Looking for something unique for Mother’s Day this year? Napa Wine Tours has more than a few ideas for events in Napa Valley that will make Mother’s Day 2013 a special year. Napa Valley Wineries Domaine Carneros Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both times are sold out but there is a waiting list. This popular celebration includes Domaine Chandon sparkling wines, tea service, sweets, tea sandwiches and scones. Chappellet Winery Chappellet Winery joins with Silverado Country Club for an unforgettable winemaker dinner on Thursday, May 9th as part of the Silverado’s Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration. Chappellet’s Winemaker, Phillip Corallo-Titus has partnered with Silverado’s Chef Jeffrey Jake to create an exquisite menu. Castello di Amorosa Castello di Amorosa hosts a Winemaker’s Luncheon on Friday, May 10th. Winemaker, Brooks Painter, and Associate Winemaker, Peter Velleno, will lead a tour of the vineyards surrounding the castle followed by a relaxing and delicious lunch at Castello di Amorosa’s Il Passito Patio. Napa Valley Restaurants Etoile Restaurant The Mother’s Day Tasting Menu at Etoile located at Domaine Chandon brilliantly pairs Domaine Chandon exclusive and reserve wines with a deliciously creative menu. Exclusive wines include Chandon Yountville Vintage Brut, 2007. Reserve wines on the menu are Chandon Reserve Blanc de Blancs and Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rose. The menu also includes still wines - Domaine Chandon, Chardonnay 2010 and Domaine Chandon, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2010. FARM at Carneros Inn The family style Mother’s Day Brunch at FARM offers diners an array of outstanding choices such as Maine lobster bisque, Prime New York, Eggs Benedict, Ahi tuna, and a mini dessert trio consisting of lemon angel food cake with lemon curd and raspberries, blueberry macaroon napoleon with creme fraiche and almond, and dark chocolate coffee ganache with lady
Looking for something unique for Mother’s Day this year? Napa Wine Tours has more than a few ideas for events in Napa Valley that will make Mother’s Day 2013 a special year. Napa Valley Wineries Domaine Carneros Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both times are sold…
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,” according to Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 19th Century French lawyer, politician, and gourmet. This is something restaurants in Napa Valley are keenly aware of. Each Napa Valley restaurant earning a Michelin Star (or three!) for 2013 have mastered the art of combining finely tuned cooking skills by award-winning chefs with fresh, local ingredients and perfectly paired Napa Valley wines to create a stunning dining experience. The Restaurant at Meadowood and The French Laundry each earned three stars while the others listed earned one star - all distinguishing themselves as some of the best places to visit listed in the 2013 Michelin Guide for the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country. The Restaurant at Meadowood The Restaurant at Meadowood is a truly unique experience. From the moment a guest calls to reserve a table the attention to detail begins. The guest is asked questions to assist Chef Christopher Kostow and his team in creating a specialized menu for each table. The wine cellar boasts more than 1200 labels to create a perfect wine pairing with dinner. The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil Executive Chef, Robert Curry, serves an award-winning menu complimented by Wine Director, Kris Margerum’s, award-winning wine list at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. Guests dine in the warmth of the inviting dining room or opt for patio seating featuring a beautiful panoramic view of Napa Valley. La Toque Chef Ken Frank’s La Toque restaurant is located inside the Westin Verasa Napa. Again, the combination of outstanding food paired with the perfect wine makes a visit to La Toque an unforgettable Napa Valley experience. Visitors create their own multi-course dinner from a variety of dishes. Redd Chef Richard Reddington offers a rare, creative, modern twist to Wine Country cuisine by
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,” according to Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 19th Century French lawyer, politician, and gourmet. This is something restaurants in Napa Valley are keenly aware of. Each Napa Valley restaurant earning a Michelin Star (or three!) for 2013 have mastered the art of combining finely tuned cooking skills by…
