Tag: Napa

At the end of a half-mile narrow tree-lined lane in the rolling eastern hills of Paso Robles lies a beautiful winery, now home to Cellar360. The enchanting building and grounds are the original site of Meridian Vineyards. Today, it offers visitors a complete California wine tasting experience without leaving Paso Robles wine country, because Cellar360 pours wines from dozens of wineries throughout the state.

Located just minutes from downtown Napa, the Wine Train, and Oxbow Public Market, The Westin Verasa Napa provides an exquisite oasis to wine tourists eager to explore the Napa Valley. The sleek, contemporary lobby, decorated in vineyard hues, is the first signal to guests that they are in for a treat.

The bustling Bank Café and Bar, situated several strides from the front desk, is a welcome sight for many new arrivals. Some pause there, but many are anxious to see what their guest room has in store. The Westin Verasa Napa provides 180 suites and traditional rooms built for comfort and convenience.

Cornerstone Cellars is the shared vision of three men dedicated to creating elegant, classic wines in some of the world’s finest growing regions. When the winery’s founder Mike Dragutsky joined forces with Craig Camp in late 2007, the first order of business was to find a winemaker who shared their vision of balanced wines, driven by acidity and freshness. They were delighted to discover Jeff Keene, whose winemaking career began in his native New Zealand and led him to the Napa Valley. Jeff joined them in 2008 and they’ve been making stunning wines ever since.

Inspired by the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States Thomas Jefferson, who once said, "Good wine is a necessity of life for me," Jay Corley founded Monticello Vineyards. Jay, who shares Mr. Jefferson’s love for wine and viticulture, as well as his ancestral roots in Virginia, chose the name Monticello to honor him.

Visitors to Monticello Vineyards are invited to taste the outstanding wines in a cozy tasting room. However, the most noteworthy edifice on the property might be the one designated for private tastings and dinners.

Set upon a quiet bank of the Napa River, River Terrace Inn provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking the ideal blend of modern elegance and laid-back California charm in close proximity to the energy of Downtown Napa.

The enchanting property was designed with its guests in mind, whether they’re wine tourists, meeting goers, or couples on a romantic getaway. All of the luxurious guestrooms feature king- or queen-size Napa Dream Beds, complimentary high speed internet (WiFi and DSL access), mini bars, and some have balconies or patios. Besides a pristine riverfront setting, many riverside rooms include whirlpool tubs.

With a Napa Valley winemaking history that dates back to 1948, the Trinchero family has gained an exceptional international reputation for producing fine small lot wines. Through the years, they have acquired a series of small vineyard sites in specific areas of the Napa Valley, targeted for their uniqueness. Trinchero Napa Valley in St. Helena, California now draws its grapes from seven distinctive vineyard sites in five of the valley’s designated appellations, and produces its wines in a new estate located just north of downtown St. Helena. The wines are showcased in a remodeled farmhouse, which dates back to the mid 1800s. It honors its founder, Mario Trinchero, who laid the foundation for what is now one of the nation’s most successful family businesses.

The story of Summit Lake Vineyards reads like a good novel: a young romance, epic global adventure, trials and tribulations, dreams coming true. But the real themes that course through the heart of this tale, aside from its literary draw, are firmly grounded in hard work, family, and dedication to traditional winemaking. Located in Napa’s very first sub-appellation, the Howell Mountain Appellation, Summit Lake Vineyards is perched 2,000 feet above the California valley floor. Compared with the typical heat of Napa’s valley floor, the cooler climate of this high elevation coupled with volcanic soil composition, results in ideal conditions for what Summit Lake is known for, outstanding estate grown Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon.