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 Racing champion's Tuscan villa |
4162 Big Ranch Road Napa Valley, CA 94558 United States +1 707 261 1717 http://www.andrettiwinery.com info@andrettiwinery.com |
Racing legend Mario Andretti established this Tuscan-inspired winery in 1996. Located on the southern end of the Napa Valley, the 53-acre vineyard produces Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Sauvignon Blanc vintages that are featured in the tasting room. Guests are encouraged to tour the 4,000-square-foot facility designed to look like a Tuscan villa. Up to 300 guests can be accommodated for private parties. The Winner's Circle Wine Club offers members two bottles of wine four times a year, recipes from Mario's kitchen that complement Andretti wines, discounts, a newsletter, special tours and tasting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Majestic Napa winery |
1345 Henry Road Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 224 1668 http://www.artesawinery.com/ info@artesawinery.com |
This majestic Napa winery features a wine-making museum and an array of champenoise sparkling wines for you to try. It was started in 1991 and specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its 1991 Reserve and a 1992 Blanc de Blancs are exclusive to the winery tasting room. The USD40 million wine-making facility sits on a hilltop and offers panoramic views of Napa Valley. Sit in a peaceful courtyard and enjoy a reflecting pool, sculpture, and fountains. Free tours are offered daily at 11a and 2p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot air balloon rides in Napa |
5091 Solano Ave (Darms Ln and Oak Knoll Ave W) Napa Valley, CA 94558 United States +1 707 253 2222 / +1 800 464 6824 http://www.balloonrides.com info@balloonrides.com |
Take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley. A typical adventure includes an hour-long balloon ride with your pilot narrating the sights, followed by a garden champagne-brunch. Launches begin at sunrise. Enjoy incredible aerial views of Napa vineyards. Rates vary, call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts |
500 First Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 259 1600 / +1 888 512 6742 http://www.copia.org/ info@copia.org |
COPIA is a cultural institution, museum, and educational organization dedicated to the understanding and celebration of food and wine in the arts. The center embodies the unique Napa Valley culture - a hybrid of world-class wine and gourmet cuisine. Copia is a place for visitors to enjoy a great meal at Julia's Kitchen at COPIA, check out food exhibitions, attend a wine tasting, or listen to a concert on the river terrace. There are also cooking classes and lectures on all things to do with taste. Plan a day out and saunter around in the gardens and expreience Napa's culture. The center also has a busy year-long calendar of events, so visit their website for the latest happenings in Napa and admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sparkling reds and whites |
3939 Lovall Valley Road Napa Valley, CA 95476 United States +1 707 935 3939 http://www.faverovineyards.com/ faverovineyards@vom.com |
A limited collection of wines are found here, and for good reason. Owners Fred and Ginger take great pains to clear land, plant the groves, prune and harvest grapes. And that's only just the beginning of the procedure. An arduous blending procedure, which includes filtering and storing, results in streams of the glittering, delicious fluid, with rich textures. The bottles too, are designed to attract, with their smart colors and classy labels. The specialty of the place is the divine dessert wine - Moscato Del Millenio. Book a date with them and let the wines carry you away! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine, music and song |
2000 Denmark Street Napa Valley, CA 95476 United States +1 707 938 5277 / +1 707 939 3015 (Tasting Room) http://www.gunbun.com/ info@gunbun.com |
Music, literature, picnics and wine come together at this winery, located on beautiful, well-tended slopes. The hillside amphitheatre is a big attraction with spring and summer performances, while the Midsummer Mozart Festival orchestra performs some of Mozart's accomplished works. Another event to capture is the Gunbun Summer Fun Film Fest, with live music, a barbecue, wine and cheese tasting and a feature film as the day draws to a close. Oh, and the wines are refreshing, by the way! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canoe, Venice style!! |
P.O. Box 10881 Napa Valley, CA 94581 United States +1 707 224 9080 http://www.napariveradventures... webdiva@napariveradventures.com |
Water Baby? Then you will love this place. Canoe, Cruise or Kayak down the rapid-free Napa River and enjoy the surrounding marshes. There is good news for the parents; they offer a discounted rate for children. And as for all you romantics, cruises happen only on the nights of the full-moon. So head on there for some real Shakespearean-type romance. The Renaissance is back in vogue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traveling dinner and lunch train |
1275 McKinstry Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 253 2111 / +1 800 427 4124 http://www.winetrain.com reservation@winetrain.com |
Hop on this train and experience a first-class meal and fine wines as you tour Wine County. The train offers a champagne brunch, casual lunches and fancy dinners. It is ideal for romantic dinners, executive parties and tourist excursions. The train's decor is elegant, though daytime travels are casual. Take in the sights both outdoor and indoor: mahogany, brass and etched glass in the restored 1917 Pullman Dining Car. At the McKinstry Street Station starting point, you will find a handful of charming little shops that specialize in wine (of course), gourmet foods and gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Rocky mountain bike paradise |
2201 W Imola Ave (at 4th St) Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 252 0481 http://www.ncfaa.com/skyline/s... |
A picnic ground and trailhead at the base of the hill lead to steep trails up to the boulder-strewn valley rim. Hikers and horse riders are greeted with pretty views of the valley and a respite from the wine-soaked tourist crush of the valley floor. Some moderate degree of cardiovascular fitness is advisable before setting off. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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