Exclusive Journey Blends Hands-on Grape Stomping, Storied Winemaking, and Gourmet Dining through Napa Valley
June 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that evokes the spirit of luxury rail travel, is pleased to announce tickets are now available for the return of the signature Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills, a quintessential harvest season experience. Ideal for groups from 10 to 30 guests, the stomping of the grapes at Grgich Hills Estate immerses guests in the winemaking process, using the age-old maceration method. Aboard the 2-hour journey, guests are treated to a multi-course gourmet lunch aboard the train and a festive tasting at Grgich Hills, featuring a selection of organic reserve wines. This year marks the third annual Grape Stomp experience at Grgich Hills Estate for the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, a defining moment that placed Napa Valley on the global wine stage, this years’ experience introduces a limited-time commemorative wine flight. During the picturesque Wine Train journey, guests will have the rare opportunity to taste selections inspired by the historic 1976 tasting, including wines connected to Grgich Hills Estate, where winemaker Mike Grgich helped shape one of Napa’s most celebrated victories.
“The Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills is an experience that guests look forward to each harvest season, and we are excited to welcome it back in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris,” said Nathan Davis, general manager, Napa Valley Wine Train. “This years’ experience offers a unique opportunity to immerse guests in Napa Valley’s history firsthand, from the vineyard to the glass, while honoring the legacy that helped put the region on the world stage.”
Guests are welcomed aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train at 10:50 a.m., shortly before the locomotive’s whistle sounds, and the train begins to depart. An exquisite lunch is served, welcoming guests into a culinary journey before arriving at Grgich Hills Estate at 12:30 p.m., where a luxurious one-hour seated tasting tour of reserve wines and the iconic grape stomping experience awaits. Under the shade of old oak trees overlooking the vineyard and Mayacamas Mountains, the communal affair features six large wine barrels designed to support several enthusiastic stompers, making it the perfect activity for team building. After an hour, guests will return to the train to take part in dessert, coffee, and tea service on the ride back to the station where the journey will conclude at 2:30 p.m.
The exclusive journey is now available for booking throughout harvest season, September and October. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit WineTrain.com.
From simplified planning to Valley-inspired fare served onboard, The Napa Valley Wine Train creates bespoke experiences to suit every group’s desires. Parties of up to 350 passengers will enjoy a sensory journey from the moment they board, complete with scenic Valley views and gourmet cuisine. The Napa Valley Wine Train is an exquisite venue for corporate events, incentive travel, as well as intimate Napa Valley receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and other private gatherings.
About the Napa Valley Wine Train
One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multi-course meals cooked to order, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. The Napa Valley Wine Train features vintage Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and luxurious armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Napa Valley Wine Train holds a level 1 Green Key Meetings rating. It has been identified as a destination that has taken first steps to reduce environmental impacts by analyzing its meetings and conference operations and identifying opportunities for improvement. An action plan focusing on resource conservation and waste minimization has been established, and is supported by a firm commitment to continual improvement.
In 2015, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts purchased the historic and iconic Napa Valley Wine Train expanding its portfolio to include attractions in the destinations its hotels call home.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
The Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio is a collection of 29 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts, and experiences across North America—all designed for discerning travelers seeking to escape the daily routine. Noble House can be trusted to unlock the most authentic experiences in the most compelling destinations. This promise is delivered through their carefully curated collection that pairs boutique local charm with consistent high service and comfort standards. All concepts within their collection offer immersive, active adventure experiences that bring out the best of their destinations. Headquartered in Seattle, their family-owned business philosophy creates value for each concept’s community, environment, ownership, staff, and guests. The portfolio includes: over 75 restaurants, bars, and lounges; the Napa Valley Wine Train; a collection of spas, marinas, and private residences throughout the U.S., and Mexico; a range of beachfront resorts from California to Florida; luxury retreats in Jackson Hole, Wyo. and award-winning urban hotels in Seattle and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.noblehousehotels.com or call 877.NOBLE.TRIP.
