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Read MoreArtesa Vineyards & Winery
Following a $10 million investment, Codorníu Napa, the California cousin to the longstanding Spanish winery, reopened as Artesa. The roster, which previously comprised only sparkling wines, now boasts a number of premium still wines, all sourced from various Napa appellations....
Read MoreAttend a Wine Auction
Sometimes you can find amazing wine treasures at smaller fund raisers and auctions. Find out about these events in the local papers—even big-time collectors and spenders send their scouts to get deals on unusual bottles. Check the events listings in...
Read MoreB Cellars
B Cellars uses blends from multiple vineyards to produce exceptional wine with distinct flavors. The result is balanced and complex artisanal wines. Reservations are required for all tastings, which include pairings with dishes prepared in the on-site kitchen.
Read MoreCade Winery
Seemingly suspended between rolling hillside and open sky, Cade occupies a breathtaking location high on Howell Mountain that offers views of the valley floor and beyond. The property itself sprawls across 54 lush acres, but some 60 percent of its evergreen...
Read MoreCain Vineyard & Winery
Set on a former homestead on Spring Mountain, Cain’s terraced vineyards host the five classical Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Owners Jim and Nancy Meadlock purchased the property from Joyce and Jerry Cain in...
Read MoreCameo Cinema
This historic theater sells gourmet items in concessions and is the oldest single-screen theater in the US.
Read MoreClif Family Winery
Clif Family Winery offers guests with the munchies both a Bruschetteria food truck and an outdoor garden patio with fabulous views on which to enjoy their purchases.
Read MoreCliff Lede
Guests of Cliff Lede are invited to ramble through its sculpture garden and art gallery, which mounts rotating exhibitions.
Read MoreClos du Val
Picknickers at the Clos du Val have their choice of venue—overlooking the vineyard or in the property’s olive grove—for an alfresco lunch surrounded by the most picturesque landscape in Napa Valley.
Read MoreDi Rosa
Established by Rene di Rosa to showcase works of art by artists from Northern California, the Di Rosa collection includes over 2,000 works in various media. The Gatehouse Gallery, which overlooks a majestic 35-acre lake, is open to drop-ins. A...
Read MoreFar Niente Winery
Gil and Beth Nickel, who moved to California from Oklahoma in 1976, opened this winery in 1979. The property actually dates back to 1885 when it was owned and operated by forty-niner John Benson (uncle of painter Winslow Homer) who abandoned...
Read MoreFrog’s Leap
Frog's Leap is special among its fellow Napa wineries in that in addition to excellent wines, it also offers special kid-friendly activities. Visitors can also explore its spacious grounds, which includes gardens and farm animals.
Read MoreInglenook
In 1871, the son-in-law of George Yount purchased a seventy-five-acre farm and named it Inglenook, a Scottish word meaning “cozy corner”; the property’s first grapes were planted that same year. The winery is now run by Francis Ford Coppola, who...
Read MoreJoseph Phelps Vineyards
In 1973, Joseph Phelps planted vineyards and constructed a winery on a 600-acre ranch, harvesting grapes the next year that would become California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend, Insignia. Today, Joseph Phelps Vineyards offers tailored private tastings by appointment.
Read MoreMerus
Merus resuscitated one of Napa’s “ghost wineries” — abandoned during Prohibition — with co-founder Erika Gotti’s Amsterdam-based UXUS design firm. The fully updated space features such elements as exposed beams, black granite, lacquered surfaces and beautiful light fixtures.
Read MoreMumm Napa
Mumm Napa is located off Silverado Trail, which runs along the hillside, offering a lovely view over the Valley. A 45-minute tour explores how sparkling wine is made and ends up in the Fine Art Photography Gallery. The rotating exhibits...
Read MoreNapa Valley Opera House
This jewel-box of a theater with an Italian-style façade was built in 1879. In the early 1900s, it famously hosted Jack London (a Sonoma resident) for a reading. Today it offers a mix of live music as well as shows...
Read MoreNickel & Nickel
The Nickel & Nickel winery sits on the grounds of a farmstead that was settled in the 1880s. Tours, by appointment only, include a visit to the John C. Sullenger House, named for the original owner, and a walk through...
Read MoreOpus One Winery
Opus One is a joint enterprise between two of the wine world’s greatest legends—Vintner Hall of Famer Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild. The pair met in 1970 and combined forces to produce a single...
Read MorePride Mountain Vineyards
This 235-acre estate straddling the Napa/Sonoma border and known by locals as Summit Ranch, went through 34 different owners since the first planting in 1869. It’s currently managed by the Pride family, which has found its niche producing red wines...
Read MoreQuintessa
Napa Valley is filled with properties whose stunning architecture and décor enhance the wine-tasting experience. The crescent-shaped Quintessa winery is among the most magnificent—environmentally sensitive, it fits perfectly into a hillside and does little to disrupt the landscape’s natural beauty.
Ma(i)sonryRead MoreRH Yountville
Formerly known as Ma(i)sonry, this renovated manor house turned tasting room and “living gallery” is now part of the Restoration Hardware brand. The space exhibits handcrafted furnishings, design and art and guests can enjoy private tastings of limited-production boutique wines...
Read MoreSchramsberg
One of Napa’s oldest wineries, sparkling-wine specialist Schramsberg was founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram, whose Victorian mansion still sits on the property, amid bubbling springs and a frog pond.
Read MoreSwanson Vineyards
This beautiful winery, located on a plot of enviable countryside near Rutherford, was one of the first to turn a tasting into an haute experience. The salon is like the backdrop for a theater production, with deep-red walls, a massive...
Read MoreThe Hess Art Collection
Donald Hess, founder of Hess winery, has been acquiring works by such artists as Robert Motherwell and Anselm Kiefer since the 1960s, and part of his collection is on view in the museum connected with the vineyard; the majority is...
Read MoreV. Sattui
Family-owned since 1885, the V. Sattui winery also has an Italian-style marketplace and artisanal deli on property where guests can purchase everything they need for a feast surrounded by the expansive lawns and gardens.
Read MoreVine Cliff
Many wineries take full advantage of the valley’s natural splendor, providing visitors with breathtaking views. Located in a quiet canyon off Silverado Trail, Vine Cliff has a large outdoor seating area and outdoor gardens where guests can savor the sweeping...
