What to do in Wine Country | Tips for visiting Napa Valley
Tips for planning your trip to Napa Valley Wine Country
Make your schedule and plan aheadBe sure to make advance arrangements with the wineries that you simply must visit. Some wineries offer special tasting or tour experiences that are only available by appointment. For example, guests to HALL St. Helena are welcome to drop-in any time for a tasting of our latest releases, however for a tour of our HALL St. Helena or HALL Rutherford wineries, you must make an appointment ahead of time.
Check the wineries websites for special tasting offers and events. We host numerous events throughout the year that offer unique experiences for our guests. Another great idea for day trippers - bring a cooler to keep in the car to keep your wine cool.
Things to Do in Wine Country
| ART GALLERIES | ||||
| I. Wolk Gallery | Contemporary painting, and sculpture | St. Helena | ||
| Gallery 1870 | V Marketplace | Yountville | ||
| Blue Heron Gallery | V Marketplace | Yountville | ||
| Di Rosa Preserve | Gate House Gallery | Napa | ||
| Napa Valley Museum | Yountville | |||
| GOLF | ||||
| Eagle Vines Golf Club | The home of the HALL Wine Club Tournament | Napa | ||
| Silverado Resort | The North Course is our recommendation | Napa | ||
| Chardonnay Golf Club | This is the easiest of the courses on our list | Napa | ||
| OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS | ||||
| Harvest Inn | Almost next door to HALL St. Helena, pet friendly rooms | St. Helena | ||
| Hotel Yountville | European-village resort, surrounded by vineyards | Yountville | ||
| Meadowood Napa Valley | A true luxury resort on 259 acres! | St. Helena | ||
| Napa Valley Lodge | Tuscan-villa style, steps away from world-renowned dining | Yountville | ||
| Napa Valley Marriott | Conveniently located at north end of the town of Napa | Napa | ||
| SHOPPING & STROLLING | ||||
| Downtown St. Helena | Stroll the main street for unique shops | St. Helena | ||
| Oxbow Public Market | Check out the Oxbow Cheese and Wine Merchant | Napa | ||
| Sonoma Square | Visit shops and enjoy downtown | Sonoma | ||
| RESTAURANTS | ||||
| Press | Try the Flannery Bone-in Ribeye | St. Helena | ||
| Terra/Bar Terra | Must try the tripe stew | St. Helena | ||
| Farmstead | Try the potted pig | St. Helena | ||
| Redd | Try the tuna tartare | Yountville | ||
| Bottega | Try the polenta under glass | Yountville | ||
| Bistro Jeanty | Try the lamb's tongue salad | Yountville | ||
| Mustards Grill | Must try is the Mongolian pork chop | Yountville | ||
| Rutherford Grill | Try the ribs and the french dip | Rutherford | ||
| Morimoto | Try the toro tartare | Napa | ||
| Carpe Diem | Quack 'n' cheese, yum! | Napa | ||
| Grace's Table | Must try; Braised lamb meatballs | Napa | ||
| El Dorado Kitchen | The mussels are to die for | Sonoma Area | ||
| Sunflower Caffé | The pork loin sandwich is a must | Sonoma Area | ||
| La Salette | Try the Bacalhau | Sonoma Area | ||
| Jole | Go for the 5 course tasting menu | Calistoga | ||
| Brannans Grill | Try the bone-in Pork chop | Calistoga | ||
| Busters BBQ | The tri-tip is legendary! | Calistoga | ||
| WINE TASTING | ||||
| HALL St. Helena | Book the Food & Wine Experience | St. Helena | ||
| Chappellet | Views from Pritchard Hill are stunning | St. Helena | ||
| Patz & Hall | Chardonnay and Pinot Noir | Napa | ||
| Robert Biale | Try the "Black Chicken" Zinfandel | Napa | ||
| Flora Springs | Try the "Out of Sight" Cabernet | Napa | ||
| John Anthony Vineyards | Part of the booming west end of Napa. Open late. | Napa | ||
| Ladera Vineyards | 1800 ft off valley floor | Howell Mountain | ||
| Barnett | Try the Rattlesnake Hill and Sauvignon Blanc | Spring Mountain | ||
| Schweiger Vineyards | Try the "Dedication" or the Port | Spring Mountain | ||
| Terra Valentine | Try the Estate Tour and Tasting | Spring Mountain | ||
| Ma(i)sonry | Art gallery/winery collective | Yountville | ||
| Robert Sinskey | Must try; Vin Gris | Yountville | ||
| Sequoia Grove | Excellent single vineyard wines | Rutherford | ||
| Nickel and Nickel | Try the Copper Streak Cabernet | Rutherford | ||
| Silverado Vineyards | Try the Saddleblock Vineyard Tour | Stags Leap Dist. | ||
| Artesa | Excellent reserve Chardonnay | Carneros | ||
| Schramsberg | Excellent sparkling wines | Calistoga Area | ||
| WALT Wines | HALL's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Tasting Room | Sonoma | ||
More tips!
- First time winetasting? Check out this short video for a few tips on winetasting
- Check out these tips from The Napa Valley Destination Council.
- Napa Valley Vinters
- and www.napavalley.com are excellent source to find wineries and special tasting offers.