Wine Country is no longer just for wine aficionados, thanks to destination-worthy craft breweries and artisan distilleries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
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Wine Country is no longer just for wine aficionados, thanks to destination-worthy craft breweries and artisan distilleries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
For a first date, something lively might be in order. For a fifth date, a dash of candle-lit intimacy sounds appropriate. For a fifth anniversary? An old standard with sentimental value. Whatever the romantic occasion, Napa Valley hosts a variety of restaurants known for their cozy aesthetics, stellar food, and of course, world-class wines. Here’s a short-list of some perennial favorites for whichever iteration of date night you have in mind.
Napa Valley excels in many things, but the two most important (and delicious) are wine and food. Many Napa Valley wineries put these two together for unforgettable experiences that will elevate your taste buds to a level that wine or food alone cannot achieve. We’ve collected some of the best wine and food pairings in the Napa Valley for you below, so prepare to drool. A lot.
Downtown Napa has exploded in popularity over the past few years. New tasting rooms means more wine is flowing than ever before. But good wine tastes even better with good food, and Downtown Napa delivers a gourmet selection of tasty eats. Taste upscale, multiple course meals or go casual with burgers—there’s something for every craving and palate.
Legendary roadside eats, organic farm to table cuisine, and plenty of casual, inviting dishes are on the menu for lunch in St. Helena. You’ll find excellent wine selections, meals with fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients, and creative twists on classics that will leave you satisfied and wanting more.
The 100+ restaurants in the area have received more Michelin stars per capita than any other wine region in the world, so narrowing down the best restaurants in Napa Valley is no easy task.
One of the classic pairings with wine is chocolate and several Napa Valley wineries offer this tasting experience. Learn how wines compliment and bring out the unique flavors of chocolate with each sip of wine and bite of chocolate. See some of the wineries who are putting a modern twist on the traditional and even …
Napa has no shortage of Michelin stars, or award winning restaurants. We’ve narrowed the list of award winning restaurants down to our three favorites. For us it’s about more than just the food. It’s about the vibe, the feel and people too. The Ultimate Michelin Experience: The Restaurant at Meadowood – St. Helena, CA If …
Executive Chef Victor Scargle of Bardessono’s Lucy Restaurant & Bar is known to create garden inspired cuisine. Victor has shared one of his outstanding recipes with us, and also recommended you pair this scallop dish with a delightful Viognier! Dish: Sautéed Diver Sea Scallops Ingredients: 12ea Diver Scallops 2 cups Celery root peeled and cut …
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning your wine-focused feast. Indulge your guests with this Pan Roasted Duck with Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing dish paired with Sterling Vineyards 2009 Merlot. Pan Roasted Duck with Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing Ingredients: Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing6 oz. butter2 cups diced onion1 cup diced celery2 cups rough chopped roasted …
Every winery has a unique charm, but some rise above the rest. From gorgeous caves…