Opus One Winery

Yountville · CA

When to go

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Day: Monday–Friday for Art of the Table; it is not offered weekends.
Time: Late morning or early afternoon for terrace views and the timed tasting. · Morning in July–August to limit heat exposure on the terrace.
Avoid: Do not go without a reservation or if under 21; closures include New Year’s Day, January 5–9, Easter Sunday, April 20–24, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

About 2 hours

Start
Arrive via the Highway 29 main visitor entrance; park and check in with reservation confirmation and photo ID.15 min
Arrive 10–15 minutes before the booked time; do not use the Oakville Cross Road service drive.
+15 min
Reserved Opus One experience: Estate Tasting, Opus One Experience, or Art of the Table.
Choose Estate Tasting for a concise rooftop tasting; choose Opus One Experience for the winery tour and library wines. Book when dates release on the first of the month, up to two months ahead.
Rooftop terrace and vineyard outlook, where included in the booked experience.10 min
Bring sunglasses and a light layer; appointments do not run through sunset.

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Food & breaks

Skip it if

Skip if you want a cheap, casual walk-in tasting, are traveling with anyone under 21, or do not want a formal luxury experience.