Napa Valley
, California is known for its beautiful vineyards and great tasting wine. There are numerous wineries, both old and new, which locals and visitors can enjoy. Tours are held year-round, with each winery having its own schedule, so regardless of when you stop into town, you'll be sure to be able to visit one of these magnificent wineries and take in the complete experience of Napa Valley.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Set in the hills, this exclusive mansion was the building used as the face of the soap opera "Falcon Crest." The tour takes you through a set of caves, vineyards used for educational purposes, a barn with artifacts and set up as a museum, and then ends back at the mansion for a tasting of the finest wines. Tours are $25 per person.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
2805 Spring Mountain Road
St. Helena, California 92574
(707) 967-4188
springmountainvineyard.com
Jarvis Winery
Built in a cave, the entire winery---except the grapes---is underground. For $30, you get a tour of the property through the press rooms, barrel room, tasting room and cellars. Enjoy the waterfall and stream, and then look through the family's private collection of amethysts. Jarvis is known for its Chardonnay and Cabernet.
Jarvis Winery
2970 Monticello Road
Napa, California 94558
(707) 255-5280
jarviswines.com
Quintessa
Purchased in 1989 by the Huneeus family, the family planted an organic vineyard on the 280 acres. The $25 tour and tasting takes you through the property while serving two vintage wines and local cheese. The guides also explain how gravity-fed wineries work and shows you the process.
Quintessa
1601 Silverado Trail
Rutherford, California 94574
(707) 967-1601
quintessa.com
Kuleto Estate
Owner Pat Kuleto also runs a full farm on the premises, growing vegetables and raising goats and cows for their milk to make dairy-based products. The $35 food and wine pairing tour takes you through the property which overlooks Lake Hennessey, as well as other wineries. All appetizers served are made from products grown and made on the land.
Kuleto Estate
2470 Sage Canyon Road
St. Helena, California 94574
(707) 963-9750
kuletoestate.com
