Bremer Family Winery is an intimate, old-school Napa experience on Deer Park Road at the base of Howell Mountain. The property is built around a stone winery dating to 1891, originally associated with the early Sutter Home Winery & Distillery, and portions of the building were constructed directly into the mountain to maintain naturally cool storage temperatures. A later cave was excavated into the hillside for additional barrel aging, giving visitors a genuine working-winery setting rather than a tasting room created primarily for tourism.
The standard visit is deliberately simple and personal: a $45 tasting of five current-release wines, with the option to request a cave tour at no additional charge. Bremer’s philosophy emphasizes extended aging, with wines spending close to three years in barrel and potentially several additional years in bottle before release. That means the wines poured can feel more developed than current-vintage releases at wineries that sell much younger wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is central, including Napa Valley, Rutherford, Howell Mountain and vineyard-designated versions, but the portfolio also includes Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Bordeaux-style blends, Chardonnay, rosé and sparkling wine.
Bremer is a particularly good choice for travelers who prefer small, relaxed appointments to highly choreographed luxury hospitality. The owners describe their goal as a personal, informative tasting experience, and the winery remains family-friendly, welcoming children and leashed dogs. There is no regular food program published, so plan meals elsewhere. Because visits are by appointment and the winery sits 2.3 miles up Deer Park Road from the Silverado Trail, it should be treated as a destination stop rather than a spontaneous drive-by tasting.
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Bremer Family Winery details
- Address
- 975 Deer Park Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
- Phone
- (707) 963-5411
- Reservations required
- Yes — open daily by appointment; same-day requests should be made by phone.
- Tasting price
- $45
- Typical visit time
- About 60–90 min; add time if requesting the complimentary cave tour
- Wine focus
- Howell Mountain and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Bordeaux-style blends; Chardonnay, rosé and sparkling also produced
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- Not confirmed — no general public picnic policy is stated on the current winery site.
- Food
- No regular food program confirmed; the standard tasting is focused on five current-release wines.
- Group tasting
- Yes — standard tastings are for up to 6 guests; groups over 6 should call the winery.
- Distance from St. Helena
- 3 miles
- Distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- 80.5 miles
Common questions about visiting Bremer Family Winery
Do I need a reservation at Bremer Family Winery?
Bremer Family Winery is listed as reservation-required. Book this stop before you lock the rest of a Napa tasting day; this listing does not confirm last-minute walk-ins. Listing note: Yes — open daily by appointment; same-day requests should be made by phone. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Bremer Family Winery cost?
Tasting fees at Bremer Family Winery are listed at $45. Published options include Current Release Tasting: $45 per person, including 5 current-release wines. Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles per person. A cave tour may be requested at no additional charge. Standard bookings are for up to 6 guests; larger groups should call the winery. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Bremer Family Winery?
Plan About 60–90 min; add time if requesting the complimentary cave tour at Bremer Family Winery, not counting drive time to the next stop. Leave a buffer before any later reservation so you are not cutting a longer tasting short.
What should I expect at Bremer Family Winery?
Bremer Family Winery is listed with a focus on Howell Mountain and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Bordeaux-style blends; Chardonnay, rosé and sparkling also produced. Food note: No regular food program confirmed; the standard tasting is focused on five current-release wines. Picnic note: Not confirmed — no general public picnic policy is stated on the current winery site. Groups: Yes — standard tastings are for up to 6 guests; groups over 6 should call the winery. The overview at the top of this page covers tasting styles and who the stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Bremer Family Winery?
Wineries often paired with Bremer Family Winery include Viader Vineyards & Winery, Rombauer Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, and Charles Krug Winery. Stay geographically tight rather than crossing Napa mid-day.
Where does Bremer Family Winery fit into a Napa tasting day?
Book Bremer before routing the day and allow extra time for Deer Park Road. A natural plan is Bremer plus Viader on or near Deer Park, then return toward St. Helena/Silverado Trail for Rombauer, Charles Krug or another nearby stop. If you request the cave tour, avoid a tightly timed reservation immediately afterward and plan lunch in St. Helena rather than expecting food at the winery.
Tasting options and prices
- Current Release Tasting: $45 per person, including 5 current-release wines. Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles per person. A cave tour may be requested at no additional charge. Standard bookings are for up to 6 guests
- larger groups should call the winery.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Bremer Family Winery right now. Recheck Napa tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Other wineries near Bremer Family Winery
- Viader Vineyards & Winery
- Rombauer Vineyards
- Duckhorn Vineyards
- Charles Krug Winery
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.