Chimney Rock is a Cabernet-centered estate in the Stags Leap District, one of Napa Valley's best-known areas for structured, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cape Dutch-inspired architecture is immediately distinctive, but the tasting conversation is primarily about terroir: how different vineyard blocks, soils and exposures within the estate influence Cabernet and other Bordeaux varieties.
Taste of Terroir ($75) is the introductory seated tasting. The published cheese pairing is Single Vineyard ($125), Thursday through Sunday at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM, 90 minutes, booked at least 48 hours ahead, and limited to six guests. Single Vineyard tastings move deeper into site-specific Cabernet, while the Vineyard Odyssey expands the visit beyond the tasting room and into the property itself. On limited schedules, production or barrel-focused experiences can give guests a behind-the-scenes view of winemaking and a chance to sample wine before bottling. The overall format is more educational and wine-focused than entertainment-driven.
Chimney Rock is particularly strong for Cabernet drinkers who want to compare vineyards rather than brands. It also pairs naturally with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Clos du Val and Pine Ridge, making it easy to build a day without leaving the Silverado Trail/Stags Leap area. Because most experiences are around 90 minutes, two or three serious Cabernet stops are plenty.
Chimney Rock Winery photos
Chimney Rock Winery details
- Address
- 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
- Phone
- (707) 257-2641
- Reservations required
- Yes — by reservation
- Tasting price
- $75–$195
- Typical visit time
- About 90 min
- Wine focus
- Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties
- Discount available
- Priority Wine Pass
- Picnic
- No general picnic program confirmed
- Food
- Cheese pairing is Single Vineyard ($125), Thursday–Sunday at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM; book at least 48 hours ahead
- Group tasting
- Yes — large/private group experiences available by arrangement
- Distance from Yountville
- 5.6 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 66.7 miles
Common questions about visiting Chimney Rock Winery
Do I need a reservation at Chimney Rock Winery?
Chimney Rock Winery is listed as reservation-required for the experience in this note. Book that experience before you lock the rest of a Napa tasting day. Listing note: Yes — by reservation. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Chimney Rock Winery cost?
Tasting fees at Chimney Rock Winery are listed at $75–$195. Published options include Taste of Terroir $75; Single Vineyard Tasting $125; Behind the Scenes Production Tour & Barrel Tasting $145 / 90 min (limited schedule); Vineyard Odyssey Tour $195. Chimney Rock Winery is listed with Priority Wine Pass on Discover Wine. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Chimney Rock Winery?
Plan About 90 min at Chimney Rock Winery, not counting drive time to the next stop. Leave extra time before your next stop so you do not have to rush.
What should I expect at Chimney Rock Winery?
Chimney Rock Winery is listed with a focus on Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties. Food note: Cheese pairing is Single Vineyard ($125), Thursday–Sunday at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM; book at least 48 hours ahead. Picnic note: No general picnic program confirmed. Groups: Yes — large/private group experiences available by arrangement. The top of this page explains the tasting styles and who this stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Chimney Rock Winery?
Wineries often paired with Chimney Rock Winery include Clos du Val, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Pine Ridge Vineyards, and Regusci Winery. Keep stops close. Do not cross Napa in the middle of the day.
Where does Chimney Rock Winery fit into a Napa tasting day?
Keep the day entirely in the Stags Leap District/Silverado Trail area. Limit the schedule to two or three Cabernet-focused wineries and leave 30–45 minutes between reservations.
Tasting options and prices
- Taste of Terroir $75
- Single Vineyard Tasting $125
- Behind the Scenes Production Tour & Barrel Tasting $145 / 90 min (limited schedule)
- Vineyard Odyssey Tour $195.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
Chimney Rock Winery is listed with Priority Wine Pass. Confirm dates and blackout rules on Napa tasting discounts and with the winery before you go.
Other wineries near Chimney Rock Winery
- Clos du Val
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
- Pine Ridge Vineyards
- Regusci Winery
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: October 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.