About Black Stallion Estate Winery
Black Stallion Estate Winery occupies a genuinely storied corner of the Silverado Trail. In the 1950s this was the Silverado Horseman's Center, a 32-acre equestrian complex built by Richard Tam and Ben Hardister that featured an indoor riding track, 36 horse stalls, a half-mile race track, a stallion breeding center, and an outdoor arena whose grandstand seated 3,000. The center thrived into the 1990s, and its legacy survives in more than the name: the original indoor riding track building still stands directly behind the tasting room, where it now houses the winery's production cellars.
Exclusive Estates Wine Group purchased a portion of the property in October 2005 and opened the winery in July 2007. Today Black Stallion is owned by the Indelicato family of Delicato Family Wines, whose California roots go back to 1924, when Sicilian immigrant Gaspare Indelicato planted his first vineyard in Manteca. The winery sources fruit from vineyards across Napa Valley's appellations for a wide varietal range, from Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to Albariño and Malbec, with the Bucephalus Red Blend and Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon at the top of the lineup. Wine club members receive complimentary seated tastings, and terrace and private group formats are offered.
The riding track that once hosted prize horses now shelters the wine cellars, a rare piece of Silverado Trail history you can taste inside.
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Former horse ranchThe Silverado Trail estate's equestrian history inspired the winery's name and branding.
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Broad varietal rangeThe portfolio spans Albariño and Chardonnay to Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
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Transcendent flagshipThe winery's top tier is the limited-release Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Best-in-class covered patioOne of the best covered patios we have visited anywhere in wine country - shaded, tranquil seating looking out over the estate grounds. Verified on our July 2026 visit.
"A tranquil Silverado Trail estate with one of the best covered patios we have visited in wine country, pouring everything from easy Napa bottlings to the limited-release Transcendent Cabernet."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 - Napa Valley
The top of the lineup, poured on the Unbridled Elegance flight of limited-production wines.
RED BLEND
Bucephalus Red Wine Blend
2022 - Napa Valley
The flagship red blend, named for history's most famous black stallion, alongside the Transcendent at the peak of the portfolio.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Gaspare Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 - Napa Valley
A limited-production Cabernet honoring founder Gaspare Indelicato, who planted the family's first California vineyard in 1924.
PINOT NOIR
Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir
2022 - Los Carneros
Carneros-sourced Pinot from the Barrel Reserve tier, a cooler-climate counterpoint to the Cabernet-led list.
Also pouring: 2021 Barrel Reserve Cabernet $110, 2021 Limited Release Cabernet $60, 2022 Limited Release Tempranillo (Calistoga) $55, 2024 Limited Release Albarino, 2023 White Blend, and 2022 Unfiltered Chardonnay $45 each. Club exclusives: 2021 Collector Edition Cabernet (Rutherford) and 2020 Limited Release Cabernet (Oakville), $100. From the tasting room wine list, photographed on-site by Wino Notion, July 2026.
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Signature Tasting
Choose any four wines from the white and red list. Complimentary for wine club members; a three-bottle purchase waives one tasting.
$55
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Unbridled Elegance
A hosted flight of four prestigious limited-production wines, including Bucephalus and Transcendent Cabernet. Complimentary for Signature and Prestige members, half off for other club members.
$75
Small bites available: cheese and charcuterie board $40, chef Britny Maureze's featured plates, and a brownie-and-port pairing add-on. One flight per person; prices exclude 7.75% Napa County tax.
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