Napa Valley is well known for its miles and miles of grassy rolling hills and vineyards. Nestled in the valley of mountains, Napa Valley real estate is some of the most picturesque in California. Residents and visitors delight in the various Napa Valley wineries. There are hundreds of wineries in Sonoma County. The regions Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville-Rutherford, Yountville and Napa all offer fantastic wineries with dramatic views.
Check Out the Beautiful Napa Valley Wineries
Out of all the things to do in Napa Valley, visiting the wineries is definitely something that should go on your bucket list. Each time you visit Napa Valley wineries, your wine itinerary can always give you a new experience.The wineries in Napa Valley offer a variety of atmospheres from tastings on outdoor patios to historic wine bars and cellars.
Chimney Rock Winery is a fine wine manufacturer nestled on Silverado Trail. The Cape-Dutch inspired estate was started by the Terlato Family. They have 28 distinct vineyards on their property. Chimney Rock explores various grape varieties with different barrels and yeasts, and aging procedures, offering exquisite wines year after year. There are always tours and tastings available in their Stags Leap District Tasting Room. Chimney Rock is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm.
Another one of the Napa Valley wineries on the Silverado Trail is the William Hill Estate Winery. If you’re looking for wineries in Napa Valley with a view, the William Hill Tasting Room overlooks 140 vineyards. The estate is set on benchland raised a bit over the valley floor. The grapes are grown in volcanic soil and bask in the southwestern sunlight, creating sophisticated Bordeaux wines. This winery is also open from 10 am to 5 pm, seven days a week.
In the Calistoga region, there are over 50 Napa Valley wineries. You can learn the art and science behind wine making and tastes varieties of wines. Castello di Amorosa offers unique experience in a 13th century Tuscan castle. Learn food and wine pairs or partake in several events. When you visit this winery, you have roaming access of the two levels. You can take guided win tours with food and wine tastings with Mary Davidek in the Royal Apartment. There are also Wine and Chees Tours. These are the Napa Valley events you don’t want to miss out on. Castello is open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm March through October and 9:30 am to 5 pm November to February.
There is a laundry list of wineries to list in Napa Valley. Some notable ones with pristine architecture and unforgettable wines include Chateau Montelena Winery, Sterling Vineyards with aerial tram access, V. Sattui Winery and the Rutherford Ranch Winery in the St. Helena region, and Domaine Chandon, America’s leader in sparkling wine in the Yountville region.
If you live in the Napa Valley area, visiting the wineries and becoming a wine club member are must-dos. With such a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere and so many Napa Valley events, wineries are great for getting together with family and friends.
Published on 2015-06-09 09:23:11
