The Napa Valley Wine Country is one of the most extraordinary places to visit in the world. With beautiful rolling hills, it's no wonder that visitors are attracted to more than the amazing wines to be found. We went off the beaten path to bring you some of the "best kept secret" wineries in Napa Valley. These range from smaller family-owned wineries, to larger wineries. Burgess Cellars 1108 Deer Park Road Deer Park, CA 94576 Phone: (707) 963-4766 This winery truly is a well kept secret; it’s tucked away in the Napa Valley hillside of Howell Mountain. Walk through the wooden door into a cozy discrete winery, where the wine tastings are by appointment only for an unforgettable, personal experience. Cliff Lede Vineyards 1473 Yountville Cross Rd Yountville, CA 94599-9471 Phone: (707) 944-8642 Prepare yourself for a luxurious experience. The sign outside says, “Poetry,” for their signature Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon. Spend time at the quiet Poetry Inn as you enjoy your wine tasting experience. The Hess Collection 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA 94558-9708 Phone: (707) 255-1144 At The Hess Collection you'll enjoy internationally acclaimed wines, culinary and visitor programs, and contemporary Art Museum. Honig Vineyard and Winery 850 Rutherford Rd Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 963-5618 Honig Vineyard and Winery is eco-friendly with a sustainable farming program that includes the use of organic pesticides and fertilizers only. They also conserve water, and recycle regularly. In addition, they make a stunning Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Miner Family Vineyards 7850 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 944-9500 This beautiful winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley along the picturesque Silverado Trail. Reynolds Family Winery 3266 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558-1424 Phone: (707) 258-2558 This Tuscan-style winery that was once a chicken ranch, now produces some of
The Napa Valley Wine Country is one of the most extraordinary places to visit in the world. With beautiful rolling hills, it’s no wonder that visitors are attracted to more than the amazing wines to be found. We went off the beaten path to bring you some of the “best kept secret” wineries in Napa…
This final part of a three-part series dedicated to the 16 sub-appellations of Napa Valley shares more of the characteristics of each AVA that make Napa Valley the diverse, outstanding, world-renowned resource for stellar American wines. Atlas Peak District The highest point of the peak itself sits 2,663 feet above sea level. The majority of vineyards grow on hillsides and the grapes grown in Atlas Peak find their way to wineries throughout Napa Valley. Most well-known for exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon, visitors to the Atlas Peak AVA can also find many other wines including Malbec, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Most wineries are open by appointment and some are not open to the public. Antica Napa Valley offers a tour and sit-down tasting of wines only available for purchase at the winery. Mount Veeder District Steep slopes and rugged conditions rule in this AVA where 85% of the land is covered in dense forest. The terrain demands that the majority of the work in the vineyards be performed by hand. With the longest growing season and lowest yields, the Cabernet Sauvignon from this sub-appellation is distinctly delicious. Other wines to be found in this district include Chardonnay and Syrah. Visit the Hess Collection for tastings in their Visitor Center and to explore their Art Museum. Oak Knoll District This historical district consists of wineries that have received international acclaim for a diverse collection of wines such as Merlot Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Oak Knoll wineries also produce Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Visitors to Trefethen Family Vineyards sip their critcally acclaimed wines in their historic building. Black Stallion Winery is located on a historic equestrian center. Robert Biale Vineyards offers tastings of their acclaimed Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Coombsville District Coombsville became the 16th AVA in 2011. Located only
This final part of a three-part series dedicated to the 16 sub-appellations of Napa Valley shares more of the characteristics of each AVA that make Napa Valley the diverse, outstanding, world-renowned resource for stellar American wines. Atlas Peak District The highest point of the peak itself sits 2,663 feet above sea level. The majority of…
