Tour & Tasting Experiences
Experiences are available to book seven days a week, reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome!
We can't wait to share our exceptional wines and breathtaking Napa Valley views from our Sterling Aerial Gondola with you!
Know before you go. Guests often have many questions related to our Gondola’s and experiences. See our frequently asked questions page to learn about the common answers about children, pets, and the Gondola.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery. If temperatures exceed 100 degrees, the gondola will be shut down to avoid heat safety concerns.
Our Aerial Gondola is part of the overall Sterling Winery experience. Currently, we do not offer rides on the Gondola that do not include a wine tasting. We offer a $25 ticket that does not include wine and this guest must be accompanied by a wine experience guest.
Pets are not allowed on property; however Licensed/Registered Service Animals will be permitted. Thank you for your understanding.
Open Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Monday, September 15th Sterling Vineyards Will Be Closed For Refresh.
The Founder's Experience
Reservations required. Guests must be 21+.
Taking place at the peak of the hill in our newly redesigned Founder’s Room, join us for our most premier tasting experience at Sterling Vineyards. You’ll be treated to a world class food and wine pairing with our most coveted winery exclusive wines. 90 minute experience.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery.
$125 Per Person | Club member discounts apply
Hilltop Experience
Reservations required. Guests must be 21+.
Enjoy the breath-taking views as you ascend to our winery via an aerial gondola. Upon arrival at the top of the hill, join us in our Hilltop Tasting Room which overlooks the Napa Valley for a memorable seated tasting experience. During the experience, you'll be guided through a tasting selection of five winery exclusive wines paired with local cheese and charcuterie. This experience is a unique opportunity to taste the best Sterling Vineyards has to offer. 90 minute experience.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery.
$95 Per Person | Club member discounts apply
Diamond Mountain Terrace
Reservations Recommended. All Ages Welcome
Indulge in an exclusive tasting of our Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon in a breathtaking terrace setting. This 90-minute seated experience features a vertical flight of three vintages with the option to enjoy specialty library pours. Enhance your tasting with curated small bites available for purchase, including cheese, charcuterie, and seasonal pairings.
Offered seasonally from April to October, Friday–Sunday, this experience is open to the public for $75 per person and available to club members as part of their complimentary tastings. Walk-ins welcome; reservations encouraged.
Elevate your visit with this exclusive tasting, available only on our Diamond Mountain Terrace.
Taste of Sterling Club Members: 2 complimentary tastings
Summit Society Members: 4 complimentary tastings
Tour & Terrace Experience
Reservations strongly recommended. All Ages Welcome
Enjoy the breath-taking views as you ascend to our winery via an aerial gondola. Upon arrival at the top of the hill, you'll enjoy leisurely self-guided wine tasting of three wines as you stroll the winery for a behind the scenes look at the art and science of winemaking. This experience concludes with a seated tasting of two wines and a cheese board on our elevated Southview Terrace overlooking the Napa Valley, weather permitting. 90 minute experience.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery.
$85 Per Person | Club member discounts apply
Sterling Stroll
Reservations Recommended. All Ages Welcome
Enjoy a leisurely self-guided tasting of 5 wines while you stroll. Upon arrival at the top of the hill, you'll enjoy leisurely self-guided wine tasting while you stroll the winery for a behind the scenes look at the art and science of winemaking. 60 minute experience. Guests under the age of 21 are welcome on this experience.
Total group size is limited to 14 guests per family, children and those under 21 included.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery.
$55 Per Person | $25 For Ages 3 - 20
Taste of Sterling Club Members: 2 complimentary tastings
Summit Society Members: 4 complimentary tastings
Club Member Experience
Reservations required. Guests Must be 21+.
All experiences include a round-trip gondola ride to and from our hilltop winery.
Membership has its perks! Enjoy the aerial gondola, followed by a seated wine tasting experience in our Hilltop Tasting Room overlooking the Napa Valley while you enjoy a selection of winery exclusive wines. 90 minute experience.
Guests must be 21+, club members who would like to bring underage guests, please book under the Sterling Stroll.
15+ Guests
Large Group Experiences
Reservations Required. All Ages Welcome
Every guest in our group experiences enjoys a gondola ride to the winery. Choose your ideal experience from a selection of our offerings—enjoy a self-guided tour and tasting, a guided tasting adventure, or elevate your visit with our luxurious Seated St. Dunstan’s tasting and/or a curated food-paired wine experience.