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Napa Valley Guide

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Wineries, cafes, eats & treats!
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Wineries

 
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Favorite winery, my favorite is the Cab Franc
Brasswood
 
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Set in a vintage gas station, unique wines that change every season. Art on the bottles are by small artists!
Tank Garage Winery
 
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live your cottage-core fairy garden dreams here! they even have rescue horses!
Nickel & Nickel
 
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Great tasting and creative interior design (all prison themed lol)
The Prisoner Wine Company
 
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Emily's boyfriend Matt helps with wine production and always gives free tastings and food so obviously love. Off the beaten path but really picturesque place to get drunk
Allora Vineyards
 
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sister winery to Nickel & Nickel, much more modern
Bella Union Winery
 
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Give LOTS of wine on the tasting. so much that i think they are legally obligated to give you free pizza at the end
Del Dotto Vineyards
 
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Perfect if you love art! They have installations all over the property
HALL Wines St. Helena
 
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Small, family owned with pretty tasting room :)
Titus Vineyards
 
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Emily and Peter worked here! Nice tasting room to read a wee book and have a glass of wine
Handwritten Wines
 
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where I worked :) wine train comes through here and there is free pizza on Wednesdays. Oldest winery in Napa Valley!
Charles Krug Winery
 
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cute little tasting room in Yountville
Hope & Grace Wines
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where Emily works now :) farm to table tasting menu with wine tasting is available! all the veg comes from Emily's garden
Wheeler Farms
 
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Winery and specialty food store. can get food and have a picnic on property!
V. Sattui Winery
 
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Sparkling wine and caves!
Schramsberg Vineyards
 
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Pretty property known for Howell Mountain wines
Beringer Vineyards
 
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I've seen bachelorettes rolling down the grass hill here. 10/10.
Opus One Winery
 
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I always expect it to smell like cake here :(
Cakebread Cellars
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Super pretty property! “The 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars won the blind tasting against French wines, a significant event that highlighted the quality of American wines.”
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Eats

 
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Farm to table dining, best food in Napa in my opinion!! I love their crab rolls and oysters hehe
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
 
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On the winery's property, super good food! especially the pulled mozzarella (sometimes not on the menu but can still order) and the pasta!
Brasswood Bar + Kitchen
 
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Chef got a michelin star at another restaurant that burned down in Saint Helena. The woman I was renting a room from would hit on him constantly
The Charter Oak Restaurant
 
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Amazing burgers and milkshakes, big menu good for if youre having a bad day and need to cry over unhealthy food. Impossible cheeseburger, brussel sprouts, milkshakes, avocado tacos....chefs kiss
Gott's Roadside
 
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Gorgeous views of downtown Napa. Good bar eats and cocktails
Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar
 
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Best indian food in Napa
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen
 
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Fancy place! Honestly can't remember the food sooo..
Goose & Gander
 
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If you're drunk from all the tasting rooms in downtown Napa, go here and load up on Mexican food and take a fat siesta afterwards
Don Perico Mexican Restaurant
 
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Sushi in Napa!
Eiko's Sushi
 
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Fun outdoor seating, especially when Napa is popping. Great for people watching!
Napkins Bar and Grill
 
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My favorite brunch in Napa!
Petit Soleil
 
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If you're looking for pizza after wine tasting, this is a great option!
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
 
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My parents love this place. Great service and food!
Market - St. Helena, CA
 
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Foodie paradise!
Oxbow Public Market

Cafes

 
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On the winery's property, cute shopping, and tasty pastries. My recs - cappuccino, any pastry, mushroom pizza
Brasswood Bar + Bakery
 
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I think this is Oprah's favorite bakery but correct me if i'm wrong. I love their coffee and bread!
The Model Bakery
 
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Cutie coffee and specialty food store in downtown Napa. Love their specialty coffees and olive oils! Nice for gift-giving to a foodie
Napastak
 
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Good coffee and french pasteries!
Le Paris Artisan & Gourmet Cafe
 
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Always has a line so you know it's good
Bouchon Bakery
 
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Delicious chocolates!!
Woodhouse Chocolate

Bars

You'll either be in a crazy fancy bar or the trashiest bar you've ever seen. No in-between.

 
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Crazy expensive resort so i just go for the bar lol
Solbar
 
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bachelor/bachelorette party heaven haha
Ana's Cantina
 
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Mexican food and drinks by a pool :)
Picobar
 
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Men are gross but pool can be fun!
Billco's Billiards and Darts

Stays

 
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Pretty property right on a vineyard, super welcoming staff and there's a restaurant on the property! I recommend sitting at the bar :)
Harvest Inn
 
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Gorgeous rooms, right in downtown Saint Helena so you can walk about the stores. Your stay also gets you a day-pass to HealthSpa!
Wydown Hotel
 
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Cute hotel with amazing rooftop bar! in the center of downtown Napa
Wine Country Urban Boutique | Archer Hotel in Downtown Napa
 
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SO fancy and luxurious, I love the bars and restaurants here! great for a pool day, but very expensive.
Solage Resort & Spa | Luxury Resort in Calistoga, California

Shops

 
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Latina owned, new arrivals often
Honey Whiskey Boutique
 
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Cutie plant store in downtown Napa
Riza Plants
 
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Favorite independent bookstore. They have a few locations in Napa!
Copperfield's Books
 
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Lots of stores in one building
V Marketplace
 
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Great for vintage home finds
Napa Valley Vintage Home

Fun things to do!

 
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Can get a day pass to the pool and gym, Gott's delivers to the pool, spa services slay
Health Spa Napa Valley
 
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Great way to see the Valley and there are multiple rides you could try out! Expensive but worth it if you're a wine lover and don't go to Napa often
Napa Valley Wine Train
 
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Ummm who wouldn't want to relax in a freaking hot spring??
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
 
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Educate yourself!
Napa Valley Museum
 
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it's a hole in the ground and it squirts, get with it
Old Faithful Geyser of California
 
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For when you have to walk off all the food and wine
Napa Valley Vine Trail
 
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Haven't done this but I would probably cry from fear and wonder
Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley | Sunrise vistas
 
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Music festival usually put on at a winery!
Blue Note Napa