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Wineries that Love Big Groups

Napa's BEST wineries for big groups! Bachelorettes and wedding parties, reunions, big corporate events, the complete list of wineries that will take your big group, some with 2 for 1 discounts!

COMING TO NAPA WITH A BIG GROUP? 2 for 1 Deals and free event planning

How to Plan a Bachelorette Party, Corporate Event or Large Group Wine Tasting Event in Napa - 2026

There was a time in Napa when a big group was about as welcome as a swarm of locusts but times have changed. Today you can find plenty of wineries willing to not only take your large group but some will even honor the Priority Wine Pass for 2 for 1 discounts.

I’ve updated and listed every winery on the Priority Wine Pass that takes groups and offers a 2 for 1 discount so you can just buy the passes and make reservations. And if you’re coming with a corporate group, bachelorette party or any other group that requires a bit more attention, you know what to do - email me for FREE event planning!

I found Wally's site after spending hours upon hours researching an upcoming trip to Napa Valley, and thank goodness I did! I was quickly learning that large groups can be tricky at wineries, and without Wally's help, I don't know that we would have been able to plan a successful trip. Thank you so much, Wally, for all your patience and assistance!

Kate S. (May 2024)

 

wineries that offer 2 for 1 discounts for large groups with wine pass

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GROUP TASTING ROOM ETIQUETTE: Because groups are often labor intensive to the tasting room if you have non-drinkers you should let the winery know ahead of time. No splitting of tastings and everyone should have their own glass. Make sure you tip your server on the full amount of tastings, not the discounted 2 for 1 price. And encourage your group to purchase wine if you like what you are tasting.

 
  • Beringer, 2 for $35 - cave tour tasting

    Bougetz, 2 for $45 - boutique with bocce ball

    Elizabeth Spencer, 2 for $50 - quaint outdoor area across from Rutherford Grill.

    Raymond Vineyards, 2 for $50 - bold and eclectic winery

    RuVango, 2 for $45 - high end luxury feel

    Rutherford Ranch, 2 for $55 - taste in the vineyards

    Saddleback, 2 for $45 - small and intimate family run, outside food allowed

    Sterling, 2 for $55 - ride the tram

    V Sattui, 2 for $55 - stay for gourmet deli and picnic area

    One Priority Wine Pass required for every two people. For example, a group of 20 would require 10 passes. You can buy passes for $39 here.

  • Get one pass for every two people and call the wineries to make reservations. You’ll need to present your passes upon arrival to get the discounted price. Each pass is $39 if you get it from me here.

 

Backstage winery in Napa

Backstage Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: You’ll feel like you stumbled into a winery in Italy, choose between their mixed or red only flight, two for $75 with each Priority Wine Pass. With advance notice, bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy with bottle service after your tasting. Call (707) 637-4030 for reservations.

Bazan Winery in Napa

Bazan Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Use your wine passes and choose between their Tradition Tasting, two for $60, or their Legend Tasting, two for $80, with each Priority Wine Pass in this Downtown Napa tasting room. Call (707) 927-5564 for reservations.

Beringer Vineyards Legacy Cave Tour

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Taste in Beringer’s legendary caves, a 30 minute experience with three wines. Give yourself time to explore the impressive grounds afterwards. Two for $35 with each Priority Wine Pass, exceptional offer. Call (707 )257-5771 for reservations. 🤑

Tasting room Bougetz Cellars in Napa

Bougetz Cellars

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 32

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: An unassuming winery cottage serving up top hospitality and quality wines, groups love the outside patio next to the bocce ball court. Choose between their $40 and $70 tasting, both two for one with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (925) 788-3000 for reservations. 👍 🤑

Cakebread Cellars in Napa

Cakebread Cellars

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Small group tour that takes you through their production area, glass of wine in hand, ending in their lovely outdoor area to learn and taste more of these classic Napa wines. Two for $50 with each Priority Wine Passes, M-Th only. Call (800) 588-0298 for reservations. 🔥

Clos du Val Winery in Napa

Clos du Val

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Classic Napa winery, get two “Hirondelle House” tastings for $75 with each Priority Wine Pass, specializing in Bordeaux-inspired red wines. Offer not available on Saturdays. Call (707) 261-5212 for reservations.

Cute shed at Elizabeth Spencer Winery in Napa

Elizabeth Spencer Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: The 1872 brick post office across the street from Rutherford Grill hides one of Napa’s most fun wineries with plenty of room outside for large groups. Two for $50 with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 963-6067 for reservations.

Etude Winery Napa

Etude Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Discover the difference the soil can make in the flavors of the wine in their 90 minute “Terrior Tasting” experience. Two for $60 with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 257-5782 for reservations.

Hagafen Winery in Napa

Hagafen Cellars

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Sip through four wines (and a free sparkling wine bonus pour) on their charming outside patio with their Signature Wine Tasting, two for $45 with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 252-0781 for reservations. 👍

caves at Hans Fahden Winery in Napa

Hans Fahden Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Like stepping into a Monet painting, Han’s Fahden’s gardens and ponds will take your breath away. Taste on their deck with a view of the gardens or inside their glorious wine cave. Two for $45 with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (707) 942-6760 to reserve. 👍

Hill Family Winery

Hill Family Estate

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Great tasting room in Yountville, get 2 tastings for $40 and 10% off purchases Mon-Thurs with each Priority Wine Passes. Offer not available Fri-Sun, unfortunately. Call (707) 944-9580 for reservations.

Art at Jessup Cellars in Yountville

Jessup Cellars

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Yountville’s Jessup Cellars is part tasting room, part art gallery, and you get two for $30 on the Light Flight bar tasting with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (707) 944-8523 for reservations.

Napa Tasting Room MaCo Vineyards

MaCo Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Friendly family run winery, upscale tasting room, and delicious wines sets MaCo Vineyards apart from the other downtown Napa tasting rooms. Two for $60 with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 373-2346 for reservations and Priority Wine Pass.

Maxville Estates

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Take a scenic 15 minute drive off the Silverado Trail and you’ll find Maxville Estates, a hidden gem luxurious winery with it’s own lake. Choose between their $45 or $75 tastings, both two for one with the Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 965-9378 for reservations.

Deck at Niebaum Pennino Inglenook

Niebaum-Pennino

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: What a cute little winery, an offshoot of Inglenook and located across the street from Rutherford Grill. You’ll forget you’re in Napa while sipping delicious wines and nibbling on Italian inspired snacks. Two for $40 with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (707) 967-7111 for reservations. 🤑

Tasting room at Pestoni Family Estate Winery

Pestoni Family Estate Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 8

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: If having a picnic at a winery is on your list then Pestoni Family Estate should be at the top of your list. Outside food allowed, self guided flight, two for $45 with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (707) 963-0544 for reservations. 👍

Walking around Pine Ridge Vineyards

Pine Ridge Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Casual seated tasting in what Food and Wine Magazine called one of the 75 best wineries to visit in California. Two for $60 with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (800) 575-9777 for reservations.

Giant tree outside of Pope Valley Winery

Pope Valley Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: A scenic 20 minute drive into the hills takes you to Pope Valley Vineyards, a historic winery that looks nearly the same today as it did 100 years ago. Two for $55 with each Priority Wine Pass. Includes access to huge picnic area afterwards with bottle purchase. Call (707) 965-1246 to reserve.

Large group at Raymond Vineyards

Raymond Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: With it’s bold and eclectic atmosphere, Raymond Vineyards certainly sets the stage for a fun experience. Get two Salon tastings for $50 with each Priority Wine Pass. Call (707) 963-3141 for reservations.

Wine Glass at Rutherford Ranch Winery

Rutherford Ranch Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Large groups bypass the tasting room and move out to the vineyards, a great experience with great wines. Get two tastings for $55 with each Priority Wine Passes. Call (707) 968-3200 for reservations, ask for Doug if you have any questions.

Napa Barrel Tasting RuVango Winery

RuVango

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Hidden gem, feels like a high end winery but priced two for $45 with each Priority Wine Pass. Tour, barrel tasting, deck overlooking the vineyards, very elegant experience with relaxing hospitality. Call (707) 253-1516 for reservations. 🔥

Big Group Wine Tasting at Saddleback Cellars

Saddleback Cellars

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Visit a small and authentic family run winery, relax with views of the vineyards, two for $45 with each Priority Wine Pass. Excellent wines and old time hospitality. Call (707) 944-1305 for reservations. 👍

Sterling Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Sterling Stroll includes tram ride, self guided tour, and tasting experience, two for $55 with each Priority Wine Pass. Promo code provided when pass is purchased, or call (800) 726-6136 for reservations.

V. Sattui Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: NO LIMIT

PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: You decide, sit inside their new Mercado del Gusto marketplace and deli, 2 for $45, or outside at a picnic table, 2 for $55 with each Priority Wine Pass. Excellent food options, wines by the bottle for your picnc. Call (707) 963-7774 for reservations. 👍

overwhelmed? get free advice and help!

Using the Priority Wine Pass to get two for one’s is your most economical way to do large groups. But sometimes you just need someone to hook you up, to figure it out and make it happen. Maybe you’re “in charge” of the corporate event, maybe you’re planning a bachelorette party and have never done this before, whatever the case you can reach out to me and I’ll help you - for free.

So stop stressing out! Reach out to me for my free concierge service and free advice. No dumb questions and I personally respond to every email.

napa’s best wine tasting tours for Large groups

winery picnic laces and limos in napa

Laces + Limos

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

Explore the back roads of Napa in a 3-wheeled electric tuk-tuk and indulge in a gourmet picnic set on white tablecloth tables. First class event, highly recommended. Half day with lunch is $189 pp, full day is $249 pp. Wine tasting fees and gratuity additional. Romantic, luxurious, my top pick for a tour.

Platypus Tours

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12+

With their small group shuttles, Platypus Tours focuses on the smaller, family owned wineries off the beaten path. Tours in Napa, Sonoma, and Upper Sonoma area, you’ll typically visit three wineries with lunch included. Larger groups with multiple shuttles also available. Full day, $139 per person. Wine tasting fees and gratuity additional. Great for corporate events.

go wine tasting on an e-bike

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12+

I used to never recommend riding bikes for wine tasting (too lazy) but that was before the advent of e-bikes. With minimal effort you can zip to wineries on a guided tour, relax with a picnic lunch, and experience Napa in a new and unique way. Small groups can “join in” with others but large groups will be given VIP treatment. Half day, full day, guided or on your own, perfect for corporate events and team building. Prices start at $159 per person for a half day, $199 pp for a full day.

Bohemian Highway tours in Napa and Sonoma

BOHEMIAN HIGHWAY TOUR

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

For a high end luxury experience - without the high end price tag - the Bohemian Highway tour is just what you are looking for. Not quite a Napa tour as they’re located in Sonoma but close enough. They’ll whisk you away to hidden gem wineries, many not open to the public, where you’ll be treated to a private wine tasting experience and gourmet picnic lunch. Prices start at $369 per person, wine tasting fees for two wineries and lunch included.

Girls celebrating in Napa

Melissa’s custom luxury wine tour

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 11

Let Melissa create your ultimate group experience. Whether you’re looking for party fun wineries or hidden gem boutiques, she’ll curate wineries to fit your needs, make the reservations and whisk you away in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Flat rate pricing for up to 11 is $1,200 for 8 hours, winery fees and gratuity additional. Bachelorette parties, friends and family gatherings, whatever the event she can make it happen.

picnic in the vineyards with a large group

exclusive vineyard picnic experience

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 6 to 20 people

This is the Napa picnic you’ve been dreaming about. Your group will meet at the winery and greeted with a glass of sparkling wine before being escorted into the vineyards where a beautifully set white tablecloth table awaits. The picnic is up to Napa’s gourmet standards, prepared by a serious chef and your event is photographed for your memories, included. After lunch you’ll visit the winery for a tasting and tour and invited to relax afterwards at the winery. Its all included in the $149 per person price, a really good deal for a three hour experience.

This private experience is not available to the public but available by referral from me just by clicking below to check on dates and availability. Spots are extremely limited so book well in advance.

groups up to 150? need custom help?

When you need your big event to go off without a hitch you can lean on me for help with my free concierge service. I’m friends with a handful of wineries that host super large groups, whether it’s a corporate event, bachelorette party, pre and post wedding celebration, and can help you connect with them. Private experiences, you let me know what sort of vibe you want and I’ll match you up with a winery.

Best yet, I can sometimes get you discounted rates, cheaper than if you called yourself and with a lot less hassle. Need transportation? Catering? Private event space? Yes, yes, yes! No cost, no catch, just me helping you and my friends at the wineries connect.

No Deals but Napa’s best group friendly wineries You Can Book Directly

The following wineries offer NO DEALS but will take larger groups. If your budget allows then add some of these to your agenda.

Fountain at Alpha Omega Winery

Alpha Omega

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 24

Times sure have changed from when I first visited A/O in a trailer off the side of the road. Today they are a top Napa winery destination and offer a variety of large group tasting options. Expect great wines and hospitality from this top notch winery.

Cost: $150 - $200 pp | More Info and Booking

Castello di Amorosa

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 15+

Explore the famous Napa castle with a private tour and tasting. A full scale and authentically reproduced castle, it’s sure to impress. Upgrade from the basic experience to a food pairing and seated tasting.

Cost: $80 pp basic, $125 pp with pairings | Booking Info

Glamping tents at Chandon in Napa

Chandon

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

Private glamping tent filled with sparking wine and a gourmet lunch or brunch included, does it really get much better than this? Each tent holds 12, larger groups can book multiple tents. Beautiful grounds and setting for a group experience.

Cost: $135 per person | Online booking

Charles Krug winery in Napa

Charles Krug Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

An iconic Napa winery, experience their seated Estate Tasting inside their historical Redwood Cellar. They’ll share stories of the winery and the wine making process as you taste through their current releases.

Cost: $50 per person | More Info and Booking

Frank Family Vineyards

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 10+

From sparkling to cabs, choose to be seated among three unique locations including their intimate Craftsman House tasting room, relaxing back patio, or shaded courtyard. Some groups might be seated together for groups 10 and under. Private experiences for groups 12+.

Cost: Groups of 10 or less, $60pp. Groups of 12+, $120 pp | More Info and Booking

Inglenook

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 12

Savor their library estate wines in a private cellar or tour the wine caves where wines are paired with cheeses and charcuterie. Lovely winery and beautiful relaxing grounds, impressive group location.

Cost: $150 pp for Library Tasting, $135 pp for Cave Tour | More Info and Booking

Mumm Napa

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 14

Mumm’s “Mystery Tasting” is a blind tasting challenge, a fun group activity. You’ll learn about the key factors that shape sparking wine and join other groups to test your wine tasting skills.

Cost: $75 per person | Call (800) 686-6272 for reservations and availability.

barrels at Peju Winery

Peju Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 14

Tasting flight of five of their most popular wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie. Seated experience, your host will also provide you stories of the winery and wine making process.

Cost: $125 per person | Call (707) 963-3600 for reservations or book online.

Pine Ridge Winery

Pine Ridge Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 35

Skip the formal wine tasting and head to the scenic, sun-dappled garden for a refined, open-air reception area where wines are served at a hosted wine station, a semi private experience for groups of 12 to 35. For groups of 18 or less the Explorer’s Tour takes you from the vineyards to the production area with a seated tasting flight inside their wine caves.

Priority Wine Pass 2 for 1 offer valid only for groups of 6 or less.

Cost: Reception Experience: Requires minimum $800 wine spend for groups of 12-25, $1,200 wine spend for groups 26-35. Explorer’s Tour is $125 pp + 20% site fee | More Info

Stag's Leap Winery, Judgement of Paris

Stag’s Leap Winery

GROUP SIZE LIMIT: 14

The winery famous for helping put Napa on the map for their part in The Judgement of Paris wine competition in 1976, take a walk through their caves and savor their finely made wines served with artisanal cheese and charcuterie.

Cost: $155 per person | Call 707-261-6410 or email reservations@slwc.com.