About Ballentine Vineyards
Ballentine Vineyards is a family-owned St. Helena winery with a long farming history and a relaxed tasting-room style. Guests can sit indoors or on a vineyard terrace, making the property approachable for travelers who want estate-grown wines without a highly formal private-estate structure.
The entry tasting currently costs $30 and includes three estate wines in a 30-to-45-minute seated format. Elevated private experiences are listed around $60, while the large-party tasting for groups of nine to fifteen costs approximately $85 and lasts 90 to 120 minutes. The portfolio can include white wines, Zinfandel and classic Napa reds.
Ballentine is open Thursday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins may be accepted when space is available. Larger groups must use the dedicated format, and food additions require direct coordination rather than an assumption that outside food is permitted.
Ballentine is a useful St. Helena stop for budget-conscious visitors, small groups and travelers seeking a family-winery atmosphere. The page should distinguish the $30 entry flight, premium private tasting and large-party program so that the winery is not represented by one misleading universal fee.
For trip planning, Ballentine Vineyards should be handled according to the current reservation confirmation rather than an older directory listing. Experience names, pricing, included wines, food, age rules, pet access, group limits and operating days can change. The official booking page or a direct reply from the hospitality team should control the visitor address, arrival time and exact inclusions immediately before publication and travel.
A St. Helena family that has farmed the same ground since 1905, when it bought Pocai Vineyard for $10 in gold coins.
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Farming since 1905The family bought what became Pocai Vineyard in the Calistoga AVA for $10 in gold coins.
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Three estate vineyards, ~75 acresBetty's, Fig Tree, and Pocai vineyards span St. Helena and Calistoga AVAs with distinct soils.
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Sustainable operationsThe winery uses rainwater collection, solar power (over a decade in use), and water recycling.
"Wino Notion likes Ballentine's approachable $30 entry tasting, vineyard terrace and limited walk-in flexibility. The family history and broad wine range make it a practical contrast to more expensive, Cabernet-only appointments nearby."
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Featured Wines
CHENIN BLANC
Napa Valley Chenin Blanc
2022 · St. Helena, Napa Valley
Estate Chenin Blanc from Betty's Vineyard, one of the winery's signature varietals.
ZINFANDEL
Estate Zinfandel
2022 · Napa Valley
Zinfandel from the family's estate vineyards, part of Ballentine's long-running Zinfandel program.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Pocai Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Calistoga, Napa Valley
Single-vineyard Cabernet from the historic Pocai Vineyard, farmed by the family since 1905.
Wine names and varietals confirmed via ballentinevineyards.com and store.ballentinevineyards.com; specific current-vintage pricing not consistently published online, July 2026.
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Estate Tasting
A seated 60-90 minute flight of 5 limited-production wines for groups of 1-8.
$60
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Sip & Stay
A casual 30-45 minute tasting of three estate wines on the patio or in the tasting room.
$30
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