Experience the elegance and charm of our newly revitalized historic Guest Center. Here, every detail is crafted to ensure an unforgettable visit with one of Napa Valley’s premier heritage vineyards.
Every experience is designed to elevate the nuances of plate and palate, from the Chef’s Tasting Menu to our Taste of Place.
For those seeking a more intimate setting, our Private Offerings provide a secluded escape with personalized attention from our wine experts.
Every visit promises the perfect balance of opulence and refinement to elevate your appreciation for the finest things in life.
“I’d sometimes worry about Joe Phelps. I’d see him plant a beautiful looking vineyard and about five years later he’d pull the damn thing out and plant something else. The grapes didn’t suit him. He was actively seeking excellence.”
— Joseph E. Heitz
Founder, Heitz Wine Cellar
A visit to our historic Napa Valley winery.
A personalized, seated tasting, with a Wine Educator, featuring a selection of our current release Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast wines, including Insignia.
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An exclusive seated tasting inside our Home Ranch. Guests will be guided through a curated selection of our most exclusive wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast, including our flagship wine, Insignia, and a selection from the library. This experience includes two seasonal food pairings designed by our Culinary Team to show how wines can complement your meal. This tasting is offered as a private experience or at a communal table. Members receive preferred pricing for up to four guests. An optional add-on of a glass of Ovation & Caviar Amuse Bouche is available for the private experience.
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A tailored exploration of Joseph Phelps wines, designed around what you love most. Guests work with our Estate team to build a personalized flight featuring current-release bottlings, from elegant single-vineyards to our flagship blends. Whether you’re discovering the portfolio for the first time or diving deeper into specific varietals and styles, this guided tasting offers a thoughtful, flexible way to experience the breadth of Phelps craftsmanship.
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The pleasure of wine and food pairing.
Savor the bounty of our region through a wine and food journey. Join us for an unforgettable experience of pairing seasonal ingredients with the extraordinary wines of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Members receive preferred pricing for up to four guests.
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A collection of elevated tasting experiences that bring our vineyard stories, culinary inspirations, and most expressive wines together in one place. The Table Series is where guests connect with the heart of Joseph Phelps—through curated flights, rare vintages, vineyard exploration, and thoughtful food pairings that reveal the full character of our estate. Each experience offers its own perspective, grounded in our commitment to regenerative farming and the long-term vitality of the land. Together, they reflect the depth, craft, and hospitality that define who we are. Choose from The Sensory, Regenerative Coastal, Backus, Forager’s, and Curated.
Save the dates: July 18, and November 6. Our exclusive Phelps Preferred Culinary Retreat Series, set against the stunning backdrops of Maui, and Bodega Bay. Each unique gathering invites members to immerse themselves in the artistry of our Freestone Vineyards wines, hosted by winemaker, Justin Ennis.
Phelps Preferred Events
Offered on Saturdays year round.
Savor the bounty of our region through a wine and food journey. Join us for an unforgettable experience of pairing seasonal ingredients with the extraordinary wines of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Members receive preferred pricing for up to four guests.
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A collection of elevated tasting experiences that bring our vineyard stories, culinary inspirations, and most expressive wines together in one place. The Table Series is where guests connect with the heart of Joseph Phelps—through curated flights, rare vintages, vineyard exploration, and thoughtful food pairings that reveal the full character of our estate. Each experience offers its own perspective, grounded in our commitment to regenerative farming and the long-term vitality of the land. Together, they reflect the depth, craft, and hospitality that define who we are. Choose from The Sensory, RegenerativeCoastal, Backus, Forager’s, and Curated.
Save the dates: July 18, and November 6. Our exclusive Phelps Preferred Culinary Retreat Series, set against the stunning backdrops of Maui, and Bodega Bay. Each unique gathering invites members to immerse themselves in the artistry of our Freestone Vineyards wines, hosted by winemaker, Justin Ennis.
Phelps Preferred Events
Where guests connect with the heart of Joseph Phelps.
Thursday through Saturday in March
An exploration of taste, scent, and memory. Step into The Sensory Table, where wine, food, and the senses converge. Guided through a curated progression of pairings—each featuring distinct textures, seasonings, and aromas—you’ll experience how flavor and scent shape one another, unlocking layers of nuance in every glass. Along the way, discover how certain notes can stir memory, emotion, and a deeper appreciation of your own palate. A journey through taste and time, crafted to awaken every sense.
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Thursday through Saturday in May
Where stewardship meets flavor. Begin your journey at the Home Ranch alongside our culinary team, exploring a selection of regeneratively farmed ingredients that showcase the link between soil health and flavor. Step into the vineyards with our vineyard team for an immersive look at our Borgo Project, a living expression of our commitment to biodiversity and the restoration of balance through thoughtful, regenerative farming. Return to the kitchen for a guided culinary and wine tasting that highlights locally sourced ingredients and the expressive character of our wines. A deeply sensory experience that brings the story of regeneration to life—through taste, texture, and place.
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Friday and Saturdays in July (except July 17 & 18)
Where land meets sea. Join us for an afternoon celebrating Sonoma’s coastal bounty, where Freestone’s cool-climate vineyards meet the character of the Pacific. Guided by Executive Chef Tod Kawachi, this five-course pairing menu highlights locally sourced ingredients from the Sonoma Coast—including oysters, caviar, and seasonal seafood from trusted regional purveyors—artfully matched with our Freestone Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. A reflection of place and provenance, The Coastal Table captures the essence of Sonoma—bright, textural, and beautifully in balance.
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Where guests connect with the heart of Joseph Phelps.
Friday and Saturdays in October (except for Oct. 9).
An intimate exploration of a Napa Valley icon.
Experience Backus Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s defining Cabernet Sauvignon sites. Situated on volcanic slopes overlooking Oakville, Backus embodies the power and precision of site-driven winemaking. This rare opportunity includes an exclusive visit to the vineyard itself, followed by a tasting at the Home Ranch of exceptionally limited library vintages of Backus alongside the current release, with a thoughtfully paired lunch, each course designed to complement the depth and character of this storied wine.
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November 5, 6, 7 & 14
Where earth reveals its secrets. Join mycologist Gordon Walker and Executive Chef Tod Kawachi for an immersive day of exploration and flavor. Begin with a foraging expedition across the estate, uncovering the fascinating connection between fungi, soil health, and vine vitality. The experience culminates in an intimate harvest lunch featuring seasonal mushrooms, thoughtfully paired with our Pinot Noir collection—a celebration of nature’s quiet collaboration between forest and vine.
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A tailored exploration of Joseph Phelps wines, designed around what you love most. Guests work with our Estate team to build a personalized flight featuring current-release bottlings, from elegant single-vineyards to our flagship blends. Whether you’re discovering the portfolio for the first time or diving deeper into specific varietals and styles, this guided tasting offers a thoughtful, flexible way to experience the breadth of Phelps craftsmanship.
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We require all guests to have a reservation to visit. We offer a variety of experiences to choose from.
Full payment is due at time of booking for all visits.
To provide a safe, relaxing, and intimate experience for our guests, all visitors must be at least 21 years of age. Infants and children are not permitted at the winery. Please note that only certified service animals are allowed on property. We cannot accommodate pets. Thank you for understanding.
All guests do need to have a tasting reservation to visit the winery.
For the safety of our guests, we do not allow anyone to walk through the vineyards. If you are interested in a guided vineyard hike, we do offer our Vineyard Hike & Private Tasting experience on select weekends May through October. Visit Tock to schedule.
For Terrace Tastings, we have a 72 hour cancellation policy. For all private experiences, the cancellation policy is 7 days.
We understand that you may have a designated driver or a non-taster in your party. There is a charge of $20 per person plus tax for any non-tasters. Be sure to include them in your guest count so they do have a seat when finalizing the reservation. You have the option to choose a non-taster when booking through Tock. We do ask that at least half of the group participate in the tasting.
We are sorry, but no outside food is allowed on the terrace.