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Napa - 2 days - what is your go to winery?
Posted on 3/28/22 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 12:05 pm
I’ll be in SF for work next month and plan to tack on a 2 day trip to Napa. I’ve been 3 times previously but looking for the expertise of this board to help us select one final winery to visit.
We already have the full 2 days planned other than the last spot on the second day, which would be a visit around 2:30-3:30pm.
My wife (no pics) is a sucker for champagne so we already have visits booked to Domaine Carneros on day 1 and Schramsberg on day 2. Also going for “experiences” this time so we’ve booked Del Dotto cave tour, Castello di Amoraso, and Far Niente.
Any suggestions for one more must-visit spot?
We already have the full 2 days planned other than the last spot on the second day, which would be a visit around 2:30-3:30pm.
My wife (no pics) is a sucker for champagne so we already have visits booked to Domaine Carneros on day 1 and Schramsberg on day 2. Also going for “experiences” this time so we’ve booked Del Dotto cave tour, Castello di Amoraso, and Far Niente.
Any suggestions for one more must-visit spot?
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Posted on 3/28/22 at 12:08 pm to skewbs
I see that you already have Del Dotto on your list. I've been to Napa several times and their cave tour was the best we've been on by far. Ending the tour with the wild boar meat and their Beast wine was a nice touch.
Try to carve out some time for a lunch at Bouchon in Yountville.
Try to carve out some time for a lunch at Bouchon in Yountville.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 12:43 pm to skewbs
I thought Carneros was okay... had a better time at Mumm for champagne
Posted on 3/28/22 at 12:52 pm to skewbs
Unless you're really determined to go to Castello di Amorosa, I'd skip it and do either Cakebread or Caymus. The Castello di Amorosa wines just aren't the best. The castle was fun, but it's not quite the experience it seemed it would be. I'm sure it's different now due to Covid, but there were a lot of folks there. We took some cool photos, but I'd have rather chosen a place with delicious wines.
Oh, and we loved Del Dotto. We tasted a lot. Some guy in our group wanted to buy a case of some really expensive one and we all got to taste that one at the end. We also did the cave tour at Schramsberg and really loved it. They have old, hand dug caves. The tasting was done in the cave and the atmosphere was awesome. Bring a jacket. It's cool in the caves.
Oh, and we loved Del Dotto. We tasted a lot. Some guy in our group wanted to buy a case of some really expensive one and we all got to taste that one at the end. We also did the cave tour at Schramsberg and really loved it. They have old, hand dug caves. The tasting was done in the cave and the atmosphere was awesome. Bring a jacket. It's cool in the caves.
This post was edited on 3/28/22 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 2:02 pm to skewbs
Mumm and Domaine Chandon for bubbles. Stag's Leap cave tour and Robert Mondavi Twilight tour were two of our favorites when we went.
This post was edited on 3/28/22 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 2:28 pm to skewbs
Pride is a must if I had to pick one.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:41 pm to skewbs
Enjoyed touring (and sampling) at Robert Mondavi Winery.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:43 pm to skewbs
Highly recommend Amizetta, Aonair, & Pride.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 8:45 pm to skewbs
Duckhorn or Frank Family. Sodero has a pretty cool experience too. Sodero has a wine cave
Posted on 3/28/22 at 9:26 pm to skewbs
She likes champagne.
Take her to the top of Spring Mountain and go to Smith-Madrone. They make a very nice Riesling and Chardonnay. Something other than the usual Napa cab sav.
Take her to the top of Spring Mountain and go to Smith-Madrone. They make a very nice Riesling and Chardonnay. Something other than the usual Napa cab sav.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 10:03 pm to skewbs
Just got back a couple weeks ago. We did Stag's Leap as a couple and Madonna, Costentino and Kieu Hoang as part of a tour.
Posted on 3/29/22 at 6:47 am to facher08
How long ago? I recently went online to order some sparkling from Kieu Hoang and it didn’t look like they were in business any longer.
Posted on 3/29/22 at 7:04 am to La Squared
quote:
How long ago?
2 weeks ago, exactly
It is in the process of beings sold. That may be why you couldn't place an order.
This post was edited on 3/29/22 at 7:08 am
Posted on 3/29/22 at 7:29 am to skewbs
Schramsberg is definitely our favorite.
Outside of that one I’d visit Chateau Montelena……watch the movie Bottle Shock before you go.
Outside of that one I’d visit Chateau Montelena……watch the movie Bottle Shock before you go.
Posted on 3/29/22 at 8:31 am to Junkyard Hog
Schramsberg is fantastic. Their red brand J.Davies has great tasting room and is a good time/
Darioush
Nickel and Nickel
Far Niente
Duckhorn
Frank Family
Titus
Sequia Grove
Cade
Quintessa
Cliff Lede
Darioush
Nickel and Nickel
Far Niente
Duckhorn
Frank Family
Titus
Sequia Grove
Cade
Quintessa
Cliff Lede
Posted on 3/29/22 at 10:05 pm to skewbs
Amizetta and it’s not close
I just drank some of the Pride allocation that just came in. Cool place.
Darioush is solid
Ehlers is a good small venue
I just drank some of the Pride allocation that just came in. Cool place.
Darioush is solid
Ehlers is a good small venue
This post was edited on 3/29/22 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 3/30/22 at 12:01 pm to Redfish2010
Went over the weekend. My favorite was Jarvis. Although I don't have much experience, a lot have friends have said it's their favorite. The wines are pricey if you are looking to buy. It's a great cave tour and tasting.
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