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Just 11 miles south of downtown Napa, American Canyon itself is quickly becoming a wine destination, with its tasting rooms in the Crusher Wine District and vineyards just outside of town. Tasting rooms include sleek, contemporary bars and French-inspired chateaus that provide tasting experience that are just starting to hit the radar.
When you’re in St. Helena, there’s no shortage of excellent dining options, so use this guide to make sure that you don’t miss out on the best places in town.
A “cult” wine is a strange kind of wine that you hear all about but never get to taste. Made in small quantities and sold for high prices, these wines often earn high scores from the Grand Poobahs of wine criticism, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator.
Dusty and earthy aren’t common words used to describe wine, but the Rutherford wines located in northern Napa Valley are the exception. The area’s rich red wines are known for their elegant and full bodied flavors such as black-currant, cedar, cassis, black licorice, spice box, and cherry which have made the Cabernet Sauvignon famous. If you’re traveling to this premiere grape growing area, we’ve compiled a list of wineries you should definitely check out.
Rising over 2,000 feet above the floor of the Napa Valley, Howell Mountain has become a legend in the wine world. It’s porous, rocky, iron rich soil lends itself to the making of spicy, bold, fine red wines. Additionally, microclimates abound across the hillsides allowing for a variety of grapes to grow. The vineyards tend to be smaller, more intimate than their cousins found on the valley floor. A two-day tour of the mountain allows wine enthusiasts to visit, taste the wines and view some of the most beautiful vineyards in the region.
Get the full Napa Valley harvest experience at V. Sattui Winery. Mingle with owner, president, and director of winemaking to learn about the grapes, grape crushing, bottling, and more.
If Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of Napa Valley, Chardonnay is its queen. Luscious and fruit-driven, the premium Chardonnays of Napa Valley are worth seeking out. We’ve compiled a list of the top eight Chardonnay producers to visit on a two-day Chardonnay tour of Napa Valley.
Newton Vineyard stands out in Napa Valley as one of the premier wineries of the region. They were one of the first to establish themselves on Spring Mountain, which is west of St. Helena. Their style of winemaking could be described as meticulous; the grapes are hand-picked in small batches and each part of a …
There is something in the air during Harvest Season in Napa Valley. Maybe it’s the smell of grapes being turned into wine or the buzz of the vineyard workers or the incoming of visitors at local Napa Valley hotspots.
Although well known for its Michelin star rated cuisine, the small town of Yountville is now becoming the little gem of Napa Valley wines. Its compact layout hosts several top notch tasting rooms that will leave visitors full of knowledge and pleasant experiences.
Every winery has a unique charm, but some rise above the rest. From gorgeous caves…
