Napa Valley Wineries,
we like a lot |
Remarks |
Locale |
|
Swanson Vineyards |
wine tasting by appointment in their Salon; outstanding wine
tasting from beginning to end; in Mary's top five* |
Oakville |
| Duckhorn Vineyards |
a very romantic wine tasting experience |
St. Helena |
| Luna Vineyards |
amazing Italian varietals as well as great Cabs |
Napa |
|
Robert Craig Winery |
very small production wine, with very small prices
for the quality* |
Napa |
|
Robert Sinskey Vineyards |
top five; best walk-in tasting experience |
Yountville |
|
Chateau Monthelena |
Gorgeous Winery Estate with Japanese gardens |
Calistoga |
|
Storybook Mountain Winery |
oldest wine caves in Napa Valley |
Calistoga |
| Clos Pegase |
Outstanding modern art throughout the grounds |
Calistoga |
|
Pine Ridge Winery |
great wine tasting offerings from walk-ins to food
and wine pairings |
Napa |
|
Flora Springs Winery |
Mary's top five wine tasting experiences in Napa Valley;
barrel comparison tasting in wine caves* |
St. Helena |
|
Sterling Vineyards |
amazing views facing south down Napa Valley; take
the tram up to the winery tasting room |
Calistoga |
| Schramsberg |
world-class sparkling wine with a great cave tour* |
Calistoga |
|
Freemark Abbey |
great wines, fabulous gift shop |
St. Helena |
| St. Clement |
pure wine, just wine |
St. Helena |
| Beringer |
of all the big wineries, this offers the best wine
tasting experiences |
St. Helena |
|
Rubicon Estate |
formerly Neibaum-Coppola; $25 to get in; tours on the half-hour |
Rutherford |
|
Mumm Napa Valley |
great view across the valley floor looking east |
Rutherford |
|
Caymus Vineyards |
outstanding cabernets; exclusive tasting* |
Rutherford |
| Peju Province |
gorgeous grounds and cool food & wine pairings throughout summer |
Rutherford |
| Paraduxx |
a very cool hang out for the men, really* |
Oakville |
| Darioush |
over the top architecture made to look like Persepolis |
Napa |
| Judd's Hill Winery |
small production; meet the winemaker |
Napa |
|
Domaine Chandon |
totally fun sparkling wine tasting; amazing grounds |
Yountville |
| Trefethen Vineyards |
huge library of wine varietals; try it all here |
Oak Knoll |
|
The Hess Collection |
Amazing modern art gallery and fantastic grounds |
Napa |
|
Artesa Winery |
absolutely gorgeous winery estate with focus on
Pinot Noirs |
Carneros |
|
Domaine Carneros |
kick off or end your trip to Napa Valley
with sparkling wine here with
breathtaking views looking North |
Carneros |
|
Acacia Winery |
All about the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays |
Carneros |
|
Madonna Estate |
great little winery to get to know personally |
Carneros |
|
Del Dotto Wine Caves |
gorgeous tasting room with an awesome cave tour & tasting * |
Napa |
