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Explore, Relax, Sip, Repeat on a Calistoga Wine Tour – Napa Valley wine Tours designed specifically for you
Situated at the northernmost point of the Napa Valley lies the town of Calistoga. During the mid 1800’s, Maine native Samuel Brannan and over 200 members of his church made their way to San Francisco for a fresh start. Brannan would shortly thereafter, purchase 3,000 acres of land in the Napa Valley and develop a destination for California’s rich and elite. Today, some of the historic buildings still remain in use, including Brannan’s Cottage Inn. Don’t let this small town fool you, it’s big on entertainment. While your here, be sure to visit Napa’s very own castle, Castello di Amorosa. We offer Napa Valley wine tours from San Francisco, or any other location in the Bay Area. Some of our picks that may help you pre-plan the best Napa Valley Wine tours.
Napa Winery Tours: Castello di Amorosa, Tamber Bey Vineyards, Schramsberg Vineyards and Chateau Montelena Vineyards
Dining: Sam’s Social Club, Solbar, Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery, and Buster’s Southern BBQ
Lodging: Solage Auberge Resorts, Indian Springs Calistoga, and Four Seasons
There’s so much more to explore in the Napa Valley! As you travel south, the town of St. Helena is overflowing with wine tasting options.
Fun facts you should know about Napa Valley when planning the best Napa Wine tour for you!
- We are located approximately an hour away from San Francisco and Sacramento
- Napa Valley has over 475 wineries and tasting rooms, 95% are family owned wineries
- The valley floor is 30 miles long and 5 miles across at it’s widest point
- In 1861 Charles Krug founded the first commercial winery in Napa Valley
- It took Napa Valley 100 years to recover from the grape Phylloxera that killed over 80% of the grapevines
- Louis M. Martini found his way around prohibition by producing sacramental wines for churches
- The Judgement of Paris awakened the world to the fine wines of Napa Valley when Chateau Montelena and Stags’ Leap Winery took first place against the best French wines.
- Vintage 1997 was the most highly scored year in the history of Napa Valley
The first thing to remember is that Napa Valley offers an array of tasting rooms, wineries, art galleries, hotel accommodations, and restaurants that will please everyone. As a result the foodie to those that prefer fine dining will love our rich Valley.
Are you Starting your Napa Valley Wine Tour in Yountville?
Yountville, overall known for small town charm is located just a few miles north of the City of Napa. While visiting take a stroll around town and delight your culinary palate with everything from macaroons at Bouchon Bakery, fried chicken at Ad Hoc, or satisfy your sweet tooth at Kollar Chocolates. Furthermore, if you fancy fine dining, then be sure to make reservations at The French Laundry. In addition, this Michelin starred restaurant has a 2-4 month waiting list.
When planning a Napa wine tasting tour you will surely be stopping in Oakville, particularly for a boxed lunch from Oakville Grocery.
The village of Oakville, named after it dense groves of oak trees was once a water stop for the Napa Valley Railroad. During the mid 1800’s this stream train was used to transport tourists from the ferry docks in Vallejo to the resort town of Calistoga. Today, Oakville is know for producing robust Cabernet Sauvignon from places like Groth Winery and Silver Oak. No Napa wine tour is complete without a stop at Oakville Grocery for some epic picnic goodies! Loved by locals and tourists alike, this is a “must” pitstop for a perfect Napa wine tour.
While it may be true that Rutherford Grille makes the best corn bread in Napa, surprisingly Rutherford is also known for wines.
The town of Rutherford got it’s name when George C. Yount gifted land to his beloved granddaughter Elizabeth & her husband Thomas Rutherford, back in 1864. In addition this region of the Napa Valley has a unique soil referred to as “Rutherford Dust”, which adds a spice element to the wines produced here. However if you are looking for a the perfect stop on your Napa Valley Wine Tour, look no further. Pestoni Family Estate is undoubtedly a hidden gem, offering a variety of wines that can be enjoyed while picnicking on their beautiful property. Rather then moving to your next winery after lunch, hang around a while and play bocce ball or buy wine by the bottle.
A great start to designing the best Napa Wine Tour while driving through St. Helena
Are you searching for perfect place to start your Napa winey tour? Look no further, the town of St. Helena offers some of the best wine tasting in Napa County. The history of wine making started when Charles Krug made his first wine way back in 1858. Today, Charles Krug’s winery is one of the most adored and visited locations. Main Street in downtown St. Helena is decorated with boutique shops, tasting rooms and restaurants. Venture off the beaten path to Spring Mountain Road. Here, you will find one amazing family owned winery uniquely different from the other. Call us to today to customize your tour. Our Concierge team is waiting to help arrange a day of wine tasting and a wine country picnic.