I grew up in a military family – my grandfather served in the airborne division during the Second World War and my parents both spent time as first responders. It instilled a great sense of pride and respect for the sacrifices made by those who served.
After hearing through the grapevine that some wineries offer military discounts, I decided to call a bunch of them up and take notes along the way. And so, here are all the deals and discounts I could find in Napa Valley for service members, both active and veteran!
Please be sure to call the winery to confirm any discounts when making your reservation, and always remember to bring some cash to tip your host: $10-20 per person is pretty standard.
Military Deals for Napa Valley Wine Tastings
Napa
Acumen Wines: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Alpha Omega Winery: Waived Tasting Fee (Active Only)
Black Stallion Estate Winery: 30% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Bougetz Cellars: 2 for 1 Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Calmere Estate: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Chimney Rock Estate: Unspecified Discount (Active Only)
Gamling & McDuck**: 10% off all purchases (Active/Veteran)
Hagafen Cellars: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Jean Edwards Cellars: $20 off flight + 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Judd’s Hill Winery & Microcrush: 2 for 1 Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Monticello Napa Valley: 2 for 1 Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Quixote Winery: 10% off tasting fee + purchases (Active/Veteran)
Rebel Vintners: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Robert Mondavi Winery: 20% discount (Active Only)
Robert Biale: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Robert Craig Winery: 2 for 1 tastings + 10% off purchases + second tasting waived with 2 bottle purchase (Active/Veteran)
Sky Devil Wines**: no tasting room
Smith Deveraux Winery: 10% off tasting fee + purchases (Active/Veteran)
Trefethen Family Vineyard: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Trinitas Cellars: 10% off purchase (Active/Veteran)
Turnbull Wine Cellars: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
William Hill Estate Winery: Two Waived Tastings + 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Yountville
Clif Lede Vineyards: 2 for 1 Tastings Monday -Thursday + 10% off (Active/Veteran)
Domaine Chandon: 20% discount on tasting + purchases (Active/Veteran)
Handwritten Wines: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Hill Family Estate: unspecified discount (Active/Veteran)
Jessup Cellars: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Ogden Wine Co**: Waived Tasting Fee (Active/Veteran)
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Two Waived Tastings + 10% off (Active/Veteran)
St Helena
Amulet Estate: Waived Tasting + 10% off (Active/Veteran)
Axr Napa Valley: 2 Waived Tastings + 10% off purchase + second tasting waived with 3 bottle purchase (Active/Veteran)
Beringer Vineyards: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Chappellet Winery: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Charles Krug: Waived Estate Tasting + 10% off (Active/Veteran)
Clif Family Winery: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Corison Winery: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Crocker & Starr Winery: no official policy, but tasting room manager offered 2 for 1 (Active/Veteran)
Flora Springs Winery: 2 for 1 Tasting + 10% off (Active/Veteran)
Hall Wines: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Waived Tasting for Two (Active Only)
Louis Martini Winery: Two Waived Crown Bar Tastings + 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Nichelini Family Winery: Two Waived Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Raymond Vineyards: 10% off tasting fee + purchases (Active/Veteran)
Rombauer Vineyards**: Two Waived Tastings + 15% off purchase (Active/Veteran/First Responder)
Salvestrin Winery: No official policy, but offered complimentary tasting (Active/Veteran)
Tres Sabores Winery: 15% off tasting fee (Active/Veteran)
V Sattui Winery: 50% off Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Rutherford
Cakebread Cellars: 4 Waived Tastings per Servicemember (Active/Veteran)
Elizabeth Spencer Winery: 10% discount on tasting + purchases (Active/Veteran)
Frog’s Leap Winery: Two Waived Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Grgich Hills Estate: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Inglenook Estate Winery: 20% off purchases + complementary glass at bistro (Active/Veteran)
Mumm Napa: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Peju: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Rutherford Hill Winery: Waived Tasting (Active Only)
Sequoia Grove: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Calistoga
Bennett Lane: 2 for 1 Tastings (Active/Veteran)
Chateau Montelena Winery: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Frank Family Vineyards: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
Girard Winery: 10% off purchases (Active/Veteran)
Suisun
Tolenas Winery**: Waived Tasting (Active/Veteran)
PS: wineries marked with an asterisk (**) are also veteran owned and operated!
Some More Military Deals for Food & Fun in Napa Valley
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin BBQ: 10% off purchase (Active/Veteran)
Glidesdale Adventures: unspecified discount, call to enquire (Active/Veteran)
Gott’s Roadside: 10% off purchase (Active/Veteran/First Responder)
Oakville Grocery: 10% off purchase (Active/Veteran/First Responder)
Olive & Hay: 30% off dining bill for two guests (Active/Veteran)
Thank you again to all who have served and sacrificed – if there are any that I’ve missed drop me a comment and I’ll be happy to update!
And if you’ve made it this far, I also have a full guide to Napa Valley that you might enjoy!
