About Fortunati Vineyards
Fortunati Vineyards is an Oak Knoll appointment for visitors who prefer small-production wine and direct estate hospitality. Tastings take place at the vineyard and winery on Salvador Avenue, and the family hosts only a limited number of wine enthusiasts each week. That scale makes the stop feel much more like a visit to a working boutique producer than a conventional Napa tasting room. The private tasting typically includes five or six selections from a diverse portfolio, presented by the vintner or a wine educator. Fortunati produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends alongside varieties such as Syrah, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Malbec.
For visitors who have spent several days tasting mostly Cabernet, that broader lineup can make the appointment especially refreshing. The winery also emphasizes natural and sustainable practices. The estate uses solar power and avoids herbicides and pesticides in the vineyard, while natural-yeast fermentation is part of the winemaking approach. Ask how those decisions influence the wines rather than treating sustainability as a label on the tour. Fortunati is located in the Oak Knoll District near the city of Napa, which makes it easier to combine with a southern-valley itinerary than many private mountain estates.
Still, reservations are required and availability is intentionally limited. Confirm the date, time, current tasting fee and party size before building the day around it. This is a good fit for couples and small groups who want to meet the people behind a boutique winery and taste a varied lineup. It is less suited to travelers seeking walk-in flexibility or a large social atmosphere. Give the appointment enough time for conversation, and keep the following stop nearby. Fortunati's charm comes from the small scale, the range of wines and the feeling that the tasting is happening at the place where the work is actually done.
Fortunati Vineyards' 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was named Best of the Best among more than 1,100 entries at the 2025 North Coast Wine Challenge.
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Founded in 2003Gary and Ellen Luchtel purchased the ten-acre property and released their first Fortunati-labeled wines in 2009.
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Tiny productionIndividual wines are typically made in lots of just 100 to 300 cases and sold direct-to-consumer only.
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Oak Knoll District, not CoombsvilleThe estate sits at 980 Salvador Ave in Napa's Oak Knoll District AVA, southwest of the city of Napa.
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · Napa Valley
Won "Best of the Best" among 1,100+ entries at the 2025 North Coast Wine Challenge.
ROSÉ
Estate Rosé
2025 · Napa Valley
Earned Double Gold and a 97-point score at the 2025 North Coast Wine Challenge.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Napa Valley
Scored 96 points from critic Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW.
Current releases and scores as listed at fortunativineyards.com and reported by Wine Business Monthly, July 2026.
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Estate Tasting by Reservation
Private, seated tasting of five to six estate wines at the Oak Knoll District property.
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Club program offering allocations and appointment visits for members and serious wine enthusiasts.
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