Opus One Winery

Yountville · CA

When to go

BestGoodBusyPeak crowdsClosed

Day: Monday–Friday for Art of the Table; it is unavailable weekends.
Time: Late morning or early afternoon for the tasting and terrace views. · Morning in July–August to reduce heat exposure on the terrace.
Avoid: Do not go without a confirmed appointment; 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
Enter via the Highway 29 main visitor drive, park, and check in.15 min
Arrive 10–15 minutes early with government photo ID and reservation confirmation.
+15 min
Reserved Opus One experience90 min
Choose the 90-minute Opus One Experience for the winery tour, library wines, and culinary complement; Estate Tasting lasts about 60 minutes and has no tour.
+1 h 45
Rooftop terrace and departure15 min
Allow time for vineyard views, water, and a measured departure before the next stop.

Bring

Food & breaks

Skip it if

Skip if you are under 21, want a walk-in or inexpensive tasting, dislike formal luxury service, or cannot arrange a sober driver.