An ‘approachable culture’: Shadybrook Estate Winery wants visitors to feel at home

"Everything looks different on horseback"
Napa Valley Register

With hundreds of wineries in Napa Valley, it takes a little extra to get noticed. The oldest wineries can lean on a compelling history and origin story, but newer ones need to get creative. Offering interactive experiences that combine a tasting with a hands-on activity can set them apart from the rest.

Shadybrook Estate Winery, located at 100 Rapp Lane in Napa, is a newer brand with its first vintage in 2010. In addition to leaning into its location at Coombsville’s Rapp Ranch, it offers an interactive experience: a horseback ride through the vineyards of a working ranch, followed by an al fresco wine tasting.

It is possibly the only winery in the valley where visitors can enjoy a vineyard tour on horseback. Shadybrook’s website offers the Ultimate Ranch Experience at $250 per person. It is a three-hour experience with a 45-minute guided trail ride through estate vineyards, followed by a wine tasting…

Special Offer

Join Us For Our Harvest Party!

Join Us For Our Harvest Party!

Come celebrate the end of harvest with Shadybrook Estate Winery and our Wine Club Members! Enjoy newly released wines, a BBQ Feast prepared by Dave James from Deep Smoke, and the warmth of Fall on The Overlook – as we toast to another great year!

$125 | $95 Wine Club Members

Newsletter Signup

Stay connected with Shadybrook Estate—join our newsletter for the latest wine releases, events, and estate news.