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.

You can review and update your upcoming club order by logging into your account before the customization deadline.

For Shipping Orders

• Log in to your account and navigate to your upcoming club order
• Review the wines selected for your shipment
• If customization is available, you can swap eligible wines, add additional items, update your shipping address, and verify your payment information

For Pickup Orders

• Log in to your account and navigate to your upcoming club order
• Review your wine selections and pickup details
• If customization is available, you can update your selections and add additional items before the processing deadline

Don’t see an option to edit? Some club releases may have limited customization options, or the customization window may have already closed. If you need assistance with an upcoming order, please contact our Membership team and we’ll be happy to help.

Tip: We recommend reviewing your upcoming order as soon as you receive your club notification email to ensure your selections, payment information, and shipping or pickup preferences are up to date.

Once your club release has been billed, changes to your upcoming club order may no longer be available online.

If you need to make a change after the cutoff date, please contact our Membership team as soon as possible. While we cannot guarantee that changes can be accommodated after fulfillment begins, we’ll do our best to assist based on the status of your order.

If your order has already been billed, or are in the process of being fulfilled, additional modifications may not be possible.

Tip: To ensure you have the widest range of options, we recommend reviewing your upcoming order and making any desired updates before the billing date listed in your club notification email.

You may cancel your membership by logging into your account, navigating to your club membership, and selecting Cancel Club. You may also contact our Membership team, and we’ll be happy to assist with your request.

Please note that a cancellation request must be received at least 3 days prior to the next club release and after receipt of two shipments, in accordance with club membership terms. Members who do not fulfill the minimum commitment may be subject to additional charges for discounts or benefits previously received, including wine discounts or complimentary tasting experiences.

Orders that have already been billed or are in the process of being fulfilled cannot be canceled. If you are considering cancellation, we recommend contacting our Membership team as early as possible to discuss your options.

Membership benefits vary by club and may include preferred pricing, complimentary or discounted tastings, access to limited-production wines, member-exclusive events, shipping offers, and priority access to new releases. Log in to your account or contact our Membership team for details regarding your specific club benefits.

Membership benefits vary by winery and club. Please review your membership benefits page or contact us for details regarding reciprocal tasting privileges and discounts available across participating Foley Family Wines properties.

At this time, Silverado Vineyards only ships domestically and can ship wine direct to most states, though certain restrictions do apply:

• We cannot ship any wine to Arkansas, Delaware, Indiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, or any US Territory

Shipping restrictions are subject to change based on state regulations and licensing requirements.

Orders ship from our fulfillment house in Napa, CA. Only in certain situations will orders ship directly from a winery property.

If pickup is offered by the winery, eligible online orders can be selected for pickup during checkout. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with pickup instructions and details on when and where to collect it.

Online orders are processed in the order they were received and most orders are processed and shipped within 1-3 business days. Transit times vary from state to state, and delays might occur during peak shipping periods or inclement weather conditions. We do not ship on Saturdays, Sundays, or major holidays. You will receive a communication with tracking once the order ships.

Shipping methods are selected at checkout. Once your order has shipped, barring any carrier delays, the order should arrive in the time frame of the requested shipping method. Please note that processing times are not included in shipping time, and FedEx and UPS do not consider Saturday and Sunday normal business days.

All major carriers require a signature of an adult aged 21 or older to release a delivery containing alcohol. If an adult aged 21 or older is not available at the delivery address, additional delays will occur.

Federal shipping laws require all major shipping carriers to obtain a signature from an adult over the age of 21 for deliveries containing alcohol. If an adult 21 or older is not available to sign for the shipment, the carrier will attempt another delivery the next business day. After several unsuccessful attempts, the shipment will be returned to us.

Log in to your account and visit Order History to view your order status and tracking information, if available. You will also receive a shipment confirmation email once your order has shipped. If you have questions about your order status, please contact the winery directly for assistance.

Yes. Wine may be shipped as a gift, provided the recipient resides in a state where direct-to-consumer wine shipments are permitted. An adult age 21 or older must be available to sign for delivery.

To help protect wine quality during periods of extreme heat, we offer Cold Pack shipping protection on eligible orders. We recommend selecting Cold Pack protection whenever available and shipping to an address where an adult 21+ can promptly receive the package.

Yes. Many customers choose to ship wine to a business address where an adult age 21 or older is available to sign for delivery during business hours.

Due to the nature of alcohol sales and state regulations, wine cannot generally be returned after delivery. If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us promptly so we can review and resolve the issue.

If you believe you received an incorrect item, please contact us within a reasonable time after delivery and include photos of the shipment if possible. We will review the order and determine the appropriate resolution.

If the carrier/tracking information says the shipment has been damaged or the package is noticeably damaged upon delivery, please refuse delivery and the package will be returned to our fulfillment house where a claim will be filed with the carrier. Please contact customer service or your wine club and we will make every available effort to reship the order as soon as possible. If delivery has already been accepted, please send pictures of the damage to [email protected] so a claim can be filed with the carrier. We can then replace the damaged wines or, if necessary, issue a refund.

Unfortunately, once an order is marked as “Return to Sender” by the carrier, we are unable to reroute the shipment or make changes to the delivery. The package will be returned to the original shipping location. Please contact the Customer Service Team to discuss available options once the return has been received.

Orders will be returned to us if:

• Delivery is unsuccessful after three attempts
• The order was not picked up from a pickup location during the allotted time frame
• The delivery address is incorrect (missing an apartment or suite number)
• Delivery is refused by the recipient
• Package is damaged in transit, and the carrier chooses not to complete delivery

Please contact us right away and we will make every effort to reship your order in a timely fashion. Keep in mind that items do sell out and are subject to replacement with a reasonable substitute. If no substitute is available, or there are other complications, we will refund your order.