epic winery in the region and you can experience true royal luxury here. It is built in a medieval inspired one-of-a-kind Tuscan style castle. Discover authentically built massive castle, the magnificent vineyards and exclusive Italian style wines on your visit.

It is sure to give you a one of its kind experience as the 121,000 square feet castle itself is a marvel with 107 rooms where the tours are conducted in its underground wine cave and cellars. On your visit, bring along your kids too, to this kid-friendly winery as it provides grape juice tastings and ample space for them to explore the two-story castle.

Hall St. Helena

Your eyes will get an aesthetic treat to see the 35-foot polished stainless steel Bunny Foo Foo by acclaimed artist Lawrence Argent as soon as you enter this winery. Here, at this winery art and wine blend perfectly.

On your visit, book the Hallmark tour which highlights the history of the winery, the artwork and gives a seated tasting of four wines.

Sherwin Family Vineyards

This is a small family-owned winery located in the most scenic vine-covered hilltops. Most of its wines are rated 90+ in many of the famous publications and the most famous being Cabernet Sauvignon and Cellar Scraps blend. It is located away from the hustle and bustle of the region and is crowd-free and secluded.

You are sure to get a deep satisfaction and a sense of peace after witnessing the natural beauty of this winery. Visit to this winery are through appointments only that adds to the overall exclusive experience.

Miner Family Winery

This winery started in the year 1993 and is located along the scenic Siverado Trail. Though walk-ins are welcome but make sure to make a reservation ahead of time to enjoy a wine tasting tour. Their productions include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Marsanne, Roussane, Grenache, and Tempranillo among others.

Beringer Vineyards

It is one of the oldest wineries in the region and is known as California’s longest continually-operating winery. It offers delicious wine and cheese samples amidst its historic grounds and beautiful scenery offering a memorable experience to its visitors.

On your visit, you can go for an hour-long walking tour which includes the property tour with wine and food pairing or you can opt a thirty-minute cave tour where you get to know about the Beringer’s history along with three wine samples.

On your visit to Napa Valley, stay at one of the best Napa Valley Hotel Cottages like Aurora Park Cottages. These are tucked into the scenic hillside of downtown Calistoga and offer a relaxing retreat to its guests. Settle into these luxurious private cottages that feature amenities designed for your ultimate comfort. Walk to downtown Calistoga’s shops and restaurants, discover healing hot springs, and enjoy wine tasting adventures at heavenly wineries.