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What is a Keenan tasting like?
Tucked away on a winding mountain road, visiting Keenan Winery offers an authentic glimpse into a quieter, classic era of Napa Valley. Hosts like Laura, Elizabeth, or Reilly guide guests through a flight of world-renowned wines during a private, relaxed, and unhurried session. Tastings take place around a restored 1904 stone winery building, complete with a cozy indoor fireplace, a balcony overlooking the vineyards, and shaded outdoor picnic tables with sweeping valley views — all grounded in warm hospitality and engaging storytelling.
Which wines is Keenan known for?
Because total production is deliberately limited to 10,000–12,000 cases a year, vintage dependent, Keenan’s high-altitude mountain wines are rare and highly sought-after. The estate is best known for:
- Spring Mountain Cabernet Franc
- Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Spring Mountain Chardonnay
- Napa Valley Merlot
- Napa Valley Syrah
- Napa Valley Zinfandel
- Spring Mountain Merlot Mailbox Reserve
- Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
- Spring Mountain Mernet Reserve
Beyond the winery, you’ll find Keenan wines at these retailers, restaurants and hotels.
Why visit Keenan Winery?
Founded in 1974 on a historic 1890s ghost-winery site, Keenan Winery is a three-generation, family-owned estate perched 1,700 feet above the valley floor in Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain District. The property serves as a tranquil, intimate retreat away from commercial tourist crowds. With total production intentionally limited to preserve small-lot quality, visiting the estate provides wine lovers with an exclusive opportunity to taste these coveted mountain releases directly at the source.
How much is a Keenan tasting?
When you taste wine at Keenan Winery, you get to taste some extraordinary Napa wines from the Spring Mountain District and enjoy exceptional value. Visitors get to taste an array of current release and reserve wines, and the tasting fee goes toward your $50 or more wine purchase.
Tastings are by appointment only, and are approximately 75 minutes. $50 per person fee may be applied to purchase.
There will be no charge for non-tasters, but all guests should be included in the total party size.
Can I bring a picnic, my dog, or a limo?
If you’d like to sit outside, you may also buy some mouth-watering Keenan wine, bring a picnic, and enjoy both at our outdoor picnic table overlooking the vineyards. We are dog friendly (for our well-mannered, four-pawed friends), and look forward to seeing you soon.
Many of our tasting room guests choose to retain the services of local tour agencies, so that someone else can do the driving. In addition to supplying transportation in style, these agencies are more than willing to aid in planning a memorable trip to the wine country: Beau Wine Tours, McGee Private Wine Tours.
How do I get to Keenan Winery?
Keenan Winery, 3660 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574. From downtown St. Helena, take Madrona Avenue to Spring Mountain Road and climb the mountain — we’re on the historic Conradi site in the Mayacamas range. Open in Google Maps.
Is the tasting room accessible?
Keenan Winery is accessible to all. We want to be sure everyone is able to enjoy her/his visit, so we’ve provided ramps, an accessible tasting bar, and website surfing aids. Learn more about accessibility at Keenan Winery.
