About Black Stallion Estate Winery
Black Stallion Estate Winery sits on the Silverado Trail in the Oak Knoll District, where a landscaped courtyard, fountains, vineyards and several hospitality spaces create an approachable estate visit. The property's name and equestrian design references are visible throughout the grounds, but the experience remains centered on Napa Valley wine rather than functioning as a themed attraction.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a major part of the portfolio, joined by Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other red and white wines depending on the selected flight. The mixed tasting is useful for guests who want variety, while the red-focused option gives Cabernet drinkers a more concentrated introduction. Limited and reserve wines may appear in higher-level experiences or seasonal offerings.
The winery currently welcomes guests Thursday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the final scheduled tasting at approximately 3:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended, although walk-ins can be accepted when seating and staffing allow. Families may visit with supervised children, a policy that distinguishes Black Stallion from many adult-only estates. Leashed dogs are welcomed on designated patios but not inside ordinary hospitality spaces.
Food and picnic language needs careful handling. Outside provisions are not automatically allowed with a standard tasting. The winery's Estate Picnic is a distinct bookable experience and should not be converted into a general picnic amenity. Groups, families and guests traveling with pets should reserve the correct setting in advance.
Black Stallion works well for a mixed-interest group that values outdoor space, recognizable Napa wines and more flexibility than a private appointment-only estate. The Silverado Trail location also makes it practical to pair with another nearby winery without crossing the valley.
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.
"Wino Notion likes Black Stallion's balance of estate atmosphere and practical flexibility. The winery can serve Cabernet-focused visitors, families and dog travelers, provided each group books the correct patio, picnic or hosted tasting format."
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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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