Napa Valley · Oakville AVA
Oakville
Home to To Kalon — California's Greatest Vineyard
Not a town so much as a destination — Oakville is 2 miles of Highway 29 containing the highest concentration of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon wineries on earth. Opus One, Robert Mondavi, Far Niente, ...
Wineries to Visit
- Opus One
- Robert Mondavi Winery
- Far Niente
- Silver Oak Cellars
Where to Eat
Oakville Grocery
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Napa's most beloved market — gourmet provisions, local cheeses, charcuterie. Perfect for a vineyard picnic.
Brix Restaurant
$$$
Farm-to-table dining among the Oakville vines with a terrace overlooking the valley.
Things to Do
- ✓ Tour To Kalon Vineyard with Robert Mondavi
- ✓ Taste a Vertical at Opus One — current + older vintages
- ✓ Stop at Oakville Grocery for a valley-floor picnic
- ✓ Drive the Oakville Grade for panoramic views
- ✓ Visit Far Niente's legendary vintage car collection
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Oakville is not a walking town — it's a destination. Space your two or three winery visits carefully. The Oakville Grade road up to the Mayacamas offers spectacular views and is one of the most beautiful drives in wine country.
Known For
Most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon in the New World, To Kalon Vineyard, Opus One, Oakville Grocery
Drive Times
San Francisco
1h 20min
Oakland
1h 10min
Los Angeles
7h 45min
Where to Stay
Meadowood Napa Valley
Ultra-Luxury
One of the finest luxury resorts in wine country — spa, golf, and access to the valley's best wineries.
Bardessono
Luxury
LEED Platinum luxury hotel in nearby Yountville with a world-class spa.