Since early 2020, Napa and Sonoma Valley have suffered several devastating setbacks including wildfires and COVID-19. Wineries are now coming back with new adventures and ideas to attract wine lovers and adventurous travelers. Due to pandemic regulations, wineries have introduced outstanding outdoor activities and online experiences. Vintners are taking full advantage of their parking lots and sidewalks by adding cottages, fire pits, and music to maintain social distancing rules. Some other options include enjoying wine tastings on a gondola ride or while tastings under the shadow of Mt. St. Helena while enjoying the view of horses grazing. Many wineries are now also offering virtual wine tastings by shipping wine bottles in advance to customers and arranging zoom tastings that allow customers to engage with the vintners.
Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley are known for their beauty, top class wine with lucrative view and leisurely travelling places with lots of adventures too. Here are top 5 wineries from Napa Valley we choose for you to explore.
1 Heitz Cellar: St. Helena
Heitz Cellar was founded in 1961 in Napa
Valley. Heitz is most popular for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Cabernet
Sauvignon. Historic Winery Tasting and Estate Experience are the tours offered
in this property. It is the largest grape
growers in Napa Valley.
2 V. Sattui Winery: St. Helena
The main features of this winery are:
It is the most unique and
most visited winery in Napa. It has charming spot to relax and enjoy with wine. It is
completely family and dog friendly winery. Totally gorgeous and beautiful
winery to spend a day. The points of attraction are 60 different wines, barrel
tasting tours, fresh food and cheese with trained staff members.
3 Darioush Winery: Oak Knoll
The interior art of Darioush is as amazing as exterior
with 16 monumental 18-foot-tall standing columns at the entrance. The ancient
Persian architecture and the art on the wine bottles, the waterfall, all makes
you feel that you might be in a museum. Their wine tasting includes merlot,
viognier, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.
4 Castello di Amorosa: Calistoga : Please read our previous article about this magnificent winery in the Napa Valley.
Spottswoode is situated in the west side of St.
Helena. It produces Sauvignon Blacn, syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Albarino. Spotttswoode is among the first
wineries which adopted organics in the Napa Valley.
Tours are available for from Monday to Friday, at 10 am, which require necessary advance reservations.
A magnificent castle – Castello
di Amorosa is located near Calistoga. castle was open for public in April 2007.
The owner Dario Sattui, who also owns V. Sattui Winery named after his
great-grandfather.
Interiors include 107 rooms (and no two rooms are alike) on 8 levels above and below ground. The Grand Barrel Room consists cross-vaulted ceiling made of ancient bricks. The great hall, frescoes painting, completed in a year and half by Italian artists and miss the 500-year-old fireplace showcase.
It takes less than 10 minutes’
drive east of downtown Calistoga to reach at castle. Castello di Amorosa Winery is a must visit
winery in the Napa Valley for every wine lover and who loves to travel and
explore. Do take advantage of the Napa Valley Wine Train and book your place in
the pretty Pullman car to enjoy gourmet on-board meal combined with a
wine-tasting tour of the castle.
As of date of this article 1/17/2021,
the price for tour is $55/adult. But here is a link to their tour page to see
the latest prices and options;
Admission fee includes a
complimentary tasting of five wines in underground tasting rooms. The Royal
Apartment features include carved fireplace and hand-forged chandeliers where
you can enjoy food and wine tasting.
Due to Glass Fire September 2020,
the castle remains unharmed but the farmhouse suffered major damage.
Castle
is closed for Tours & Tastings until
January 17th due to county and state regulations but luckily it is open for wine pick-up & retail sales only. We
strongly advise please confirm your tour before visiting. For latest updates please
click the link below.
Updated 12/27/2020 – Everyone wants to know if they can visit Napa Valley or Sonoma during the Covid19 pandemic on Christmas & New Year holidays? Well, the hard truth is that until Jan 9th, 2021, both Napa Valley & Sonoma Counties are in strict Shelter In Place order from the State or California. This means that Wineries are not allowed to do wine tastings indoors or outdoors. They can only provide take out orders which must be consumed offsite. Restaurants have similar restrictions. Spas are completely closed. Hotels, Airbnb, and camping sites, etc are not allowed to take overnight reservations from visitors, they can only host essential workers. Shops and malls are still open but with a strict 20% reduced capacity. Our best advice during this difficult time is to simply not visit Napa Valley & Sonoma so that spikes in Covid cases can be brought down to manageable levels. With everyone’s help, we can quickly get back to normal faster. Below are some helpful links to official visitor’s bureau websites from both Napa Valley & Sonoma County which constantly update the information. These sites will also provide a full list of different types of businesses are partially open with restrictions or fully closed.
On Friday morning blaze has expanded to 60,148 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, destroyed 220 homes, 200 commercial properties and around 28,835 structures are under threat. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning. Residents of the Bay Area are dealing with unhealthy smoky air, heat wave and blackouts. Latest update obtained from SF Eatery, for more information visit link https://sf.eater.com/platform/amp/2020/10/2/21498841/glass-incident-fire-napa-sonoma-meadowood-calistoga-st-helena-wine-country
Many wineries not effected by fires are open, and safe to visit. Air quality is smoky. Be sure to call the winery before visiting.
For visiting Napa and Sonoma Valley please click the link below for latest information regarding wineries and wine tasting.
The Glass Fire sparked on Sunday and turned into merciless blaze in Napa and Sonoma counties. Destroying the region’s of wine industry and compelled thousands of residents to flee. The reason of causing fire is still unknown. Cal Fire spokesman Erick Hernandez said on Wednesday that they are still investigating the cause of fire. Till Wednesday more than dozens of wineries, Vineyards and homes were diminished to ash and 22,000 structures are under threat.
According to Cal Fire, the
fires have destroyed 7,824 structures and killed 29 people. The fires have
burned twice acres than the previous year. The whole city of Calistoga was evacuated
by the authorities. The Glass fire has forced thousands of residents to
evacuate including neighborhoods on the eastern side of Santa Rosa and town of
Angwin. New order issued on Wednesday broadened the evacuated area north in
Napa County, Angwin and all areas in or near Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
along Highway 29 are closed. Highway 128 in Calistoga is still open.
The National Weather Service
had issued a red flag warning, announcing wildfire weather circumstances for
portions of the Greater Bay Area with Santa Cruz Mountains. Here is the latest
wineries list whose business has been damaged or lost in the fire, Behrens
Family Winery, Burgess Cellars, Calistoga Ranch, Castello di Amorosa, Chateau
Boswell, Davis Estates, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Hourglass Winery, Hunnicutt
Wines, Meadowood Resort, Merus Wines, Newton Vineyard, Paloma, Sherwin Family
Vineyards, Spring Mountain Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards, Tofanelli Vineyards
and Tuck Beckstoffer Vineyards.
Firefighters are still battling
flames and we pray and salute for their heroic work and courage. Gov. Gavin Newsom promised after touring
damaged area to pursue long term solution for wildfire problem after the fire
elimination was complete.
CalFire
has issued orders and warnings, so we strongly suggest visitors to confirm
their plans and reservation in advance before travelling to any winery. For
latest update in reference to fire, visit:
Due to Covid-19, all visitors and locals are
advised to follow social distancing; masks are required in public places and
physical distancing. Napa Valley tasting rooms with outdoor tasting,
restaurants with outdoor seating and other outdoor activities are open. Indoor activities will remain close. Napa
Valley hotels are open but spas, indoor pools will be unavailable. Hiking and
parks are opened, indoor shopping malls remains close until further notice.
Fires caused by lightning in
LNU complex are burning, Visitors will be happy to know that even though there
are fires burning in the mountains, wineries in Napa valley and Sonoma County
are safe because the fires are far from where wineries are located. There is
heavy smoke in the area with the bad air quality but wineries are safe from
fires. We advise people to call the winery they want to visit before coming to
the area.
In the LNU complex, more than
1500 structures have been destroyed, because the fire was running in multiple
directions. According to reports damage caused by fire to outbuildings of
Nichelini Family Winery. In other wineries including Battle Family Vineyards,
Alexander Valley Vineyards and Medlock Vineyards were
damaged.
According to the Industry experts Tourism will
be the real damage and wineries must have to prepare for it. Aimée Sunseri, the
fifth-generation family winemaker of Nichelini Family Winery said that the
business was already tough because of the Corona pandemic before the fire.
Their tasting room was reopened for outdoor tastings only before it was
completely closed. She is worried about how the things will be in
wintertime. She said that she doesn’t expect things to change much and
may have to shut down business as she can’t keep her employees now.
However tasting rooms are now allowed to reopen
with outdoor tasting, in Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries. Hotels are reopened
and ready to welcome guests now. Outdoors Bars and breweries are allowed.
Guidelines will be strictly followed by the Napa Valley & Sonoma wineries of social distancing
measures and can only hold tastings outdoors.
Napa County is closely
monitoring cases of Covid -19 and impacts of wildfires. We strongly suggest to
all the visitors to call and confirm any reservations or activities before
planning to visit Napa and Sonoma Valley.
Under the new guidelines of Covid -19, it is mandatory to make reservations in advance, before visiting your favorite winery. Wearing a mask until seated and keeping the distance from other groups is mandatory for all outdoors activities. Indoor tastings will remain closed until further notice. For more information please click the link below.
The state’s
wine industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, which not only shut down wineries
to visitors (though, as essential businesses, they are still allowed to produce
wine), but also restaurants and hotels. Many wineries, like Fontanella Family
Winery and St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery, have launched virtual
tastings.
Challenges
will remain once the region’s wineries are allowed to reopen. According to Emma
Swain CEO of St. Supery Estate Vineyards is difficult to predict how many
tourists will visit until corona virus vaccine is available.
In early June, hotels,
vacation rentals, bars, restaurants, and wineries in California were able to
begin reopening following the lifting of lockdown measures that were put in
place in mid-March to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Sonoma County Tourism
is encouraging everyone to follow public health authorities’ recommendations
and to review
the Safe
Travels Promise as a way to
keep our community and visitors safe.
May and
June are the start of Napa Valley’s peak season, when the region typically
attracts an average of 3.8 million visitors. In 2018, they spent more than
$2.23 billion, according to Visit Napa Valley.
In early June, hotels,
vacation rentals, bars, restaurants, and wineries in California were able to
begin reopening following the lifting of lockdown measures that were put in
place in mid-March to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
There are currently
no restrictions on travel to California from within the United States, and all
of the state’s major airports, including Los Angeles International Airport and
San Francisco International Airport, remain open with flights operating.
On June 5, Napa
Valley became the first region in California to announce that it was officially
welcoming back travelers. Hotels, wineries, tasting rooms, and bars in Napa
Valley have been given approval to reopen to guests by the Napa County Public
Health Officer. Restaurants in the popular wine region began to reopen for
indoor and outdoor dining on May 20, along with retail stores.
The majority of hotels
in Napa Valley such as Carneros Resort & Spa, where guests get
their own spacious cottage in a sprawling property surrounding by scenic
vineyards; the hip Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa in one of the region’s most charming towns; Calistoga Ranch for
a truly luxurious escape; Los Alcobas, a chic adults-only retreat steps from St. Helena;
and Meadowood Napa Valley, a
chalet meets five-star resort nestled into a private canyon.
Many of the
region’s restaurants are open as well for either delivery or takeout
and/or for dining inside or outside. A complete list of what’s open and what’s
not appears on the Visit Napa Valley website. Wineries and tasting rooms are open by appointment only,
so call ahead to make a reservation.
Sonoma County
wineries, breweries and distilleries are excited to welcome guests back to
their properties. Reservations are required, so please call ahead to reserve
your experience.
Hotels are following recommendations from state and county health officials to limit the spread of COVID 19. They let the rooms sit for 24 hours after guests leave. Hotel rooms are cleaned by housekeeping staff and empty for another 24 hours. Guest are greeted by hand sanitizing stations and required to do one thing, to have a mask on. If they don’t have one, they are made available in the front lobby. The use of masks and social distancing is mandatory in both in and out doors until seated with your household. It is important to make advanced reservations. Hotels in Napa, which there are more than 100, have reopened or plan to this month. The 132-room DoubleTree, like many other hotels in Napa, also has a spa, fitness center and pool. Those elements of a hotel property remain on lockdown. Everything will have to be packaged individually, and servers will be wearing masks and gloves.
However, Gov. Gavin Newsom again extended those restrictions for indoor seating and bars to close including museums, entertainment centers and theaters.
How is UBER WINE or UBER in Napa Valley? 2020 FIRST-HAND experience
During 2020, are you planning to use UBER WINE or UBER in Napa Valley to visit wineries and are wondering how is the coverage for Uber or Lyft in Napa Valley? Can UBER/Lyft around Napa Valley or is there Uber or Lyft in Napa Valley? Below are some first-hand experiences from riders who used Uber to visit wineries in Napa Valley. Uber is all the rage these days especially in high tourist locations, therefore everyone wants to know How is Uber in Napa Valley? Meanwhile, if you are visiting Napa Valley for the very first time then we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing an Audio Tour for Napa Valley. This audio tour does an incredible job of educating about Napa Valley via vivid story telling so that everyone in your group has much more richer experience from their visit. You can play it in your car as you drive to Napa Valley or on your smartphone as you visit wineries. It will make your visit to Napa Valley even more memorable as you will learn so much about why Napa Valley is so famous, how to taste wines like a pro (or at least pretend like it), what single event put Napa Valley on the world map, how is wine made, how to read wine labels, how is harvesting done, what is the difference between Champagne & Sparkling wine etc etc.
Our own Uber Napa FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE
First of all, there is no UBER WINE feature enabled in Napa Valley. However, recently again in 2020, our own team at Winery Finder App had an opportunity to test UBER in Napa Valley. We used UBER from Domaine Carneros Winery to get to Downtown Napa. After concluding our Sparkling wine tasting at Domaine Carneros at 12 noon, we decided to have lunch at Morimoto Napa in Downtown Napa on the riverfront. Instead of driving, some of us decided to test Uber, we tapped the app and were pleasantly surprised to see quite a few drivers around our area. We requested one and within 8 minutes an UBER driver showed up. The car was nice & clean, the driver was super friendly and knew his way around. He dropped us off at our destination. The entire UBER Napa cost from Domaine Carneros Winery to Morimoto Napa cost us $14.81. You can also UBER between wineries in Napa Valley, UBER cost to go between wineries will come out to $10 – $30 depending on how close wineries are to each other. Most wineries are very close to each other on Hwy 29 and Silverado Trail. To calculate your Napa Uber cost, here is Uber’s official cost estimator and Lyft’s official cost estimator. Please note, in Califormia as of January 2020, UBER will stop showing exact cost prior to ride. This means, UBER App now only shows approximate cost in Califormia, for example, they show something like, “Your ride will be approximately $25 – $35”.
In our other visits we also tested UBER to visit various other wineries and also took UBER from Napa Valley back to our office in San Francisco, we will write more about this later. We will also write about taking UBER from San Francisco to Napa Valley. Our conclusion is that overall UBER is very dependable and an awesome way to visit wineries in Napa Valley.
– solomentehawaii, a user on TripAdvisor’s Napa Valley Forum answers how is Uber in Napa Valley?
Hello!
I was a little leery about using it in Napa, given the TripAdvisor forum posts, so I wanted to share my experience: it works quite well. We used Uber each day of our trip. We stayed in Yountville. Each morning I would be the DD for one to two wineries for my husband to taste, then we’d have lunch, park the car at the hotel, and I’d join in the tasting. I only have the tolerance to visit 2 wineries. This is one reason Uber was better than having a driver for some minimum of hours, during which I would drink too much.
Limitations of Uber were that I tended to want to stay closer to the hotel, probably for cost, so unlike when we have had a driver, we didn’t venture far up the valley or into the hills. Secondly, you have to know where you want to go next. We did sometimes sit outside a winery calling the next winery to see if we could come by, but if we had been better organized, we might have really planned it out. Wait times fluctuate for uber, and I’d recommend getting to appointments early. Our wait times varied from 3-11 minutes typically, with one time being almost 20 minutes.
On previous trips we have hired a driver and even once did a tour. A driver is less hassle if you want to travel all over, see several wineries, and don’t want to have to deal with the planning.
We use Uber at home ALL the time so there was no learning curve. 60% of our drivers were knowledgeable locals and 40% were from neighboring towns who came in to work for the day. We got dropped by one driver at peak time, I think because he didn’t want to come all the way out to Rutherford, when he was in Napa. We called a second driver, no problem.. Follow this perticular entire discussion on on TripAdvisor Forum for Napa Valley
Here is another updated post on TripAdvisor about Uber Napa Valley – User named LBishop06
We just returned from Napa and Sonoma and had no problems with Uber. Cell service is spotty in some places on the road but we never had an issue getting service at any of the wineries. The longest he had to wait was 15 minutes, but the average wait was 3-6 minutes. We were also there on a Monday and Tuesday so wait times may be shorter on the weekends if there are more drivers. Follow this perticular entire discussion on on TripAdvisor Forum for Napa Valley
Here is the most updated post on TripAdvisor about Uber Napa Valley to visit wineries – User named Kmj1980
So I’m sat in Napa (having visited wineries so sorry for typo’s!). We arrived around midday and only have one night so we walked to oxbow market for lunch (totally recommend), then an uber to Robert Mondavi, then to Mumm and on to hotel (embassy suites). In total around $60-65 including being snared in traffic on the way back.
If we were here for the whole day maybe hire a driver but today no problem in time to call,the drivers/service and cost a whole.. Follow this perticular entire discussion on on TripAdvisor Forum for Napa Valley
2020 UPDATED! – Looking for FREE TASTING NAPA VALLEY & SONOMA WINERY DEALS? Below is a complete 2020 list of Napa Valley wine tasting deals and EVERY FREE WINE TASTING in Napa & Sonoma including winery coupons, deals or discount offers! You can also find the full list on the FREE Winery Finder App, the app is GPS enabled and will also help find FREE Wine Tasting Near Me as well as closest Napa Valley Wine Tasting deals:
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Castello di Amorosa coupon – Tasting fee refunded (with purchase)
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Robert Mondavi Winery – Coupon Available
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Meanwhile, if you are visiting Napa Valley for the very first time then we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing an Audio Tour for Napa Valley. This audio tour does an incredible job of educating about Napa Valley via vivid story telling so that everyone in your group has much more richer experience from their visit. You can play it in your car as you drive to Napa Valley or on your smartphone as you visit wineries. It will make your visit to Napa Valley even more memorable as you will learn so much about why Napa Valley is so famous, how to taste wines like a pro (or at least pretend like it), what single event put Napa Valley on the world map, how is wine made, how to read wine labels, how is harvesting done, what is the difference between Champagne & Sparkling wine etc etc.
PLEASE NOTE:Wineries reserve the right to remove or change their offers any time without any advance notice. Wineries sometimes temporarily remove their offers to update to new offers or adjust according to high/low season. We try to keep this list updated but sometimes things move too fast. For the most current list of wine tasting deals with restrictions and details, download our our mobile app Winery Finder App, If you dont see a specific offer on the app then email us at Support@WineryFinderApp.com, we will let you know the status of the offer.
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V. Sattui Winery Wine Tasting Discount Coupon V. Sattui Winery is located on a 38-acre organically farmed vineyard in St. Helena, and produces more than 60 different highly rated wines from 20 different varieties of grapes. Every V. Sattui bottle is sold directly from the Winery, from website or via Wine Club. You won’t find their wines sold in stores! V. Sattui Winery offers a consistently welcoming, delicious and authentic Wine Country experience for all guests and is the ideal Napa Valley destination. CLICK HERE to get the Winery Finder App to get the V. Sattui Winery discount coupon. Website | Yelp | TripAdvisor | YouTube | Map | V. Sattui Winery Discount Coupon
Domaine Chandon Tasting Room – Napa Valley
Domaine Chandon Winery Napa Valley – Discount Coupon & Deal Domaine Chandon was the first winery to be established in the United States by a French wine and spirits producer, Moët Hennessy. Today, Chandon is America’s leading sparkling wine producer, applying méthode traditionnelle techniques to showcase the ripe fruit and vibrant character of California. Domaine Chandon initially planted vineyards in Mt. Veeder and Yountville and then quickly became one of the first to farm in Los Carneros. With this expertise, the winery expanded its portfolio to include still wines, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. It later added Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes grown on the estate surrounding the winery and its hillside vineyards on Mt. Veeder. Domaine Chandon Winery discount coupon is only available on the Winery Finder App CLICK HERE to get the app. Website | Yelp | TripAdvisor | YouTube | Map | Domaine Chandon Discount Coupon
Sterling Vineyards & Winery Napa Valley Perched 300 feet above the town of Calistoga, Sterling Vineyards offers panoramic views of Napa Valley. An aerial tram carries visitors up the hill to the winery, whose architecture was modeled after that of the Greek island of Mykonos, where Sterling founder Peter Newton once lived. The brilliant white stucco stands out dramatically against the rugged Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges that flank each side of Napa Valley. Mount Saint Helena makes a lovely distant backdrop. The winery’s towers house eight bells from London’s Church of St. Dunstan’s-in-the-East, originally founded in the 10th century. The church was destroyed by fire in 1666, rebuilt, then destroyed again during the bombing of WWII. Each time, new bells were recast from the old metal to give them superior tonal quality. The rich tolling of these ancient bells sounds down through the valley on the quarter hour. Walkways, balconies, and motion-sensitive DVD screens allow guests to take a self-guided tour of Sterling Vineyards’ winemaking facilities. Beautiful outdoor terraces and elegant tasting rooms provide the perfect environment to enjoy exceptional wines while taking in the view. The extraordinary Mediterranean-style architecture, unique aerial tramway, stunning location, historic bells, and attention to visitors make Sterling Vineyards a top destination in Napa Valley.
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PLEASE NOTE:Wineries reserve the right to remove or change their offers any time without any advance notice. Wineries sometimes temporarily remove their offers to update to new offers or adjust according to high/low season. We try to keep this list updated but sometimes things move too fast. For the most current list of wine tasting deals with restrictions and details, download our our mobile app Winery Finder App, If you dont see a specific offer on the app then email us at Support@WineryFinderApp.com, we will let you know the status of the offer.
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Updated for 2020, we will show you how to get Napa Valley Wine Train deal & discount of $40/person or $80 for two people on the Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner service aboard Napa Valley Wine Train. So, is $80 OFF FOR TWO PEOPLE THE BEST Napa Valley Wine Train deal, discount coupon code you will find anywhere? Also, wanna know if the Napa Valley Wine Train Costco discount gift e-certificate Coupon is WORTH IT? Read on, we will help you decide. Meanwhile, if you are visiting Napa Valley for the very first time then we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing an Audio Tour for Napa Valley. This audio tour does an incredible job of educating about Napa Valley via vivid story telling so that everyone in your group has much more richer experience from their visit. You can play it in your car as you drive to Napa Valley or on your smartphone as you visit wineries. It will make your visit to Napa Valley even more memorable as you will learn so much about why Napa Valley is so famous, how to taste wines like a pro (or at least pretend like it), what single event put Napa Valley on the world map, how is wine made, how to read wine labels, how is harvesting done, what is the difference between Champagne & Sparkling wine etc etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
COSTCO IS NOW SOLD OUT OF THE WINE TRAIN DISCOUNT ECERTIFICATE. They usually bring it back around December, check around that time. WINE TRAIN DOES NOT OFFER THIS DISCOUNT DIRECTLY!
For 2020 Costco reintroduced the Napa Valley Wine Train Costco discount gift certificate. You can also find the Napa Valley Wine Train discount coupons & deals on the Winery Finder App. Keep an eye out for Napa Valley Wine Train Groupon as well since once a while it does show up on with a great deal. However if you are thinking of going the Costco route then the cost of the E-Certificate is $259.99 for two people. Also read if Napa Valley Wine Train worth it or not?. Costco Wine Train Certificate includes the ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train and meals for two people. Benefits are: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner including private seating, 3 Hour Antique Train Ride & Multiple Course Meal for 2, Napa, California, Delivered via E-mail. Everyone wants to know if the deal is worth it? Lets first look at the details:
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Costco Website says: When you purchase your Napa Valley Wine Train Gourmet Express for Two, an e-certificate will be e-mailed to you normally within an hour. Please make sure that you double-check your e-mail address when you place your order. You must make a reservations with Napa Valley Wine and present your printed e-certificate as your proof of purchase until you exchange it.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an authentic, memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multiple course meals, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard an exquisitely restored vintage train. One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Wine Train features antique Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and plush armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an authentic, memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multiple course meals, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard an exquisitely restored vintage train. One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Wine Train features antique Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and plush armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century.
Napa Valley Wine Train Costco Gourmet Express Meal for Two Gift Certificate – $259.99
Includes:
One (1) ticket for the Gourmet Lunch or Gourmet Dinner for 2 guests
3 Hour Antique Train Ride & Multiple Course Meal for 2 with private seating
Valid through December 31, 2020
For more information on the Lunch and Dinner Train visit: https://www.winetrain.com/dinner-trains/gourmet-express/
Features:
Gourmet Express Lunch Train or Gourmet Dinner Train including private seating
Nostalgic train travel
Vineyard views
Attentive service
Exquisite cuisine
Limited production wines
Full bar on board
When you purchase Napa Valley Wine Train and Gourmet Express for Two, an eCertificate will be emailed to you normally within an hour. Please make sure that you double-check your email address when you place your order. You must make a reservation with Napa Valley Wine and present your printed eCertificate as your proof of purchase until you exchange it.
How to Redeem:
Reservations required call Napa Valley Wine Train at 800-427-4124 or reservations@winetrain.com
Bring the printed eCertificate when you check in
Napa Valley Wine Train Terms & Conditions:
Recipient’s email address MUST be supplied in email field on Shipping Address page
Good for two guests aboard our Gourmet Express Dining Journey, Lunch or Dinner through December 31st, 2020
Tips and Beverage (soft drinks & alcohol) NOT included
Not valid for: Winery Tours, Special Events & Holidays: Valentines Day, New Years Eve, 4th of July, Mothers Day & Thanksgiving
The gift eCertificate reverts to cash value of $259.99 on January 2nd, 2021
OUR CONCLUSION:
We think its a pretty good deal/value considering that a lunch or dinner on the Wine Train for just one person is regularly priced at $170 per person if you purchase it directly from Napa Valley Wine Train website – address, prices & schedule. However, with Costco, you get two people to go for $259.99, thats a savings of $80 for two people. Also, with Costco Napa Valley Wine Train Gift Certificate you get Private Seating at no additional cost so that you are not seated with another party (normally its $15/person extra for Private Seating). This means that your Napa Valley Wine Train discount is $40 per person, for two people, thats $80 discount off the Napa Valley Wine Train. And the best part is that if you don’t use it within a year, it reverts back to cash value of $259.99. So yeah, go ahead and grab those certificates and enjoy the Napa Valley like never before. You Can be purchased directly from the following link: Napa Valley Wine Train Costco discount certificate Coupon
PLEASE NOTE:
COSTCO IS NOW SOLD OUT OF THE WINE TRAIN DISCOUNT ECERTIFICATE. They usually bring it back around December, check around that time. WINE TRAIN DOES NOT OFFER THIS DISCOUNT DIRECTLY!
Napa Valley First Time Visitor – ULTIMATE ONE DAY ITINERARY! – Updated 2020
In 2020, are you a Napa Valley first time visitor and are you looking for an ultimate one day itinerary which plans your best winery stops one by one so that you can experience what is Napa Valley best known for? READ ON as we put it all together for you. With over 3 million visitors flocking to Napa every year, many are first time visitors to Napa Valley. Everyone wants to know which Napa Valley wineries to visit and is there an ULTIMATE guide for first time visitors to Napa Valley? There are over 500 wineries in Napa Valley and new ones popping up almost daily. Below is your ULTIMATE one-day itinerary for wine tasting if you are a Napa Valley first time visitor. We often see our app users follow this itinerary when visiting wineries. Keep in mind that if you really want to enjoy yourself at each winery then you should stick to visiting maximum of 3-4 wineries in a day. Most wineries will also have tours but its recommended that you only pick 1 winery for tour (because most tours will cover almost same info), you can just do tastings at other wineries you visit. If you plan to use UBER then may also be interested in reading how is UBER in Napa Valley. If you plan to stay overnight then Top 10 Places to Stay with Airbnb Napa Valley is a great read. Your ULTIMATE one-day guide to Napa Valley can be even better with Wine Tasting deals & discount coupons to Napa Valley wineries – Napa Valley on a Budget.
8:30 – 9 am – Leave SF How do I get from San Francisco (SF) to Napa Valley? and how far is it from San Francisco to Napa Valley? It is about 37 miles from San Francisco to Napa and will take you about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Take the scenic route from San Francisco to Napa via Golden Gate Bridge/101 North to Hwy 37 to Hwy 121/12 to Hwy 29, here is a link to a google map with our suggested route from San Francisco to Napa Valley
10:00 – Arrive at 1st winery It takes about 1.5 hours from San Francisco to arrive at the 1st winery by 10:30 in the Carneros Region (without traffic, you can arrive here in 1 hour). Most wineries start opening around 10:30 to 11am. If you arrive too early then a great breakfast place is Fremont Diner have some breakfast and then start visiting wineries. In the Carneros Region you can stop and any of these wineries (we suggest stopping at just 1 one of the below wineries and then moving on to the next phase of the itinerary):
Schug Winery – Small family owned winery with self guided free vineyard tours. Highly recommended because its a fully working winery therefore you get to see/experience everything. If you love Pinot then this is your place, Walter Schug was the first to make Pinots in Napa Valley. Save some money by getting Schug Winery wine tasting discount coupon.
Gloria Ferrer – If you love bubbly and like incredible views then this is a great a gorgeous winery to visit on the way to Napa Valley. Grab a Gloria Ferrer coupon for 2 for 1 wine tasting. Visa Signature Card or Visa Infinity Card holders get additional discounts at Gloria Ferrer.
Domaine Carneros – A gorgeous french style chateau, another great stop for bubbly. They have really good tours but only at 11, 1 & 3pm. Outside patio tasting is just out of this world.
Artesa Vineyards & Winery – A winery with an incredibly view, this winery gets very busy therefore plan ahead on weekends. Here is a Artesa Winery coupon to help you save some money in Napa.
Etude Wines – A winery with great wines and great utilization of technology in wine making process. A great winery if you like Pinot Noir. The inside is beautiful and contemporary, gardens are gorgeous. Reasonable and the pours are nice. Its off the beaten path but def a worth a stop!
11:30 am. Robert Mondavi Winery – After tasting at one of the wineries from above list, you can arrive at Robert Mondavi Winery. Its a MUST visit winery because its THE winery which put Napa Valley on the map and since its one of the most well known wineries it gives you bragging rights to have personally visited. They also have absolutely the best tours for the 1st time visitors to Napa Valley.
1 pm. – Lunch V. Sattui Winery – Its an awesome winery with picnic grounds and Italian deli. You can do wine tasting and also have delicious picnic lunch here by purchasing food from their Italian deli. Another advantage of having lunch here is that if you go to a nice restaurant for lunch it will take you at least 1.5 hours to finish, this cuts into your wine tasting because most wineries start closing at about 5 pm. On the weekends they also do barbecues and also make their own yummy home made gelato to die for. Be sure to grab a V. Sattui Winery Coupon to help you do Napa Valley on a budget.
2:30 pm. Castello di Amorosa – Yup, there is actually a castle in Napa Valley which is also a winery. You will love this amazing castle with moat, working church and even has a torture chamber:) Castello di Amorosa is now one of the most visited wineries in Napa Valley. You can easily spend a few hours here. You will love the Castello di Amorosa Wine Tasting Discount Coupon to get your tasting fee refunded, this makes visiting the castle winery even more fun while saving money!
3:30 pm. Sterling Vineyards – There is nothing else like it in the Napa Valley. This winery is build on a 300 foot knoll and the only way to get up there is via a sky tram. Once up there, you can enjoy panoramic view of the Napa Valley. With this Sterling Winery coupon, a visit to this winery is even more amazing.
Head Back By the time you finish from here it will be time for wineries to start closing at about 5pm (very few stay open till 6pm). On the way back we see most people going back to SF via the Bay Bridge (Hwy 29 to Hwy 12 to Hwy 29 (Sonoma Hwy) to Hwy 37 to Hwy 80 to SF), this allows them to see both bridges in their perfect one-day itinerary to Napa Valley from San Francisco. Here is a link to the google map with suggested route back Sterling Winery to San Francisco via Bay Bridge
NAPA VALLEY – WHAT TO WEAR FOR WINE TASTING IN DIFFERENT MONTHS
In 2020, are you planning to visit Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country and wondering what to wear for wine tasting each month for different weathers? READ ON as we help you decide WHAT TO WEAR and what is the best time of the year to visit Napa Valley. We live update Napa Valley weather daily, hourly, monthly & each season.
According to SmarterTravel.com – Throughout the year, the Napa Valley is one of California’s most beautiful destinations. In spring, the hills surrounding the valley are still lush from the winter rains and the mustard flowers are in full bloom; while in summer, the grape vines are green and sprawling. Around harvest-time in the fall, the leaves on the vines offer spectacular shows of color. In winter, the vines are bare, though the green grass returns and the wine tastings continue. Spring, summer, and fall draw crowds, while winter is a quieter visitor READ MORE on SmarterTravel.com
Napa Valley Weather – LIVE UPDATED DAILY – Here is Napa Valley Weather for next 15 days!
SPRING – NAPA VALLEY WEATHER IN FEBRUARY, MARCH & ARPIL
According to AboutTravel.com – Forget that artificial “first day of spring” that shows up on your calendar in March. Wine Country spring starts in February and it lasts through early May.
On the average, daytime high temperatures during February & March can be in the 60s and 70s °F and lows from the mid-40s to mid-50s.
So, what to wear for Napa Valley weather in February, March, April & May? Well, Napa Valley weather can be variable this time of year. During February & March it tends to be a bit chilly during mornings & nights in Napa Valley, therefore wear layered clothing. During the day, it can warm up but does not get too hot. In April & May, weather in Napa Valley starts heating up, even nights and mornings get warmer therefore you can wear pretty light clothing during these two month. In a wet year, you might get rained on in February (sometimes even early March). February is Napa’s wettest month. Chances of rain taper off as the year goes on, but March is still on the higher side of precipitation – on average. Dont let that worry you, though: most tasting experiences are indoors. Wineries also adjust their walking vineyard tours according to weather. Bring an umbrella & rain jacket/rain boots and you will be just fine even during the rainy season in Napa Valley. A clear spring day is a great time to enjoy the view from wineries.
Mustard plants growing between the grapevines starts blooming in spring. It’s a spectacular sight, with yellow carpets of blooms everywhere. other years, it’s more like a dusting of yellow.
Be sure to check the short-range forecast before you go. You never know when an unseasonable hot spell, cold snap or .. READ MORE on AboutTravel.com
According to Destination360.com – For many people, summer is the best time to visit because Napa Valley weather is just perfect during May, June, July & August. It’s also the busiest of the Napa seasons for tourism. Hot weather from June through August makes relaxing on a patio with a glass of wine divine, and the valley fills with out-of-towners and local visitors, especially on weekends. Napa Valley weather in May, June, July & August is generally very hot and dry, with blue and sunny skies. So, what should you wear for the Napa Valley weather in May, June, July & August? Well, very light clothing such as t-shirts and shorts or just a shirt and pant will be enough without a need for any jacket or sweater. Keep plenty of ice cold water with you to stay cool because the heat and wine can dehydrate you very quickly. If you purchase any wines then be sure not to keep the bottles in the hot trunk of your car for too many hours because the wine will spoil in high temperature. From mid-May through mid-October, rain is rare. Summer daytime temperatures are generally in the 90s, though overnight temperatures cool to the mid-50s to mid-… READ MORE on Destination360.com
FALL – NAPA VALLEY WEATHER IN AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
According to NapaValeyHotelandSuites.com – Fall is a magical time of year when the weather turns a little cooler, the leaves paper the trees with their jeweled, colored decadence and the sky darkens a little earlier. Some areas of the country experience cooler and almost cold conditions, making it difficult to sit in nature and truly experience the Indian summer. Other areas, in the southern regions continue to feel the heat and humidity of summertime, giving residents and visitors the ongoing feeling of… READ MORE on NapaValeyHotelandSuites.com
WINTER – NAPA VALLEY WEATHER IN NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY
According to Goldenhaven.com – Winter in the Napa Valley is mild in comparison to most other places. Temperatures in the 70’s are not unheard of, while the lows hardly ever go below freezing. While there is rain, there are also long periods of.. READ MORE on GoldenHaven.com
ULTIMATE guide to Valentine’s Day Napa Valley – Updated 2020
UPDATED 2020 – Napa Valley for Valentine’s day is one of the most popular destinations to celebrate with your partner. Here is your ULTIMATE guide to Napa Valley Valentine’s Day. Below we list all the options for a perfect Valentine’s Day.
Available Daily February 14 through February 16, 2020.
Overview
Celebrate your Valentine with a special journey and love lock
Your special someone deserves something extraordinary. We’ll sweep you off your feet and whisk you down the track through one of the most romantic places in the world: Napa Valley.
Onboard an elegant train with elegant interiors and polished, personalized service. An intimate, unforgettable experience full of elegance and romance, the perfect gift to share with your Valentine. End your journey with a love lock tradition: bring your own or pick one up from our store!
Day or night. Lunch or Dinner. Dining Journey or Winery Tour. We have several options to help you celebrate your love in style.
Includes:
3-hour lunch or 2-hour dinner rail tour of Napa Valley, departing at 11:30 a.m. (6:20 p.m. for dinner)
Welcome glass of sparkling wine
Multiple course Napa-style gourmet meal
Strolling musicians on all tours
Private tour and tasting (winery tours only)
Available Daily February 14 through February 16, 2020.
Be transported to another time and focus on your sweetheart as you travel through the picturesque Napa Valley. Share the moment, plan to ask an important question, or just enjoy each other’s familiar company as you celebrate this intimate day in a most memorable setting. For more information visit the website for the Napa Valley Wine Train – Valentine’s Day
Take her/him to the Napa castle winery, the Castello di Amorosa, also known as the castle of love.
Visit our authentically-built, 13th century Tuscan castle and winery. You can visit us for tasting only or take a guided tour. Please scroll down to see our full listing of tour and tasting options. We are open for regular hours 364 days per year, closed December 25 only. We will be closing at 5:30pm on Fri. October 28, 2016; 3:00pm on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 24 and on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. We will be open for regular hours all other days.
Please be advised that on weekends and holidays between the hours of 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM Castello di Amorosa can become extremely busy. In order to insure that all of our guests have the best possible experience, when the Castello becomes this busy, we will limit entrance to our Wine Club members and guests who have made guided tour reservations, followed by all other visitors space permitting.
“For the best Napa Valley wine experience, visit before noon.” – TripAdvisor
World renowned for its natural healing geothermal water and mud bath traditions, Baths at Roman Spa is proud to offer a truly authentic spa experience located in the beautiful Napa Valley!
The Chop Shop is a unique hair & nail boutique, located in beautiful Calistoga California, a full service hair salon with a wide array of hair, nail & spa services for any occasion.
NAPA VALLEY WINERIES – COMPLETE LIST NAPA WINERIES OPEN FOR WINE TASTING
IN 2020, are you visiting Napa and want to know which Napa Valley wineries are open to public for wine tasting and which Napa Valley wineries are open by appointment only? There are now over 400 Napa Valley wineries, many are private and not open to public. Everyone therefore wants to know which Napa Valley wineries are open to pubic for Wine Tasting. Below is a complete list of all Napa Valley wineries, it even shows which are open to public and which require appointments in advance.
Acacia Vineyards
2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa 707-226-9991
Open by appointment, please call Website
Accendo Cellars
588 Zinfandel Lane, Saint Helena
Not open to the public Website
Ackerman Family Vineyards
608 Randolph Street, Napa 855-238-9463
Open by appointment, please call Website
UPDATED 2020 – So, for 2020, you want to know the cost of uber from San Francisco (SF) to Napa Valley? Well, you have come to the right place because more & more visitors are choosing to take UBER from San Francisco to Napa Valley instead renting a car or driving their own cars. Everyone wants to know how much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco to Napa? Meanwhile, if you are visiting Napa for the very first time then we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing an Audio Tour for Napa Valley. This audio tour does an incredible job of educating about Napa with vivid story telling so that everyone in your group has much more richer experience from their visit. You can play it in your car as you drive to Napa Valley or on your smartphone as you visit wineries. It will make your visit to Napa Valley even more memorable as you will learn so much about why Napa Valley is so famous, how to taste wines like a pro (or at least pretend like it), what single event put Napa Valley on the world map, how is wine made, how to read wine labels, how is harvesting done, what is the difference between Champagne & Sparkling wine etc etc.
According to Google Maps & Waze the distance between San Francisco and Napa’s Domaine Chandon winery is about 44 miles with travel time to be about 1:15 hours. So, the estimated cost to Uber from San Francisco to Napa Valley will range from $90 to $120 depending on which winery you are visiting, this estimate excludes surge pricing that Uber may occasionally charge. Below are some screenshot showing the latest pricing estimates as of Jan 2nd, 2020. Please note, in Califormia, by the end of January 2020, UBER will stop showing exact cost prior to ride. This means, UBER App will now only show approximate cost in Califormia, for example, they will show something like, “Your ride will be approximately $100 – $150”.
How much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco (SF) to Napa Valley Domaine Carneros Winery?
Ans = $85.18
How much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco Union Square to Napa Domaine Chandon Winery?
Ans = $96.71
How much does it Cost to UBER from San Francisco Union Square to Napa’s Robert Mondavi Winery?
Ans = $96.71
How much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco to Napa’s Beringer Vineyards & Winery?
Ans = $112.24
How much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco Union Square to Castello di Amorosa Winery?
Ans = $122.12
How much does it cost to UBER from San Francisco Union Square to Napa Sterling Vineyards & Winery?
Ans = $120.30
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