{"id":60697,"date":"2024-08-08T09:51:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T16:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=60697"},"modified":"2024-08-10T09:54:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T16:54:25","slug":"best-picnic-wineries-napa-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/best-picnic-wineries-napa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Napa Valley Wineries for a Picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spreading out a mouthwatering array of artisan bites beneath a canopy of oak trees is one of Wine Country\u2019s most quintessential winery experiences. Funnily enough, however, it can be difficult to pin down which wineries allow picnics, whether that be a BYO situation or gourmet offerings provided by the winery itself.\r\n\r\nInstead of doing all the sleuthing yourself, we did the heavy lifting to reveal which Napa Valley vineyards and wineries do deliver the goods. Grab a cozy blanket and your sunnies, and get ready to discover our roundup of the best Napa Valley wineries for a picnic!\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”image-gallery”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”60764″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.merryvale.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”60765″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.merryvale.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”60766″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.merryvale.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”60767″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.merryvale.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”photo-label”]\r\n\r\nPhotos courtesy of Merryvale Vineyards<\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Best Napa Valley Wineries for a Picnic<\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60703″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/tamberbey.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n

Tamber Bey<\/a><\/h6>\r\nKnown for their unique combination of wine and horses, Tamber Bey offers the option to add a picnic lunch to any wine tasting (in advance). Catered by Sam\u2019s General Store, your yummy addition will feature a salad or sandwich, plus chips, a cookie, and a glass of wine. Did we mention it comes with views of the 22-acre horse farm and their friendly, equine residents?\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60704″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.merryvale.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Merryvale Vineyards<\/a><\/h6>\r\nA picnic with sprawling views of the vineyards? Don\u2019t mind if we do! Head to Merryvale Vineyards to take part in their Estate Profile Picnic. Your group of four to eight guests will savor a delicious lunch of your choosing, all while enjoying panoramic valley views from the precipice of their 800 foot ridge.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60705″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.pineridgevineyards.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Pine Ridge Vineyards<\/a><\/h6>\r\nSituated along the Silverado Trail, Pine Ridge Vineyards allows guests to bring their own picnic when booking a Garden Seating, Bottle Service experience. This entirely DIY tasting includes your choice of wine, including their acclaimed Circle Hill Cabernet, but the cherry on top? The expansive views from the garden terrace.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60706″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/benesserevineyards.com\/visit\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Benessere Vineyards<\/a><\/h6>\r\nThe Italian-inspired Benessere Vineyards welcomes picnickers to pair their provisions alongside small-production wines like Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio. What\u2019s the catch? You\u2019ll need to book their Bei Vini or Grandi Rossi tasting for access to their truly gorgeous picnic grounds, sandwiched between walnut trees and lush vineyards.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60707″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.popevalleywinery.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Pope Valley Winery<\/a><\/h6>\r\nFounded in 1897, Pope Valley Winery is a family-owned winery situated in their very own Zinfandel grape vines. Choose from experiences like the Burgundy Winery Indoor Tasting, which takes place in their historic wine cave. Then, continue your afternoon on the patio, where bottle service and a BYO picnic can be enjoyed for $20 per guest, while a game of bocce ball is on the house.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60708″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/tressabores.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Tres Sabores<\/a><\/h6>\r\nTres Sabores winery is family owned, women-led, and proud of their green growing initiatives. Sign up for their signature wine tasting experience, which includes a tasting of five current release wines, and add on the Eco-Elevated Picnic. The grounds are just as impressive as their picnic offerings, where organic vineyards grow alongside pomegranate, Meyer lemon, and olive trees.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60761″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/lairdfamilyestate.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Laird Family Estate<\/a><\/h6>\r\nThis iconic, pyramid shaped winery is a great spot for Napa Valley picnickers to settle in for an afternoon of sips. Laird allows guests to bring outside food for a picnic, or you can purchase some of their Winery Bites for your own makeshift picnic. All pair beautifully with their beloved red wine blends.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inner-row-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”60762″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.honigwine.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Honig Vineyards & Winery<\/a><\/h6>\r\nA true family affair, Honig Vineyards & Winery is dedicated to sustainable winemaking practices and memorable guest experiences. Known for their classic Sauvignon Blanc, learn more about their eco-practices on the Eco Tour Vineyard Experience before breaking out your picnic in their designated picnic grounds.\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”conclusion”]\r\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\r\nWhether you want to DIY your picnic experience or you\u2019re looking for an expertly curated ordeal, there\u2019s something for every kind of picnicker in Napa Valley. If no strings attached is how you like your en plein air dining, check out the exclusive picnics offered by WineCountry Experiences. From lunch set amid the grapevines<\/a> to a mouthwatering picnic lunch<\/a> with a glass of Napa wine to boot, you can rest assured that every detail is taken care of; all you need to do is show up and sip.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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