Vineyard Room

The “cultural center” of the winery is formed in the Vineyard Room, at the intersection of the three pillars of graceful living: wine, food, and art.

Robert Mondavi believed that the path to a more gracious lifestyle was found in the appreciation of wine, food, and art. Early-on in the winery’s history he chose a path of wine education as the toe-hold for consumers to experience what he meant by gracious living.

Beginning in November of 1967, Robert established the winery’s program for tours and tastings to enhance visitors’ understanding the world of fine wine. The tours offered by the winery today go well beyond a walk through the cellar room and the story of grape to glass. Visitors can embark on a sensory tour of wine exploring the texture, flavor, and aromas in the glass, explore the nuances of food and wine pairing or walk through the winery’s extensive art collection.

Ever changing art exhibits and outdoor concerts (since 1969) have brought some of the world’s most talented artists and performers to Napa Valley. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck, and Etta James are just a few of the stellar performers that have made our summer music festival a Napa Valley favorite. Proceeds from these concerts have benefited the Napa Valley Symphony and other local charities. The rotating exhibits in the winery’s Vineyard Room showcase celebrated, local and emerging artists in photography, sculpture, painting and other visual arts. These exhibits rotate every two months, so there is always a reason to return to the Vineyard Room to appreciate the fine art.