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BBQ & Beer Battle in Napa Valley

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

BBQ Battle logo BBQ & Beer Battle in Napa Valley

In the past, Napa Wine Tours has turned the spotlight on Napa Valley wineries benefiting the community through a variety of fundraisers for a variety of Napa Valley non profits. Today we shine the spotlight on the combined efforts of the Napa Valley professional community to contribute to a non profit committed to providing musical resources for Napa Valley schools.

The 4th Annual Napa Valley BBQ & Beer Battle takes place at Napa Valley Marriott on Sunday June 30, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This special afternoon fundraiser benefits the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Music Connection Program – a program that has enriched the lives of Napa Valley students for over a decade.

What to Expect

  • Special Host and Emcee
    This afternoon of fun will be hosted by Brian Whitmer, Executive Chef of VINeleven Restaurant & Bar
  • Delicious BBQ
    Two outstanding chefs return to grill delicious barbecued pork ribs, brisket, and chicken to compete for your vote. Pat Burke is the reigning champion with first place trophies from each BBQ & Beer Battle to date! He has earned barbecuing awards across the country in national competitions. The challenger is critically acclaimed Chef Stephen Barber of Farmstead restaurant at Long Meadow Ranch. Chef Whitmore and his VINeleven team will present tasty sides.
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Pat Burke, Brian Whitmer, & Stephen Barber from 2012′s Battle

  • Napa Valley Wine & Bay Area Beer
    Taste craft beers from 10 Bay Area breweries competing for the best pairing for the day’s BBQ. Vote for your favorite then enjoy up to three glasses of your favorite beer or Napa Valley wine provided by the event’s Wine Sponsor, Judd’s Hill Winery.
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    Judd’s Hill Winery, Winery Sponsor for this Special Event

  • Live Music
    The music for the afternoon includes Jazz musician Alan U’Ren, also the Napa Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Year.
  • Silent & Live Auctions
    The variety of Silent Auction items range from Napa Valley wine and wine tastings to entire Napa Valley packages. The Live Auction features a BBQ dinner for 12 prepared by Pat Burke and Chef Barber paired with Judd’s Hill wines.

Contact Napa Wine Tours for your private, chauffeured transportation to this and any other event in Napa Valley.

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Visiting Napa Valley on Memorial Weekend

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

What began as a way to honor those who sacrificed their lives while serving our country has evolved into not only a time of remembrance but also a time of celebration. A celebration of the lives of those who are no longer with us, an appreciation of friends and family, and a time to reflect on all of the things we are thankful for.

As a nation, many will be tuning in to the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS. Others will be attending local parades. And some will be taking the weekend to treat themselves to something special – like a trip to Napa Valley.

Napa Wine Tours has selected a few special events taking place during Memorial Day weekend that can be enjoyed separately or together for the quintessential Napa Valley experience.

William Hill Estate Winery – RSVP for Sunsets on the Bench
Arrive in Napa Valley on Friday afternoon. After checking into your hotel, head to Oxbow Public Market to pick up pre-ordered boxed lunches from Kitchen Door restaurant. Then stroll to Kara’s Cupcakes, also located at Oxbow Public Market, for a sweet treat. Next, make sure to arrive with plenty of time to purchase a bottle of William Hill Estate wine to enjoy with your picnic dinner during Sunsets on the Bench at William Hill Estate Winery.

William Hill Estate Visiting Napa Valley on Memorial Weekend

William Hill Estate Winery Offers Beautiful Views Overlooking Their Vineyards Gently Lit by the Sunset

Beringer Vineyards – Memorial Day Weekend Passport
On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beringer Vineyards will be hosting this special event which includes live music, an open invitation to a game of bocce ball, and a walk-around tasting paired with small bites. Reservations are recommended.

Beringer photo by Roy N. Visiting Napa Valley on Memorial Weekend

A Glimpse of the Historic and Lush Beringer Vineyards, photo by Roy N.

Andretti Winery – L’Italia in Vigneto Dinner Experience
Make reservations for an outstanding, Italian dinner on Saturday evening at Andretti Winery. Each course in this four course dinner prepared by Il Posto Trattoria Chef Adam Clark is paired with Andretti wines.

Andretti Winery Visiting Napa Valley on Memorial Weekend

Andretti Winery in the Evening

Remember to contact Napa Wine Tours for your private chauffeured car to enjoy your visit to Napa Valley carefree. Or contact us to create a special weekend just for you.

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Mother’s Day 2013 in Napa Valley

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Looking for something unique for Mother’s Day this year? Napa Wine Tours has more than a few ideas for events in Napa Valley that will make Mother’s Day 2013 a special year.

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A Vineyard at Castello di Amorosa

Napa Valley Wineries
Domaine Carneros
Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both times are sold out but there is a waiting list. This popular celebration includes Domaine Chandon sparkling wines, tea service, sweets, tea sandwiches and scones.

Chappellet Winery
Chappellet Winery joins with Silverado Country Club for an unforgettable winemaker dinner on Thursday, May 9th as part of the Silverado’s Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration. Chappellet’s Winemaker, Phillip Corallo-Titus has partnered with Silverado’s Chef Jeffrey Jake to create an exquisite menu.

Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa hosts a Winemaker’s Luncheon on Friday, May 10th. Winemaker, Brooks Painter, and Associate Winemaker, Peter Velleno, will lead a tour of the vineyards surrounding the castle followed by a relaxing and delicious lunch at Castello di Amorosa’s Il Passito Patio.

Napa Valley Restaurants
Etoile Restaurant

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Etoile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon

The Mother’s Day Tasting Menu at Etoile located at Domaine Chandon brilliantly pairs Domaine Chandon exclusive and reserve wines with a deliciously creative menu. Exclusive wines include Chandon Yountville Vintage Brut, 2007. Reserve wines on the menu are Chandon Reserve Blanc de Blancs and Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rose. The menu also includes still wines – Domaine Chandon, Chardonnay 2010 and Domaine Chandon, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2010.

FARM at Carneros Inn
The family style Mother’s Day Brunch at FARM offers diners an array of outstanding choices such as Maine lobster bisque, Prime New York, Eggs Benedict, Ahi tuna, and a mini dessert trio consisting of lemon angel food cake with lemon curd and raspberries, blueberry macaroon napoleon with creme fraiche and almond, and dark chocolate coffee ganache with lady fingers and mascarpone cream.

La Toque at The Westin Verasa Napa
Once a year, for Mother’s Day, La Toque opens for brunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This multi course experience begins with your choice of a cocktail, coffee, tea, or juice with a basket of warm cinnamon churros. The menu includes unforgettable cuisine including a lobster omelette featuring tender leeks, potato, fontina cheese, and a lobster hollandaise sauce.

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Inside Lucy’s Restaurant & Bar

Lucy’s Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono
Lucy’s uses sustainable, organic, and biodynamic ingredients whenever possible. A few of the Starters for Mother’s Day Brunch are steel cut oats, beet salad, and oysters on the half shell. Main dishes include Croque Madame, duck confit hash, a turkey omelette made with organic eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Glancing over these select options from the list of Main dishes, it’s clear that the diversity of the menu at Lucy’s makes it possible for everyone to order something they will definitely enjoy.

Contact Napa Wine Tours for more ideas and to reserve a beautiful chauffeured car as an added surprise for Mother’s Day in Napa Valley.

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Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner 2013

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The good news for the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association is that almost all of the Event Packages for the Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner are sold out. The good news for those of you who haven’t purchased tickets yet is that there are still 1-Day Pass tickets left for Saturday! The 2013 Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner takes place from April 26th to 28th. The Event Packages offered vary from 1-Day to 3-Day passes.

Friday, April 26
The celebration begins on Friday with a Vintner-hosted dinner at one of four locations with incredible Napa Valley chefs.

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Pine Ridge Vineyards Hosts Their Friday Night Dinner in Their Wine Cave

Saturday, April 27

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The View from the Patio at Stags’ Leap Winery


Saturday continues with District-wide Open Houses at 19 Stags Leap District wineries. Each winery offers a unique experience. For example, at Chimney Rock Winery, guests will enjoy special vineyard tours, barrel tasting, tasty bites, and live music. At Pine Ridge Winery, guests can choose between a variety of special tastings including a wine and gourmet food pairing. Visitors to Stags’ Leap Winery are invited to relax and take in the view while savoring Stags’ Leap wines and Cantinetta Tra Vigne pizza (pizza served from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

Sunday, April 28

Silverado Vineyards Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner 2013

Outdoor Seating with a View at Silverado Vineyards


The event concludes with Sunday’s Fiesta Brunch at Silverado Vineyards featuring vintners and winemakers from 17 Stags Leap wineries. Brunch also includes a preview of Stags Leap District 2009 Appellation Collection to be released in October, 2013. The menu features local cuisine prepared by Meadowood Napa Valley resort and Sangria made with Stags Leap District wines.

Contact Napa Wine Tours for your private chauffeured transportation and enjoy this special event to its fullest!

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Napa Valley Opera House Presents Jesse Cook

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

In 1995 I was in Catalina for their 9th Annual Jazz Festival. During the performances, it was announced that a talented musician who had been playing in the bar during intermissions had been invited to perform on the main stage. Whole portions of the audience jumped to their feet while the musician walked on stage. They applauded and cheered for at least 10 minutes before they quieted enough for the musician to begin to play his guitar. Immediately I understood the enthusiastic welcome by the audience – this was a remarkable, undefinable, fusion of flamenco, rumba, jazz, and more. The unforgettable musician was Jesse Cook.

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Jesse Cook Performs at Napa Valley Opera House On Saturday, April 6.

The 27th Annual Catalina Jazz Festival welcomes Jesse Cook this year, in October of 2013 as one the headliners. But for those of us closer to Napa, you can watch him perform at the Napa Valley Opera House this weekend – if there are any tickets left.

Napa Valley Opera House welcomes the engaging, modest, funny, Jesse Cook and his amazing band on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Jesse Cook’s masterful skills on the guitar and as a composer and producer have earned him multiple awards, legions of fans, and a reputation as a leader in musical innovation.

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Outside Napa Valley Opera House

The concert begins at 8 p.m. making it the perfect opportunity for an escape to Napa Valley. Arrive in Napa early and visit a few wineries. For a taste of Napa Valley sparkling, try Domaine Chandon. Visit Silver Oak Cellars for world renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. Or make an appointment for a special tour and tasting at Stags’ Leap Winery before enjoying dinner at one of the many outstanding Napa Valley restaurants. We suggest Angele Restaurant & Bar for a French country dinner, Tarla Grill for a Mediterranean meal, Morimoto Restaurant for Japanese cuisine, and ZuZu if you prefer tapas and paella.

Contact Napa Wine Tours for your private chauffeured car and we will assist you in creating a memorable visit to Napa Valley.

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Pawsport Napa Valley

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Last year was the first time Napa Valley wineries and Napa Humane joined forces to create the first, one-of-a-kind tasting event, Pawsport Napa Valley. Guests purchased tickets (proceeds went to Napa Humane) and brought their four-legged friends out for a day to visit participating wineries in Napa Valley. The event was such a success that this year Pawsport Napa Valley, March 22 – 25, 2013 includes 20 Napa Valley wineries plus new “Pawsport Perks” from select Napa Valley restaurants and hotels.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • stellar Napa Valley wine
  • wine and food pairings
  • dog treats
  • special discounts
  • meet winemakers and winery dogs

 

WINERIES DONATING A PORTION OF SALES TO NAPA HUMANE

B Cellars Pawsport Napa Valley

Outdoor Tasting at B Cellars, One of the Wineries Donating a Percentage of Sales to Napa Humane. Can You Spot the Black Dog Resting in the Shade?

 

GUEST APPEARANCES FROM WINERY DOGS

  • B Cellars – “Kingsley” will be at B Cellars on Saturday, March 23rd
  • Madonna Estate – All three winery pets will be visiting the winery throughout the weekend
  • Peju Family Winery – Four-legged members of the Peju family will be welcoming guests
  • V. Sattui Winery – Meet “Baci”, a Bernese Mountain & Winery Dog

 

A FEW SPECIAL GIFTS FOR GUEST DOGS

    • Clos du Val: a Clos du Val logo tennis ball
    • Grgich Hills Estate: dog treats from Bouchon Bakery, a doggie bandana, and more
Bouchon foie gras biscuits photo by Jun Belen Pawsport Napa Valley

Bouchon Foie Gras Biscuits, photo by Jun Belen

 

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

 

PARTICIPATING DOG FRIENDLY HOTELS

Harvest Inn Love Me Love My Dog package Pawsport Napa Valley

Harvest Inn “Love Me, Love My Dog” Package Includes a Plush Dog Bed & More. Pictured is Harvest Inn’s Resident Pup, Peanut.

Westin Verasa Napa dog friendly hotel Pawsport Napa Valley

Westin Verasa Napa Welcomes Pets with a Heavenly Dog Welcome Pack

Napa Humane expects more than 400 guests for 2013! Proceeds benefit Napa Humane’s Spay/Neuter Clinic where low-cost vaccinations and microchipping clinics are also held. Napa Humane is a nonprofit organization striving to educate, protect, and serve as an advocate for pets since 1972.

Contact Napa Wine Tours for a private chauffeured car for you and your pet.

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20th Annual Taste of Yountville

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

A Taste of Yountville 190x300 20th Annual Taste of YountvilleIn Napa County, about 15 minutes north of downtown Napa, the town of Yountville stays busy throughout the year. Visitors (and locals!) enjoy all Yountville has to offer. With over a dozen critically acclaimed restaurants and a collection of award-winning chefs at their helms, Yountville restaurants have earned a collection of Michelin Stars and loyal diners. Add a variety of luxurious accommodations and wineries creating world-class wines and it’s obvious why Yountville is a top destination to visit in Napa Valley Wine Country. One of the best times to visit Yountville is this weekend during the 20th Annual Taste of Yountville.

From Thursday, March 14th to Saturday, March 16th the town comes together to host a variety of special events.

Friday evening, the Yountville Arts Committee presents an artist reception at the Yountville Community Center. Guests will meet over 40 local, celebrated artists with works for display and purchase.

Saturday’s main event is a town-wide block party from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and each tasting ticket is only $1. The list of local restaurants and wineries offering tastings includes:

  • Cornerstone Cellars – fine Napa Valley wines created by an award-winning winemaker
  • Freemark Abbey – this historic, century old winery has had the same skilled winemaker since 1985
  • Robert Mondavi Winery – taste a variety of wines from this legendary winery
    • Robert Mondavi Bouchon 20th Annual Taste of Yountville

    A Bottle from Robert Mondavi Winery & a Sample from Bouchon

  • REDD – opened in 2005, Redd holds a Michelin Star
  • Brix Restaurant – opened in 1996, this critcally acclaimed restaurant consistently receives awards for the view and the cuisine
  • Bouchon – opened in 1998 by Thomas Keller, Bouchon also holds a Michelin Starr

Live entertainment will be provided as well as guided tours of the garden at The French Laundry. Along with delicious, local food and wine, local talent will present their arts in categories including photography, paintings, pottery, jewelry, hats, and more. A few of these artists are:

  • Yount Street Glass – The amazing team at Yount Street Glass recycles wine bottles turning them into glass jewelry and accessories.
    • Yount Street Glass 20th Annual Taste of Yountville

    Glass Jewelry & Accessories from Yount Street Glass

  • Winecountry Photography by Michael Ecton – An experienced professional photographer capturing the beauty of Napa Wine Country and more.
  • Kendra Renee Jewelry Design – One artist using master skills to create handmade, unique, wearable art.
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    Kendra Renee Jewelry Design

Contact Napa Wine Tours for your private car for this event or for your next visit to Napa Valley.

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Dinner is Served: Napa Valley Opera House 13th Annual Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

It takes something special to bring people together to show their support. A special place that inspires those of us in Napa Valley and beyond, is the Napa Valley Opera House. After making its debut in 1880, the Napa Valley Opera House has served the Napa Valley community in many ways. After the $13 million renovation in the 1990’s when the doors opened again in 2003, the Napa Valley Opera House was more majestic than ever. This year the Napa Valley Opera House celebrates its 13th annual fundraiser, Dinner is Served, on February 21st, 2013 at 7 p.m. Over 35 Napa Valley restaurants, and a few beyond Napa Valley, will participate in this special event. Each participating restaurant offers a special rate per person that includes tax, gratuity, corkage, and a donation to the Napa Valley Opera House. Rates start at $50 per person and participating restaurants include well-known Napa Valley favorites, 2013 Michelin Recommended, 2013 Michelin Bib Gourmand winners, and 2013 Michelin Star winners. View the complete list here.

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Napa Valley Favorites & 2013 Michelin Recommended
For this special event, the following four restaurants are offering a special rate of $75 to $150 per person.

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Cole’s Chop House & Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ
A local favorite, Bounty Hunter offers a unique, casual setting to enjoy each delicious dish whether it’s steak, their signature Beer Can Chicken, pulled pork, or ribs – everything perfectly prepared. Bounty Hunter also offers an impressive wine list with many options.

Cole’s Chop House
This 2013 Michelin Recommended, self-described “Classic American Steakhouse” offers a more upscale ambiance to enjoy steak, lamb, veal, and seafood. Along with classic sides like onion rings, sauteed mushroom caps, and a baked potato, Cole’s offers their signature Chop House Hash Browns.

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Kitchen Door & ZuZu

Kitchen Door
Also on the list of 2013 Michelin Recommended is the Kitchen Door at Oxbow Public Market. Glass walls help to light this inviting, and relaxed space. Handmade, multi-ethnic comfort food is the specialty here made with a dedication to using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.

ZuZu
Another local favorite, ZuZu is the perfect answer to the question, “What should I have?” At ZuZu, guests order a variety of tapas (small plates) to share. The lists of “Tapas Frias” (served cold) and “Tapas Calientes” (served warm or sizzling) include gazpacho, paella, steak, lamb chops, duck confit, and more.

Napa Valley 2013 Michelin Bib Gourmand Participating Restaurants
These winners of the 2013 Bib Gourmand rating are offering rates of $125 and $75 per person.

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Inside Bistro Jeanty & Redd Wood

Bistro Jeanty
Bistro Jeanty is a casual, French bistro serving robust traditional favorites cooked with real butter and cream. Their Tomato Soup in Puff Pastry is so deliciously well-known that the recipe is posted on the Bistro Jeanty website.

Redd Wood
A casual wine country pizzeria, Redd Wood serves wood burning oven baked pizzas and house-made pastas. Along with pizza and pasta, the Main dishes for dinner usually include risotto, roasted chicken, glazed beef short-ribs, and more.

Napa Valley 2013 Michelin Star Participating Restaurants
The four restaurants in this category are offering special rates ranging from $125 to $600 per person; The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, La Toque, Bouchon Bistro, and The French Laundry. Read our blog spotlighting these restaurants and the other 2013 Michelin Star winners for more information on each.

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Napa Valley Opera House in the Evening

Whether local to or visiting Napa Valley, choose a participating restaurant to take part in this great fundraiser for a great cause. Make the evening more special by contacting Napa Wine Tours for your private chauffeured transportation.

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Valentine’s Day 2013 in Napa Valley

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Will you be one of the many searching for a Valentine’s Day card with the perfect message? The Greeting Card Association reports that approximately 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year! Or will you be searching for something different?

Romantic Hotel Offers in Napa Valley

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A peek at some of the accommodations at Westin Verasa & Carneros Inn


Carneros Inn, FARM restaurant, Boon Fly Cafe
The Carneros Inn offers a Celebrate Romance package for a romantic weekend in Napa Valley. This special package includes two nights in the room type of your choice (one of their cottages or a suite), a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine delivered to your room upon arrival, breakfast for two delivered to your room, and dinner for two at either of their restaurants or, if you prefer, dinner delivered to your room.

Westin Verasa, La Toque restaurant, Bank Cafe
Whisk your Valentine to Napa to experience the best of two great wine locations – Napa and France. The Westin Verasa’s Taste of France Dining Package includes a Napa Valley Wine Map upon arrival and a $50 certificate for dinner at your choice of La Toque or Bank Cafe.

Harvest Inn and Napa River Inn Valentines Day 2013 in Napa Valley

Napa River Inn & Harvest Inn have many different room types for you to choose from


Harvest Inn
There is much to love about the Celebrate Love Package at Harvest Inn. This two night stay begins with a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, a dozen roses, and a 6-inch “Sweet Celebration” cake. Enjoy two spa treatments either in your room or the Garden Sanctuary. Relax in two luxurious signature Harvest Inn bathrobes that are yours to keep. You’ll be treated to a romantic rose petal turndown service and enjoy breakfast delivered to your room.

Napa River Inn
The Romance Package Getaway to The Napa Valley at Napa River Inn truly delivers romance. Enjoy a bottle of champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries upon arrival. Then enjoy the comfort and privacy of breakfast in bed provided by Sweetie Pies Bakery.

Romantic Wineries in Napa Valley

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The entrance to Robert Sinskey Vineyards & the view from the patio at Domaine Carneros


Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Visit Robert Sinskey Vineyards and enjoy a tasting of their wines perfectly paired with small bites. No reservations necessary for you and your valentine.

Domaine Carneros
Taste the impeccable sparkling wines of Domaine Carneros while enjoying table service instead of standing at a tasting bar. Caviar and artisan cheese plates perfectly paired with your choice of sparkling wines are also available. Again, no reservations required for a party of two.

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Inside the caves at Del Dotto Vineyards & the Barrel Room at Trefethen Family Vineyards

Del Dotto Vineyards, Historic Winery & Caves
Call ahead to make your reservations for a Cave Experience and Barrel Tasting at Del Dotto’s oldest location in Napa. The glow of the fire from the candles lighting the cave creates a relaxing, romantic ambiance as you taste wines straight from the barrel. Refresh your palate with artisan cheese and salami before the final tasting of port paired with chocolate truffles.

Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen Family Vineyards offers a special Twilight at Trefethen tasting on Friday evenings and suggests you contact them directly for any other evenings you might be interested in. Begin the evening with a reception including artisan cheeses and charcuterie. Tour the historic building and and enjoy a barrel tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon. The evening continues with a seated tasting in the barrel room of some of Trefethen’s most exquisite wines.

Romantic Restaurants

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Angele in downtown Napa & Etoile at Domaine Chandon


Etoile at Domaine Chandon
Combine the enchantment of a romantic winery and restaurant by visiting Etoile at Domaine Chandon. Visit the Domaine Chandon tasting room for a flight of their sparkling wines then stroll to Etoile for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day dinner.

Angele
Located on the Napa riverfront in the heart of downtown Napa, the ambiance at Angele is elegant and relaxed. Angele is the perfect setting for special dinner for two in looking for a French country restaurant.

Michelin Star Restaurants
Visit our blog from last week for a list of restaurants in Napa Valley that received Michelin Stars for 2013.

No matter what treat you decide on for you and your Valentine, contact Napa Wine Tours. An elegant, private chauffeured car is a nice way to add extra romance to a special evening.

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Napa Valley 2013 Michelin Star Restaurants

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Michelin Guide SF 2013 173x300 Napa Valley 2013 Michelin Star Restaurants“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,” according to Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 19th Century French lawyer, politician, and gourmet. This is something restaurants in Napa Valley are keenly aware of. Each Napa Valley restaurant earning a Michelin Star (or three!) for 2013 have mastered the art of combining finely tuned cooking skills by award-winning chefs with fresh, local ingredients and perfectly paired Napa Valley wines to create a stunning dining experience. The Restaurant at Meadowood and The French Laundry each earned three stars while the others listed earned one star – all distinguishing themselves as some of the best places to visit listed in the 2013 Michelin Guide for the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country.

The Restaurant at Meadowood
The Restaurant at Meadowood is a truly unique experience. From the moment a guest calls to reserve a table the attention to detail begins. The guest is asked questions to assist Chef Christopher Kostow and his team in creating a specialized menu for each table. The wine cellar boasts more than 1200 labels to create a perfect wine pairing with dinner.

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Chef Christopher Kostow & his team at The Restaurant at Meadowood

The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil
Executive Chef, Robert Curry, serves an award-winning menu complimented by Wine Director, Kris Margerum’s, award-winning wine list at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. Guests dine in the warmth of the inviting dining room or opt for patio seating featuring a beautiful panoramic view of Napa Valley.

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Executive Chef Robert Curry at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

La Toque
Chef Ken Frank’s La Toque restaurant is located inside the Westin Verasa Napa. Again, the combination of outstanding food paired with the perfect wine makes a visit to La Toque an unforgettable Napa Valley experience. Visitors create their own multi-course dinner from a variety of dishes.

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Chef Ken Frank at his La Toque Restaurant

Redd
Chef Richard Reddington offers a rare, creative, modern twist to Wine Country cuisine by combining influences from Asia, Europe, and Mexico. The result is a Michelin Star. One of many signature dishes found at Redd is Petrale Sole on creamy Jasmine rice, mussels, and chorizo in a saffron curry broth. Wine Director, Rob Renteria, along with Redd sommeliers Scott Schultz and Paul Stroud, have established an impressive collection of regional and international wines to compliment each dish.

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Chef Richard Reddington & his restaurant, REDD

Solbar
Solbar, located at Solage Calistoga, also offers a twist in the form of “California Soul Food.” One of Solbar’s signature dishes from Executive Chef Brandon Sharp and his team features Mary’s Free Range chicken a la plancha, Solbar andouille, etouffee sauce, griddled cheddar grits, and red mustard greens.

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Chef Brandon Sharp leads the team at Solbar

Terra Restaurant
Owned and operated by chefs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani since 1988, Terra has provided outstanding cuisine and hospitality which has earned a Michelin Star since 2007 when Michelin launched its first guide to Bay Area restaurants. Along with a daily set menu of three courses, guests may also choose from prix fixe menus for 3, 4, 5, and 6 courses, or the Chef’s Choice menu for 7 or more courses.

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Terra Restaurant Owned & Operated by Chefs Hiro Sone & Lissa Doumani

Bouchon Bistro
One of two establishments owned by Chef Thomas Keller on this list, the team at Bouchon Bistro presents a traditional French bistro experience using local ingredients. Their Vin de Carafe program allow guests to order a carafe of wine that will pair perfectly with the dishes selected.

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Thomas Keller’s team at Bouchon, from left to right: Justin Williams, General Manager; Michael Sandoval, Chef de Cuisine; Janine Weismann, Pastry Chef; and Eric Johnson, Head Sommelier

The French Laundry
The second restaurant owned by Chef Thomas Keller continues to greatly impress professional critics and those who enjoy an exceptional dining experience. The philosophy at The French Laundry focuses on more than just filling an empty stomach. Their philosophy is that “a great meal is a kind of journey that returns you to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten and takes you to places you haven’t been before.”

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Thomas Keller & his restaurant The French Laundry

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