Taste Pure Expressions of Napa Valley at Nickel & Nickel Winery in Oakville

Discover the essence of Napa Valley's micro-regions through a fascinating tour and tasting experience. During a communal walking tour of our Oakville farmstead, you’ll learn about our approach to responsible stewardship, sustainable farming, vineyard selection, and preservation of the historic buildings that make Nickel & Nickel such a special destination. You’ll explore six exquisite Nickel & Nickel wines— single-varietal, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from multiple Napa Valley appellations— perfectly paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Throughout the tasting, you’ll enjoy the charming setting of our 19th-century farmstead while discovering how each micro-region expresses itself through the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Prepare to immerse yourself in a sensory journey where no two wines are alike, and the true spirit of Napa's remarkable terroir reveals itself in every sip. Please note: you may be grouped with other guests during this Nickel & Nickel tasting experience.

Prepare for an intimate and rustic experience at our John Sullenger Vineyard, nestled in the heart of the Valley near our historic 1883 farmstead and the cornerstone of Nickel & Nickel's Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. As you explore the vineyard, you'll discover Nickel & Nickel's dedication to sustainable farming, from solar panels and water conservation to integrated pest management. After your vineyard tour, unwind with a guided tasting of four single-vineyard, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley’s most distinctive AVAs, perfectly paired with artisan cheeses and charcuterie.

Delve into a winemaking journey that has been defined by the purest expression of place, stewardship of land, and preservation of architecture since 1997. Your group winery tour and tasting experience begins at the historic Gleason Barn, dating back to 1770, where you'll learn about the restoration and preservation of the buildings on the Nickel & Nickel farmstead before exploring our fermentation barns and underground barrel cellar. Visit our beautiful gardens and rescue horses before a seated communal wine tasting hosted in one of the historic settings at our charming estate. This tasting allows you to explore four Nickel & Nickel single-varietal, single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons from different Napa Valley appellations, complemented by artisanal cheeses and accoutrements. Please note: you may be grouped with other guests during this Nickel & Nickel tasting experience.

Immerse yourself in Napa Valley’s diverse micro-regions with a wine tasting of four Nickel & Nickel single-varietal, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons. This experience allows you to share in the discovery of Napa Valley’s distinct growing regions while learning how our responsible stewardship and vineyard site selection create exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines that celebrate their singular origins. During the tasting, you'll be seated at a private table in one of our historic estate courtyards or farmhouse, depending on the weather, and each guest will be offered an artisanal cheese pairing to further enhance the sensory experience. Please note: this tasting does not include a winery tour; our focus is entirely on the wines.

This Nickel & Nickel winery tour and tasting experience is reserved for groups of nine or more with a dedicated host and private setting for your party. Your journey through our historic estate and winemaking legacy begins in the historic Gleason Barn and continues through the fermentation barns and barrel cellar, where our winemakers craft single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignons from single vineyards to create pure expressions of Napa Valley terroir. After exploring our lovely gardens, you'll gather for a seated wine tasting in a private space. The distinct charms and nuances of 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon grown at four different vineyards in different regions await you and your guests, along with artisanal cheeses and accoutrements to further enhance this enlightening Napa wine tasting experience.