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Napa - Best Winery for Views
Posted on 7/1/24 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 7/1/24 at 1:03 pm
My wife (no pics) and I will be in Napa for 3 days next week. At this point, we have our entire trip planned other than one open slot. We love great wine, but one thing she loves more is amazing outdoor views and scenery.
What's everyone's go-to spot for this criteria?
Currently on our schedule, in no particular order, are - Joseph Phelps, Domaine Carneros (her favorite bubbles spot), Cakebread (we have a friend that works there), Far Niente, St. Supery, Grgich Hills, Alpha Omega, and Schramsberg.
What's everyone's go-to spot for this criteria?
Currently on our schedule, in no particular order, are - Joseph Phelps, Domaine Carneros (her favorite bubbles spot), Cakebread (we have a friend that works there), Far Niente, St. Supery, Grgich Hills, Alpha Omega, and Schramsberg.
This post was edited on 7/1/24 at 1:24 pm
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Posted on 7/1/24 at 1:26 pm to skewbs
That's a lot of vineyards in 3 days. Start with whites and work your way up to reds or your taste buds will be dead by the afternoon.
It's not my favorite wine b ut the views from Sterling are greatn. Same with any vineyard on top of Spring Mountain. I'd do Smith-Madrone there.
It's not my favorite wine b ut the views from Sterling are greatn. Same with any vineyard on top of Spring Mountain. I'd do Smith-Madrone there.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 1:38 pm to skewbs
Where are y’all flying in to if you don’t mind me asking? Also where are y’all staying?
Trying to plan a trip myself
Trying to plan a trip myself
Posted on 7/1/24 at 1:46 pm to skewbs
Stags’ Leap
This post was edited on 7/1/24 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 7/1/24 at 3:08 pm to skewbs
Pride & Amizetta both have spectacular views.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 3:12 pm to skewbs
Joseph Phelps has great views and their new-ish tasting room/outdoor area is really nice.
A more "laid back" winery with great views is Rutherford Hill - close to Auberge du Soleil resort, which is a great place for drinks and a view. We ended one of our days with that combo on our last trip and everyone loved it.
A more "laid back" winery with great views is Rutherford Hill - close to Auberge du Soleil resort, which is a great place for drinks and a view. We ended one of our days with that combo on our last trip and everyone loved it.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 4:57 pm to tigerfootball123
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Where are y’all flying in to if you don’t mind me asking? Also where are y’all staying?
Flying in to SFO and staying in Napa at the Westin Verasa as I'm using Marriott points to cover the whole stay.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 5:00 pm to VABuckeye
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That's a lot of vineyards in 3 days.
It does seem like a lot! The plan for now is to visit 3 per day. Start with the first one at 11am, do next appointment at 2pm, and final appointment at 4:30pm. That gives us pretty much 2 full hours at each with at least 30 minutes to get to the next one.
We may do just one "busy" day (3 visits) and keep the other two days at 2 visits each. That could mean removing one of the current vineyards.
But regardless, my question still applies
Posted on 7/1/24 at 5:55 pm to skewbs
3 in one day three days in a row is certainly too many
You want time to relax and enjoy yourself and maybe drink more than what is only provided in the tasting
Plus you need to factor in lunch (definitely need to eat something) and there’s a ton of great lunch spots in the area, and you will likely be drinking at lunch too
3 in one day once would be ok. Also my recommendation is to minimize the winery tours. Do 1 or 2 but after that they are all the same. Find wineries that will just do tastings
Recs - Jarvis (caves), Castello Amirosa for scenery
Domaine Carneros was disappointing
You want time to relax and enjoy yourself and maybe drink more than what is only provided in the tasting
Plus you need to factor in lunch (definitely need to eat something) and there’s a ton of great lunch spots in the area, and you will likely be drinking at lunch too
3 in one day once would be ok. Also my recommendation is to minimize the winery tours. Do 1 or 2 but after that they are all the same. Find wineries that will just do tastings
Recs - Jarvis (caves), Castello Amirosa for scenery
Domaine Carneros was disappointing
This post was edited on 7/1/24 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 7/1/24 at 6:16 pm to PassGassed
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Domaine Carneros was disappointing
I can understand that POV. I could certainly take it or leave it.
We go every trip (been 4 times already) and it's the only stop my wife insists on. It definitely appeals to women more with the hilltop French chateau, ambiance, and sparkling wine.
This post was edited on 7/1/24 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 7/1/24 at 6:45 pm to skewbs
Not a winery, but eat at l’auberge.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 6:58 pm to skewbs
Chateau Montelena is a beautiful building and it’s the vineyard that put Napa and California wines on the map. Not a bad stop and very good wine.
Posted on 7/1/24 at 8:36 pm to skewbs
Cade had the best views of the ones we visited
Posted on 7/1/24 at 11:34 pm to kciDAtaE
Sterling’s are pretty good.
Posted on 7/2/24 at 5:15 pm to skewbs
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Not a winery, but eat at l’auberge.
Here’s your answer. We ate lunch there and definitely recommend.
Auberge du Soleil
Posted on 7/2/24 at 7:37 pm to tigeroarz1
ONe lunch should always be at Gott’s roadside for a burger, fries and a shake. So damned good.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 7:04 am to skewbs
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We enjoyed a bottle of this on the outdoor area where they cook wood fired pizzas at Charles Krug. Very pretty area and great sparkling.
If Sterling is open again, their hilltop patio is a nice view of the valley.
Chandon, if finished with construction since last summer, had a great view and tasting room.
We enjoyed a bottle of this on the outdoor area where they cook wood fired pizzas at Charles Krug. Very pretty area and great sparkling.
If Sterling is open again, their hilltop patio is a nice view of the valley.
Chandon, if finished with construction since last summer, had a great view and tasting room.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:28 am to PassGassed
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Castello Amirosa for scenery
Yes, it's pretty. But it's also crawling with people and seems to be a bus tour stop. Also, the wine just isn't that great.
I agree with the others who mentioned Sterling. Gorgeous.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 1:30 pm to skewbs
Just got back from Napa coincidentally…hope it cools down next week, this week is brutal!
Here are some Mountain View recs
Howell Mtn - The aforementioned Cade
Diamond Mountain - Barnett, Lerner Project
Spring Mtn - Lokoya
Pritchard Hill - Ovid, Colgin
Mt Veeder - Progeny
Others—Amizetta (second vote)
Here are some Mountain View recs
Howell Mtn - The aforementioned Cade
Diamond Mountain - Barnett, Lerner Project
Spring Mtn - Lokoya
Pritchard Hill - Ovid, Colgin
Mt Veeder - Progeny
Others—Amizetta (second vote)
Posted on 7/5/24 at 1:23 pm to Humpty Grumpy
Another vote for Amizetta.
I actually enjoyed the views at Aonairs backs patio as well. They take you through the Vineyard on a side by side which is pretty cool.
Amizetta has a little construction going on and should be finished soon. They’re revamping the hospitality area and will have an upstairs kitchen to make it even better
I actually enjoyed the views at Aonairs backs patio as well. They take you through the Vineyard on a side by side which is pretty cool.
Amizetta has a little construction going on and should be finished soon. They’re revamping the hospitality area and will have an upstairs kitchen to make it even better
This post was edited on 7/5/24 at 1:25 pm
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