Frog's Leap Winery

Introduction to Frog's Leap Winery

Owner and winemaker John Williams (no, not the composer!) started as a dairy farmer in New York but fell in love with winemaking. He opened his own winery, Frog's Leap Winery, in 1981. This country-farm-meets-vineyard is the perfect place to enjoy great wine and company without the stuffiness sometimes found at luxury wineries. Plus, Frog's Leap farms organically, so you're making healthy choices by drinking its wine, right?

Visitor Experience

Tasting Atmosphere

Some say this winery offers the most relaxed and enjoyable tasting in Napa Valley. Tour guides lead you through the fruit and vegetable gardens, the fermentation room, the barrel room, and the gorgeous farmhouse. Recent visitors loved leisurely savoring their wine while gazing at the gardens and Mayacamas Mountains from the farm's Adirondack chairs. Reviewers also said that the occasional run-in with the jovial winemaker (Williams) is always a treat.

Location

You'll find Frog's Leap in Rutherford, less than 10 miles north of downtown Yountville.

Hours

Seated tastings are offered daily from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by reservation only. Two-hour guided tours of the property, which include a tasting, are available by reservation Thursday through Monday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tickets

Seated tastings start at $40 per person. The tasting and tour combo starts at $95 per person. For more information on other tasting options, visit the website.

If you'd like to visit more than one winery, consider signing up for one of the best Napa Valley tours.