Wine Passport

VIP Access
12 Wineries
Valid through March 31, 2024

 

Your VIP Access to 12 of Napa Valley’s Top Wineries!

 

St. Helena Little Book of Big Experiences Wine Passport

November 2023 – March 31, 2024!

Indulge your senses to 10 of Napa Valley’s Favorite Wineries with Unique VIP Curated Experiences:

• Wine & Food Pairings
• Taste New Valley Wines
• Private Wine Tasting Experiences & Self-Guided Tours

 

$95 for over $800 Value!

Important Notes: 

  • It’s highly encouraged to purchase wine at each stop and support St. Helena wineries. Please remember to tip your wine host.
  • Limit of one guest per wine passport.

  • Guests must be 21 years or older.

  • Gratuity not included, tips recommended

  • Parties no more than 6

  • Hours listed are the last appointments of the day

  • Wineries may require credit card  to hold reservations, any fees charged will be refunded 

1. Pope Valley Winery

Bring your family and furry friends to relax under the majestic oak tree, play bocce or giant jenga on the patio. Inquire about vineyard tours, historic tours and picnic upgrades when you book your reservation. Bottle service is offered after your tasting.

Reservations required. Book by phone or online.

Hours: Thurs – Mon, 10am – 3pm

    2. Sterling Vineyards

    Enjoy breath-taking views as you ascend to Sterling Vineyards via aerial gondola. Upon arrival at the top of the hill, you’ll enjoy a leisurely self-guided wine tasting while you stroll the winery for a behind the scenes look at winemaking in the Napa Valley.

    Experience includes a tasting of 5 wines, gondola admission and a complimentary wine glass.

    Reservations required. Book online or by phone
    & use code SHCP2024 for Sterling Stroll.

    Hours: Thur – Mon, 10am – 4pm (Open 7 days per week in 2024)

      3. Markham Vineyards

      This educational experience, led by wine ambassadors, will include a side-by-side tasting of these varietals and discussion of differences in appellations, soil types, exposure, climate, and winemaking.

      Please allow 45-60 minutes for this experience.

      Reservations required. Book by phone.

      Hours: Daily, 10am – 3pm

       

        4. Beringer Vineyards

        Explore Beringer’s impressive legacy on this 30-minute walking tour that guides guests through the Old Winery and historic wine-ageing tunnels, and become immersed in Beringer’s extensive history and commitment to excellence.

        Taste a selection of three wines during the tour. Guests must be 21 years of age, no children or dogs.

        Reservations encouraged. Book online or by phone & use code SHLBE2024 for Legacy Cave Tour.

        Hours: Mon – Fri, 10:30am, 2pm and 3pm

         

          5. Merryvale Vineyards

          Step into the enchanting ambiance of the historic Cask Room, where time seems to stand still amidst the towering oak casks that have witnessed the making of remarkable wines over the decades.

          As a passport holder, you will sample a specially curated flight of three library wines from Merryvales’ extensive cellar, selected to showcase their winemaking philosophy that links new world terroir with old world balance and nuance. Visit and taste the past, present, and future of Napa Valley.

          Reservations required. Book by phone or email: tastingroom@merryvale.com

          Hours: Daily, 10:30am – 4pm

           

          6. Cliff Family Winery

          Step into the enchanting ambiance of the historic Cask Room, where time seems to stand still amidst the towering oak casks that have witnessed the making of remarkable wines over the decades.

          As a passport holder, you will sample a specially curated flight of three library wines from Merryvales’ extensive cellar, selected to showcase their winemaking philosophy that links new world terroir with old world balance and nuance. Visit and taste the past, present, and future of Napa Valley.

          Reservations required. Book by phone or email: tastingroom@merryvale.com

          Hours: Daily, 10:30am – 4pm

           

          7. Crocker & Starr

          Guests are led into the vineyard for the opportunity to see and touch the organically grown vines while they learn about Crocker & Starr’s history and continued stewardship of the land.

          Guests are then escorted under the one of the Garden Arbors for a seated presentation of Crocker & Starr’s small production estate wines.

          Reservations required. Book by phone.

          Hours: Daily, 10am – 3pm

           

          8. Whitehall Lane

          Whitehall Lane Winery is a local, family-owned and operated winery in the Rutherford Appellation of Napa Valley.

          Enjoy five limited production wines from the family’s eight sustainably farmed vineyards, including Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

          Tastings include a small cheese accompaniment along with 10% off all wine purchases.

          Reservations required. Book by phone.

          Hours: Daily, 10am – 4pm

          9. Grgich Hills Estate

          Take a seat, relax, and enjoy an exclusive tasting at Grgich Hill’s Rutherford estate.

          Your host will guide you through four limited-production wines and share the history of Grgich Hills Estate and their organic and regenerative farming practices.

          Please allow 90 minutes for this experience.

          Reservations required. Book by phone or online.

          Hours: Mon – Thur, 10am – 3pm

          10. Elizabeth Spencer Winery

          This captivating event is designed to highlight the extensive array of exceptional wines and winemaking expertise at Elizabeth Spencer.

          During your visit, you’ll relish the chance to indulge in five extraordinary wines drawn from their latest releases, accompanied by the uniquely added dimension of a library wine, specially curated to enhance the overall experience and leave you with an indelible memory.

          Reservations required. Book by phone.

          Hours: Wed – Mon, 11am – 4pm

           

           

           

           

           

           

          11. Rutherford Ranch Winery

          Rutherford Ranch’s family story is a unique multi-generational one that starts with a thriving organic table grape farm in Delano and then estate wine growing took root in Rutherford, Napa Valley.

          Sip tasting room, exclusive Napa wines in a relaxed and educational environment, as you are guided through the winery’s sustainable approach to grape farming.

          Reservations encouraged. Book by phone.

          Hours: Thur – Mon, 10am – 3pm

           

           

           

           

           

           

          12. Nichelini Family Winery

          Wind your way up the scenic Highway 128 to a historic winery that locals call a Hidden Gem.

          Enjoy a flight of limited production wines crafted by our 5th generation winemaker, Aimée Sunseri, who was awarded Woman Winemaker of the year in 2023.

          Reservations required. Book by phone.

          Hours: Thur – Sun, 11am – 4pm

           

           

           

           

           

           

          How to Buy Your Napa Valley Wine Passport

          Email us below or give us a call at 707-963-3003

          3 + 14 =

          +1 (707) 963-3003

          1515 Main Street

          Saint Helena, CA 94574

          innkeeper@innsthelena.com