FAQs

10:00 am – 5:00 pm, with the last reservation at 3:30pm, seven days a week

Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins welcome depending on availability. Please book using Tock Reservations, by emailing our Concierge, or by calling 707.257.1770

Reservations will be fully refunded if cancelled with 24 hours’ notice. Parties that are more than 20 minutes late will lose their reservation and will not receive a refund. Club members will incur a $30 per person no-show fee.

Please plan on enjoying our experiences from 1.5 – 2 hours.

While we love children, all guests must be 21 years of age or older.

For groups of 7 or larger, please call or email us directly.

Complimentary tastings for up to four in your party at Silverado Vineyards and at participating Foley Family Wines sister wineries (excludes Merus). Members also receive 20% savings on any elevated tasting experience. Silverado & Connoisseur members receive 20% savings on any Silverado Wines purchased at the tasting room. Foley Family Wines Sister property members receive a 10% savings on Silverado Wines.

No outside food or picnicking allowed. Culinary add-ons are available for purchase upon booking.

Complimentary filtered water is provided for all guests.

We love animals too, but we can only allow service animals that meet the ADA requirements. Emotional support, therapy, or companion animals are not covered under the ADA guidelines.

If you are using Uber/Lyft, we recommend reserving a ride 20-30 minutes prior to your departure.

We recommend Napa Valley Wine Country Casual attire to enhance your comfort while enjoying the breathtaking views and exceptional wines at Silverado Vineyards. Layering is key, as Napa Valley’s signature diurnal shifts—warm afternoons followed by cool breezes—can bring quick temperature changes.

Silverado Vineyards is one of the pioneering wineries of the Stags Leap District, with roots dating back to some of the area’s earliest Cabernet Sauvignon plantings. Today, we farm estate vineyards across several renowned Napa Valley AVAs, including Stags Leap District, Coombsville, Yountville, and Carneros, allowing us to craft wines that showcase the diversity of Napa Valley terroir. Learn more about our history and estate vineyards on our Our Story page.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from estate vineyards in some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated growing regions. The Silverado Vineyard in Stags Leap District is home to our Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon clone, recognized by UC Davis as one of only a few Heritage Cabernet selections in California. This historic vineyard is the foundation of wines such as SOLO Cabernet Sauvignon, our flagship estate wine.

Silverado Vineyards farms estate vineyards throughout Napa Valley, including the historic Silverado Vineyard in Stags Leap District, Miller Ranch in Yountville, Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville, and vineyards in Carneros and Napa Valley. Each site contributes unique characteristics that influence our estate-grown wines.

Silverado Vineyards wines are crafted by winemaker Alison Rodriguez, who became only the third winemaker in the winery’s history. Her experience spans some of the world’s most respected wine regions, and she oversees winemaking across Silverado’s estate vineyards with a focus on expressing each vineyard’s unique character.

Our wines reflect the unique conditions of several Napa Valley AVAs. The volcanic soils of Coombsville, the renowned growing conditions of Stags Leap District, the cooler climate of Carneros, and the alluvial soils of Yountville each contribute distinct aromas, flavors, and structure to our wines. Winemaker Alison Rodriguez discusses these differences in our Terroir video series.

SOLO Cabernet Sauvignon is Silverado Vineyards’ flagship wine. First produced in 2002, it is crafted exclusively from the winery’s Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon clone grown in the Silverado Vineyard within the Stags Leap District. It represents our highest expression of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon.

GEO Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from our Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville. Named for the vineyard itself, GEO showcases the cooler-climate character, structure, and complexity that have made Coombsville one of Napa Valley’s most respected Cabernet-growing regions.

All Silverado Vineyards estate vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable through the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. Our sustainability efforts include solar power generation, water conservation practices, habitat protection, Fish Friendly Farming certification, and preservation of significant portions of our estate as natural open space.

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is popular for concentrated black-fruit flavors, structured tannins, polished oak, aging potential, and the distinct expressions created by Napa’s varied soils and appellations. A long record of vineyard and winemaking investment has also built global recognition. Styles range from powerful and plush to savory, fine-grained, and restrained.

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is often described as combining ripe black cherry and cassis with floral, mineral, or savory detail and notably fine-grained tannins. The hallmark is a balance of power and grace: enough structure to age, but a supple texture that can make the wines approachable earlier than some mountain Cabernets.

The Stags Leap District is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. Its wines are often associated with ripe fruit, aromatic detail, fine tannins, and a distinctive combination of structure and suppleness. Producers also make Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and small quantities of other varieties.

Napa Sauvignon Blanc commonly shows grapefruit, lemon, melon, peach, herbs, and bright acidity. Some versions are fermented in stainless steel for a crisp style; others use barrel, lees, or blending to build texture and softer edges. Site and harvest timing determine whether the wine feels grassy, tropical, mineral, or creamy.

Estate-grown Napa wine generally means the producer farmed the grapes on vineyards it owns or controls, allowing direct oversight from vineyard through harvest. “Estate bottled” is a separate regulated term with stricter production and appellation requirements. Estate control improves traceability and consistency, but sourced fruit can also produce exceptional wine.

Estate-grown wine uses grapes farmed on vineyards owned or controlled by the producer, while sourced wine uses fruit purchased from independent growers or other vineyards. Estate farming provides direct control and traceability; sourcing can offer flexibility and access to specialized sites. Neither approach guarantees quality without strong farming and winemaking.

Many Napa wineries are known for Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly estates in Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap District, St. Helena, and mountain appellations. Instead of relying on one “best” list, compare vineyard ownership, appellation focus, house style, tasting access, and aging philosophy. Silverado is one established estate associated with Stags Leap District Cabernet.

A Napa Cabernet tasting often compares vineyards, appellations, vintages, or tiers of wine, with discussion of tannin, oak, structure, and aging. Expect small pours and a slower pace than a casual tasting. Confirm reservations, duration, fees, transportation, and food availability, and avoid scheduling too many appointments in one day.

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with steak, lamb, short ribs, braised beef, grilled mushrooms, hard cheeses, and herb-roasted vegetables. Protein and fat soften the wine’s tannin, while savory flavors complement its dark fruit and oak. Mature Cabernet can suit simpler roasts; younger, more powerful wines handle richer preparations.

Luxury Napa wine combines distinguished vineyard provenance, precise farming, selective production, thoughtful cellar work, aging potential, consistency, and a strong hospitality or service experience. Scarcity and packaging may contribute, but they are not proof of quality. The most credible luxury claims explain what is distinctive and verifiable about the wine.