O’Brien Estate is a family-owned winery in Napa Valley that hosts private proposal experiences by reservation. Every tasting here is completely private — your own table overlooking the vineyards, your own host, no crowds and no strangers — which makes it one of the few places in Napa Valley where you can propose without an audience. The Proposal Experience is $395 per couple, includes photography by our trained staff, and a signed bottle of our Romance wine. We will personally help you plan the moment. Call (707) 252-8463 or reserve a tasting online.
Why Couples Propose at O’Brien Estate
Most Napa wineries seat you at a shared tasting bar or walk you through in a group — a difficult place to ask the most personal question of your life. At O’Brien Estate there is no tasting bar and no tour group. You have a private table on a 33-acre estate in the Oak Knoll District, with vineyard views stretching to the Mayacamas Mountains and as much time as you want.
The estate’s wines are named for the arc of a love story — Fascination, Romance, Seduction, Passion — inspired by the romance poetry of the winemaker. Guests regularly describe their afternoon here as the most romantic stop of their Napa trip. It is a setting built for exactly this question.
How a Proposal at the Winery Works
Reserve a private tasting for the two of you, then contact us quietly at (707) 252-8463 or info@obrienestate.com to share your plan. We will coordinate the timing and the spot — during the vineyard walk, at your private table, or at sunset — and keep the secret until the moment you choose. Afterward, you celebrate with estate wines and the view, at whatever pace feels right.
Options and Pricing
The Proposal Experience ($395 per couple) includes coordination of your proposal, photography by our trained staff, and a signed bottle of our Romance wine. Pair it with the tasting of your choice. The Private Tasting ($85 per guest, 90 minutes) includes a cellar and vineyard walk followed by estate wines at your own private table. The Reserve Tasting ($150 per guest, 120 minutes) features five rare Reserve wines made in 100-case lots. If you want the entire estate to yourselves — for the proposal itself or a surprise gathering of family and friends afterward — ask about a private estate experience: typically all we ask is the purchase of six or more cases of wine, with no site fee. See tasting details and reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we have the winery to ourselves for the proposal?
Yes. Every standard tasting is already private — your own table and host. For a full estate buyout, we typically ask that you purchase six or more cases of wine instead of charging a site fee.
How much does a winery proposal cost?
The Proposal Experience is $395 per couple and includes coordination of your moment, photography by our trained staff, and a signed bottle of our Romance wine. Private tastings start at $85 per guest.
Will you help keep it a surprise?
Yes. Contact us before your visit and we will coordinate the timing discreetly. Your host will know the plan; your partner will not.
Can we bring a photographer?
Photography by our trained staff is included in the Proposal Experience, so the moment is captured naturally. Prefer your own photographer? You are welcome to bring one — and we can recommend local photographers we trust.
When is the best time of day to propose at the estate?
Late afternoon, when the light softens over the vines and the sun begins to drop behind the Mayacamas Mountains to the west. Ask about the last tasting of the day.
O’Brien Estate Winery · 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa, CA 94558 · (707) 252-8463 · By reservation only. Reserve your private tasting.