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.
The Terraces
A visit to The Terraces can include a tour of the ranch on one of the “mules”, a 4-wheeler that stops at the ghost winery build in 1885 and the “acetaia” where you can barrel taste 17 year old balsamic vinegar.
Trattore Farms
Trattore Farms welcomes visitors to its location in the heart of Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. Known for providing exceptional wine tasting experiences, the farm offers a delightful journey through the lush vineyards of one of California’s top wine regions. Guests can immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of Dry Creek Valley while enjoying meticulously crafted Rh™ne wines. At Trattore Farms, each glass tells a tale of tradition, excellence, and the lively essence of Dry Creek Valley’s winemaking heritage.
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen Family Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery. The family is passionate about crafting world-class wines that truly reflect their origins in the vineyard. The cool climate in their location, coupled with a thoughtful approach to farming and winemaking, results in acclaimed wines known for a brightness on the palate. Their historic wooden winery building, built in 1886, stands sentinel over the beautiful vineyards that provide all the fruit for their estate-grown wines.
Tres Sabores | Platypus Wine Tours
More often than not, there are more dogs at Tres Sabores than people! Owner Julie Johnson’s own three dogs are always happy to accompany you on a vineyard tour. Other employees dogs fill out the roster of six. And what a great place to be a dog: acres of vineyards, a culinary garden and even a wine cave!
Truchard Vineyards
After selling their grapes to premier wineries for 15 years, the Truchards began producing their own wines in 1989 to great acclaim. To accommodate the winerys increased production, in 1998, they added an 11,000-square-foot wine cave to the premises.
Tudal
One of Napa Valley’s quirkiest wineries – in the very best sense of the word! Everywhere you look there is something to make you laugh or that captures your imagination. Hint: even a Joe Dimaggio connection!
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Turnbull has been rooted in the culture and history of the Napa Valley for more than 35 years. Operating a small, family business from the original estate winery in Oakville, they stand for exceptional quality and a true Napa Valley wine experience, as it should be.
Twomey
Owned by the family who established and owns the esteemed Cabernet Sauvignon winery, Silver Oak; at Twomey the family expands their expertise into Pinot Noir, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from vineyards in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
Ty Caton
At Ty Caton Vineyards, excellence starts in the Caton Vineyard, where winemaker Ty Caton practices sustainable farming on the hillside grapes used in his Moon Mountain District wine. Being one of the few exclusively estate producers in Sonoma Valley, Ty oversees the entire process from soil to glass, allowing him to create exceptional wines that truly reflect the vineyard’s character.
V. Sattui
Drop in to taste the wine, stay for a deli lunch and enjoy the beautiful picnic gardens! Named “Winery of the Year” in 2015.
Varozza Vineyards
Nestled in the renowned St. Helena area is Varozza Vineyards, a historic gem. Covering 38 beautiful acres tended by the family, it’s home to Napa Valley’s most prized grape varieties.
Viader
Founder of this iconic winery, Delia Viader is the “Wine Mother”: mother of the vines, mother of the wine, and mother of the winemaker. The stunning views through the wine cave make this a favorite spot for marriage proposals!
