Tiffany's Guide to Napa
Tastings
The best places to start your exploration of Napa’s food and wine scene.
Elaine and Laina have created a beautiful oasis where you can enjoy their masterful wines and brews. Best part is, you can walk right down the street to check it out!
TIP: Come hungry! Mercadito food truck is there Thurs - Sun serving up their delicious food, including some vegetarian options as well.
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St Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
816 Vallejo StElaine and Laina have created a beautiful oasis where you can enjoy their masterful wines and brews. Best part is, you can walk right down the street to check it out!
TIP: Come hungry! Mercadito food truck is there Thurs - Sun serving up their delicious food, including some vegetarian options as well.
Stunning architecture and creative bites. This is a newer addition to the valley - but a welcome one.
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Ashes & Diamonds Winery
4130 Howard LnStunning architecture and creative bites. This is a newer addition to the valley - but a welcome one.
A Napa Valley classic. Beautiful grounds and a chance to sip some history.
TIP: Take advantage of the selfie tripod in front of the Chateau and grab that perfect picture.
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Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs LnA Napa Valley classic. Beautiful grounds and a chance to sip some history.
TIP: Take advantage of the selfie tripod in front of the Chateau and grab that perfect picture.
This is the place for red blends. Taste a flight under the giant trees and relax.
TIP: Ask for a taste of the Barely Buzzed cheese!
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7257 Silverado TrailThis is the place for red blends. Taste a flight under the giant trees and relax.
TIP: Ask for a taste of the Barely Buzzed cheese!
A tasting here is a treat - book in advance as a spot here is hard to get.
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Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
1902 Madrona AveA tasting here is a treat - book in advance as a spot here is hard to get.
City/town information
Don't forget to visit Sonoma - it is full of beautiful wineries and the square has a charming park lined with exceptional restaurants.
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Sonoma
Don't forget to visit Sonoma - it is full of beautiful wineries and the square has a charming park lined with exceptional restaurants.
If you're itching for a day trip - pack a lunch and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore! The Cypress Tree Tunnel, Beach North and Lighthouse are highlights to hit.
The town of Point Reyes before you reach the park has some great shops - Cowgirl Creamery and Brickmaiden Breads to name a few.
On the drive to or from Napa stop by Marin French Cheese Co to try all their goodies and the small town of Inverness to see the famous shipwreck.
On the way back to Napa, take the route through Petaluma and stop to explore, shop and dine.
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Point Reyes Station
If you're itching for a day trip - pack a lunch and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore! The Cypress Tree Tunnel, Beach North and Lighthouse are highlights to hit.
The town of Point Reyes before you reach the park has some great shops - Cowgirl Creamery and Brickmaiden Breads to name a few.
On the drive to or from Napa stop by Marin French Cheese Co to try all their goodies and the small town of Inverness to see the famous shipwreck.
On the way back to Napa, take the route through Petaluma and stop to explore, shop and dine.
Food scene
This is a Napa staple. Second location in St. Helena up valley.
Most people order the burger, but try the Vietnamese Chicken Salad - it's refreshing on a warm day.
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Gott's Roadside
644 1st StThis is a Napa staple. Second location in St. Helena up valley.
Most people order the burger, but try the Vietnamese Chicken Salad - it's refreshing on a warm day.
Don't miss breakfast here. Often in the mornings, there's a fog in the valley that showcases the layers in the mountains - and Oakville Grocery is a great place to watch it dissipate.
The croissant sandwich, breakfast burrito and quiche are luxurious. This is also a perfect spot to grab gifts to take home!
TIP: Ask for their house-made salsa with breakfast.
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Oakville Grocery
7856 St Helena HwyDon't miss breakfast here. Often in the mornings, there's a fog in the valley that showcases the layers in the mountains - and Oakville Grocery is a great place to watch it dissipate.
The croissant sandwich, breakfast burrito and quiche are luxurious. This is also a perfect spot to grab gifts to take home!
TIP: Ask for their house-made salsa with breakfast.
This is a classic stop for a reason. Napa chef Thomas Keller serves up classic french bistro flair at top notch quality.
TIP: Look to the hand-written wine board for your selection. This is where you can taste locally made wine from smaller makers. It's a treat.
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Bouchon Bistro
6534 Washington StThis is a classic stop for a reason. Napa chef Thomas Keller serves up classic french bistro flair at top notch quality.
TIP: Look to the hand-written wine board for your selection. This is where you can taste locally made wine from smaller makers. It's a treat.
Napa chef Michael Chiarello stuns with this second location of his California staple.
Here you can feast on a flavorful variety of small plates or go big with a Paella.
TIP: The G+T shine here. Tried and true menu items are: Salmon Ahumado, Albondigas, Gambas Negras, Croquetas and for dessert - try a few!
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Bottega Napa Valley
6525 Washington StreetNapa chef Michael Chiarello stuns with this second location of his California staple.
Here you can feast on a flavorful variety of small plates or go big with a Paella.
TIP: The G+T shine here. Tried and true menu items are: Salmon Ahumado, Albondigas, Gambas Negras, Croquetas and for dessert - try a few!
A great spot post tastings when you need to fill up the belly, or for breakfast to get the day started. The tacos are large so 1 should do the trick. 2 if you're really hungry.
The tortillas are hand-made and unmatched.
TIP: The Spicy Buffalo is a local favorite. If you like heat - ask for the serrano sauce on the side.
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C CASA Napa
610 1st StA great spot post tastings when you need to fill up the belly, or for breakfast to get the day started. The tacos are large so 1 should do the trick. 2 if you're really hungry.
The tortillas are hand-made and unmatched.
TIP: The Spicy Buffalo is a local favorite. If you like heat - ask for the serrano sauce on the side.
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Temperature Swings
Temperature swings of 40 degrees at night are not uncommon for Napa - and are great relief from the sun. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket to take with you on nights out.
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Napa Farmers Market
The Napa Farmers Market is every Tuesday and Saturday just a couple blocks from the house! Sip on the local’s favorite coffee while stocking up on goods like local honey, cheeses and meeting the artisans who make this town so unique.
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Happy Hours
Happy hours are a great way to experience more of the valley's finest restaurants! A few favorites are:
- Eikos
- Gran Eléctrica
- Hog Island Oysters
- Tarla
- Torc
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Talk Like A Local
1. When talking about going North in the valley - say, to Calistoga - we locals say "up valley". This is a dead give away if you're from the area or not.
2. We call San Francisco "the city". Napa is a world renowned destination, but to us, it's still a small town. Say San Fran and we'll know you're just visiting.