About Whitehall Lane Winery
Whitehall Lane has been making wine on Highway 29 in Napa Valley's Rutherford appellation since 1979, and three generations of the Leonardini family now run it. Everything is made from the family's own grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from six Napa Green certified vineyards in St. Helena, Oak Knoll and Rutherford, plus two sites in Sonoma Valley and the Petaluma Gap.
Walk-ins are welcome daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when space allows, though reservations are recommended. In 2026 the Leo Trio ($40) is a 30- to 40-minute pour of three wines at the bar. The seated Winery Exclusive Flight ($65) and Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight ($90) each pour five wines with a small cheese pairing, indoors or on the patio, and take 60 to 90 minutes. For something different, Sip, Serve, Smash ($75) pairs an hour of pickleball on a private court in the vines with an hour of tasting.
Well-behaved children are welcome at tastings, and so are leashed dogs; note both in your booking so the staff can seat you. There is no kitchen, but a picnic lunch or a cheese and charcuterie box from a local grocery can be arranged with 72 hours' notice. Because of the farm permit, the winery offers tastings only and does not sell wine by the glass or bottle to drink on site.
Bees N Blooms in Santa Rosa, an organic lavender farm with a lavender labyrinth, is about 45 minutes west over the Mayacamas Mountains, an easy morning stop before an afternoon tasting here.
What to do
- Drop in for the three-wine Leo Trio at the bar ($40 in 2026)
- Book a seated five-wine flight with a cheese pairing on the patio
- Play an hour of pickleball in the vineyard, then taste (Sip, Serve, Smash, $75)
- Order a picnic lunch 72 hours ahead to go with your tasting
- Taste estate Cabernet Sauvignon from several Napa appellations side by side
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, daily; outdoor tastings depend on the weather
- Hours
- 2026: daily 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Admission
- 2026: Leo Trio $40; Winery Exclusive Flight $65; Sip, Serve, Smash $75; Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight $90 (per person)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Recommended (walk-ins welcome when space allows)
Tips for your visit
- Arrive on time; bookings more than 15 minutes late are cancelled without a refund
- Change or cancel at least 48 hours ahead to keep your tasting fee
- Groups of seven to 20 can book online; larger groups should email the winery
- Plan a designated driver before you set out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bees N Blooms · about 45 minutes away
Visit the Bees N Blooms lavender labyrinth in Santa Rosa in the morning, then drive about 45 minutes east to Rutherford for an afternoon tasting.
Getting there
Questions
Are kids and dogs welcome at Whitehall Lane?
Yes. Well-behaved children and leashed dogs are welcome; mention them in your reservation.
Can I walk in without a reservation?
Yes, daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if a tasting spot is open, but reservations are recommended.
Can I buy a glass of wine to drink there?
No. Under its farm permit the winery offers tastings only.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Santa Rosa & Northern Sonoma County, 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
