Oakville Wineries (Back to overview)
Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, Oakville is blessed with a warm, sunny climate and gravelly loam soils that drain exceptionally well. Some of Napa's best wineries take advantage of these conditions. Over 90% of the AVA's arable land is planted with vineyards. Bordeaux varietals dominate, but many other grapes are planted including Zinfandel, Syrah, and Sangiovese.
Miner Family Vineyards
Miner Family Vineyards is located in the eastern hill of the Napa Valley AVA. In 1998, Dave and Emily Miner established the winery along with Dave’s parents, Ed and Norma.
Silver Oak Winery
Silver Oak has been producing age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon for many years. The winery recently acquired 100 acres of vineyards just north of Stags Leap and plans to expand their already noteworthy Cabernet Sauvignon production.
Opus One
Founded in 1979, Opus One invented the "ultra-premium" category in California Wine Country. The venerable Rothschild and Mondavi Families established the winery. Opus One uses a mix of traditional and modern farming methods.
PlumpJack Winery
Gavin Newsom is part of the investment group that founded PlumpJack Winery in the 1990s. They have many other business enterprises including the Inn at Squaw Valley, PlumpJack Café, Balboa Café, and Carneros Inn.
Far Niente
Far Niente Winery is located on a historic piece of property off of the Oakville Grade. After being closed to the public for 25 years, Far Niente is now open for tasting by appointment only.
Groth Vineyards
In 1982, Groth Vineyards was established by Dennis and Judy Groth. Over the past two decades, Groth Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most consistent in Napa Valley. Mr. Groth also makes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot.
Paradigm Winery
Paradigm Winery is located in the Oakville wine region and has gained quite a following over the years. Paradigm vinifies only the best 30% of the grapes from their estate vineyard and makes excellent Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Rudd Winery
Rudd Winery is relatively new compared to its neighbors, but is producing Cabernet Sauvignon blends that can compete with any in the world. Leslie Rudd established his winery in 1996.
Vine Cliff Vineyards
Vine Cliff Vineyards makes Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes from Oakville and Chardonnay with grapes from Carneros. This historic winery is located on Silverado Trail.
Nickel & Nickel
Located on the eastern side of Highway 29, Nickel & Nickel is one of Napa’s premiere wineries. The owners of Far Niente started this venture in 1997.
Screaming Eagle Winery
Screaming Eagle Winery makes some of the most expensive and difficult California wine to acquire. The vineyard is located on Silverado Trail in the eastern part of the Oakville AVA.
Cosentino Winery
Cosentino Winery is one of my favorite places to taste wine in Napa. The winery is located just north of the Yountville AVA in a particularly beautiful part of the valley. Cosentino produces over 30 different types of wine.
Cardinale Estate
Cardinale Estate is just north of the Yountville Mounts in the Oakville AVA. Christopher Carpenter has been the head winemaker since 2001. He produces outstanding red blends using grapes from Oakville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain.
Franciscan Oakville Estate
Franciscan Oakville Estate was established in 1972, but soon went bankrupt. In 1975, Raymond Duncan and Justin Meyer bought and renovated the property. The Peter Eckes Company purchased Franciscan three years later.
Dalla Valle Vineyard
In 1982, Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle established Dalla Valle Vineyard. Unless you are good friends with a generous individual on the winery’s mailing list, these wines are more or less impossible to get.
Gargiulo Vineyards
Before starting Gargiulo Vineyards in 1992, Jeff Gargiulo had already spent many years farming. Because of his experience, becoming a grape grower and vintner was a smooth transition for him.
Robert Mondavi Winery
Robert Mondavi Winery was established in 1966 in the Oakville AVA. Mondavi founded his winery after a now famous feud with his brother Peter. No other man has done more to shape the valley’s wine industry.
Harlan Estate
Harlan Estate is located in the western hills of the Oakville AVA. Owner Bill Harlan produces some of the most critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon in all of California.
Kelham Vineyards
Kelham Vineyards is located off of Dwyer Road in the western part of the Oakville AVA. But the wine is made in the recently renovated Shadow Brook Winery in the St Helena AVA.
Emilio’s Terrace Vineyard
In 1977, Phil Schlein moved to Oakville and bought the land that would eventually become Emilio’s Terrace Vineyard. He began planting his 48 acre piece of property in 1990.
Girard Winery
Girard Winery is located on Prichard Hill in the eastern part of Napa Valley. Girard counts several top-tier wineries as neighbors including Bryant Family, Chappellet and Colgin.
Heitz Wine Cellars
Heitz Wine Cellars is located on Taplin Road off of Highway 29. The tasting room is located in a striking, turn-of-the-century stone building. Founders Joseph and Alice Heitz were truly ahead of their time and have passed the winery on to their children.
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Turnbull Wine Cellars is located on Highway 29 slightly north of Opus One. The winery owns approximately 150 acres of vineyards in Oakville. Like most Oakville wineries, Turnbull specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon.
Showket Vineyards
In 1988, Kal and Dorothy Showket moved to the Napa Valley and settled in the eastern hills of Oakville. Showket Vineyards produces some of the most sought after cult wines in all of California.
Oakford Vineyards
Oakford Vineyards counts Harlan Estate, Martha’s Vineyard, Far Niente, and Paradigm as neighbors. This 40 acre property is planted with 5.5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 acre of Merlot.
Cloud View Vineyards
Cloud View Vineyards is at the top of Pritchard Hill just east of the Oakville AVA. Since 1999, the winery has focused on a single a red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Detert Family Vineyards
Detert Family Vineyards is located right next to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of the Oakville AVA. They have been growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc since 1953.
Downing Family Vineyards
Established in 1998, Downing Family Vineyards is a relatively new addition to the Napa Valley AVA. They produce small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Petite Sirah.
Long Vineyards
Long Vineyards specializes in single vineyard, 100% varietal bottlings. The property is located on legendary Pritchard Hill just east of Oakville and Rutherford. There are many famous vineyards and wineries on this idyllic piece of land.
Oakville Ranch
The 350 acre Oakville Ranch is owned by Mary Miner of Miner Family Vineyards. Ashley Heisey is the winemaker and Paula Kornell is the General Manager of this venture.
Saddleback Cellars
Nils Venge bought the land for his estate vineyard in 1976. In 1983, Saddleback Cellars was officially bonded. Mr. Venge named his winery after Saddleback Mountain in Orange County. This is where he was born and raised.
Stanton Vineyards
The Stanton Family has been growing grapes in the Napa Valley since 1947, but did not make their first commercial wine until 1999. Stanton Vineyards owns several properties that are planted with about 75 acres of grapes.
diamondgirl said:
Great Pic, i love Oakville in the early Spring. Flickr pics are cool too.
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