Napa wineries

How to Make the Most of Crush Season

Harvest Season has arrived in Napa Valley! Also known as Crush Season, this period of time from August through October is when grapes reach their peak ripeness. While tending to the grapevines is a year-round process, now is the time that workers rush to pick their grapes. You will...

Day Trip to Russian River Valley

If you find yourself visiting the Napa Valley area soon, we have the perfect day trip for you! Plan to check out the Russian River Valley, which is home to amazing wineries, restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities to fit the needs of your entire group. There is so much...

Spotlight on Hess Collection Vineyard

Napa Valley is home to some of the most amazing vineyards and wines! One vineyard in particular we would like to spotlight is the Hess Collection Vineyard. Donald Hess was determined to pursue winemaking at elevation in the Napa Valley. His legacy of luxury wine making has lived on...

Day Trip to Mayacama Mountains

There are many things to see and do when visiting the Napa Valley area, but we recommend carving out a day to take a trip to the Mayacama Mountains! This mountain range is well known to wine lovers as the dividing line between Napa and Sonoma. This mountain range...

Spotlight on Napa Certified Green Wineries

You might be thinking there isn’t anything more to love in Napa, but what if we told you that 40% of all the certified green wineries are in Napa County! Luckily for Napa visitors, finding an eco-friendly winery experience is easy. The Napa area has a long history of...

Become Winemaker for a Day

We all know that Napa Valley is home to some of the best wineries and vineyards, but did you know they offer the opportunity for visitors to make their own wines? We have listed out a few places below that will let you live out your winemaking dreams! These...

All Aboard the Wine Train: 3 Reasons to Ride

  Perhaps the only thing better than a Napa Valley vacation would be not having to drive while visiting the area’s various wineries. Enter the Napa Valley Wine Train. This little tank engine is so much more than just a transportation option, but rather is an entire experience unto...

Special Wine Events in Napa this Crush Season

It’s that time of year again when Napa bustles during its annual harvest as workers rush to pick grapes at their peak ripeness. Some wineries are taking crush season to fun new levels this year, offering unique experiences like day-in-the-life vineyard tours and grape-stomping sessions so that can get...

Off-the-Beaten-Path Vineyards to Try in Napa

  With literally hundreds of wineries in Napa Valley to choose from, planning a wine tasting trip can feel overwhelming. While it’s nice to enjoy a classic wine tasting experience at some of the more well-known estates, here are a few unique wineries that will lend your tastings a...