Find the wineries that actually fit your visit.

A grass-roofed modern building carved into a Carneros hilltop, with some of the widest views in the county and plenty of space for buses.

A restored 1886 wooden gravity-flow winery in the Oak Knoll district, with shaded gardens and an unusually good dry Riesling.

Organic, dry-farmed and famously unpretentious. Tastings happen on the porch of a red barn surrounded by gardens; dogs and slow afternoons encouraged.

A 121-room, 13th-century-style Tuscan castle complete with a drawbridge and barrel rooms carved into the hillside. The most family-oriented experience in the valley, with a dedicated grape-juice tasting for kids.

A Persepolis-inspired columned estate on the Silverado Trail. Polished, quiet, and a good introduction to Bordeaux varietals for first-time tasters.

A French chateau overlooking the cool Carneros hills, specializing in méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine served by the glass or flight on a sweeping terrace.

Historic sparkling house on Diamond Mountain with two miles of hand-dug caves. Visits are tour-first and reservation-only.

The stone castle behind the 1976 Judgement of Paris Chardonnay, set beside a Chinese garden lake at the north end of the valley.

Part winery, part Italian deli and picnic ground. Walk-ins are welcome, you can buy lunch on-site and eat under the oaks — the most relaxed stop on this list for groups and families.

Napa's oldest continuously operating winery, founded 1876. The Rhine House and hand-dug tunnels make the historical tour a strong introduction to the valley's story.

Sparkling-wine house in Yountville with lawn seating, food pairings and an easy walk to town. Well set up for larger groups.

Contemporary art meets Cabernet, including the giant leaping rabbit sculpture out front. Bright, modern rooms and a rooftop looking over the vines.

A restored 19th-century Rutherford estate with a chateau, courtyard bistro and heritage Cabernet program. Handsome, unhurried and food-friendly.

Reached by an aerial gondola over the valley floor, Sterling pairs big views with a self-guided walk through the winery — a good pick for visitors who want a tour without a formal group.

A single, serious Cabernet blend served in a partly subterranean modernist building. Reservations only, small parties, and a rooftop terrace looking over the Oakville bench.

A family winery known for Sauvignon Blanc and a strong culinary program — most visits pair wine with something cooked on site.

A landmark of Napa Valley winemaking, the mission-style arch on Highway 29 has welcomed newcomers since 1966. Broad, well-signposted tasting programs make it one of the easiest first stops for visitors.

The other half of the 1976 Paris tasting story. Tastings in the FAY Outlook building look straight across the Stags Leap District to the palisades.