

Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills
Take part in a quintessential harvest season experience at an acclaimed winery that put Napa on the map. The stomping of the grapes at Grgich Hills Estate immerses you in the wine-making process, using an age-old maceration method. A festive tasting awaits after the stomp, where you’ll enjoy a selection of organic reserve wines from Grgich Hills.
Inclusions & Features
- Multiple course gourmet lunch
- 2-hr journey aboard our vintage train
- Grape stomping
- Festive tasting at Grgich Hills Estate

A Journey for the Senses
Your trip begins with a leisurely ride aboard our luxurious rail car through beautiful Napa Valley. A gourmet lunch full of fresh flavor is served onboard before you stop and disembark at the legendary Grgich Hills Estate. Here, you’ll meet their team on the scenic outdoor crush pad and play grape stomper by hopping into a barrel and putting your bare feet to work.

A Sample of World-Class Wine
After a traditional and festive experience, you’re invited to sip on a curated collection of Reserve wines, farmed organically at Grgich Hills. Each option is selected to give you a taste of what makes this estate so special in the world of wine. Back aboard the train, a decadent dessert course with tea and coffee is served, rounding off your flavor-intensive lunch.
10:30 AM | Your Journey Begins
The journey starts at McKinstry Street Station as you check-in with our team and queue to board. Now’s the perfect opportunity to learn about the Wine Train’s history and all it took to restore the station.
10:50 AM | Boarding Call
Blanketed by Valley sunshine, you board the railcar and prepare to embark on your journey. As meal service begins, the car fills with intoxicating aromas, and your excitement begins to bubble.
11:30 AM | Time to Depart
When the locomotive’s whistle sounds, the train gathers momentum and begins to depart the station. Lunch is served, and you indulge in a flavorful experience, one designed to heighten your senses.
12:30 PM | Grgich Hills Estate Tasting
You arrive at Grgich Hills Estate, where a one-hour seated tasting awaits. At their Rutherford property, you will sample a collection of world-class wines.
1:30 PM | Indulge in Dessert Onboard
Back on board, as you reminisce about the wines and stories of Grgich Hills Estate, coffee and tea service begins, featuring a sweet-and-savory creation from our chef. The combination makes for a short ride back to the station.
2:30 PM | Farewell For Now
Your ride through Napa Valley, complete with a one-of-a-kind experience comes to an end. We say goodbye for now but look forward to welcoming you back on board the Wine Train in the near future.
Additional Notes
Please note, our menu’s change seasonally and additional drinks are not included.
Our winery tours require moderate stair climbing and standing for extended periods. We encourage guests who may have difficulty performing these two activities to consider one of our dining journeys.
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Please inquire with your server for wine pairing suggestions
Sparkling wine toast on arrival to the dining car and tasting at Grgich Hills Estate Winery included, other onboard beverages available for purchase.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is now accepting cashless payments only.
Menus are subject to change based on availability
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Customer Reviews
Grgich Hills Winery Tasting and Wine Train
Toni our tour guide was awesome and kept the crowd in engaged! The wine was wonderful and the train ride worth the price!
Amazing Lunch Time Ride
Napa Wine train… let’s say it was such an amazing experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about the vineyards and the views were beautiful!. I did the 3 hour Grgich lunch tour and it was worth it. Inside had an antique feel and great for photos!
Lovely Views, Gourmet Meal
From start to finish, this was the perfect day out with 3 dear friends. The booking concierge was so kind and patient helping us select the best experience (one of our party has minor mobility concerns), and even set us up for early boarding. The beautiful Pullman dining car was so pretty we felt like we were on a movie set; we kept looking for Hercule Poirot to appear. The gourmet food choices were all superb, and our server was friendly and helpful. After our spectacular gourmet lunch we disembarked for a fascinating walking tour of Grgich Hills Estates Winery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned a great deal. And oh, the wine! Excellent tasting selections! Enjoying dessert and coffee after re-boarding the train capped off a perfect day. What’s not to love?!
Amazing Time!
Amazing experience, tour guide, group, and food! We stopped at Grgich Hills Estate which had the best Chardonnay I have ever had!
Wonderful Birthday Celebration!
Awesome birthday celebration. My group choose lunch and a stop at Grgich Winery! A great choice! The stop really added the special touch to the experience. Great service. Good food options. And a special treat for my birthday. We also enjoyed the tastings at the train station before boarding the train. Thanks for the photo backdrops at the station also. Great options for purchase to take after the train ride.
Majestic Train Ride
From start to finish a very enjoyable, friendly and refined experience. The staff were accommodating, polite, informed and helpful. The train was comfortable, the food service was professional and of very good quality. The wine provided for tasting and with lunch was excellent. The tasting and wine stomping was a great experience provided by knowledgeable and friendly staff at winery. Only small drawback was it didn’t last long enough, could of spent all day sampling the wine and enjoying the California sun in this exquisite location.
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