Where to Find Free Wine Tasting in Napa Valley

There are many wineries throughout Napa Valley that waive the tasting fee with a bottle purchase, but all that wine tasting can add up to be quite the expensive haul. Luckily, there are a slew of establishments across Napa Valley that are here to help you out. Here are the best wineries to score a free wine tasting, no strings attached.

Heitz Cellar

Nestled in the pristine Spring Valley in the eastern hills of St. Helena, you’ll find family-owned winery and vineyard, Heitz Cellar. Heitz has been a beloved Napa Valley establishment since the 1960s and was even bestowed the Top 12 Wines of the 20th Century honor for their Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet by Wine Spectator magazine. The cabernet aged in French oak has a deep, rich color with layers of complexity. The dark fruit flavor has a unique and distinctive mint character. Visit the estate for a complimentary wine tasting and a chance to visit their picturesque gray stone cellar and relax on the beautiful ivy-covered patio. 436 St Helena Hwy, St Helena

Sutter Home Winery

Known for the creation of White Zinfandel, this St. Helena family-run independent winery is the perfect place to visit for a garden stroll. Their lush gardens of flowers and plants are free to roam before you venture into the main store for a tasting off their complementary menu. Their friendly staff will serve wines including the peachy visitor favorite Moscato Sangria and the strawberry and melon essence of their famous White Zinfandel. Visit the Sutter Home gift shop for specialty foods, sauces, and more. If you get hungry during your free wine travels, view our handy guide on where to go for fine dining in Napa Valley that won’t break the bank. 277 St Helena Hwy, St Helena

Vincent Arroyo Winery

Head to the upper Napa Valley for a wine tasting at Calistoga’s Vincent Arroyo Winery. Groups of up to four people can visit Vincent’s 23-acre Greenwood Ranch and barn of oak wine barrels for a complimentary taste. Try the 2015 Vincent Arroyo Cabernet Sauvignon, full of rich blackberry and boysenberry fruit, dark chocolate, and chewy tannins. The Arroyo family allows their Cabernet grapes to hang on the vine as long as possible to maximize the deep flavors before barrel aging in oak to infuse a subtle caramel flavor. 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga 

Nightly Wine Tasting at the Napa Winery Inn

Book your wine country vacation with the Napa Winery Inn for affordable, comfortable accommodations near downtown Napa. Vacation in luxury with high-touch amenities like a daily wine country breakfast, outdoor pool and whirlpool, and complimentary nightly wine tasting featuring some of the best Napa Valley varietals.

For more Napa Valley wine tasting on a budget, check out our guide on where to get the most bang for your buck.