Cakebread Cellars has produced exceptional Napa Valley Chardonnay since its first vintage in 1973 and was voted by Travel + Leisure one of the “10 Best Napa Wineries for a Delicious Tasting and Beautiful Views.” You won’t want to miss the Chardonnay flight, featuring four single-vineyard Chardonnays.

Chimney Rock Winery – a can’t-miss architectural marvel on Silverado Trail – is known for its Estate Cabernets, but the insiders know it for a rare white – Sauvignon Gris. This is a stunning keepsake from Napa Valley, made by winemaker Elizabeth Vianna. (Check out Elizabeth’s appearance on ‘Food Stars’ as Chef Gordon Ramsay’s guest!)

Etude, located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, sits in the perfect growing location for white wines. Of course, try the Etude Chardonnay and, for something a little different, try the Carneros Pinot Gris, or add a little sparkle to your day with the Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine.

JaM Cellars is a rocking tasting room in Downtown Napa, offering four different tasting options, and the wines live up to the name! Enjoy a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or full-bodied "Butter" Chardonnay at their Wine and Music Studio. And every Thursday – Saturday night, catch live music. Reservations are encouraged and walk-ins are welcomed.

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley’s Rutherford region highlights estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc in addition to other Napa Valley classics. Try the cold concrete fermented Dollarhide Sauvignon Blanc – this winemaking style ensures its natural flavors are preserved in the wine, giving you pops of juicy and refreshing fruit.

Sterling Vineyards is the only winery in the world with an aerial gondola, offering visitors a truly unique experience. Perched 300 feet above the town of Calistoga, Sterling showcases unparalleled panoramic views of Napa Valley, and one-in-a-Valley white wines, including rare Malavasia Bianca (it’s a round and luscious wine – think juicy mangos and ripe pears!) as well as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Stony Hill Vineyard features a historic property sitting on the steep terraces of the Mayacamas Mountains, with a unique microclimate that yields compelling wines. If you're looking for different varietals, Stony Hill has superb Riesling and Gewürztraminer, as well as Chardonnay.

V. Sattui Winery offers 14 white wines in total and various extraordinary tasting experiences. With a full deli featuring gourmet food items and snacks, plus a picnic area, a tasting at V. Sattui makes the perfect way to enjoy a sunny day.
 

Ashes & Diamonds Winery, with its avant-garde mid-century architecture, offers two unique white wines – a Crémant sparkling wine composed of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, and the aptly named Blanc which is a zesty blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

Bouchaine Vineyards, the oldest continuously operated winery in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, offers a broad portfolio of options including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Vin Gris of Pinot Noir. Oh, and for some out-of-the-ordinary experiences, try the “Sensory Olympics” wine tasting – a blind tasting to test your sensory skills, for a little friendly competition with your group!

Castello di Amorosa, set on 171 acres just south of the town of Calistoga, is the only authentically-built, medieval (14th-century), Italian Tuscan castle and winery built in America – with 2-story replica Tuscan frescoes, a 500-year-old fireplace, 8,000 tons of hand-chiseled stones, and a dungeon. A wine tasting won’t be the only thing to impress you! Keep refreshed after your castle tour with a tasting of white wines like Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, dry Gewurztraminer, Moscato, and Simpatica (a Riesling and Muscat Canelli blend).

Gamling & McDuck offers fun and quirky sipping opportunities and a great Chenin Blanc, too, in this Downtown Napa tasting salon.

Grgich Hills Estate makes many celebrated white wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc, and late-harvest dessert wines. Be sure to try the Chardonnay – tasting it here is tasting true Napa Valley history. Founder Mike Grgich was the winemaker behind Chateau Montelena Winery’s winning Chardonnay at the Judgment of Paris, which clinched Napa Valley’s place as a premier winemaking region in 1976. Enjoy them as part of a tasting, by the bottle, or by the glass.

Hill Family Estate features a lovely Chardonnay; but the white wine list goes on and on and includes a white blend, a sparkling wine, a late harvest blend, and an Albariño. Options, anyone? Taste them at Hill Family Estate!

Jessup Cellars gives guests a unique take on white wine. When was the last time you had White Zinfandel? It’s always a good time to make it a first at Jessup! You can also find traditional Chardonnay. Book a tasting to experience a flight of wines or a flight with light bites.

Pine Ridge Vineyards white wine options include a traditional Sauvignon Blanc and a couple of interesting blends – Chenin Blanc and Viognier sparkling wine, as well as a delicious Chenin Blanc and Viognier still wine. Chenin Blanc, famous from the Loire Valley region of France, can range from sweet to dry. California-grown and coupled with Viognier… it’s a bright apple-and-pear harmony.

Rutherford Ranch Winery showcases a single-vineyard Chardonnay and additional white wines during a 90-minute seated private tasting. Explore and compare the profiles, plus take a stroll through the property’s 100-year-old olive tree grove!

Trefethen Family Vineyards – a recent Decanter platinum award-winning winery, is known for its Chardonnay, and also features an unsung hero – Dry Riesling. Visit the Estate and, in addition to the excellent wines, enjoy the beautiful gardens and food experience offered on-site.

ZD Wines offers an excellent cellar tour and tasting experience to go with its signature Chardonnay – aged in 100% American Oak and made in a unique style that brings out vibrant tropical fruit flavors. The family-owned Rutherford winery, established in 1969, also makes a very limited production of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.