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Wine Country may be big on wine, but it’s also a food lover’s haven, chock full of fine dining establishments that highlight the flavors and ingredients of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and beyond. Of course, if you’re looking for the crème de la crème of Wine Country restaurants, there’s only one name to look out for: Michelin.

Known as the gold standard of dining, when you dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, you can expect incredible food, impeccable service, and an all-around elevated experience. Ready to make your foodie dreams come true? Here are the 2024 Michelin-starred restaurants in Napa Valley and Sonoma County to experience at least once in your lifetime.

Three Michelin Stars ✽ ✽ ✽ – Chef Thomas Keller’s iconic The French Laundry restaurant, situated in Napa’s culinary capital of Yountville, remains a Michelin darling year after year, and for good reason. Here, you’ll find meticulously crafted French cuisine that is as beautiful as it is delicious, with a daily-changing menu focused on hyper seasonal ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Choose from one of two tasting menus offered daily: the Chef’s Tasting Menu and the Tasting of Vegetables. Regardless of which menu you decide upon, you can expect one insanely memorable meal. After all, this world-renowned restaurant has held Three Michelin Stars since 2007, so you know they’re doing something, we mean everything, right.

6640 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599, (707) 944-2380

SingleThread
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Three Michelin Stars ✽ ✽ ✽SingleThread is the vision of owners Kyle and Katina Connaughton, who spent years researching and fine tuning every detail of their farm, restaurant, and inn concept before opening in 2016. Heavily influenced by their time in Japan, the beautiful 55-seat Healdsburg restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Wine Country, where the seasonal bounty of Sonoma County is seamlessly intertwined with the flavors and cooking techniques of Japan. The 10-course tasting menu, which features vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, and honey from their nearby farm, is truly a treat for the senses, taking you on a culinary journey that showcases food as a true art form.

131 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 723-4646

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Two Michelin Stars ✽ ✽ — Perched above the Pacific Ocean along the Mendocino Coast, the 25-seat Harbor House Restaurant at the ultra-private Harbor House Inn is a dining destination to remember. The redwood-clad dining room, complete with a vaulted ceiling and wall of windows highlighting views of the crashing waves and rugged coastline, creates the perfect setting for enjoying the delectable land and sea-influenced cuisine. The tasting menu, crafted by rising star Chef Matthew Kammerer, is both impeccable and seasonal, featuring dishes that showcase local, often foraged ingredients from the surrounding area. And, because the offerings are constantly evolving with the seasons, you can look forward to something truly special and unique with each visit.

5600 South Highway 1, Elk, CA 95432, (707) 877-3203

Auro at Four Seasons Napa
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One Michelin Star — The acclaimed chef of Auro, Rogelio Garcia, has not only earned the restaurant a Michelin star for two consecutive years (the two years Auro has been open), but he was also a finalist for the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef in California. Get a taste of Chef Garcia’s culinary expertise during Auro’s seven-course tasting menu, with optional wine pairings. Sommelier Derek Stevenson expertly selects each wine from Auro’s collection of over 475 labels to compliment dishes like 10-day dry-aged Japanese kapanachi and Perigord black truffle gnocchi. Dessert is just as memorable, thanks to offerings like coffee whipped ganache and cara cara orange peel anglaise. Also noteworthy: the Wine Series Dinner, a celebration of both land and sea that pairs seven courses with a different featured winery each month.

400 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 709-2160

Photos courtesy of Auberge du Soleil

One Michelin Star — Founded over 40 years ago, the restaurant at Auberge du Soleil was one of the first fine dining establishments in Napa Valley, paving the way for elevated Wine Country cuisine. Since then, Auberge du Soleil has maintained its culinary legacy—and held its Michelin Star status for 18 consecutive years—by offering colorful dishes influenced by the vibrant seasonal produce of Napa Valley, served alongside top-notch hospitality and picture-perfect panoramic views. While the six-course Chef’s Tasting dinner menu is a treat for discerning palates, the restaurant is all about creating a customized experience for its guests; Those looking for an abbreviated, yet no less tasty experience will adore the three or four-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus available, as well as wine pairings customized to each individual’s tastes and preferences.

180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, (800) 348-5406

Kenzo
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One Michelin Star — After establishing Kenzo Estate Winery, owners Natsuko and Kenzo Tsujimoto launched their signature restaurant in downtown Napa, where their exquisitely executed Kaiseki menu celebrates the umami-packed flavors of Japan. Using fresh ingredients flown in daily from Japan, as well as produce and proteins from local farms, Kenzo’s seasonal menus manage to be both traditional and inventive, taking diners on a transformative journey through high-end Japanese cuisine. Completing the experience is the intimate and minimalist dining room, where select seating at the chef’s counter allows you to observe the intricacies of the techniques and presentations that go into each course.

1339 Pearl Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 294-2049

PRESS Restaurant
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One Michelin Star — Perhaps PRESS earned its name from its impressive, 10,000 bottle wine collection. It wouldn’t be a surprise, as the restaurant has the largest collection of Napa Valley wine in the entire world. PRESS is also one of only two restaurants in the world with a regional wine list to receive a Grand Award from Wine Spectator. With three sommeliers on staff, you’re in the best hands possible when it comes to wine pairings to go with their globally-inspired menu. Speaking of the menu, it showcases an ever-changing selection of meat, pasta, and seafood-centric dishes, each highlighting Napa’s best local and seasonal ingredients, of course, to round out the restaurant’s beautiful ode to California.

587 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, CA 94574, (707) 967-0550

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15 Small, Under-the-Radar Sonoma & Napa Wineries To Visit Now https://www.napavalley.com/blog/top-small-wineries-napa-valley-and-sonoma/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/top-small-wineries-napa-valley-and-sonoma/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=44109 We adore the large-production wineries of Napa and Sonoma, but sometimes it’s fun to discover the smaller, under-the-radar wineries. Here are 15 to visit now.

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Napa Valley and Sonoma County are home to some of the world’s most famous names in wine, but sometimes it’s fun to go off-the-beaten track to discover the less mainstream, smaller production wineries. Often family-owned and operated, these wineries tend to offer welcoming hospitality, intimate tasting experiences (sometimes held with the winemaker and/or owners themselves), and limited-release bottlings not easily found outside the winery.

So, the next time you’re looking to visit a small producer you may not have heard of, or simply want to add a bottle of something delicious you can’t find anywhere else, be sure to check out these 15 under-the-radar wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. They may produce less wine than the bigger names, but rest assured these wineries don’t disappoint when it comes to offering memorable experiences.

15 Under-the-Radar Small-Production Wineries to Visit Now

Napa Valley

Ink Grade
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Ink Grade

Explore single-vineyard estate wines from Howell Mountain while enjoying the impeccable setting of the tasting room. Location: St. Helena

Teachworth

Visit this beautiful Diamond Mountain hideaway to taste through their estate wines with the winemaker. Location: Calistoga

Amulet Estate

Amulet Estate is a family-owned boutique winery nestled in the hills of St. Helena, where single vineyard wines express the elegance of Napa Valley terroir. Location: St. Helena

Etude Wines

Explore single-vineyard chardonnay, pinot noir, and cabernet sauvignon wines at this Napa gem. Location: Napa

Canard Vineyard

Enjoy hand-crafted, single-vineyard estate wines at the historic 25-acre property. Location: Calistoga

Stony Hill

Indulge in estate grown Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling wines from this storied Spring Mountain winery. Location: St. Helena

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Fantesca Estate & Winery

Stunning views, wine caves, and limited-release wines await at this pristine Spring Mountain winery. Location: St. Helena

Somerston Estate

Take a private tour and tasting at this secluded, picturesque property, located high on the eastern hills of Napa Valley. Location: St. Helena

Picayune Cellars

This downtown Calistoga tasting room and mercantile welcomes visitors daily for indoor and outdoor tastings of Picayune’s small-lot wines. Location: Calistoga

Sonoma County

Freeman Winery
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Freeman Winery

Nestled in the Russian River, Freeman Winery enchants with its subterranean cave and cool-climate wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Location: Sebastopol

Moshin Vineyards

Relaxed tasting experiences and Burgundian varietals take center stage at this estate winery in the Russian River Valley. Location: Healdsburg

Schermeister Winery

Creekside tastings led by the Schermeisters themselves make for a memorable experience. Location: Glen Ellen

VJB Cellars

Italian roots inspire all aspects of this family-operated winery, from the wine and food to the hospitality and atmosphere. Location: Kenwood

SUTRO

This woman-owned winery offers wine tastings and hikes at its historic Warnecke Ranch & Vineyard in the Alexander Valley. Location: Healdsburg

Bricoleur Vineyards

Wine and food go hand-in-hand at this picturesque winery focused on sustainable viticulture. Location: Windsor

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Best Craft Breweries and Distilleries in Napa and Sonoma https://www.napavalley.com/blog/wine-country-craft-breweries-and-distilleries/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/wine-country-craft-breweries-and-distilleries/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:38:53 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=36350 Wine Country is no longer just for wineaficionados, thanks to destination-worthy craft breweries and artisandistilleries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County.

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Wine isn’t the only wonderful, carefully crafted drink worth imbibing while visiting Wine Country. A little known fact about Napa Valley and Sonoma County is that there are several artisan distilleries and small-batch breweries also available for tours and tastings (and some that offer bites to go with those libations). If you’re looking for a bit of a break from vino on your next visit, here are the best local brews and craft spirits with which to tempt your palate.

Grape-Based Organic Vodka

Hanson Distillery | Nat and Cody Grantz
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This family-owned craft distillery in Sonoma focuses on creating organic, grape-based, gluten-free, and non-GMO vodka. Typically, vodka today is made from sorghum, corn, rice, rye, or wheat. Hanson Vodka is made from grapes, which means the distillery turns grapes into wine, and then wine into vodka (the perfect fit for vodka made in Wine Country). Their infused vodkas are flavored with real, organic ingredients, and feature flavors such as cucumber, ginger, mandarin, habañero, boysenberry, and espresso. Reserve a spot in a vodka tasting, cocktail tasting, martini and caviar pairing, or try their introduction to mixology course with Hanson craft cocktails. Best of all, you get to enjoy it all in their beautiful, spacious tasting room, amid a library of color-coordinated vodka bottles.

22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 343-1805

A Bustling Brewery at Oxbow

Fieldwork Brewing
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Founded in Berkeley, CA, this local brewery has a beautiful taproom in the bustling Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa. Fieldwork Brewing features a rotating tap list of fresh releases, which can be enjoyed by sampler flight, by the glass, or to-go in cans, growlers, and Crowlers. Order food to enjoy with your beer, or grab something from one of the top-notch vendors in the Oxbow Public Market; you’ll have plenty to choose from to pair with your drinks.

610 First Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 266-1582

Speakeasy Spirits

Napa Valley Distillery

KQED
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The first distillery to open its doors in Napa Valley since the end of Prohibition, this family-owned and operated distillery offers educational distillery tours, followed by tastings of flights of their award-winning products. With two locations for you to choose from, you can customize your craft spirit experience. Transport yourself back to the Roaring Twenties with a tasting at the Grand Tasting Salon, which is one part art deco speakeasy, one part tiki room, and all parts tasty spirits and education. Reservations are suggested, so be sure to book early to guarantee a spot. If you’re already headed to Oxbow Public Market (where there is no shortage of options for food, drink, and people watching), visit Napa Valley Distillery’s tasting bar, replete with mahogany wood vibes and brandies galore. Taste through a flight, and don’t forget to check out their bitters collection — the largest collection on the West Coast.

Grand Tasting Salon: 2485 Stockton Street, Napa, California 94559, (707) 265-6272

Tasting Bar at Oxbow Public Market: 601 First Street, Suite 8, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 226-9269

Urban Winery Meets Vegan-Friendly Brews

This boutique urban winery, nano-brewery, and culinary garden is located right in Napa a few blocks from the main hub. The brews are made on-site in small batches, featuring 14 different offerings of beer, with more developing all the time. The beers tend to be unfiltered and more malt-driven, favoring a less bitter or ‘hopped’ profile for friendlier food pairings. And vegans, rejoice! With the exception of their Honey Wheat Ale, all other brew offerings are vegan. For those ready to take their beer love to the next level, St. Clair Brown offers their own Beer Boot Camp, where you can learn tastes and semantics at a technical beer tasting, enjoy a beer paired lunch, and brew beer with Brewmaster Elaine St. Clair herself.

816 Vallejo Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 225-5591

A Taste of Italy in a Bottle

Prohibition Spirits
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For a truly unique tasting experience, head over to Prohibition Spirits in Sonoma to try some of their Italian craft spirits. Located on the Sonoma Plaza, Prohibition Spirits is known for their award-winning Limoncello (an Italian lemon liquor), but also offers tastings of their other speciality spirits, such as their gins, rums, and whiskeys. The Groth husband and wife team fell in love while exploring Sonoma, then decided they wanted to bring Limoncello (what they affectionately term ‘sunshine in a bottle’) to Wine Country. So they moved from Boulder, CO to Sonoma County and started producing California’s first organic Limoncello. Prohibition Spirits offers tastings and light bites in their tasting room, as well as group experiences and a traveling cocktail bar for private events.

23592 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476, ​(707) 933-7507

Unique Libations in Santa Rosa

Cooperage Brewing Company
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Brewer and founder Tyler Smith likes to focus on variety at Santa Rosa’s Cooperage Brewing Company, experimenting with different yeasts, hops, bacteria, and barrel types to develop unique libations. Take your time sipping and tasting here; there are TVs showing sports games for your viewing pleasure, but if that’s not your speed, there are also plenty of board games on hand to make a few beers with friends even more enjoyable. A rotating schedule of food trucks each week completes the experience.

981 Airway Ct., Suite G, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 293-9787

Post Up With Your Pup

Lagunitas Brewing Company
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A local favorite, this Petaluma establishment has a huge, ever-rotating selection of sours, ciders, ales, and stouts. Post up in their taproom or nab one of the many picnic tables outdoors. It’s pet-friendly, so there’s usually a handful of dogs enjoying the sun while their humans listen to the live music in the beer garden. And with a food menu of nachos, burgers, chicken wings, and other tasty pub fare, you could easily while away an afternoon here. In fact, we recommend it.

1280 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94954, (707) 778-8776

Northern California in a Bottle (and Can)

Fogbelt Brewing Company
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This craft brewery and gastro-pub celebrates the North Coast and even names each of their beers after a prominent coastal Redwood tree only found in the ‘fog belt’ — the area along the Northern California coast that’s typically covered in fog, which produces a unique ecosystem. At their original brewery and taproom in Santa Rosa, you’ll find stately brews available on tap, local and seasonal fare, and a rotating selection of events each month. Their second location in Healdsburg, known as Fogbelt Station, is a beer garden next to the historic train station, offering both brews and food. Too early for beer? The Station café is open in the mornings to serve coffee, espresso, and pastries.

1305 A Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, (707)978-3400

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Napa & Sonoma Strong: A Note From Our CEO https://www.napavalley.com/blog/napa-sonoma-strong-note-from-our-ceo/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/napa-sonoma-strong-note-from-our-ceo/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:45:59 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=44537 In light of the recent fires throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma, our CEO is sharing a few words of hope, as well as how you can support these beloved wine regions.

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It’s hard to believe we are reaching out again with an update on wildfires in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. These circumstances have always been personal for our WineCountry Media team, as we work and live in these communities and know the people behind the businesses and organizations affected — for some the loss has been truly unimaginable.

2020 has been made up of an extraordinary collection of challenges for all of us. While we truly believe we will overcome this together, we are heartbroken for our neighbors and all who have been impacted.

Our mission at WineCountry has always been to connect you, our valued audience, with the people, places, and products from Wine Country regions around the world. Now, more than ever, we want to support our regions by sharing a vision of optimism for Napa Valley and Sonoma County. This vision includes two messages: Hope and Help.

HOPE

Bob McClenahan Photography
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There is no shortage of media coverage highlighting photos and video of the devastation caused by these fires. Although these images are real and the situation is serious, they only tell part of the story.

We believe our job is to tell a broader story. To share narratives of business and individuals, first responders and volunteers, and to highlight the character and resiliency of the people of Napa Valley and Sonoma County.

Our regions have faced these challenges in the past, and each time, have exhibited resiliency and strength. As the vines have taught us, stress brings about change and growth.

HELP

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Buy and drink a bottle of Napa Valley or Sonoma County wine or join the wine club of a favorite producer from this region, then continue to show your support by reaching for their exceptional wines regularly.

Donate to the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund and/or the Redwood Credit Union Community Fund. These Funds will continue to provide immediate response grants for additional safety net services, like legal and housing assistance, as well as the launch of cash assistance available to homeowners and renters affected by the fires.

Plan a visit to Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The combination of COVID-19 and the wildfires have made visiting these beautiful regions more challenging in 2020, but many parts of Napa Valley and Sonoma County are still safely welcoming visitors. Your visits have a huge impact on supporting the recovery and growth of our communities.

Our heartfelt thanks for your concern for our beloved region. The love and positive energy continue to arrive from all parts of the world, encouraging us all to move forward. For that, and for the dedication of our first responders risking their lives to save our communities, we are eternally grateful.

The whole WineCountry team looks forward to seeing you in Wine Country soon.

Cheers – Mike, CEO of WineCountry Media

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Work Remotely in Napa & Sonoma: Live Your Best (Work) Life https://www.napavalley.com/blog/work-from-wine-country/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/work-from-wine-country/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:02:22 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=44388 Make Wine Country your office to take advantage of midweek hotel deals, special perks, and much more. Here is where to work remotely in Napa and Sonoma.

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If you’re on month 5? 6? of working remotely, have resorted to taking Zoom calls from your bathroom to hide from the kids, or just feel like you really need a change of scenery from your makeshift home office, we’ve got good news! You can finally get some remote work life balance thanks to our new Work From Wine Country promotion.

Our Work From Wine Country promotion lets you take advantage of midweek rates and deals on hotels — think 15% – 50% off rooms — for stays Sunday through Thursday. Plus, you’ll get special perks like complimentary bottles of wine and free Wi-Fi, to make the remote office transition as seamless (and fun!) as possible. What’s more, making Wine Country your office means you’ll have world-class wine, farm-to-table restaurants, picturesque scenery, and more, all at your fingertips each and every work day.

Ready to #WorkFromWineCountry? We’re sharing the participating hotels ready and willing to be your home [office] away from home, as well as why we think you’ll love working remotely in Wine Country!

Napa Valley

Vista Collina Resort
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Vista Collina Resort

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: This sprawling Napa resort offers 145 Tuscan-inspired rooms and suites, a large pool with private cabanas, a gourmet grocery, an expansive outdoor lawn with a food truck, and nine tasting rooms on-site at The Village.

Remote Work Tip: No need to rush home when you’re spending your weekdays at Vista Collina, especially when you can save more when you stay longer. As part of the promotion, you’ll get 15% off for two nights up to 30% off for five nights or more.

Offer Deal: 15% – 30% off best rate

Extra Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi, daily parking, and a bottle of Napa Valley wine per stay

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Andaz
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Andaz Napa

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Napa, rooms at Andaz seamlessly blend rustic elegance with modern conveniences, with amenities such as deep soaking tubs, stocked minibars, and private terraces. Room service and on-site eateries make it easy to stay satiated if you’re stuck on a long conference call or just want to enjoy a happy hour bite after a long day.

Remote Work Tip: In case you want to work from Wine Country but can’t leave Fido behind, Andaz Napa is dog-friendly. They even offer a special package fit for your pooch, with dog-walking and bathing included.

Offer Deal: Rates from $215, includes breakfast for two, zero resort fees

Extra Perks: 2-for-1 wine tasting at John Anthony or JaM Cellars, complimentary bottle of wine, complimentary Wi-Fi

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SENZA
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SENZA

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: Understated yet luxurious, SENZA blends Wine Country charm with a contemporary aesthetic. Tasteful guest rooms feature gas fireplaces, Nespresso coffee makers, and private patios overlooking the vines, while on-site amenities like an outdoor pool and fire pit make it easy to unwind.

Remote Work Tip: Want to make your coworkers jealous? You can actually trade those staged Zoom backgrounds for a real life view of the vines when you book one of The Vineyard Suite rooms, offering private balconies with unobstructed views of the vineyard. There’s even an in-room Nespresso coffee maker to help keep you fueled and ready to tackle your work day.

Offer Deal: Stay three nights and get 50% off the third!

Extra Perks: Free Wi-Fi, a bottle of wine upon arrival, and daily breakfast delivered to your room

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Meritage Resort and Spa
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Meritage Resort & Spa

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: Beautiful Tuscan-style accommodations, indulgent spa treatments, and a relaxing pool set against a backdrop of vineyards all make the Wine Country experience come to life. Add in warm hospitality and the resort’s close proximity to Napa’s sights and wineries and you may never want to leave.

Remote Work Tip: Remote workers, listen up: if you stay one night, your second night is free! Now you can spring for that fancy Michelin-starred meal during your lunch break, guilt-free.

Offer Deal: Second night free

Extra Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi, daily parking, and a bottle of Napa Valley wine per stay

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Carneros Resort & Spa
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Carneros Resort and Spa

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: Private cottages, multiple dining options, two pools, a guest-only spa, outdoor wellness classes, and a relaxed countryside setting make the Carneros Resort and Spa a dream destination any time of year.

Remote Work Tip:The resort’s upgraded Harvest Suites now include a work-friendly desk and complimentary use of a portable monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse, standard office supplies, and even printing services. Now that’s how you work from Wine Country like a boss.

Offer Deal: Rates from $1,129 for new work-friendly Harvest Suites

Extra Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room Nespresso coffee, two HDTVs with Chromecast Connectivity

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Wine Country Inn & Cottages in Napa Valley, CA
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Wine Country Inn

Location: St. Helena, Napa Valley

Why You’ll Love It: Surrounded by vineyards, this boutique inn is intimate and picturesque. Inviting rooms feature luxury bath products, fireplaces, Keurig coffee makers, and private outdoor terraces, while on-site amenities like a pool and daily breakfast sweeten the deal.

Remote Work Tip: If you find yourself skipping breakfast to save time each work day, you’ll love how easy Wine Country Inn makes it to start your morning off right: breakfast is offered via room service, grab n’go, and seated by reservation, and is served each morning from 7:30 am to 10:00 am.

Offer Deal: 30% off best rate + zero resort fees

Extra Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi, split of wine upon arrival, complimentary parking

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Meadowood Napa Valley
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Meadowood Napa Valley

Location: St. Helena, Napa Valley

Why You’ll Love It: The secluded 250-acre property highlights the best of Wine Country, with five star accommodations, a Michelin-starred culinary program, plenty of leisurely activities, a restorative spa, and picturesque grounds.

Remote Work Tip: It’s easy to enjoy your 9 to 5 while staying at Meadowood, where even the most mundane parts of your job will be less of a drag amidst the stunning surroundings. Add in complimentary daily breakfast and a complimentary evening cocktail and we have a feeling you’ll be eager for another day of working in Wine Country.

Offer Deal: Book a guest room with a private patio and receive daily breakfast and an evening cocktail included.

Extra Perks: Late check-out, free Wi-Fi anywhere on the Estate

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Silverado Resort
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Silverado Resort

Location: Napa

Why You’ll Love It: A classic Napa Valley experience awaits at the Silverado Resort, which offers golf, a deluxe spa experience, on-site dining, and plenty of welcoming accommodations to choose from.

Remote Work Tip: Looking to let off a little steam after work? Silverado is the ultimate place for outdoor and leisurely activities. Not only does the resort have two championship golf courses, redesigned by a PGA Hall-of-Famer, but you’ll also find ten tennis courts, outdoor fitness classes, a bocce court, and professional trainers available.

Offer Deal: 25% off best rate

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Bardessono
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Bardessono

Location: Yountville

Why You’ll Love It: This modern eco-friendly retreat offers a welcome respite for design-savvy travelers seeking a calming, yet luxurious place to stay. A pool, spa, gardens, and local food and drink enhance the whole experience.

Remote Work Tip: After a long day of work, take your complimentary bicycle to explore the town of Yountville — known as the culinary capital of Napa Valley — or stay on property to walk around the serene gardens for a moment of mind-clearing zen.

Offer Deal: Waived resort fee (savings of $40/night), 24-hour cancellation

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Hotel Healdsburg
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Hotel Healdsburg

Location: Healdsburg, Sonoma County

Why You’ll Love It: With its convenient Healdsburg Plaza location, close to restaurants and tasting rooms, and sophisticated yet inviting vibe, Hotel Healdsburg is a great home base in Wine Country. Chic rooms and an array of amenities, such as a 60-foot pool and Jacuzzi, acclaimed on-site restaurant, and complimentary bikes for cruising around town, add to its appeal.

Remote Work Tip: Stay two nights and your third night is on the hotel! We can’t think of a better reason to set up shop remotely. But, in case you still aren’t sold, the hotel is throwing in daily breakfast for two, a $150 dining credit at Dry Creek Kitchen, free valet parking, and a no stress cancellation policy. Now that’s what we call a good deal!

Offer Deal: Stay two nights, get the third night free + $150 dining credit

Extra Perks: Complimentary breakfast for two, free Wi-Fi, valet included, evening wine tasting

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365 Days of Wine Tasting with Covet Pass https://www.napavalley.com/blog/covet-pass/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/covet-pass/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:49:35 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=40134 Live the Wine Country lifestyle all year long with Covet Pass, a unique wine tasting pass that offers complimentary tastings throughout Napa and Sonoma.

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We’ve all heard about those wine tasting passes that get you 2-for-1 tastings or that use an app to track your visits. Those are great, but they have their limitations. Covet Pass is the first-of-its-kind wine pass that gets you complimentary tastings at some of Northern California’s best wineries.

But it doesn’t stop there. Covet Pass was created for anyone looking to experience the Wine Country lifestyle any time of year — from winery visits to hotel stays — and all for an incredible value.

Clif Family
Rise and Wine Tasting. Photo Courtesy of Clif Family

Covet Pass

Covet Pass is a unique tasting pass that offers one complimentary tasting at each of the Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries in the Covet Pass winery network. Not only does it pay for itself after experiencing just a few wineries, but you’ll also receive endless perks, including deals on lodging, transportation, shopping, and curated experiences.

The best part? From the date of purchase, you have 365 days to redeem all your complimentary tastings at each winery. So, whether you want to sip during spring’s bud break, enjoy an al fresco tasting in the summer, visit during the buzz of harvest season, or unwind with a red wine in the winter, Covet Pass makes it easy to discover Wine Country on your own terms.

While Covet Pass has recently launched in Napa and Sonoma, soon it will be expanding to include other regions throughout California and the West Coast. So when you purchase your Covet Pass, you’ll have your choice of wine regions to explore.

Picnic at Benziger in Sonoma,
Picnic at Benziger in Sonoma, Photo Courtesy of Benziger Family Winery | Carly Burns

The Details

Covet Pass costs just $150 per person, offering unprecedented value and the flexibility of having a full year in which to redeem each tasting at participating wineries. It also includes access to special perks, such as a $50 transportation credit, 15% off all housewares and gifts at the WineCountry Shop, and a $20 credit towards a one-of-a-kind WineCountry Experience, from custom wine blending to ATV excursions, horseback rides to picnics.

Wine Country Covet Pass

Holiday Gifting

Let us help you streamline your holiday shopping list this year, as Covet Pass makes for an ideal gift for everyone on your list. Offered in a beautifully designed gift box, each Covet Pass gift includes a gift card, Covet Pass activation instructions, and a personalized note of your choice.

The more you buy, the more you save:

$150 for 1 – 3 Covet Passes

$125 for 4 – 10 Covet Passes

$100 for 11+ Covet Passes

Get your friends/employees/in-laws something they can enjoy long after the holiday decorations are put away — with Covet Pass, they’ll have 365 days to sip, savor, and create lasting memories in Wine Country.

Learn More

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The Wine Country Fires Are Out Now it’s Time For Wine https://www.napavalley.com/blog/the-wine-country-fires-are-out-now-its-time-for-wine/ https://www.napavalley.com/blog/the-wine-country-fires-are-out-now-its-time-for-wine/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2017 19:41:14 +0000 https://www.napavalley.com/?p=27545 During what is typically the busiest time of year, Wine Country destinations are slower than they should be. Here's how you can help turn the tide.

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Reports of the destruction of Wine Country have been greatly exaggerated.

Yes, six major wildfires torched portions of the region in October. Yes, they were scary. And deadly. They caused a lot of damage, burning entire neighborhoods in minutes.

But despite the terrible realities in certain places, most of Wine Country is just fine. The fires burned about 199,000 acres, or about 5.3 percent of the 3.7 million acres across Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties. Most of the area devastated by fire was rural or residential—all told, only 3 wineries were destroyed, and fewer than 10 others were damaged to the point of having to close.

Now that the fires are contained, Wine Country needs some TLC. Regional marketing organizations on both sides of the Mayacamas Mountains say tourism has dropped since the fires began. The scenes in wineries, restaurants, and hotels across the region confirm these reports—during what is typically the busiest time of year, Wine Country destinations are slower than they should be. Here’s how you can help turn the tide.

Support the Wineries

The easiest way to assist in Wine Country’s recovery is to buy local wine. First and foremost, consider quaffing varieties from the three wineries that were destroyed in the blaze: Paradise Ridge, Signorello Estate, and Frey Vineyards. Though the primary tasting and production facilities at each of these three were burned, Paradise Ridge still has a tasting room on Highway 12 in Kenwood, and Frey is available online. (Signorello is distributed through allocation membership.)

Hess Winery after the fires
Hess Winery #withWineCountry

Once Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove neighborhood is reopened to the public, it also might be meaningful to visit the sculpture garden at Paradise Ridge, which survived the blaze because the pieces are composed of metal and stone.

In the more immediate future, pay a visit to wineries that were damaged in the fires. On the Sonoma side, this includes Gundlach Bundschu and Nicholson Ranch; on the Napa side, it includes Hess Collection, Brown Estate, and William Hill Estate. To truly spread the love, stop by Ledson Winery & Vineyards in the Sonoma Valley and Regusci Vineyard along Silverado Trail in Napa—flames came within yards of the wineries at each property, and only through great acts of personal heroism did these two wineries survive.

Even among those wineries that weren’t directly affected by the fires, every penny helps. In many cases, buying wine at these places also indirectly helps local relief efforts, since dozens of wineries are donating proceeds from each sale to charity.

On the Napa side, Trinchero Family Estates wineries are donating all tasting fees through the end of November to the Napa Valley Community Foundation. In Sonoma County, Trattore Farms at the west end of the Dry Creek Valley is donating 100 percent of all profits from tasting fees, olive oils, and vinegars through mid-December to local fire relief. The list goes on and on. If you’re wondering whether a particular winery is donating to relief efforts, it never hurts to ask.

Dine and Stay

Dozens of Wine Country restaurants and hotels have supported members of their respective communities since the fires, and these establishments deserve support as well.

Many of the worthy restaurants are on the Sonoma side. In Cloverdale, swing by The Trading Post and thank Chef Erik Johnson, who prepared free meals for 200 evacuees on the night the fires broke out. In Santa Rosa, consider supporting Starks Steakhouse, Bird & the Bottle, and Monti’s—three restaurants that fed first responders and evacuees for free. Money spent at these latter eateries directly benefits the Stark Reality Restaurants group, which also lost the iconic Willi’s Wine Bar in one of the fires.

the girl and the fig after the fires
the girl & the fig #withWineCountry

What’s more, restaurants throughout Wine Country (and the entire Bay Area, for that matter) are participating in a fundraiser called ChefsGiving from Nov. 13-19. As part of this effort, the eateries will offer special menus, and 100 percent of proceeds from the meals will benefit Tipping Point Emergency Relief Fund and Restaurants Care. Eateries on the list include The Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena, the girl & the fig in Sonoma, and more.

Among hotels, the Napa River Inn in downtown Napa and DoubleTree by Hilton, Sonoma Wine Country in Rohnert Park both deserve special love, since the properties took in dozens of first responders and evacuees for free or at discounted rates, and fed them for days.

What’s more, Auberge du Soleil, a luxury hotel in St. Helena, will match an optional guest donation of $5 per night through the end of the year; all money benefits the Napa Valley Community Foundation.

Donate Direct

Another way to help relief efforts is to contribute to them directly. WineCountry Media, the parent company of this website, has created a WineCountry Relief Fund; readers can opt to donate directly or to donate 5 percent of all proceeds for experiences booked and completed from now through the end of the year.

Other worthwhile and charitable relief efforts include the Community Foundation of Sonoma County’s Resilience Fund, the Redwood Credit Union’s North Bay Fire Relief Fund, the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund, and the Santa Rosa Junior College Fire Relief Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to more than 500 faculty, staff members, and students who lost their homes.

Go Social

Of course the final way to assist with local recovery efforts is to help spread the word that Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino are open for business. To achieve this goal, Wine Country Media is encouraging readers to tag social posts from Wine Country with the hashtag, #withWineCountry. As another part of this campaign, the team has embarked on a photo journey through the region, sharing scenes from local businesses as they invite visitors to stay, eat, drink, taste, play, and explore the region. They are also profiling a number business leaders to tell their stories of triumph through the fires. Visit the campaign landing page to see the latest.

#withWineCountry

The bottom line for the next few months: be involved. Wine Country has embarked on a long-term recovery, and the more you participate in this return to normalcy, the more normal life will feel for locals and visitors alike.


— See the #withWineCountry Campaign

— Book a Napa Valley Wine Country Experience

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