Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
UNITED STATES · WINES + CULTURE
USA — NAPA VALLEY & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Travel through Napa from south to north between Cabernet, large estates and Californian cuisine.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYUnited States
THE JOURNEY
Route map
San Francisco → Napa → Yountville → St. Helena → Calistoga → San Francisco
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Cabernet Sauvignon
2Oakville
3Rutherford
4St. Helena
5Napa Valley
From Yountville to St. Helena, passing through Oakville and Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the identity of the Napa Valley. Sun, relief, alluvial soils and historic properties have created a wine corridor where small differences in place are directly reflected in the style of the wines.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in San Francisco
The trip begins in San Francisco, with time for regional cuisine and tableside experiences in San Francisco.
DAY 2
San Francisco → Napa
The journey leaves San Francisco and heads to Napa, with the remainder of the day spent visiting properties and tastings discussed in Napa.
DAY 3
Napa — selected experiences
The day in Napa combines vineyards, producers and tastings in Napa.
DAY 4
Napa → Yountville
The route between Napa and Yountville changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter markets, producers and flavors of Yountville.
DAY 5
Yountville → St. Helena
From Yountville to St. Helena, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional cuisine and table-side experiences in St. Helena.
DAY 6
St. Helena → Calistoga
Travel from St. Helena to Calistoga. After arrival, the day opens up to Calistoga's local ingredients, restaurants, and culinary heritage.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Cabernet Sauvignon, historic estates and Napa Valley cuisine on a dedicated wine trip. The sequence between San Francisco and Calistoga gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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