The Napa Weekend

Hudson Ranch and Vineyards

Start your Napa weekend the right way — Hudson Ranch is a sprawling Los Carneros estate where the gardens are stunning, the pours are generous, and rare varietals show up in ways you won't find anywhere else on the valley floor. The outdoor tasting experience here sets a seriously high bar for the rest of the trip.

Materra, Cunat Family Vineyards

Materra is the kind of place that makes you want to linger — the Cunat family has carved out something genuinely special in Oak Knoll, with a focus on whites and rare varietals that feel like a discovery every time. Grab a spot outside, let the afternoon slow down, and let this one surprise you.

Smith-Madrone

Tucked into the Spring Mountain District, Smith-Madrone is the kind of old-soul winery that reminds you why people fell in love with Napa in the first place — the Chardonnay and Riesling here have earned their legendary reputation, and the chance to meet the winemaker makes this feel like being let in on a beautiful secret.

Jericho Canyon Vineyard

End your Napa weekend on a high note at Jericho Canyon — a boutique family estate perched above Calistoga where the Cabernet blends are as dramatic as the views. This is the definition of a worthy splurge: intimate, unhurried, and the kind of afternoon you'll be talking about on the drive home.