Napa wine tasting is a “bucket list” trip for some, and an annual (or more often!) treat for others, for good reason! The Napa Valley is one of the most highly recognized appellations in the US. Only 4% of all California wine comes from the prestigious AVA – Napa wines are about 0.4% of the world’s wine production.
Premium pricing is, of course, a consequence of limited supply – not that the premium is due solely to restricted supply. Napa grapes are also prized because of the ideal soil and climate conditions for a number of grapes, most notably cabernet sauvignon. Its worldwide reputation also means the 400 wineries in Napa (many of them boutique) have become a destination for world wine enthusiasts.
So, yes, Napa wine tasting and Napa wines are expensive, BUT, there’s a smart way to enjoy the Napa wine tasting experience, AND have more money to buy the wines you’ll be craving!/p>
We’re a big fan of wine passports, and in our experience, Priority Wine Pass is hands down the way to go.
Wine passports are the smart way to enjoy Napa wine tasting!
Wine tastings in Napa are routinely $45, $50, $75 AND MORE per person. The math is pretty easy – whether it’s a two for one offer (order two tasting flights, pay for only one) or a complimentary tasting (yes, Priority Wine Pass has a number of wine partners offering a free Napa wine tasting – check the website for current offers, some are limited time or seasonal only!) the math is easy!
Use coupon code WINERY on the Priority Wine Pass site for $20 off at checkout, and pay only $49 for one year of wine tasting! At $45 and up for a Napa wine tasting, you’ll pay for the pass the first time you use it! And, Priority Wine Pass has almost 400 winery partners, all across California, Oregon and Washington wine regions!
(New to wine passport programs? We have a couple more general posts – What’s a wine passport? or, Confused about wine passports?)