
Where to Eat: Drop in at local favorite, Bistro Jeanty, to refuel between tastings or to cap off a day of samplings. Reservations are required for estate tours and tastings. The estate, the indoor and outdoor tasting spaces and the spectacular views are well worth the visit through curvy uphill roads. From their Hunter’s Point tasting area on the property, you can see to San Francisco on a clear day.”

“I admire the structure of these wines as much as the views of the San Pablo Bay. “These wines have tremendous verve and tannins, which lend themselves to great aging,” says Sarah Bray, the associate director of wine education at Napa Valley luxury resort Meadowood Napa Valley. It also uses old winemaking methods, like redwood tanks. Set high on the south face of Mount Veeder, the winery is known for the age-ability of its single-varietal, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Mayacamas Vineyards is a historic stone winery that dates back to 1889. Image Courtesy of Mayacamas Mayacamas Vineyards & Winery Here, we break down the best Napa Valley wineries worth a visit and where to stay nearby based on suggestions from those who are really in the weeds of wine.

But whether it’s your first visit or you’re a Napa regular, the best way to experience the valley is with recommendations from the local wine experts themselves. From sun-kissed vineyards to deep-rooted winemaking history, there’s so much to explore in this vast region.

With over 500 wineries producing some of the world’s most exquisite bottles, Napa Valley can be difficult to narrow down. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular Systems.
