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.
Rombauer
Koerner Rombauer’s great aunt Irma Rombauer wrote The Joy of Cooking cookbook that ignited his passion for the relationship between food and wine. Tasting options for visitors include wine and cheese pairing or just purchase and enjoy a single glass of wine on the porch enjoying the stunning views of the Napa Valley.
Roots Run Deep Winery
Roots Run Deep Winery was founded in 2005 with a single aim: to produce unparalleled wines from the Napa Valley. Grapes sourced from the best vineyards in Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Carneros go into making wines of superb quality and unmatched value. Since its founding, Roots Run Deep has expanded the wine portfolio into the Sonoma Coast, Lake County, and Lodi, searching the state for the best quality fruit in order to continue fulfilling our singular mission of delivering amazing wines at remarkable prices. It all started with an idea, a dream, and a single wine label.
Round Pond
Owned since the 1980’s by the MacDonnell family, the 468 acre estate is sustainably farmed with vineyards, olive trees and culinary gardens. Estate vineyards give the winemaker complete control over all aspects of the winemaking process, as evidenced by the spectacular wines produced here.
Ru Vango
Ru Vango, meaning “Road to Art,” is deeply rooted in its philosophy as it begins crafting wine right from its vineyards. With two sites in the Napa Valley Region, Spring Mountain and Carneros, they take pride in their land stewardship, allowing the terroir to shine through their wines. The owners, American entrepreneurs and philanthropists originally from Vietnam, infuse their passion into every aspect of the winery.
Rued Wines
The Rued Family has been farming and growing grapes in Sonoma County since 1882. Now, they’ve embarked on a new journey of winemaking. Visitors are invited to meet the family and sample their wines, conveniently located just northwest of the historic Dry Creek Store. Experience a tasting at the bar or enjoy a picnic on the patio, boasting stunning views of Dry Creek Valley.
Rutherford Hill
Owned by the Terlato family, a name synonomous with the luxery wine industry and with over 70 years of industry experience.
Rutherford Ranch
“It takes Rutherford dust to make great Cabernet” has often been quoted, and Rutherford Ranch is located in the middle of this storied AVA (American Viticultural Area). All vineyards are certified sustainably farmed.
Saddleback Winery
Saddleback Cellars, founded in 1978 by acclaimed winemaker Nils Venge—the first American to earn a 100-point score from Robert Parker—remains a quietly iconic Oakville winery. Tucked along dead-end Money Road, Saddleback focuses on estate Cabernet while crafting small-lot, handcrafted wines including Charbono, Vermentino, Tannat, Petit Verdot, and distinctive blends, all shared in a warm, family-style setting where guests leave as friends.
Saini Vineyards
Saintsbury
The winery’s namesake honors George Saintsbury, literary historian & oenophile, best known for his Notes on a Cellar Book. The winery established its reputation early on for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has long been a champion of these varieties.
Schramsberg
Producing the finest and most complex Sparkling Wines, Schramsberg is comprised of 125 year old caves for aging bottles, a historical estate and barn and beautiful gardens.
Schweiger
Truly a family dedication beginning with clearing the forest from their mountain estate to plant the vineyards, to making the wine and visiting guests to their home estate. The Schweigers define the word hospitality.
