ZD Winery has been around since 1969, a time when there were just a handful of wineries compared to the 400 wineries that now grace the Valley. Remarkably, you don’t hear much about this winery. It seems that it is able to quietly go about the business of making really good wines without a lot … Read more
The Louis M. Martini Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley. It was in 1933, that the legendary Louis M. Martini began operation of this winery. The Martini family ran the winery until 2002, when the Gallo family purchased the winery and vineyards. Early in our wine tasting days, the Martini … Read more
In our last Blog Post, we wrote about our search for wineries in the Napa Valley with perfect picnic facilities. We continue on the same subject but with a list of Napa Valley Deli’s where you can purchase a delicious deli lunch. A delectable deli lunch is the last piece of the puzzle for the … Read more
The Rutherford Grill is the place to be. This is a local’s hotspot, where wine industry people and other business folks gather for a lunch meeting or just to socialize. We visited on a Wednesday in February for lunch and the place was packed. Fortunately, it was a beautiful day we were able to do … Read more
The sign outside the Turnbull Winery on Highway 29 says they have new wine releases, so we decide to pop in and take a look. We have always enjoyed visiting this winery. The staff is very friendly and the wines are consistently good. That is why we have listed Turnbull on on our Web guide, … Read more
The Napa Valley is beautiful on this day with the celebrated mustard plant in full bloom. We began our trip into the Napa Valley on the Silverado Trail side of the Valley where things are more quiet and peaceful. Cliff Lede Vineyards is located on Yountville Cross Road, just a quarter of a mile in … Read more
Domaine Chandon is one of the most popular Napa Valley wineries. The winery has a lot going for itself. They make great sparkling wine, have a wonderful garden and scenic views of the vineyards, and they are the only winery in the Napa Valley with a restaurant. Chandon is also is the first major winery … Read more
The Calistoga Inn has been a landmark in the town of Calistoga for many a year. It still looks very much the same as it did when we first visited the town in the late 60’s. It has been about a year since we last had dinner at the Calistoga Inn. We dined at the … Read more
We travel so often to the wine country that our travel budget only allows us to stay at a fancy hotel or B&B a few times a year for special occasions. The rest of the time, we look for something reasonable in price but it must be clean and comfortable. The Stevenson Manor in Calistoga … Read more
Bell Wine Cellars is a small family-owned winery located off the beaten path in Yountville. The winery is situated in a beautiful and quiet area off Hopper Creek south of the main part of town. One can also combine a visit to Bell Wine Cellars with a visit to Noah Vineyards and Hopper Creek Vineyards … Read more