About Vineyard 29
Vineyard 29 takes its name from Highway 29, where the winery sits just north of St. Helena on an east-facing slope at the foot of the Mayacamas range. Its first vintage was 1992. The home vineyard is small: Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1989, with Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc added in 2000, on gravelly soil laid down by the ancient Napa River. About two miles north, the Aida Estate has grown grapes since Petite Sirah went in during the 1920s; its Zinfandel vines date to 1973 and still make Aida Estate Zinfandel and a late-harvest Zinfandel, though Cabernet Sauvignon is now its main grape.
Wines are made in a gravity-flow winery with caves. Besides the two estate labels, the winery makes a CRU line of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and rosé from Napa fruit, plus a Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley.
There are three ways to taste. The Short Pour ($29, 30 minutes) is a quick flight of current CRU wines. The Signature Experience ($110, 90 minutes) starts with a CRU wine, tours the winery and caves, and pours Vineyard 29 and CRU releases with a seasonal spread of local food. The Estate Pairing Experience ($195, 90 minutes) adds the cave tour to a guided tasting of Vineyard 29 and Aida wines, sometimes with library vintages, matched to three seasonal courses; it often books out months ahead. Appointments are made through their website or by email.
Bees N Blooms, an organic lavender farm in Bennett Valley, is about 45 minutes west over the Mayacamas. Plan the lavender for the morning and a cave tour in St. Helena for the afternoon.
What to do
- Tour the gravity-flow winery and caves on the Signature Experience
- Taste a quick flight on the 30-minute Short Pour
- Pair estate Vineyard 29 and Aida wines with three seasonal courses
- Try Aida Estate Zinfandel from vines planted in 1973
Season, hours and prices
- Admission
- Short Pour $29; Signature Experience $110; Estate Pairing Experience $195 per guest (as posted on their website, October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Book the Estate Pairing Experience months in advance
- Use the appointment form on their website or email to book
- Plan a designated driver before you head out on Highway 29
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bees N Blooms · about 45 minutes away
Bees N Blooms in Bennett Valley is about 45 minutes west over the Mayacamas, so visit the lavender in the morning and book an afternoon cave tour in St. Helena.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting at Vineyard 29?
From $29 for the Short Pour to $195 for the Estate Pairing Experience, as posted on their website in 2026.
Does the visit include the caves?
Yes, the Signature and Estate Pairing experiences include a winery and cave tour.
How do I book?
Through the appointment form on their website or by email.
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