Each year from August through October, Napa Valley comes alive with the excitement and rush of harvest. Winery teams can be seen picking grapes in the vineyards for crush, and some wineries even offer special harvest tours so you can witness the winery production facilities in action. Here are some experiences to truly write home about – from “a day in the life” of harvest to making your own custom blend to stomping the grapes. Many of these experiences are by appointment only, so be sure to plan ahead and call for more details.
Harvest Events
Trefethen Hands-On Harvest
Location: Trefethen Family Vineyards
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Welcome to the Trefethen Harvest Team! You’ll start your day with an in-depth vineyard tour and the opportunity to get “hands on” experience picking grapes. After harvest, you will enjoy an incredible al fresco lunch paired with Trefethen wines beneath the canopy of an ancient walnut tree in Katie’s Acre. You’ll then follow the freshly harvested crop to the winery and learn about our winemaking practices as the grapes begin their journey to becoming Trefethen wine. The day concludes in the Courtyard with a sampling of current release wines. This immersive experience sells out each year, and space is limited.
Peju Harvest Lunch & Grape Stomp
Location: Peju Winery
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2025
Immerse yourself in a Napa Valley wine harvest! Grab your cameras, kick off your shoes and experience the thrill of stomping grapes with your bare feet. Bring your family and friends and compete for gold and glory! Then, enjoy a delectable family-style lunch set against the stunning backdrop of our vineyards and perfectly paired with our finest wines. Create unforgettable memories as you laugh, stomp, sip and savor the day together.
Reynolds Family Winery Harvest Party & Grape Stomp
Date: September 27, 2025
Celebrate the season at Reynolds Family Winery as we toast to the 2025 harvest. Enjoy an evening of exceptional wines, warm hospitality, and a few unforgettable harvest traditions. They’ll be serving up live-fire pizza, pouring a curated selection of library wines, and hosting the annual grape stomping competition for those who aren’t afraid to get their feet a little purple. It’s a relaxed, vineyard-side gathering that brings together great wine, great food, and even better company.
Bouchaine Crush Party
Location: Bouchaine Vineyards
Date: September 28, 2025
Revel in the bounty of harvest at Bouchaine’s 2025 Crush Party! Join locals and visitors alike for an unforgettable day filled with Spanish flair as you enjoy paella expertly matched with Bouchaine's finest wines. Dance to the rhythm of live music as you test your harvesting skills during the grape-picking competition (win a prize!) and enjoy the exhilarating feeling of stomping grapes in your bare feet. And don’t miss the chance to commemorate the occasion by decorating your own grape-juice-dyed Harvest T-shirt. Join the Bouchaine team for a day of celebration as we toast to Harvest 2025!
O'Brien Estate Harvest Stomp Party
Date: October 2, 2025
Guests are invited to celebrate harvest in true Lucille Ball style at O'Brien Estate! This family-friendly event welcomes children to join in the harvest fun. Sandals or flip-flops are recommended attire for the occasion.
V. Sattui Crush Party
Location: V. Sattui Winery
Date: October 17, 2025
Experience harvest during one of the most exciting times of year in the Napa Valley & step behind-the-scenes of a working winery! BIG open house, Old-fashioned grape stomp, Meet our growers and winemakers. Live music by Papa Joe & The New Deal! Menu of foods from our live-fire Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens. Taste over 45 wines!
Winery Experiences
If you can't make it to Napa Valley during harvest, don't worry – a few Napa Valley wineries offer hands-on wine experiences year-round.
Raymond Vineyards
Live the dream of being a Winemaker For a Day. Learn the winemaker’s art while blending your own Napa Valley Bordeaux-style red blend. Craft wine, fill, cork, and dress bottles with your custom label, then take it home with you that day. Available Wednesday – Monday. $175 per person | Member receive 20% savings.
Judd’s Hill Winery
The Bottle Blending Day Camp leads guests through a personal tasting, education, and blending session as you perfect your Bordeaux-style blend using samples from four barrels of four red varietals. It’s a fun and informative wine country outing for singles, couples, and groups. Reservations for this experience can be made with at least 24-hour notice, and can even be done remotely over Zoom.
