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The Ultimate Napa Valley Wine Weekend: From Carneros to Calistoga

Source: Food & WineNapa Valley, United States

Food & Wine magazine covers the intersection of food, drink, and travel with expert editorial judgment.

The route

10 stops·6 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 shop

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    Domaine Carneros

    Domaine Carneros' château perches at Napa's southern gateway, pouring elegant sparkling wines and Pinot Noir with style.

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    Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

    The winery behind the 1976 Judgment of Paris upset, where Stag's Leap's Cabernet proved American wine belonged at the table.

  3. 03
    Restaurant

    The French Laundry

    Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-star temple to precision cooking pairs exquisite tasting menus with an extraordinary wine list.

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    Opus One Winery

    Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild's legendary Oakville collaboration showcases architectural grandeur and singular Bordeaux-style excellence.

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    Far Niente

    Oakville's 1885 beauty shines with stellar Chardonnay and Cabernet, plus gardens that steal the show.

  6. 06
    Hotel

    Meadowood Napa Valley

    Luxe cottages, a world-class spa, and fine dining make this St. Helena valley retreat the ultimate Napa indulgence.

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    Beringer Vineyards

    Napa's longest-running winery since 1876 pours legendary Private Reserve Cabernet in a stunning Rhine House that's practically a monument itself.

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    Shop

    Oxbow Public Market

    Stock up on local cheeses, charcuterie, and olive oils at this downtown Napa market, the ideal pit stop between tastings.

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    Schramsberg Vineyards

    Schramsberg's historic caves and méthode champenoise sparklings make Calistoga's hillside feel like a champagne country time capsule.

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    Restaurant

    Solbar at Solage

    Michelin-starred Solbar pairs farm-to-table California cuisine with Napa wines on a breezy Calistoga terrace.

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