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.
Staglin Family
Great wines for great causes” is the motto for the business and personal goals of the Staglin family. They have been deeply involved in the National Institute for Mental Health and have donated millions for research and treatment. They donate 100% of the proceeds from their second label, Salus, to research.
Sterling
The aerial tram leading up to the winery is the only one of its kind in Napa, offering stunning views of the Valley. Tours and tastings range from a self-guided tour of the winery to food and wine pairings.
Stonestreet Winery
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards is the story of a family’s vision to defy the limits of California winegrowing. Jess Stonestreet Jackson and Barbara Banke established the estate in 1995, and their son Christopher Jackson and his wife Ariel continue the legacy — and the middle name “Stonestreet” has now been passed from father to son for three generations. Stonestreet is one of the most expansive and multi-faceted mountain vineyards in the world and produces a distinctive collection of single vineyard wines — powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, soulful Chardonnay and electric Sauvignon Blanc.
Stony Hill
The first vines were planted in 1948 with the white Burgundies that Fred and Eleanor McCrea enjoyed. Now under the tutelage of the third generation, the family is committed to making wines of impeccable quality and longevity.
Storybook Mtn.
Originally founded by brothers Adam and Jacob Grimm in 1883, and revived in 1976, the winery features award-winning Zinfandels and Bordeau varietals. The 130 year old caves provide a unique venue for tasting these famed wines.
Stuhmuller Vineyards
Stuhmuller Vineyards are a small, family-owned winery located in Alexander Valley, near Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. Their focus is on crafting terroir-driven, sustainably made wines that reflect the essence of their location and the moment. With nearly 40 years of grape-growing experience in Alexander Valley, their winemaking legacy at West Soda Rock Lane spans 25 years.
Sullivan
Established in 1972 by Jim Sullivan, the 26 acre estate provides most of the grapes for their small handcrafted lots of wine. Guests enjoy their offerings in a relaxed, serene setting.
Summers
Featuring their signature wine, Charbono, as well as Zinfandel and Merlots, Summers is a boutique winery featuring very small lots of hand crafted wines.
Sundance Ranch Tamber Bey
Tamber Bey Winery is located at Sundance Ranch, a world-class equestrian center that marries the passions of owners Barry and Jennifer Waitte – great wines and endurance performance horses, set in a stunning ranch setting.
Swanson
This delightfully whimsical property offers two options for visitors: the Salon for a curated tasting and the Sip Shoppe for a more casual experience.
Tedeschi
On the family’s estate, purchased in the 1950s, Eugene Tedeschi planted grapevines between the existing fruit and walnut trees. Eugene’s son Emil moved to Hawaii in 1974 and co-founded Tedeschi Vineyards in Maui. He returned to the Napa Valley in 1991 to found the current Tedeschi Family Winery. Today, Emil’s sons Emilio and Mario and daughter Elaine continue the family’s commitment to handcrafted, award winning old world style wines.
Terra Valentine
The new home estate is located high atop Spring Mountain with sweeping views from Marin to the Sonoma Coast. The wines show the intensity of mountain grown fruit and balanced elegance.
