Bell Wine Cellars
A peaceful retreat that produces excellent wine
The next stop on our “favorite wineries” tour is Bell Wine Cellars. The gorgeous winery is located just south of Yountville, in the center of the Napa Valley. When you arrive at Bell Wine Cellars, the first thing you’ll notice is the beautiful stone building surrounded by majestic oak trees. This building is the core of the winery. Sprawling vineyards encircle the winery and it’s completely peaceful.
Bell Wine Cellars produces a limited selection of hand crafted wines. Each wine represents the winery’s unique “terrior”. Established in 1991, this winery boasts an intimate and elegant tasting room surrounded by wine saturated barrels and large stainless steel tanks. Guests can enjoy Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, and their signature Bell Cabernet.
Tasting options at Bell Wine Cellars are as unique as their wine. Guests can enjoy a Current Release Tasting ($20/person) in the beautiful tasting room from 10am to 4pm by appointment. Other tasting options include:
- Grape to Glass Tour & Tasting ($50/person): This tour is offered at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3pm, by appointment. It takes approximately 1.5 hours.
- Sensory Tasting ($75/person): This unique tours is only offered during certain times of the year. Contact the winery for specific dates and times.
- Cabernet Sauvignon Clonal Tasting ($125/person): This tour is also offered at various times throughout the year. Contact the winery for specifics.
- Blending Seminar – Winemaker for a Day ($150/person): Contact the winery for more information on this tour.
- Corporate or Large Group Winery Experience ($60/person): This tour gives corporate and large groups an educational look at grape growing and winemaking. It is followed by a private tasting. This tour takes approximately 1.5 hours.
For more information on any of these tours, you can visit the winery’s website at: www.bellwine.com.
If you’re just looking for a peaceful retreat to enjoy a glass of wine with friends or loved ones, Bell Wine Cellars also boasts a spectacular patio that overlooks the Mayacamas range across the valley. It’s a relaxing spot to enjoy a spontaneous picnic or take in the golden sunset beyond Mount St. John.
Napa Valley Wine Trolley highly recommends Bell Wine Cellars and regularly visits this winery on their trolley tours. For more information about this winery or to book a tour with Napa Valley Wine Tours, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff today.