A Weekend in Napa Valley: Five Must-Visit Wineries

Whereas the other four wineries can accommodate drop-ins, the stunning Stags’ Leap is appointment-only, and can only accommodate 40 guests a day due to its location on a private road. The centerpiece of the property is a historic, recently-renovated Victorian-era manor house that serves as the home base for the two tastings that are available. The first, a 90-minute estate tour and tasting ($65), will give you a tour of the beautiful grounds and a run-through of the winery’s offerings. There are also three rotating tastings that cost $150; all of them will allow you to taste the Ne Cede Malis, which is harvested from a single vineyard that was planted in 1929 and contains 16 different varieties of grapes, but primarily petite sirah (it’s been hailed as the gold standard of Napa Valley petite sirah). You’ll also be able to sample Audentia, another jewel in Stags’ Leap’s crown, comprised of 75 percent cabernet sauvignon and 25 percent petite sirah, crafted by winemaker Christophe Paubert from the property’s best-performing lots. You can read a full write-up of the winery and its offerings here.