St. Helena Winery Directory
St. Helena valley wineries
St. Helena, known by many as Napa Valley’s Main Street, is an idyllic, charming wine producing community boasting world-class St. Helena wineries, restaurants, and high-end boutiques. It features 19th century Victorian architecture and lovely, tree-lined streets, making it ideal for a romantic weekend getaway.
The history of St Helena wineries dates back to the 1800s, with Beringer and Charles Krug being among the oldest in the region. Today, St. Helena wineries range from powerhouses to intimate family-owned producers.
At Platypus Wine Tours, we want our guests to experience all the charm and authenticity of Wine Country. We’re very familiar with the splendor of the large iconic wineries here, but our tours also focus on boutique St. Helena wineries. These properties feature hand-crafted wines with smaller, more intimate tasting rooms. Supporting these back roads St. Helena wineries and showcasing their extraordinary wines has always been a priority for us. These unique wineries make for fun, educational, and truly memorable wine tours!
In addition to wonderful wineries in St. Helena, the region boasts an amazing culinary scene, including its role as home to the world-renowned and very stately Culinary Institute of America west, as well as to some of the most popular and compelling restaurants in the region.
The shopping of St Helena isn’t bad either. High-end boutiques fill the region with stylish options. It’s no wonder we get so many request on our private tours for shopping here. The area is also a favorite place to stay, as the hotels and B&Bs are particularly charming and inviting.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the wineries in St. Helena and to visit the charming shops that draw so many every year. Book a Napa Valley Join-In Tour or Private Wine Tour and see for yourself how we can show you the magic of St. Helena.
Be sure check out this listing of some of our favorite St. Helena wineries below. Since we have nurtured warm relationships with these establishments for many years, we are able to provide enhanced and very informative visits for our guests, including behind-scenes experiences not usually available to the general public.
Make a Platypus Wine Tour reservation online now or call (707) 253-2723.
Here is a handy directory of many of wine country’s best wineries. You can use this directory while creating a custom, Private Tour. Please note that Small Group Join-in Tour wineries are selected by our experienced guides.
Maroon Wines
Family Farm crafting Small Production Estate Wines from the Prestigious Coombsville AVA in Napa Valley.
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards
In 2007, Brian Cunat decided to combine his love of wine and his dream of farming by purchasing a 50-acre property in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Working with an expert team of vineyard managers and winemakers, the property was transformed with Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Brian and the entire Cunat family look forward to sharing their dreams with you over a glass of Materra.
Matthiasson Wines
Winemaking, for them, is a natural extension of farming. Steve and Jill have both worked for many years in the sustainable agriculture and local food movement, and in 2003 they started Matthiasson Wines based on those values. Their wines are classical expressions of different grape varieties, some well-known like Chardonnay and Cabernet sauvignon, and some rare like Ribolla gialla and Refosco. The wines are refreshing, complement food, and are moderate in alcohol.
Mayacamas Vineyards
MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS has been a source of legendary California wine since 1889. As the newest owners in a lineage of pioneering caretakers spanning more than 125 years, we faithfully steward Mayacamas Vineyards toward a bright future, ever mindful of the great traditions of the past.
Mayo Family Winery
Mayo Family Winery has a strong focus on crafting small-batch Single Vineyard wines, aiming to capture the essence of each grape variety from local vineyards. They typically produce fewer than 5000 cases annually, spanning various varietals. With a welcoming atmosphere, award-winning wines, and unique tasting experiences, they’re delighted to share their passion with friends, family, and wine club members worldwide. Visitors are invited to join them for an unforgettable experience where they’re treated like family.
McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery
Tucked away in the enchanting rolling hills of Carneros AVA, you’ll find McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery. Established in 1989 by husband and wife team Robert Mueller & Karen McKenzie, McKenzie-Mueller has continued to passionately produce small lots for over 25 years. Currently, production is around 2,000 cases annually with 9 different single varietal labels. This is a family owned and operated winery in which every drop of wine and every single vine is tended to by those hopelessly in love with the craft.
Merryvale
With a history of being Sunny St. Helena Winery in 1933, later to be owned by the Christian Brothers, in 1991 Merryvale Vineyards was born. One of the few wineries permitted to allow weddings, the Cask Room is a spectacular setting for any number of private events, with two-story century old 2,000 gallon casks lining the stone walls.
Merus Wines
When a wine is made from the most carefully chosen fruit, in very small quantities, with unsparing attention to detail, a new level of excellence becomes possible.
Mi Sueno Winery
The inspirational tale of Mi Sueño is both a love story and the story of the American dream realized, one that came to fruition for Mexican immigrant Rolando Herrera as a result of hard work, raw talent, and the support of a strong community of mentors who led him along a path to success. Along with his wife, Lorena, whose family has deep roots in Napa and Sonoma counties as grape growers, the two founded Mi Sueño Winery in 1997, the year of their marriage.
Mill Creek Vienayrds & Winery
Mill Creek Vineyards, deeply embedded in Dry Creek Valley, was established by the Kreck family in 1965, making it one of the earliest wineries in this celebrated Sonoma County area. Still family-owned and operated, they oversee everything from vineyards to winemaking, crafting award-winning wines at their Healdsburg, CA estate. The Kreck family will mark their 50th commercial wine vintage milestone in 2024.
Miner
Dave Minor has persued his two passions – seeking out rare accoustic guitars and wines worthy of collecting. Dave commissioned a Master Luthier to craft a guitar for him that was stained a beautiful hue using Miner Cabernet Sauvignon, the first commission in a series made especially for Dave.
Mirror Napa Valley
Mirror Napa Valley’s goal is to create the truest artisanal characteristics Napa Valley has to offer by “mirroring” the terroir to the wine in the bottle.
