Napa Valley is best known for it’s impressive wine production. After all, it’s not called “wine country” for no reason! But, Napa isn’t only good for it’s wine. Many infamous Napa wineries also provide delicious food and wine pairing experiences. Whether you spend many weekends in wine country or are visiting for the first time, indulging in the best food and wine pairings in Napa is a must! What is a Food and Wine Pairing? A food and wine pairing…
If you’re looking for wineries in Napa with the best views, look no further. I’ve rounded up the top 15 wineries with some of the most epic view in the Napa Valley. Bonus: they all produce and offer incredible wines, too! Why Should You Visit Napa? Napa Valley, California is known as the ultimate wine country. It is home to many of the most infamous, world-class wineries, producing the highest quality wines. Napa Valley also boasts delicious, Michelin star restaurants,…
When you envision your trip to wine country, do you see yourself wading in a barrel of grapes, feeling them crush between your toes as you stomp around? While grape stomping was once the way of the winemaking world, the majority of winemakers today use machines instead of manual labor. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a relaxing, fun afternoon of grape stomping in Napa Valley while sipping on a glass of your favorite crushed grapes. Don’t worry, you…
Looking to start your Napa Valley wine tasting day with some bubbles? You’ve got the right idea! There’s several sparkling wine houses throughout Napa and personally, I think it’s the best way to start off a wine tasting weekend. Keep reading to find out where to taste sparkling wine in Napa Valley. And just remember, it’s sparkling wine, not Champagne, as Champagne can only be made in Champagne, France. Many of them are made in the same way, the traditional…
Napa Valley is full of some of the best wineries as well as some of the best restaurants in the world. Napa is quite literally a wine and food lover’s heaven. But how do you decide where to eat in Napa? So many good spots and so little time. Here’s my favorite dinner spots in the Napa Valley. Just an FYI, when I say Napa, I mean all of Napa Valley – which includes dinner spots in Napa, Yountville, St.…
Ahhh brunch, is there anything better than sipping on Champagne while diving into a plate of food first thing in the morning? I think not. But, deciding where to go can be stressful, so being the brunch enthusiast that I am – I’m happy to help! Keep reading to learn where the best brunch spots are in Napa. And when I say Napa, I mean all of Napa Valley – which includes brunch spots in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and…
In addition to great food and wine, Napa and Sonoma wine country serves up some of the best music festivals in California. Coachella is overrated, dusty and too crowded – relax with a glass of wine in your hand while listening to some of the very same artists who perform at the large festivals. The other perk? Your proximity to hundreds of wineries. Music festival + wine tasting? Sounds like the perfect weekend to me. Alright, let’s pump up the…
Are you craving a unique wine tasting experience? Maybe you’ve already seen your fair share of wine caves and barrel rooms and are searching for something new and unlike a typical wine tasting. Well, bust out your Levis and boots and visit Shadybrook Estate and Napa Valley Trail Rides for a horse riding adventure through the vineyards. Riding horses through Cabernet vineyards, looking out upon the Coombsville landscape to miles and miles of more vineyards, was honestly a dream come…
{Full disclosure: This service was provided to me at no charge.} One of the most common questions I get asked is about who to hire as a driver while wine tasting in Napa. Well folks, I decided to figure this out and vet Squire Livery for you! I seriously wasn’t prepared for the amazing time I was about to have. I’ve driven with other transportation companies over my years of wine tasting and nothing compared to the hospitality and overall experience…
{Full disclosure: This experience was provided to me at no charge.} Have you guys heard of the CIA at Copia in downtown Napa? If you’re like most people I’ve talked with, you either probably haven’t, are wondering what food and the CIA have to do with one another, or think it’s just for people who are studying to be chefs. Let’s get the truth straight because this is a place you MUST know about! CIA stands for Culinary Institute of…
