As we head north along route 29 and/or the Silverado trail, you’ll pass through various towns worth a stop for lunch, shopping, and wine tastings. You may also notice signs for some of the historic Napa Valley Vineyards whose wine you’ve been tasting- be on the lookout for To-Kalon, Missouri Hopper, Dr. Crane, etc. Below you’ll find my recommendations for wineries as you embark north through the breathtaking sights and back-roads of Napa Va..

Wineries to visit in Napa With hundreds of wineries to choose from, what ones are the best to go to? As I said in my previous blog entry, it depends on the type of experience you’re looking for. In this article I’m listing some of my personal favorites. Let’s start at the south end of the Valley.   Napa Mayacamas – They have a tasting room right in the center of town which is a great alternative to driving up a winding mountain road to t..

Having been an oenophile and wine collector for upwards of 25 years, I have explored both the Napa and Sonoma wine regions at length over several trips. I'd like to offer some practical advice to anyone looking to make a West Coast trip to America's most famous wine regions. When to go? The best time to go is mid-late spring. The temperatures are j.....