About Tulocay Winery
Tulocay Winery is a two-person, father-and-daughter winery on a 2-acre property just east of downtown Napa, in the Coombsville area. Founder Bill Cadman left a job on the floor of the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange in 1971, moved to Napa with his wife, Barbara, and learned the trade at Charles Krug, under Joe Heitz, at Clos du Val, and later at Beringer and Robert Mondavi. He crushed his first 9 tons for his own label in 1975, turning two outbuildings into the winery, and Tulocay calls itself the oldest continuously operating winery in the Coombsville region.
The wines are single-vineyard, single-variety bottlings, and Pinot Noir is the signature. The first Pinot came from the Haynes Vineyard, planted in 1966, and its vineyard manager has delivered grapes to Tulocay every harvest since 1975. Bill's daughter, Brie, grew up working on the bottling line, joined in 2012 and is now the winemaker.
Visits are by appointment only. In 2026 a tasting is $35 per person and covers four or five current releases, hosted by Bill himself, who styles himself the "Chief Entertainment Officer" and mixes in local history and humor. Book by emailing the winery or calling ahead. The drive out Coombsville Road follows quiet back roads lined with small wineries.
HvH Specialty Growers, a Suisun Valley flower farm that opens to the public for seasonal events including a lavender celebration, is about 25 minutes east over Highway 12, so check its event dates before planning both in one day.
What to do
- Book a hosted tasting of 4–5 current releases ($35 in 2026)
- Hear the winery's history from founder Bill Cadman
- Taste single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Haynes Vineyard
- See a small 1970s-era winery set in converted outbuildings
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tastings by appointment year-round
- Hours
- By appointment only (2026)
- Admission
- 2026: $35 per person
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Required (appointment only)
Tips for your visit
- Email or call ahead to set a time; there are no walk-in hours
- It's only a few minutes from downtown Napa, so it fits before or after lunch in town
- Plan a designated driver for the day
Pair it with a lavender farm
HvH Specialty Growers · about 25 minutes away
HvH Specialty Growers is about 25 minutes east in Suisun Valley and opens for seasonal lavender events, so time a Tulocay appointment around one of its open days.
Getting there
Questions
Can I walk in to Tulocay Winery?
No. Visits are by appointment only; email or call to book.
How much is a tasting?
$35 per person in 2026 for four or five current releases.
Who runs Tulocay?
Founder Bill Cadman and his daughter Brie, who is the winemaker.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Suisun Valley & Fairfield, California
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
