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Is the Priority Wine Pass Worth It? Yes, it's the better Napa passport for FREE Napa wine tastings, 2 for 1 discounts, special VIP offers. Get Napa on a Budget deals.
Napa Valley Priority Wine Pass worth It?
The Original Napa Winery Passport
Back in the day, back when cars still had cassette decks and dinner at The French Laundry was $30 per person, wine tasting in Napa was better than cheap - it was often free.
Today, “wine-flation” means a standard tasting is typically $45 and it’s not hard to spend a hundred bucks or more to taste - per person!
That’s why you need a Priority Wine Pass, the two for one pass that’s been the champion of wine lovers since 2012. I’ve worked with them so long that they allow me to sell it to my readers for $39 per couple, a $30 discount and the cheapest price they offer other than a rare flash sale.
Oh sure, you could buy the same wine pass elsewhere but getting it from me is what keeps my site running and my advice free. And to thank you for your support you can email me with your questions and I’ll personally respond - how cool!
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LISTED GEOGRAPHICALLY FROM SOUTH NAPA TO CALISTOGA
Vezer Family Vineyard (Fairfield): $10 off the tasting fee ($10 SAVINGS)
RuVango Winery (Los Carneros): 2 for 1 Standard Tasting ($45 SAVINGS)
Bouchaine (Los Carneros): $25 discount per person on the VIP Terrace Patio Tasting for two (discounted price is $50/pp, reg. $75/pp). Reservations required. ($50 SAVINGS)
Olive Hill Estate Luxury Olive Oil Tasting (Los Carneros): $50 Off Per Person with Two Estate Tasting + Wine & Lunch Experiences ($100 SAVINGS)
Etude (Los Carneros): 2 for 1 "Terroir Experience" Tasting ($60 SAVINGS)
Hyde Estate Winery (Los Carneros): 10% discount on Wine Purchases for Priority Wine Pass members
Artesa Winery (Los Carneros): 20% Off Tasting Flights ($46 SAVINGS)
Vintage Sweet Shoppe (Downtown Napa, Napa): Save $20 when purchasing two Wine & Chocolate Tastings ($20 SAVINGS)
Napa Wine Train – “Gourmet Express” Lunch or Dinner (Napa Wine Train, Silverado Trail, St. Helena): $20 off for passholder & up to 3 additional guests every day ($80 SAVINGS)
Napa Wine Train – “Legacy Experience” (Napa Wine Train, Silverado Trail, St. Helena): $40 off for passholder & up to 3 additional guests every day. ($160 SAVINGS)
Napa Wine Train – “Vista Dome” Lunch or Dinner (Downtown Napa, Napa Wine Train): $20 off for passholder & up to 3 additional guests every day. ($80 SAVINGS)
Anarchist Wine Co.: 2 for 1 Tasting and 10% off Purchases ($60 SAVINGS)
Grape Culture, Nottingham Cellars, and Typicite Wines: Two for One Tasting ($100 SAVINGS)
AvinoDos Winery (Los Carneros): One Complimentary tasting per Priority Wine Pass Holder ($40 SAVINGS)
Rebel Vintners (Downtown Napa): 10% off select wine purchases
Jaffe Family Wines (Downtown Napa): 2 for 1 tastings & an extra 10% off your first year of wine club membership ($125 SAVINGS)
Gustavo Wine (Downtown Napa): 2 for 1 Tasting and 10% off Wine Purchases. ($45 SAVINGS)
Archer Hotel Napa (Downtown Napa): 20% Off Hotel Reservations + $25 Food & Drink Credit
Bazan Cellars (Downtown Napa): 2 for 1 tasting on either the Tradition or Legend tasting ($80 SAVINGS)
JaM CELLARS (Downtown Napa): Purchase a Tasting of your choice and get a free Wine Jello Shot and two extra splashes of wine ($50 SAVINGS)
MaCo Vineyards (Downtown Napa): 2 for 1 on our Estate Flight ($60 SAVINGS)
John Anthony Vineyards (Downtown Napa): Purchase a Tasting and Receive an Additional 2-3 Premium Pours for 2 Guests ($40 SAVINGS)
Tarla (Downtown Napa): Complimentary Chefs Choice Appetizer with Purchase ($12 SAVINGS)
River Terrace Inn (Downtown Napa): Receive 15% off the best available room rate per night*
Andaz Hotel – Downtown Napa (Downtown Napa): Receive 20% off your room rate, with advance reservation (based on availability).
The Meritage Resort and Spa: Receive 20% off accommodations using link sent in purchase email.
Vista Collina Resort: Receive 20% off accommodations using the customized booking link in your post purchase email.
Judds Hill Winery (Napa, Silverado Trail): One Tasting Fee Waived with Purchase of One Bottle of Wine or 10% Off the Bottle Blending Day Camp Experience ($45 SAVINGS)
Black Stallion Winery (Silverado Trail): Receive 1 Complimentary Signature Tasting (a $55 value) with the Purchase of any 3 Bottles of Wine. ($55 SAVINGS)
Hagafen Cellars (Silverado Trail): Two for One Signature Tasting ($45 SAVINGS)
Jean Edwards Cellars (Napa): $20 Off Tasting plus 10% Off Wine Purchases ($40 SAVINGS)
Napa Valley Tasting Barn: Prime Solum, Expression 38° & Tetra (Napa): Complimentary Cheese Plate with Wine Tasting
The Patland Caves Experience (Napa): Receive an additional special extra pour for up to 4 people and 10% off wine purchases ($60 SAVINGS)
Hertelendy Vineyards (Napa): One tasting fee is waived with a purchase of 6+ bottles. ($100 SAVINGS)
Relic Wine Cellars (Napa): Complimentary Private Tasting for Two with a 3 Bottle Purchase ($80 SAVINGS)
Backstage Winery (Napa): 2 for 1 Tastings ($75 SAVINGS)
Backstage Winery ATV Vineyard Tour & Tasting (Napa): $50 Off ATV Vineyard Tour & Tasting Experiences ($50 SAVINGS)
Clos du Val (Silverado Trail): Two for One Hirondelle House Tasting ($75 SAVINGS)
Chimney Rock (Napa, Silverado Trail): 10% off wine purchases
Pine Ridge Vineyards (Napa, Silverado Trail): Two for One Estate Tasting ($60 SAVINGS)
The Yount Room (Yountville): 2-for-1 Collective Flight (excludes Saturday) ($50 SAVINGS)
Jessup Cellars (Yountville): 2-for-1 on the "Light Flight" Bar Tasting. Walk-ins welcome! ($30 SAVINGS)
Hill Family Estate (Yountville): Two for One Tasting and 10% off purchases, Mon-Thurs ($40 SAVINGS)
Wildcrafted Wines (Yountville): 2 for 1 tasting or Complimentary Tasting with bottle purchase ($35 SAVINGS)
Napa Valley Bike Tours (Downtown Napa): 20% off Bike Rentals and 10% off Bike Tours, for up to four guests.
NAPA VALLEY ALOFT (Yountville): $20 off Balloon Tour for up to 4 Guests! ($80 SAVINGS)
Napa Cellars (Oakville, Yountville): 2 for 1 Classic Tasting (Available Thursday, Friday, and Monday) ($35 SAVINGS)
The Duckhorn Collection at Paraduxx (Silverado Trail, Yountville): 2 for 1 Duckhorn Vineyards Tasting ($50 SAVINGS)
Saddleback Cellars (St. Helena): Two for One Tasting ($40 SAVINGS)
Cakebread Cellars (Napa): 2 for 1 Classic Tasting Experience (Mon-Thurs) ($50 SAVINGS)
Niebaum-Pennino (Rutherford): 2 for 1 Flight Tastings and 15% Off Food Items ($40 SAVINGS)
Elizabeth Spencer Wines (Rutherford): 2 for 1 Tasting and 10% off Purchases ($50 SAVINGS)
Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) (Rutherford): 2 for 1 Discount on the "Discover Beaulieu" Tasting ($55 SAVINGS)
Mathew Bruno Winery (Rutherford): 2 FOR 1 TASTING EXPERIENCES ($75 SAVINGS)
Grgich Winery (Rutherford): Receive 15% off in-person purchases of current release wines & 10% off in-person purchases of library & large format wines
Frogs Leap Winery (St. Helena): Priority Wine Pass member and guest receive an additional "Splash" ($20 SAVINGS)
Pestoni Family Estate Winery (and Picnic Grounds) (St. Helena): Two for One on Guided Heritage Tasting or Casual Picnic Tasting ($50 SAVINGS)
Harvest Inn (St. Helena): Receive 15-20% off Best Flexible Rates at Harvestinn.com**Please see welcome email for special booking link! ($150 SAVINGS)
Harvest Table (St. Helena): Complimentary Mimosa with Saturday/Sunday brunch and 10% off dinner or 1 comp appetizer with each entrée ordered
Modus Operandi Cellars (St. Helena): Additional Pour For You and a Guest ($25 SAVINGS)
MTGA Wines (St. Helena): Two for One Tasting Experience with Purchase of 3 Bottles of Wine Per Couple ($75 SAVINGS)
Whitehall Lane Winery (Rutherford): Two for One Winery Exclusive Tasting ($65 SAVINGS)
Raymond Vineyards (Rutherford): 2-for-1 Tasting in the Main Salon and 10% off all Purchases ($50 SAVINGS)
V. Sattui Winery (St. Helena): Two for One Tasting Tasting - Choose your way! ($55 SAVINGS)
Bougetz Cellars (Silverado Trail): 2 for 1 wine tasting Save $40-$70 value depending on which tasting option you choose. ($70 SAVINGS)
Davies Vineyard (St. Helena): $20 off per person on Tasting Experiences ($40 SAVINGS)
Rutherford Hill Winery: 10% off Wine Purchases
Charles Krug (St. Helena): 1 Estate Tasting fee waived with every $100 wine purchase ($50 SAVINGS)
Rutherford Ranch Winery (Rutherford, Silverado Trail): Two for One Tasting ($55 SAVINGS)
Boeschen Vineyards (Silverado Trail, St. Helena): Two Complimentary Tastings and Tour with Purchase of 3 Bottles of Red Wine ($300 SAVINGS)
Ladera vineyards (Calistoga, Silverado Trail): Receive 2 complimentary tastings with $300 wine purchase. Reservations required ($150 SAVINGS)
Aonair Winery and Caves (St. Helena): Complimentary Private Tastings (for up to 4 people) with $300 Purchase ($170 SAVINGS)
Beringer Vineyards (Cave Tasting) (St. Helena): 2 for 1 Cave Tasting ($35 SAVINGS)
Benessere Vineyards (St. Helena): Two for One on WEEKDAYS (Mon-Fri, Save $55) Extra pour with your tasting on WEEKENDS (Sat, Sun, Save $30 per couple with each pass ($55 SAVINGS)
Prager Winery & Port Works (St. Helena): 10% discount on six bottle purchase and 20% off on twelve bottles
Reverie Winery Estate (St. Helena): Receive a Complimentary Tasting for 4 with a $300 Purchase ($300 SAVINGS)
Schweiger Vineyards (St. Helena): Receive 2 Complimentary Tastings with $300 Wine Purchase ($130 SAVINGS)
Teachworth Napa Valley (St. Helena): Two Tasting Fees Waived with the Purchase of 4 Bottles of Estate Cabernet ($200 SAVINGS)
Westwood Estate Wine (St. Helena): Complimentary Tasting With One Bottle Purchase ($35 SAVINGS)
AXR Napa Valley at V Madrone Vineyard (St. Helena): Receive a Complimentary Tasting for 2 with a $300 Purchase ($180 SAVINGS)
Maxville Estate Winery (Chiles Valley, St. Helena): 2-for-1 Tasting of either our Estate or Liquid Luxury Experience ($75 SAVINGS)
Pope Valley Winery (Pope Valley): Two for One Vineyard View Tasting Experience + Access to Picnic Area (with bottle purchase) ($55 SAVINGS)
Sterling Vineyards (Calistoga): Two for One on the Sterling Stroll Experience ($55 SAVINGS)
Envy Wines (Calistoga): 2 for 1 Envy Wine tasting anytime BEFORE noon! 10% discount off the purchase of Envy Wines ALL DAY EVERY DAY! ($30 SAVINGS)
Post Parade Wines (St. Helena): One Complimentary Tasting With Three Bottle Purchase ($75 SAVINGS)
Bennett Lane Winery (Calistoga): $5 Off Per Person on a Tasting Flight ($10 SAVINGS)
Hans Fahden Vineyards and Cave (Calistoga): 2 for 1 Private Tasting and Cave Tour ($45 SAVINGS)
Golden Haven Mud Bath (Calistoga): $99 per person for our Couples and Friends Mud Bath Experience ($50 SAVINGS)
Napa Valley Bike Tours (Silverado Trail, Yountville): 20% off Bike Rentals and 10% off Bike Tours, for up to four guests.
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Wine Pass FAQ's
How does the Priority Wine Pass work?
Buy one pass per couple - it’s $39 if you get it from my site - that’s a $30 discount I set up for my readers. That’s also the lowest price offered other than an occasional “flash sale”. Support my site by buying it from me - it’s what keeps the site running!
You’ll receive a welcome letter with promo codes. Some wineries allow you book with a promo code, some ask that you reserve normally (or walk-in) and present your pass upon arrival. Most do not actually charge your card when booking but if they do just show them the pass when you arrive and they’ll adjust your charge.
You can reach out to their free concierge service or to me directly and together we’ll help you pick wineries and plan out your entire trip. Most services charge hundreds of dollars for trip planning advice but it’s included with the pass.
How Long is it Good For?
The Priority Wine Pass comes with free concierge service and we work together on your requests.
The Priority Wine Pass sold on my site is good for a full year from purchase. They also offer 1 day and 3 day passes but there’s no discount on those making them more expensive than the annual pass.
I Live in the Bay Area - Can I visit the same wineries again and again?
Yes, Bay Area people really make out like bandits with the pass since there are no limits or limitations on winery visits. But even an out of town day tripper can easily come out ahead. For example, a pop in at Sterling is $55 pp, or two for one on the pass. Wouldn’t you be happy if you found $25 on the ground in front of the winery? How about finding a fifty dollar bill at the next stop? Happy now? You bet!
Do I Need to Buy a Wine Pass for Everyone in my Party?
No, just get one pass per couple. It's 2 for 1 for most deals so get one pass, pay for one tasting and the person with you gets the same for no charge.
Now know that if you buy the pass as a single that you cannot assume that the winery will charge you half - it’s up to them and most can’t do that since prices are loaded into their point of sale terminals so be aware.
Why Should I Get it From You?
It’s true, you can buy the pass on other sites but my $39 price is the lowest standard price offered and buying it from me helps support the rising costs of running this site. And when you buy it from me you get FREE advice and trip planning services as my way of thanking you for your support.
So I Can Get Free Wine at Every Napa Winery?
No, not every winery accepts the Priority WIne Pass but enough do to make it worth your while. If there are wineries you really want to visit but who offer no discounts then just go - you’ll save enough money at the other wineries to justify paying full price.
I’m Coming with a Group. Can I Get a Bunch of Passes for Everyone?
Sort of! In 2026 wineries have relaxed their rules on groups and now you can use the Wine Pass for group discounts. Check this page for the group size limits and get ONE pass for every two people for the 2 for 1 deals.
I’m in Napa Right Now - Can I Still Get the Pass?
Yes! Even if you are reading this standing outside of the Sterling Tram you can still get the pass and the discount. Just buy the pass on your phone and show the image sent to you immediately in email to get the discounts. BUY IT NOW! One per couple.
Do You Really Love the Pass or are you Paid to Say This?
I never recommend stuff I don't love. So while I get paid a few bucks when you buy a pass (sort of like how I get paid if you click one of my ads) I would never tell my readers to buy or do something that I didn't fully believe in. In the past there were other discount options (coupons, phone apps) but they are all gone and the Priority Wine Pass remains the only annual pass left for Napa and Sonoma - and it’s still going strong.
And in case you don’t know who I am, I have been writing this website for almost 20 years and even wrote the original Napa articles for TripAdvisor. For years my site has been one of the top rated Napa sites and in 2026 just launched this brand new version with all updated information. I love deals and hate getting ripped off which is why I love the Priority Wine Pass.
