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Napa Valley Getaway Ideas
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Explore Stags Leap
Down the Silverado Trail, a winding road that wraps along the east side of the Napa Valley, sits some of the most sought-after producers in the region.
Pine Ridge Vineyards Tucked against the hillside in the heart of the Stags Leap District since 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards still continues to offer world class wines, stunning views and over 30,000 sq/ft of caves. We highly recommend the Vineyard & Cave Tour. Recommend making reservations at 10am
Steltzner Vineyards Right across the street from your last stop, Steltzner allows you to relax and bit and not worry about travel time. Known for producing small lots of artisan-quality, be prepared for a treat when sampling their Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Recommend making reservations at 12pm
Bistro Don Giovanni Bistro Don Giovanni offers a warm and inviting experience with all the personality of a Mediterranean hideaway. Chef Donna Scala’s rustic fare incorporates local fruits, vegetables, meat and fowl into traditional, fresh Italian dishes with her signature, creative flair. Grabbing a little later lunch helps you avoid the lunchtime rush. Recommend making reservations after 1pm
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The Mountain Cabernet Experience You won't need hiking boots on this one, but you will need an appetite for some award-winning, bold and beautiful Cabernet Sauvignons.
Burgess Cellars A unique family-owned winery which has employed the same gifted winemaker, Bill Sorenson, since the winery's re-birth in 1972. Recommend making reservations at 1pm
Cade Winery Perched high upon Napa's elusive Howell Mountain, CADE Winery is a unique, state-of-the-art winery and first-ever LEED Gold-certified winery. Recommend making reservations at 2pm
Ladera Vineyards Home of estate grown and produced Cabernet Sauvignon focused primarily on our two designated wines. Recommend making reservations at 3pm
Auberge du Soleil Wrap up a perfect day of mountain Cabernets with a dinner at the world-famous resort and spa with scenic views of the Napa Valley. Recommend making reservations between 6pm and 8pm
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The Ultimate Napa Valley Rendezvous Ultimate Napa Valley tours & tastings, where reservations are a must, are best shared with friends and bragged about through the social scene.
Vine Cliff Winery A small, family owned winery in the heart of the Napa Valley's Oakville appellation. We focus on producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Recommend making reservations at 11am
Caymus Vineyards Offering an intimate setting for your conducted sit-down tasting. We will pour our current release of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection Cabernet and Zinfandel.
Recommend making reservations at 1pm
Rutherford Grill Stop here for a late lunch, or go to Dean & Deluca located next door to Flora Springs (your next tasting stop) for a quick bite. A must-have stop on your trek through the Napa Valley. Come for the burger, stay for the famous knife and fork ribs. Reservations not available- typical wait is 45 minutes, so plan accordingly! Flora Springs- The Room This is Napa Valley like you've never experienced before- a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere with fun people and top-rated wines. Recommend making reservations at 4pm
Press- St. Helena The modern farmhouse style blends with the neighboring vineyards to create a truly modern steakhouse. One of the best upper valley steakhouses.
Recommend making reservations between 6pm and 8pm
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Napa Valley Picnic O'Plenty You are not living the Napa life until you head down to one of the many local deli's that can outfit you for the ultimate Napa Valley picnic. Reservations for the picnic grounds are highly recommended as most locations only have a few tables and demand is high.
Dean & Deluca- St. Helena Menus and recipes derive their flavor from fresh ingredients and the unparalleled quality manifest in the convergence of Napa Valley and DEAN & DELUCA.
Store hours: 7am - 7pm daily (707) 967-9980
Oakville Grocery- Oakville For over 120 years our original Oakville Grocery location has been the "little country store" in the heart of the Napa Valley, attracting visitors from near and far with its special Oakville charm. Perfect for "on the go" nibbles; sandwich and cheese selection- espressos and coffee too !
Store hours: 7am - 5pm daily (707) 944-8802
Giugni's- St. Helena The local hot spot to grab sandwiches, snacks and drinks in a hurry. This no frills deli focuses on only making what they do best, and they do it very well. Store hours: 9am - 4:30pm daily (707) 963-3421
Flora Springs- The Tasting Room This is Napa Valley like you've never experienced before- a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere with fun people and top-rated wines.
Recommend making reservations between 11am and 1pm Ladera Vineyards Home of estate grown and produced Cabernet Sauvignon focused primarily on our two designated wines.
Recommend making reservations between 11am and 1pm
Robert Keenan Winery Keenan near the top of Spring Mountain offers iconic views of the Napa Valley, with their picturesque mountain vineyard just below the picnic tables.
Recommend making reservations between 11am and 1pm Charbay Winery & Distillery Lovingly referred to as the "Still on the Hill" , Charbay is family owned and operated and their primary focus is on quality. Sample decadent wines such as their Cabernet (one of our personal favorites) or Syrah and do not miss the mouth watering aperitifs. Undoubtedly you will leave with a bottle or two or more. Although Charbay well known for their wildly popular vodkas, rum, whiskey and more, California law prevents you from sampling their spirits at the tasting room. But if you ask nicely, we bet they will be happy to share with you a list of the local restuarants that pour their wares.
Recommend making reservations between 11am and 1pm
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The St. Helena Stroll Looking for a place to stretch your legs and soak in the sights of a chic, small town filled with plenty of shopping, galleries, wine tasting opportunities and restaurants fit for the ultimate foodies? Than look no further than downtown St. Helena- Napa Valley's Main Street.
Merryvale Vineyards This downtown winery has become a favorite destination for visitors to the valley. Experience a true wine country setting, surrounded by French oak barrels and casks. Enjoy Merryvale's award-winning Signature and Prestige wines. The parking lot offers plenty of room, so leave your car here and walk to the next few stops .
Recommend making reservations at 10am
Clif Family Winery & Farm @ Velo Vino Conveniently located across the street from Merryvale Vineyards, Clif Family offers us "locals" a cool place to hangout. You'll also be surrounded by the athletic folks toting the latest and great road and mountain bikes filled with tales of epic races from around the world. Be sure to check out their patio in the back as it's a great place to kick up your feed and chillax.
Recommend making reservations at 12pm
Gott's Roadside Tray Gourmet We locals still affectionally call it "Taylor's Refresher", but either way you don't want to pass up grabbing a late lunch before heading onto your next destination which is to stroll up to downtown St. Helena to burn off those calories you just consumed .
Reservations not available- typical wait is 20-45 minutes, so plan accordingly!
Savour St. Helena There's no where else in downtown St. Helena where you can taste wines from 7 different small producers than at Savour St. Helena. We recommend it for large groups or couples with varying tastes as there's wines for everyone to enjoy.
Recommend making reservations at 3pm
Downtown St Helena Known as "Napa Valley's Main Street", St. Helena is filled with the best of the best; wineries, galleries, restaurants, shopping and much more. If you happen to be in St. Helena on the first Friday (April thru October), check our Cheers! St. Helena where the town comes alive 6pm - 8pm with the local shops hosting wine tasting, discounts, fun things to do for the kids, live music and great street food .
Market Restaurant- St. Helena The menu features American classics with a fresh seasonal approach and the wine list offers a diverse selection of wines to complement Chef’s creations, with an emphasis on wines from local Napa Valley vintners.
Recommend making reservations between 6pm and 8pm
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The Yountville Afternoon Jaunt Park the car for the afternoon, stretch your legs and take a friendly stroll through a quaint town, sampling fine wines and small bites along a scenic path that everyone will enjoy. Ladies, there's plenty of shopping available along the way!
Page Wine Cellars / Revolver Wine Co. Opened in 1997 when we put our first vintage to barrel, one barrel of Page Proprietary Red, but the dream resonated in our minds long before that. Recommend making reservations at 4pm
Bouchon Enjoy an excellent French bistro (lunch or dinner) cuisine in a dining room offering wonderful Parisian ambiance. |
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The "Underground" TourMany wineries have a lot going on above ground, but some of the coolest places to go wine tasting is underground. This wine country getaway puts you into 4 of our most favorite cave tours in the region.
Pine Ridge Vineyards Tucked against the hillside in the heart of the Stags Leap District since 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards still continues to offer world class wines, stunning views and over 30,000 sq/ft of caves. We highly recommend the Vineyard & Cave Tour. Recommend making reservations at 10am
Steltzner Vineyards Right across the street from your last stop, Steltzner allows you to relax and bit and not worry about travel time. Known for producing small lots of artisan-quality, be prepared for a treat when sampling their Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.
Recommend making reservations at 12pm
Oakville Grocery- Oakville For over 120 years our original Oakville Grocery location has been the "little country store" in the heart of the Napa Valley, attracting visitors from near and far with its special Oakville charm. Perfect for "on the go" nibbles; sandwich and cheese selection- espressos and coffee too!
Store hours: 7am - 5pm daily (707) 944-8802
Vine Cliff Winery A small, family owned winery in the heart of the Napa Valley's Oakville appellation. We focus on producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Recommend making reservations at 1:30pm
Cade Winery Perched high upon Napa's elusive Howell Mountain, CADE Winery is a unique, state-of-the-art winery and first-ever LEED Gold-certified winery. One of the best views and one of our favorite places to lounge. Recommend making reservations at 3pm
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