The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Oakville, California (CA)

November 29, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Oakville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Napa Valley of Napa County, northern California.
Restaurants in Oakville

1. B Cellars Vineyards & Winery

703 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-709-8787 [email protected] http://www.bcellars.com
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 221 reviews

B Cellars Vineyards & Winery

***We are open again and have implemented new safety and spacing standards in response to Covid-19. All tastings require advance reservations and availability is deliberately limited to minimize guest's exposure to other groups. *** The extraordinary property is set among some of the world’s most celebrated wineries on the Oakville Cross Road. The estate includes a state-of-the-art wine production facility, vineyards, caves for barrel storage, and a Hospitality House featuring an interactive, open-hearth kitchen wrapped in comfortable seating. B Cellars is beholden to its multi-vineyard, multi-varietal winemaking strategy. Exceptional blends and single vineyard wines are crafted from the most desirable Napa Valley vineyards. Tours and tastings are highly personalized and focused education and exploration. Small, seasonal B-Bites help showcase the wines unique flavors and characteristics.

Reviewed By Zag86 - Zurich, Switzerland

I booked a wine tasting for my girlfriend and me back in the summer 2019. We both felt very welcome despite being rather young (22 & 24) and not knowing much about wine. Nick was our host and guide and he made this day an unforgettable experience. Since we both didn't know that much about wine, he explained everything very well and was really nice & friendly. He was very funny too! And of course the wine offered was great and matched perfectly to the delicious appetizers. It was an amazing experience! Since then I had a few tastings but none of them were as good as this one. Looking forward to traveling to the US & Napa Valley again and enjoying another great tasting, hopefully with Nick!

2. Robert Mondavi Winery

7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-968-2000 [email protected] http://www.robertmondavi.com
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,517 reviews

Robert Mondavi Winery

A recommended winery in Napa Valley that offers educational tours and music concerts at select times.

Reviewed By JB-TravelPals - Boca Raton, United States

Had a GREAT wine tasting!!! Great hosts served us on a nice covered patio, delicious wine, great tour!

3. Silver Oak Cellars

915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-942-7022 [email protected] http://www.silveroak.com/visit-us/napa-valley/
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 452 reviews

Silver Oak Cellars

We pride ourselves on making one varietal that is food-friendly and deliciously drinkable upon release. Our story begins in the early 1970's when Ray Duncan befriended winegrower Justin Meyer. The two formed a partnership and co-founded Silver Oak Cellars in 1972 with the bold vision of producing only Cabernet Sauvignon. Come experience the Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley winery in Oakville, CA to enjoy exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting tours.

Reviewed By parothstein

Arrived at Silver Oak after visiting 3 other wineries. Silver Oak surpassed our expectations. Natalie was THE BEST guide and you could tell she had been with Silver Oak for 15 years. Beautiful property and awesome tour! Many of the tours give you a set amount to “sample” we had very generous pours and if we wanted more...Silver Oak delivered! Would highly recommended! !

4. Miner Family Winery

7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 800-366-9463 [email protected] http://minerwines.com
Excellent
67%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Miner Family Winery

Miner Family Vineyards is a dynamic family owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation, squarely within the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave & Emily Miner along with his folks Ed & Norma, Miner is defined first and foremost by a sensational portfolio of wines, wines consistently characterized by and committed to individualistic style and uncommon quality. In only a few short years, Miner has identified, sought and secured a number of California's finest vineyard sites to produce and showcase a wide array of varietals. Each wine is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible fingerprints of their respective vineyards. This combination of excellent vineyard sites along with passionate and thoughtful winemaking injects the necessary components for creating profoundly joyful wines.

Reviewed By donaldh886 - Reno, United States

We always enjoy stopping at Miner for a tasting. Their wines are reasonably priced and delicious. We buy a case of Rosato every year. So excited to see that the tasting room has been completely remodeled. What a great look and wonderful space for tasting. The hospitality here is very nice and they will take good care of you. We highly recommend this tasting stop on the Silverado trail!

5. Far Niente Winery

1350 Acacia Drive, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-944-2861 [email protected] http://www.farniente.com/
Excellent
83%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 236 reviews

Far Niente Winery

Reviewed By Vacationer719930 - Westminster, United States

My wife and I decided to celebrate our 45th anniversary with a trip to the Napa Valley. The last winery we visited was by far our very best visit ever, even after many years of travels to the Napa area. We had setup our individual wine tasting as a filler for our last day of the stay, not realizing what a great decision it was to go to Far Niente. Cynthia our greeter and Reed Gomes our host were both exceptional. These are two people who fully understand what hospitality means and they do it very well indeed. We not only felt very welcome but we felt as though we were visiting with close friends. We both greatly appreciated our experience provided by Reed and Cynthia, the virtual tour of the beautiful grounds, the personalized wine tasting and their attention to the fine details that matter made this a visit that we will cherish, and we will certainly return as a result.

6. Cardinale Estate Winery

7600 Saint Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94558-9851 +1 707-948-2643 [email protected] http://www.cardinale.com/
Excellent
83%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Cardinale Estate Winery

Reviewed By funtrip5566 - Houston, United States

Jake Claus is the man, he educated us on Napa's mountain wine locations, terroir, elevation, and everything you need to know about wine making and more. Then we set down to chill and drink some superb mountain wine and Cardinale vintages. He has done such a great job that I went back to the winery the next day to make a purchase as a souvenir. Well worth the tasting price tag! Highly recommended

7. Paradigm Winery

1277 Dwyer Road, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-944-1683 [email protected] http://paradigmwinery.com
Excellent
83%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Paradigm Winery

Family owned and operated since 1975, Paradigm creates beautiful estate wines from the world renowned Oakville AVA. Heidi Barret has been the winemaker at Paradigm since the first bottling.

Reviewed By ihrtkpo2019 - Jackson, United States

Paradigm only hosts 3 groups per day with COVID. So when you visit you will have the place to yourself and complete attention. We met our host Maryann and she provided a tour of the grounds as well as informing us of the history of the brand and the wine making. They are very passionate about creating quality wine at Paradigm. I would definitely recommend visiting but you definitely need a reservation.

8. Saddleback Cellars

7802 Money Road Via Silverado Trail or Hwy 29, Oakville, CA +1 707-944-1305 [email protected] http://www.saddlebackcellars.com
Excellent
75%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Saddleback Cellars

Saddleback Cellars, established in 1982, is a small, rustic winery located in the heart of the Napa Valley in the Oakville appellation. Its estate vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Zinfandel. Known as "The King of Cabernet," legendary winemaker and owner, Nils Venge, has been making stellar Cabernet Sauvignon, along with many other varietals here since its establishment. Saddleback has long made killer Cabs and Zinfandel but variety is our specialty! We like to produce fun wines for fun people, including Pinot Blanc, Albarino, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Syrah, and many more. If you have a sweet tooth be sure to ask about our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Please give us a call and come in for a tasting! Feel free to picnic on tables alongside our Pinot Blanc vineyard,enjoy some good old country music, and experience Napa the way it used to be . Come have fun the Saddleback way!

Reviewed By DCGator09 - Washington DC, United States

Had a lovely solo wine tasting experience - reservation was easy to make and winery was easy to find. It's a smaller house so tastings were outside overlooking the vines (lovely) and made for a more intimate setting. Rick was friendly and knowledgeable during the tasting. I actually bought two bottles and when I came home, one broke all over the floor! I sent a picture via email and they immediately agreed to replace the bottle. Plan to visit again!

9. Rudd Winery & Vineyards

500 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-944-8577 [email protected] http://www.ruddwines.com/
Excellent
88%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Rudd Winery & Vineyards

10. Turnbull Wine Cellars

8210 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, CA 94562 +1 707-963-5839 [email protected] http://www.turnbullwines.com/
Excellent
79%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 130 reviews

Turnbull Wine Cellars

We are wine lovers and collectors who set out to procure some of the very best parcels of land in this esteemed valley to call our own. Throughout our 40 years of being rooted in the culture and history of the Napa Valley, our business has always stood for producing exceptional, quality wines and offering an authentic Napa Valley wine tasting experience. Guided by the long view principle of sustainability, everything we do is estate-grown, meaning we have a hand in every step of the grape growing and winemaking process. We farm with intention to craft outstanding wines – without exception. We believe in the opportunity to pause, explore, and discover something new every day, and for us, wine should be no exception. Turnbull. Stay true.

Reviewed By rleewg01 - Dallas, United States

The grounds at Turnbull are beautiful and they did an amazing job keeping us safe during the COVID period. Kurt was our host and he was absolutely incredible - full of knowledge, history and passion. Known for their reds, they are unique and well priced compared to other high end wineries. We loved it so much that we joined as members! We definitely can’t wait to come back. Definitely ask for Kurt to take care of you when you go!

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