FAMILY OWNED CARNEROS WINERY
Family-owned and operated since 1981, Saintsbury was established with a curious spirit and is recognized as an early producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Northern California. Based in the Napa Valley, Saintsbury thoughtfully pursues exceptional vineyards, varieties, and farmers throughout California. A thoughtful, open-minded approach in the cellar balances decades of practice with a playful sense of discovery. After 40 years, our wines have become the centerpiece of our extended family of growers, collaborators, and enthusiasts. Just off Highway 121, Saintsbury is a hidden gem within the Napa-Carneros region. Dependent on the weather, your tasting will either take place in our English-style gardens adjacent to our Home Vineyard or on the east side of the cellar overlooking the vineyards.
Our Founders
Saintsbury Winery was founded by Richard Ward and David Graves in 1981. Incidentally they both met during their graduate studies in Enology at UC Davis while taking a brewing class together and is where they made their first non commercial wine (a Santa Barbara grown barrel fermented Riesling).
Fate sometimes works its magic – David had a biology degree from UC Santa Cruz and Richard had an engineering degree and both were pursuing careers in the wine industry.
Visit Saintsbury
A tasting appointment is required, which can be made through Tock or by calling us directly at 707.252.0592, or emailing us at tasting@saintsbury.com. Once you receive an email from us, please consider your appointment confirmed. For reservations larger than 6 guests please call the winery to book.
Reservation Times: 10AM – 3:30PM, on the quarter-hour.
Classic Tasting
Six guests or fewer, $40 per person, lasts about 1 hour
Enjoy a seated tasting of five Single Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that introduce you to our select vineyards in Carneros, Anderson Valley, and Sonoma Coast. Lasting an hour, a Saintsbury Host will walk you through a tasting of our current releases, detailing the winemaking practices, different terroirs, and story behind iconic vineyards.
For groups larger than six please contact the winery.
Library Tasting
Two – six guests, $95 per person/ $75 for members with limited availability
Join us for a detailed exploration of the effects of aging fine wine and clonal selection. Learn about ageability and vintage variation from a dedicated member of our staff while taking an in-depth look at a couple of vineyards through time by trying a variety of vintages as you walk through our winery and cellar. Please telephone 707.252.0592 with this information. We ask that you provide at least 48 hours’ notice for cancelation.