Ginger Martin
Dex Hoelle
Office
1229 Adams St.
St. Helena, CA 94574
Oakville Grocery is California’s oldest continuously operating grocery store, founded in 1881, making it a historic landmark as well as a gourmet destination.
The store emphasizes quality local ingredients sourced from California producers, supporting local agriculture and artisanal food makers.
Their product range includes California olive oils, whole grain pastas, mustards, spices, and elegant chocolates, ideal for creating a West Coast-inspired pantry.
Oakville Grocery offers a food truck and catering services, with customizable menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, including wine and beer pairings.
Adjacent to the grocery is the Oakville Wine Merchant housed in a 150-year-old Victorian building, featuring the Napa Wine History Museum and a curated wine tasting experience with charcuterie and cheese pairings.
Yes, Oakville Grocery offers an online shopping catalog where you can order products for home delivery, making it convenient if you cannot visit the store in person.
Yes, they offer full-service catering with chef-created menus highlighting California flavors, customizable to dietary needs, and including wine and beer pairings.
Yes, the Oakville Wine Merchant next door offers wine tastings, including self-service and curated charcuterie and cheese pairings, all within the Napa Wine History Museum.
Historic store with a wide range of gourmet products
Offers online shopping and home delivery
Provides catering services with customizable menus
Located next to a wine tasting venue
Atelier Fine Foods & Catering is closely linked with the JCB Collection, blending gourmet food with home, fashion, and lifestyle products.
Their gourmet selection includes luxury items such as caviar, foie gras, a wide range of cheeses (hard, dry, soft, fresh), charcuterie meats, and pâté.
They also offer First Growth Coffee, gourmet sweets, and a variety of condiments and antipasti, perfect for elevating any occasion.
Shopping can be done online or at various Napa Valley locations, including Oakville Grocery, and some products can be enjoyed at JCB tasting rooms.
Yes, Atelier Fine Foods & Catering offers online shopping for their gourmet products, making it accessible beyond physical locations.
Yes, some grocery items can be enjoyed while visiting JCB tasting rooms, providing a combined gourmet and wine tasting experience.
Offers luxury gourmet items and lifestyle products
Available online and at multiple Napa Valley locations
Associated with JCB for combined gourmet and wine experiences
Since 2001, The Olive Press has specialized in extra virgin olive oils and vinegars, with a focus on ecological sustainability and ingredient integrity.
Their unique stackable bottle design is both ergonomic and visually appealing, ideal for mixing and matching oils and vinegars.
Additional products include glass jarred herbs and spices, acacia wood serveware, and California olive oil-based hand and foot salves.
The company’s founding principles emphasize sustainable living and eco-friendly home practices, appealing to environmentally conscious shoppers.
Their stackable bottles are designed for ergonomic use and aesthetic appeal, allowing customers to mix and match oils and vinegars easily.
Yes, they also sell herbs, spices, serveware, and olive oil-based personal care products.
Focuses on eco-friendly practices and sustainable products
Offers unique stackable bottles for easy use
Includes a variety of olive oil-based personal care products
Since 2001, The Olive Press has specialized in extra virgin olive oils and vinegars, with a focus on ecological sustainability and ingredient integrity.
Their unique stackable bottle design is both ergonomic and visually appealing, ideal for mixing and matching oils and vinegars.
Additional products include glass jarred herbs and spices, acacia wood serveware, and California olive oil-based hand and foot salves.
The company’s founding principles emphasize sustainable living and eco-friendly home practices, appealing to environmentally conscious shoppers.
Their stackable bottles are designed for ergonomic use and aesthetic appeal, allowing customers to mix and match oils and vinegars easily.
Yes, they also sell herbs, spices, serveware, and olive oil-based personal care products.
Focuses on eco-friendly practices and sustainable products
Offers unique stackable bottles for easy use
Includes a variety of olive oil-based personal care products
Nob Hill Foods is part of the Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, a California-native company focused on fresh, nutritious foods for local communities.
The store offers a full range of grocery items including pantry staples, produce, frozen foods, bakery, deli, and florist services.
Their mission emphasizes making healthier food options accessible to families, reflected in their product selection.
Yes, in addition to groceries, Nob Hill Foods provides bakery, deli, and florist services.
Yes, the store prioritizes fresh and nutritious foods to support healthy lifestyles.
Offers a wide range of grocery and specialty services
Part of a California-focused family of fine stores
Commitment to healthy and fresh food options
Family-owned since 1976, Ranch Market specializes in fresh, locally sourced ingredients with seasonal specialty items that reflect local availability.
They offer grocery delivery within a two-mile radius of their stores, adding convenience for local shoppers.
Ranch Market operates a deli with café favorites like hot pressed paninis, customizable sandwiches, and a hearty breakfast menu.
Locations in both Napa and Yountville make it accessible for residents and visitors alike.
Yes, they deliver groceries within a two-mile radius of their storefronts.
Their deli menu includes hot pressed paninis, customizable sandwiches, and breakfast items.
Specializes in fresh, local, and seasonal foods
Offers convenient grocery delivery within a set radius
Features a deli with varied food options
Located in Bel Aire Plaza in Napa, Whole Foods Market is a nationally recognized leader in organic and sustainable food retail.
The store supports sustainable agricultural methods and offers a wide selection of organic wines, ideal for pairing with meals.
Its location among other grocery retailers makes it convenient for comprehensive weekly shopping trips.
Yes, it is known for its extensive organic food selection and commitment to sustainability.
Yes, they offer an impressive selection of organic wines.
Known for its focus on organic and sustainable products
Offers a wide range of organic wines
Conveniently located for weekly shopping
Browns Valley Meat is a family-owned full-service butcher shop specializing in custom meat processing and high-quality proteins.
They offer vacuum sealing and flash freezing to preserve meat freshness for pick-up.
Their product range includes poultry, pork, lamb, seafood, and beef, with a focus on grass-fed, all-natural beef and free-range poultry.
The butchers are skilled in carving meats to customer specifications, ensuring personalized service.
Yes, they provide custom meat processing tailored to customer preferences.
Yes, meats can be vacuum sealed and flash frozen to maintain quality.
Expert in custom meat processing and preservation
Offers a wide range of high-quality meats
Provides personalized service for meat selection
Trader Joe’s in Bel Aire Plaza, Napa, maintains a neighborhood market vibe despite its national presence.
Known for inventive and unique grocery items, Trader Joe’s emphasizes organic produce and food products.
Their house label offers one-of-a-kind ingredients at affordable prices, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers seeking quality.
Yes, organic produce and food products are a key focus.
Yes, it has a cult following for its inventive and exclusive products.
Offers a unique selection of organic and affordable products
Maintains a local market feel despite being a large chain
Known for exclusive and inventive food items
Oxbow Public Market is a vibrant indoor-outdoor marketplace in Napa’s Oxbow District featuring local food and spirits vendors, artisan cafes, and an outdoor dining patio.
Signature vendors include Annette’s Chocolates, Gott’s Roadside burger stand, and The Fatted Calf for charcuterie ingredients.
The market emphasizes natural and organic ingredients, making it a perfect spot for sourcing entertaining essentials.
It hosts local food and spirits vendors, artisan cafes, and specialty shops like chocolatiers and charcuterie purveyors.
Yes, it offers both shopping and outdoor dining experiences in a lively setting.
Features a mix of food vendors and artisan cafes
Emphasizes local and organic products
Offers both shopping and dining experiences
To make your shopping trip easy and successful, start by calling ahead to specialty stores if you need rare items or large quantities, especially for cheeses, meats, or baked goods. Many gourmet stores in and near Yountville accept special orders or can set aside products for you. Visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds and get the freshest choices. If you want local produce for your event, ask staff about what's in season—many shops work closely with area farmers and can make recommendations. For a seamless experience, consider combining visits to a few stores that are close together, such as Oakville Grocery and Oakville Wine Merchant, or pairing your trip to the Oxbow Public Market with a meal on-site.
While Yountville itself is small, it occasionally hosts pop-up food markets and specialty events, especially during the summer and harvest seasons. For the most up-to-date information, check the Yountville Chamber of Commerce events calendar or local bulletin boards. The nearby Napa Farmers Market, held several times a week, is a short drive and offers a wide variety of local produce, artisan foods, and specialty items you may not find in traditional stores. Vendors at these markets often carry limited-run products like infused honeys, rare heirloom vegetables, and handmade baked goods.
Parking in and around Yountville's gourmet stores is generally easy, but weekends and holidays can be crowded. Oakville Grocery and Oxbow Public Market both have dedicated parking lots, but they fill up quickly during peak times—arrive early or late in the day for the best spots. Some stores, like Olivier and The Olive Press, are located on busy streets with limited curbside parking, so consider parking a block away and walking. Most stores are wheelchair accessible, but it’s a good idea to call ahead if you have specific needs, as historic buildings (like Oakville Grocery) may have unique layouts.
Yes, a few gourmet grocery stores in the area now offer delivery or curbside pickup, especially since 2020. For example, Ranch Market delivers within a two-mile radius, which includes much of Yountville. Oakville Grocery allows online ordering for home delivery of many pantry and specialty items. Some stores, like Whole Foods Market in Napa, partner with services such as Instacart for grocery delivery. Always check each store’s website or call ahead, as delivery zones and product availability can change.
In addition to wine, Napa Valley is famous for products like wildflower honey, artisan cheeses (look for Cowgirl Creamery or Point Reyes), and olive oils pressed from local groves. At gourmet stores, ask specifically for Napa Valley Reserve olive oil, Napa Valley Mustard Company spreads, or preserves made with local fruit. Many shops carry chocolates from small area chocolatiers and baked goods from well-known local bakeries. These make great gifts and are hard to find outside the region.
Many gourmet stores in and around Yountville cater to special diets, but selection varies. Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s have dedicated sections for gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free products. For artisan and specialty products, ask staff for help—they often know which cheeses are vegetarian, what snacks are gluten-free, or can recommend plant-based options from local producers. Oakville Grocery and Atelier Fine Foods can sometimes accommodate custom orders or point you toward suitable alternatives if you ask ahead.
Yes, several shops offer ready-to-eat meals and picnic provisions. Oakville Grocery is known for its deli sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards—perfect for a wine country picnic. Ranch Market’s deli counter has hot breakfast and lunch options that can be packed to go. At Oxbow Public Market, you can assemble a meal from different vendors (such as cheese, bread, and cured meats) and enjoy it on their outdoor patio or take it to a nearby winery. If you’re planning a picnic, call ahead to see if stores can prepare a basket or platter for you.
Besides the well-known spots, consider visiting Model Bakery in St. Helena for their famous English muffins and baked goods, which are sold at some local gourmet stores but are best fresh. Napa Nuts, located in Napa, specializes in premium dried fruits, nuts, and snack mixes, and they supply many restaurants in the area. For international ingredients, check out Villa Corona Market in Napa for authentic Mexican groceries and house-made salsas. These hidden gems offer unique finds you might not see in the larger gourmet shops.
Ask staff for pairing suggestions—most gourmet stores in the area have knowledgeable employees who are happy to recommend cheeses, olives, or charcuterie to match your wine purchases. Some shops, like Oakville Wine Merchant and Oxbow Public Market, host tasting events where you can sample combinations before buying. If you’re visiting wineries, consider picking up picnic supplies at a nearby store so you can enjoy your wine with fresh, local foods on the winery grounds. Bringing a cooler or insulated bag helps keep perishables fresh while you tour.
Yes, Yountville hosts several food-focused events throughout the year. The Yountville Live festival each spring features local chefs, winemakers, and gourmet food vendors. During the fall, events like Taste of Yountville showcase artisan foods, wines, and specialty products from area stores. Around the holidays, look for pop-up artisan markets and special tasting events at local shops. These festivals are great for sampling a wide variety of gourmet products and discovering new producers.
Local Focus: Many stores prioritize local and sustainable products, supporting Napa Valley's agriculture and artisanal producers.
Unique Offerings: Each store offers distinctive products, from gourmet foods to kitchenware and lifestyle items, perfect for creating memorable meals or gifts.
Accessibility and Services: Stores provide options like online ordering, delivery, and unique in-store experiences, such as tastings or custom orders.
Event Planning: Yountville's gourmet scene is ideal for planning special events, offering everything from picnic provisions to full-service catering.