Maria’s Wine Country Guidebook
Food scene
Archetype offers quintessential Napa/California cuisine in a stylized, whimsical setting very close to the house. Generally considered mid-range for the area. As appropriate for a romantic evening out as it is brunch with friends.
23 habitants recommandent
Archetype
1429 Main StArchetype offers quintessential Napa/California cuisine in a stylized, whimsical setting very close to the house. Generally considered mid-range for the area. As appropriate for a romantic evening out as it is brunch with friends.
This is the more casual cousin of the world-famous three-starred French Laundry. They offer a four-course family style fixed menu that changes daily. It makes for a fun dining experience, but not ideal for picky diners. Perfect for foodies looking for something a little more casual.
41 habitants recommandent
Ad Hoc
6476 Washington StThis is the more casual cousin of the world-famous three-starred French Laundry. They offer a four-course family style fixed menu that changes daily. It makes for a fun dining experience, but not ideal for picky diners. Perfect for foodies looking for something a little more casual.
PRESS is the Napa take on the classic steakhouse. Think big, bold and rich flavors with equally compelling wines. Not a light meal, but excellent for special occasions and meat lovers.
31 habitants recommandent
PRESS
587 St Helena HwyPRESS is the Napa take on the classic steakhouse. Think big, bold and rich flavors with equally compelling wines. Not a light meal, but excellent for special occasions and meat lovers.
Gott's is quintessentially California. Famous for its burgers but also does a wide range of excellent dishes such as salads and fish tacos. You'll order at the counter and eat your meal on the benches in the grassy spot outback. Think quick, casual and delicious.
106 habitants recommandent
Gott's Roadside
644 1st StGott's is quintessentially California. Famous for its burgers but also does a wide range of excellent dishes such as salads and fish tacos. You'll order at the counter and eat your meal on the benches in the grassy spot outback. Think quick, casual and delicious.
A delicious, more casual restaurant with well-prepared Napa fare. They're particularly famous for their Mongolian pork chop, which should not be missed!
45 habitants recommandent
Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena HwyA delicious, more casual restaurant with well-prepared Napa fare. They're particularly famous for their Mongolian pork chop, which should not be missed!
World famous, the quintessential three-star Napa Valley experience. Get a reservation long in advance and be prepared for a long and pricey, albeit awe inspiring experience. Jackets are required for men.
62 habitants recommandent
The French Laundry
6640 Washington StWorld famous, the quintessential three-star Napa Valley experience. Get a reservation long in advance and be prepared for a long and pricey, albeit awe inspiring experience. Jackets are required for men.
This spot is often overshadowed by its three-star cousin down in Yountville, but don't be so quick to brush it aside. Often thought of as the superior three-Michelin star experience by locals, Meadowood as a devout cult following of its own. Reservations are required and setting is formal.
15 habitants recommandent
The Restaurant at Meadowood
900 Meadowood LnThis spot is often overshadowed by its three-star cousin down in Yountville, but don't be so quick to brush it aside. Often thought of as the superior three-Michelin star experience by locals, Meadowood as a devout cult following of its own. Reservations are required and setting is formal.
Vineyards and wineries
Jordan is becoming large and more commercial, but its wines remain solid. It offers a very elegant extended tasting, where guests enjoy a vertical of its lovely, if mellow, Cabs. The tasting comes with an amuse bouche, as well as cheeses and olive oil. Requires a reservation.
23 habitants recommandent
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
1474 Alexander Valley RdJordan is becoming large and more commercial, but its wines remain solid. It offers a very elegant extended tasting, where guests enjoy a vertical of its lovely, if mellow, Cabs. The tasting comes with an amuse bouche, as well as cheeses and olive oil. Requires a reservation.
Far Niente is famous for its cabs, which are widely available in excellent restaurants. The tasting experience is elegant and tasty, albeit pricey. Reservations are encouraged.
12 habitants recommandent
Far Niente Winery
1350 Acacia DrFar Niente is famous for its cabs, which are widely available in excellent restaurants. The tasting experience is elegant and tasty, albeit pricey. Reservations are encouraged.
Banshee offers one of the coolest tastings in California wine country. You'll enjoy a cool, modern, living room-type space and can even choose a record to throw on the player. Clientele skews younger and the tasting is more casual. Wines tend to be more accessible, in the $20-$60 range.
13 habitants recommandent
Banshee Wines
5110 Center StBanshee offers one of the coolest tastings in California wine country. You'll enjoy a cool, modern, living room-type space and can even choose a record to throw on the player. Clientele skews younger and the tasting is more casual. Wines tend to be more accessible, in the $20-$60 range.
This is the vineyard that tends to (and produces wine from) the Cab Franc right on the property! Stop by to sample their well regarded cabs as well as a sneaky Merlot that can convince even the most skeptical drinkers. They're always happy to welcome guests staying at Mille Vigne. Reservation required.
11 habitants recommandent
Pride Mountain Vineyards
4026 Summit TrailThis is the vineyard that tends to (and produces wine from) the Cab Franc right on the property! Stop by to sample their well regarded cabs as well as a sneaky Merlot that can convince even the most skeptical drinkers. They're always happy to welcome guests staying at Mille Vigne. Reservation required.
This well regarded but available vineyard offers a lovely tasting in their outdoor garden area. In addition to offering some of the Caymus you may see in high-end stores, they also offer a few harder to find varieties for you to enjoy!
8 habitants recommandent
Caymus Vineyards
8700 Conn Creek RdThis well regarded but available vineyard offers a lovely tasting in their outdoor garden area. In addition to offering some of the Caymus you may see in high-end stores, they also offer a few harder to find varieties for you to enjoy!
Sure, it's a big, commercial producer of sparkling wines, but there's a reason. Their offerings are tasty and they offer some hard to find stuff on sight. Plus they offer a really wide range of tasting experiences. Try one outside under the misters for a particularly beautiful summer experience.
18 habitants recommandent
Mumm Napa
8445 Silverado TrailSure, it's a big, commercial producer of sparkling wines, but there's a reason. Their offerings are tasty and they offer some hard to find stuff on sight. Plus they offer a really wide range of tasting experiences. Try one outside under the misters for a particularly beautiful summer experience.
Simply the best sparkling wine made in the area. Not to be missed by sparkling wine enthusiasts!
35 habitants recommandent
Schramsberg Vineyards
1400 Schramsberg RdSimply the best sparkling wine made in the area. Not to be missed by sparkling wine enthusiasts!
Cakebread is becoming more and more widely accessible. But, particularly for white wine enthusiasts, it's a great tasting. One of the few wineries in the area that prioritizes their white wine offerings, can't be missed if anyone in your party is a fan.
12 habitants recommandent
Cakebread Cellars
8300 St Helena HwyCakebread is becoming more and more widely accessible. But, particularly for white wine enthusiasts, it's a great tasting. One of the few wineries in the area that prioritizes their white wine offerings, can't be missed if anyone in your party is a fan.
Highly indicative of the unique Spring Mountain style. Think classic big reds in a romantic setting. Reservation required.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
2805 Spring Mountain RdHighly indicative of the unique Spring Mountain style. Think classic big reds in a romantic setting. Reservation required.
Activities
Stop by to rent biking equipment and get all the information you might want about biking around the Valley.
St. Helena Cyclery
1156 Main StStop by to rent biking equipment and get all the information you might want about biking around the Valley.
There are lots of galleries in wine country, but Paul's is far away one of the most beautiful and thoughtfully curated. It also includes a local winery so stop in an enjoy a glass and some great art!
7 habitants recommandent
Paul Mahder Gallery
222 Healdsburg AveThere are lots of galleries in wine country, but Paul's is far away one of the most beautiful and thoughtfully curated. It also includes a local winery so stop in an enjoy a glass and some great art!
There's nothing more restorative than a trip to the hot springs. Purchase a spa treatment (or two) and enjoy the springs for the day! Calistoga Spa is certainly one of the better know destinations, but there are several excellent spas in town featuring the area's famous natural hot springs, any one of which will give you a great experience.
26 habitants recommandent
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
1006 Washington StThere's nothing more restorative than a trip to the hot springs. Purchase a spa treatment (or two) and enjoy the springs for the day! Calistoga Spa is certainly one of the better know destinations, but there are several excellent spas in town featuring the area's famous natural hot springs, any one of which will give you a great experience.