Beringer Vineyards was named Best Wine Tour in the Napa Valley Register's Napa Valley's Finest Awards, a community recognition voted on by readers and visitors across the valley. The distinction reflects something Beringer has been building for a long time.
At a Glance
- Award: Best Wine Tour, Napa Valley Register's Napa Valley's Finest Awards
- Voted by: Napa Valley Register readers and visitors
- Historic Context: Beringer was the first winery in Napa Valley to offer public tours, beginning in 1934
- Visit: beringer.com/pages/visit
A History of Hospitality
Beringer was the first winery in Napa Valley to offer a public tour, opening its doors to guests in 1934 and establishing what has become a defining tradition in wine country hospitality. The Taste of Beringer Tour, which moves through the estate's sensory gardens and settles into a seated food and wine pairing in the historic Rhine House, carries that tradition forward with something that goes beyond a standard tasting: a guided, educational, sensory experience tied to one of Napa Valley's most storied estates.
The Napa Valley Finest Award is a recognition from the community Beringer has been part of since 1876.
What Guests Are Saying
One guest, reviewing the experience on Yelp, wrote: "Our experience at Beringer was phenomenal and exactly what I hoped for during my birthday weekend. The wines were amazing and Daniel, our host at Rhine House, was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and great to chat with as we enjoyed both the wines and the gorgeous views of the grounds." — Rose, via Yelp
Plan Your Visit
The Taste of Beringer Tour is available year-round, with seasonal menus that change to reflect the time of year and what's available from the estate's culinary gardens. Reservations are recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Taste of Beringer Tour?
The Taste of Beringer Tour is a guided wine and food pairing experience at Beringer's historic estate in St. Helena. It includes a walk through the sensory gardens — planted with herbs that correspond to wine flavor profiles — followed by a seated tasting of reserve wines with seasonal bites from Beringer's culinary team, held in the Rhine House. It is one of the most immersive wine experiences in Napa Valley.
When did Beringer start offering public tours?
Beringer began offering public tours in 1934, making it the first winery in Napa Valley to do so. That commitment to sharing its wines and estate with visitors has continued for over 90 years and helped establish the wine tourism culture that defines Napa Valley today.
What makes Beringer's estate worth visiting?
Beringer's estate includes the historic Rhine House, built in 1884 and now part of a National Register of Historic Places historic district, wine caves cut into the hillside in the 1870s, sensory gardens, and nearly 150 years of winemaking history. The Taste of Beringer Tour connects those elements in a guided experience that is both educational and genuinely enjoyable. Visit beringer.com/pages/visit for current tour options and reservations.
