{"id":15904,"date":"2025-12-09T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=15904"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:45:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T17:45:57","slug":"open-late-wineries-napa-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/open-late-wineries-napa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Napa Valley Tasting Rooms Open After 5 p.m."},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One might think that it would be easy to taste wine in Napa Valley<\/a> at almost all hours of the day, but while there are lots of bars and restaurants<\/a> that offer excellent wines by the glass and bottle, \u201clast call\u201d for tours<\/a> and wine tastings at most Napa wineries is well before the sun sets over the vineyards.\r\n\r\nStill, if you\u2019re not much of a daytime drinker or are looking to keep tasting Napa Valley wines into the late afternoon\/early evening, there are a few excellent wineries and tasting rooms where you can snag a reservation (or even walk in) until at least 5:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”disclaimer”]\r\n

Please note that hours of operation are subject to change, and it’s always a good idea to check with the winery before visiting. Additionally, some wineries may have limited hours during certain seasons or days of the week.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

PEJU Winery<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”50359″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.peju.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]If you want to taste most of PEJU<\/a>\u2019s family-owned and estate-grown wines, including the popular Cabernet Franc, you have to either join their wine club or visit the winery\u2019s tasting room. The latter sits inside one of the more recognizable buildings in Napa Valley, a copper-roofed, stone-faced building with a 50-foot tower at the end of a Sycamore tree-lined driveway and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with meandering walkways and outdoor sculptures. (Be sure to make time for a self-guided tour.) Reservations are recommended for all wine tastings and pairings, which are seated, with the last one offered at 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nVisit:<\/strong> 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573\r\nContact:<\/strong> (707) 963-3600[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Domaine Carneros<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”50356″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.domainecarneros.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]\r\n\r\nThere is nothing quite like sitting on the terrace of the Ch\u00e2teau at Domaine Carneros<\/a> while sipping sparkling wine and looking out at the vine-covered vineyard hills of Napa Valley\u2019s Carneros AVA. It is truly an idyllic Napa Valley experience, especially when paired with caviar, cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, and potato chips. Reservations (available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) are required, and the last pour is at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to give yourself time to tour the beautiful formal gardens as they are truly spectacular.\r\n\r\n1240 Duhig Road, Napa, CA 94559, (800) 716-2788<\/em>\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

JCB St. Helena<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”71709″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/jcbcollection.com\/visit-us\/st-helena-tasting-room\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]At JCB St. Helena<\/a>, wine tasting is more of a sensory experience than anything else. The brainchild of winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset, sippers are surrounded by an eclectic collection of paintings, sculptures, candelabras, and plush furniture, creating a glamorous ambiance that\u2019s perfect for a special occasion\u2014or if you simply want to feel special. Reservations for tastings, like the French Bubbles Flight or Burgundy Flight, can be made until 7:00 PM, Thursday through Monday. Pair it with JCB caviar or artisan cheeses for the perfect pre- or post-dinner snack.\r\n\r\nVisit:<\/strong> 1320 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574\r\nContact:<\/strong> (707) 934-8237[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

WALT Wines<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”71708″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.waltwines.com\/visit-explore-walt-oxbow\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]Located just across the street from the Oxbow Public Market, WALT Wines<\/a> focuses on producing high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown along the Pacific Coast. Choose from fun experiences like the Wine & Chocolate Pairing, which combines Pinot Noir with hand-crafted Earth & Sky Chocolates, or the Michel Foch Champagne Flight, accompanied by bites like classic goug\u00e8res or charcuterie. Visitors can snag tasting reservations until 4:45, any day of the week. Keep in mind that the tasting room officially closes at 5:30.\r\n\r\nVisit:<\/strong> 605 1st Street, Napa, CA 94558\r\nContact:<\/strong> (707) 933-4440[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1731454934818{background-color: #ebf3f4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\r\n

Stay A While<\/h3>\r\nWant to keep the Napa Valley fun going strong? Make a plan to extend your day trip with a stay at any of these fantastic hotels. From boutique gems to grand resorts, you\u2019ve got plenty of options throughout Napa Valley.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore Now” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”lg” align=”left” el_class=”text-width” link=”url:%2Fblog%2Fbest-hotels-in-napa-valley%2F|title:Explore%20Now”][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_class=”mid-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Alpha Omega Collective<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”58487″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.alphaomegacollective.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]Three very different wineries collide to form the Alpha Omega Collective<\/a> in downtown Napa<\/a>. Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett pride themselves on producing the best varietals from across the world\u2014including Burgundian wines at SLO\u2019s Tolosa, Bordeaux-inspired wines at Napa\u2019s Alpha Omega, and Mediterranean reds from Perinet in Spain\u2019s Priorat. Select from three different tasting options, including their Signature Flight ($60), Curated Flight ($80), and Flagship Flight ($100). Not interested in a full tasting? They also offer wine by the bottle and glass. Should you start to get a bit snacky (don\u2019t we all during a wine tasting?), Alpha Omega Collective encourages sippers to order from The Dutch Door, their next-door neighbors who focus on sustainably made and locally sourced American classics. Tastings are by reservation only and run from noon until 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n1245 First Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 294-6960<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Louis M. Martini<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”50360″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.jamcellars.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]This historic St. Helena winery<\/a> is best known for being one of the first wineries to open in Napa Valley after Prohibition and has built a reputation around its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The renovated historic winery<\/a> has large glass walls that let in tons of natural light from outside, as well as one behind the Crown Bar in the main tasting room that offers wine tasters a view into the expansive oak barrel room. Louis M. Martini<\/a> offers food pairings<\/a>, an underground cellar experience, and cabana tastings, but that aforementioned bar is where guests who want to taste wine in the late afternoon will be. The winery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, and reservations are recommended, with the last one at 4:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n254 St. Helena Highway S, St. Helena, CA 94574, (707) 968-3362<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

John Anthony Vineyards<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”50358″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.johnanthonyvineyards.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]It\u2019s somewhat difficult to find a place to taste wine after dinner in Wine Country, but at John Anthony Vineyards<\/a>\u2019 It\u2019s somewhat difficult to find a place to taste wine after dinner in Wine Country, but at John Anthony Vineyards\u2019 tasting lounge in the heart of downtown Napa, you can enjoy late-night tastings. Sample the popular small-production Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the outdoor patio, in the tasting room, and in the private Reserve Room until 10 p.m., Sunday – Wednesday, and midnight on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You can walk in, but reservations are encouraged.\r\n\r\n1440 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 265-7711<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”50364″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”mid-width” link=”https:\/\/www.stclairbrown.com\/tastingroom?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]\r\n\r\nIn the event that there is someone in your group who doesn\u2019t enjoy wine, or if you just want your furry friend to join you, this pet-friendly winery AND brewery is the place to go. Located in the Rail Arts District of Napa proper, St. Clair Brown<\/a>\u2019s greenhouse tasting room is the only place to get your hands on their hand-crafted wines and beers, which are produced in extremely limited quantities \u2013 best enjoyed with small garden-inspired share plates. Tasting reservations are available from noon until 6 p.m. Friday through Monday. Private bookings are also available from Tuesday through Thursday.\r\n\r\n816 Vallejo Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 255-5591 <\/em>\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”conclusion”]\r\n

Conclusion:<\/h3>\r\nSo, whether you\u2019re looking to fit in \u201cjust one more\u201d tasting, or are getting a late start on your day of Napa explorations, you\u2019ll have some great options for tasting your way through Napa Valley as the sun goes down over this magical valley[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wine tasting is traditionally a daytime activity, but there are a few Napa Valley wineries open late. Here are the top Napa wineries open until 5:00 p.m. or later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":240,"featured_media":71707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/blog-v2.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[117,14,126],"tags":[81,84,107,85,82,111,118,83],"class_list":["post-15904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drink","category-things-to-do","category-wineries","tag-calistoga","tag-napa","tag-nightlife","tag-oakville-rutherford","tag-st-helena","tag-wine-tasting","tag-wineries","tag-yountville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15904"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/240"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15904"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71725,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15904\/revisions\/71725"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}