Paloma Vineyard

Napa Valley · Spring Mountain · Spring Mountain District AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 963-9048
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Tasting Fee
From $65
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1989

About Paloma Vineyard

Paloma Vineyard was founded in 1983 when Jim and Barbara Richards purchased 17 acres atop Spring Mountain and began clearing and planting Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah; they sold grapes to other Napa wineries for years before releasing their first Paloma Merlot (the 1994 vintage) in 1996, with a dedicated winery facility completed in time for the 2000 harvest. The estate sits at 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, within the Spring Mountain District AVA.

Paloma's 2001 Merlot was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2003, and later vintages have also landed on the magazine's Top 100 lists. Jim Richards passed away in 2009 and Barbara in 2016; son Sheldon Richards now owns and makes the wine, continuing sustainable, hands-on farming of the property's roughly 7,500 vines, with grandsons Caston and Jace representing a third generation. The vineyard survived the 2020 Glass Fire, though that year's crop was lost to smoke taint.

Paloma's 2001 Merlot was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2003, a decade after the family began clearing this Spring Mountain hillside.
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Planted by hand in 1983Jim and Barbara Richards cleared and planted 17 acres atop Spring Mountain, selling grapes before releasing their own label in 1996.
Wine of the YearThe 2001 Paloma Merlot was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2003.
Third-generation family winerySon Sheldon Richards now owns and makes the wine, with grandsons Caston and Jace representing the next generation.
""A hand-planted Spring Mountain family vineyard whose Merlot once topped Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year list.""
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Featured Wines

MERLOT
Paloma Merlot
Current release · Spring Mountain District
The wine that put Paloma on the map, sourced from the estate's hillside Merlot blocks.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Paloma Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Spring Mountain District
An estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the family's Spring Mountain vineyard.
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SYRAH
Paloma Syrah
Current release · Spring Mountain District
A mountain-grown Syrah, one of the original three varieties the Richards family planted in 1983.
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Per-bottle pricing is not consistently published on Paloma's site; contact the winery directly for current release pricing.

Tasting Experiences

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Home Sweet Home Tasting
An intimate one-hour tasting of four wines hosted in owner Sheldon Richards' living room or deck, with personal stories about the vineyard's history.
$60 per person
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Barrel Tour Wine Aging Experience
A roughly 90-minute cellar tour tasting wines aging across a decade, exploring blending and how mature wines evolve.
$90 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Paloma Vineyard?

Paloma Vineyard's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Paloma Vineyard wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Paloma Vineyard offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Paloma Vineyard?

Tastings at Paloma Vineyard generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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