r/napa

My wife and I will be coming out to Napa in September from Florida for our 15th wedding anniversary.

We are planning to go to:

-Domaine Carneros
-Caldwell Vineyards
-The Prisoner
-Silver Oaks
-V. Sattui
-Sterling Vineyards

Wanted to get experienced Napa folks opinions on this list? Also, if there are food recommendations, I’d welcome those as well :). We are staying downtown Napa for 2 nights and Calistoga for 3 nights.

Thanks!

I work at a clinic in Napa and my BLS is up for renewal. Finding AHA certified options locally has always been tricky and I usually end up driving to Santa Rosa or Vallejo which takes up half my day.

Anyone know of AHA Training Centers in or around Napa that do BLS renewal? I'd love to find something I can actually get to without an hour of driving each way.

Hey there! I’ll be in Napa/Sonoma area for my wife’s birthday. We are a group of 7, so looking for a fun and delish restaurant. Currently I have 5 in mind so want to narrow down

- Mustards Grill
- Ad Hoc
- Charter Oak
-Bottega
-Angele

Happy to look at other options but these seem like a great selection. Anyone have input or want to throw another in the rink. We have a car so distance doesn’t matter

Hey there! I’ll be in Napa/Sonoma area for my wife’s birthday. We are a group of 7, so looking for a fun and delish restaurant. Currently I have 5 in mind so want to narrow down

- Mustards Grill
- Ad Hoc
- Charter Oak
-Bottega
-Angele

Happy to look at other options but these seem like a great selection. Anyone have input or want to throw another in the rink. We have a car so distance doesn’t matter

I hope this request isn't too annoying given that it's travel-related--but I'm looking for vineyards (or wineries) that treat farmworkers well. Higher pay (especially hourly instead of piece rate), no history of labor law violations, and any other supportive services for the community. So far it seems like Somerston Estate would be the closest, but they won't be open in late June when I'm in the area.

EDIT: Also care if they treat winery workers well, but prioritized farmworkers because generally they're most at risk of mistreatment.

Update: Found some lists via a post in r/wine of companies/brands that are under UFW contract or are union-made.

https://ufw.org/organizing/ufw-labels/

https://aflcio.org/Beer-Wine

Last post I saw on this is from 2y ago. Where should I get breakfast burritos in the town of Napa? Gracias!!! 🌯

Hey fellow wine lovers!

I am planning a trip to Healdsburg in June and looking for recommendations on the best wineries within <30m drive.

Ideally looking for a blend of beautiful views, maybe a spot that does a good pairing lunch too, and a mix of nouveau and olde worlde style options. If it helps for context we did Napa area last yr and did stags leap, far niente and domaine carneos for a blend of vibes.

We are a foodie couple and we love wine and all things beautiful!

We also have a Rez for Cyrus one evening, a lunch planned at Madrona and have been told to check out the wine wall at Matheson.

TYIA!

Looking for locations for a sit down recorded interview. Will be between 2 people so could range from smaller private rooms to larger spaces but want something that looks good on video and we could rent out for a day or two - any recs? We know all the big places but would be great to find something unique. Looking for something indoors.

We plan on moving to Napa this summer and I am hoping to find out how difficult and expensive homeowners/fire insurance is to get in the city limits, away from the edges of town? I know anything in the WUI is incredibly expensive and not for the faint of heart. But is it better in town since there are hydrants, paved roads, and fire abatement programs? I’m trying to understand what the possible cost per year for insurance. Thanks!

Mon
Relax, explore
2:15PM Lunch at Auberge du Soleil
7PM Ciccio
Post-dinner option: Cadet

Tue
10:30AM Promontory
1PM Lunch at Charter Oak
St Helena stroll and shop
4:15 Ashes and Diamonds
7:30 Bistro Jeanty dinner

Weds
Open day
Casual lunch options: gott's, oakville grocery
???
7:30PM dinner Press

Thurs
11:00AM Schramsberg Vineyards, wine and cheese and cave tour
3:15PM Quintessa Winery
Need help deciding on dinner: Charlie's vs Farmstead vs Compline...or something else!

Am I missing any must-visit wineries or restaurants? Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts.

Hi y'all! I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS with potentially some Pokémon games on it. It's been a wish of mine to own one ever since I was a little kid, and I trust this community more than I do online, thanks!

My partner and I are coming in June and staying at the Napa Marriott. It's our first time and maybe our only time. We are celebrating a special milestone. I am our travel agent/cruise director on trips, a role I enjoy.

I don't drink (I'm in it for the hiking, scenery, and food) so we have a reliable DD. However, that also means I need winery advice. Partner loves good wine, especially complex reds and crisp, unoaked whites.

We have dinner reservations for the first two days; trying for the third when stuff opens today. Three-day trip looks like this:

ARRIVAL DAY - get in via rental car from SFO, dinner at Scala

DAY 1 - NAPA

Early morning hike at Skyline Wilderness
Breakfast/brunch in Napa (recommendations?) - walk around town
Wine touring - friends recommended Palmaz - maybe another 1/2 in that area?
Relax at hotel before dinner
Dinner - Bear at Stanly Ranch

DAY 2 - CALISTOGA

Early morning hike at Petrified Forest
Breakfast/brunch at Sam's General Store and check out the town (Sharpsteen Museum?)
Wine touring - Clos Pegase? Elusa?
Spa services at hotel
Dinner - Bistro Jeanty

DAY 3 - ST. HELENA/YOUNTVILLE

Early morning hike at Linda Falls
Breakfast/brunch (recommendations?) - walk around town
Wine touring - Del Dotto? Frog's Leap? Inglenook? Mumm?
Pool and such at hotel
Dinner - hopefully French Laundry (fingers crossed)

Would love others' thoughts - thanks in advance!

Just looking for some advice on the best way to meet new parents who'd like to go on walks with the kids or in the future have playdates. Or places that do activities with infants

Hi all,

Just wanted to know any couples who have done their weddings in Fairview Napa and I wanted to know how the experience went. Is Fairview Napa worth it?

Hi! I'm visiting Napa with a group of 8 in late June. We're doing Bistro Jeanty for lunch, followed by a tasting at Stewart Cellars. We'd love to grab a relaxed cocktail afterwards on a patio bar (R+D Kitchen, The Bar at Hotel Villagio?).
Could these places accommodate our size group walking in around 3:30pm? Any other places to recommend?