Making a trip from San Francisco to Napa Valley? From world-class wineries to beautiful hotels, here are some of our favorite spots to visit along the way.
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Tag Archives: Wineries
Travelers looking for a relaxing vacation in Napa County should pay attention to the small town of Calistoga. Visitors to Napa Valley’s most northern city can mingle with farmers, grape growers, winemakers, and locals just by walking down the street, or stopping by one of the many restaurants the town has to offer. Wine tasting and relaxing by a geothermal mineral pool are the main attractions, but Calistoga has much more to offer.
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During what is typically the busiest time of year, Wine Country destinations are slower than they should be. Here’s how you can help turn the tide.
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Our deep-dive descriptions and definitive infographics are here to help you pick the perfect Wine Train ticket.
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The beauty of Napa Valley is obvious year-round with its rolling vineyards, incomparable sunsets, and mountain ranges bookending the valley. When the days grow longer and the sun is shining bright, the sights and adventure of the valley really peaks.
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In many cases, Napa Valley wineries have extraordinary art both inside the tasting room and out.
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You may know that the 1976 Judgement of Paris put Napa Valley on the map. But what you might not know is that Mike Grgich was the winemaker behind the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that snatched the honor. Today, Mike Grgich owns Grgich Hills Estate in Oakville, California, and with his influence on this corner of Wine Country, it’s no surprise that others have taken note and established their own Chardonnay operations closeby. Here are our favorite Napa Valley Chardonnays from the Oakville and Rutherford regions.
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What’s a wine lover to do after 5 p.m. in Napa Valley? Most wineries close their doors at 5:00 p.m., but if you want to keep tasting into the evening, we have you covered. Below is a list of some of the best wineries and tasting rooms that stay open after the sun goes down, so you can keep the wine tasting party rolling.
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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.
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