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Napa Valley Without the Pretension: A Weekend of Serious Wine and Even Better Food

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The route

11 stops·7 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at Andaz Napa

   Downtown Napa's hipper alternative to resort living, with walkable access to excellent bars and restaurants minus the pretension.

2. 02

   Cafe

   Oxbow Public Market

   Fuel up on coffee, oysters, and tacos at this lively indoor food hall before diving into your tasting day.

3. 03

   WineryCoombsville

   Robert Mondavi Winery

   To Kalon Vineyard's benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon makes this Oakville institution the perfect Napa initiation.

4. 04

   WineryNapa Valley

   Opus One Winery

   Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild's legendary collaboration crafts one of Napa's most sought-after Bordeaux blends.

5. 05

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Ad Hoc

   Thomas Keller's casual spot trades the three-hour French Laundry commitment for rotating family-style meals that still deliver serious flavor.

6. 06

   WineryStags Leap District

   Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

   Stag's Leap made history in 1976 when their Cabernet beat French Bordeaux at the Judgment of Paris.

7. 07

   Winery

   Darioush Winery

   Darioush's Persian-inspired architecture and bold Cabernet Sauvignons make for a visually stunning, indulgent tasting experience.

8. 08

   WineryNapa Valley

   Far Niente Winery

   Oakville's stunning 1885 stone estate delivers world-class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside cave tours that justify the pilgrimage.

9. 09

   Restaurant

   Dinner at Bottega

   Michael Chiarello's casual Italian spot proves you don't need pretension to make magic with local Napa ingredients.

10. 10

    WineryNapa Valley

    Beringer Vineyards

    Napa's oldest continuously operating winery since 1876 pairs approachable wines with serious Reserve Cabernets in historic St. Helena.

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    WineryNapa Valley

    V. Sattui Winery

    Grab charcuterie and a bottle, then sprawl on the lawn at this St. Helena institution beloved for picnics.