Visiting Beringer Vineyards

About Beringer Vineyards

Founded in 1876 by German immigrants Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer is often cited as the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. The 1884 Rhine House, a half-timbered mansion, and the hand-dug tunnels behind it are the highlights.

Tip: Ask for a tasting in the Rhine House, and walk the gardens around the mansion afterwards.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1.5 hours.
• Cost: Expensive.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: St Helena, historic Main Street in the middle of the valley's most famous vineyards.

Best time to visit Beringer Vineyards

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• March: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• April: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• November: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Beringer Vineyards is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Napa Valley Wine Train and Hot-air balloon flight.

• No. 6 of the 18 sights in our Napa Valley things-to-do list.
• One of the picks in historic sites in Napa Valley.

Near Beringer Vineyards

Within walking distance of Beringer Vineyards (straight-line distances):

• Culinary Institute of America at Greystone — about 0.6 km away, 1 hour, low cost

If you like Beringer Vineyards

• Inglenook — Oakville and Rutherford, 1.5–2 hours
• Chateau Montelena — Calistoga, 1.5 hours
• Schramsberg Vineyards — Calistoga, 1.5 hours
• Domaine Carneros — Carneros, 1.5 hours

Staying near Beringer Vineyards

Stay in St Helena ($$$$) to walk here: historic Main Street in the middle of the valley's most famous vineyards. All areas to stay in Napa Valley.

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