Napa Valley is a scenic area just outside of San Francisco that is home to several hundred wineries. From the early nineteenth century through today, the area has grown in reputation as one of the premier wine production regions throughout the world. Here you will find gently rolling hills dotted both family owned vineyards and wineries as well as large-production facilities. While many people travel to Napa Valley for the spas and shopping destinations, a trip to Napa Valley would not be complete without spending some time exploring some of the many fabulous wineries in the area.
The Chateau Montelena was originally founded in 1882 by Alfred A. Tubs. This winery began with 254 acres close to the Old Faithful Geyser near Calistoga and soon turned into one of the largest wine producers in the region. With a tour of Chateau Montelena, you can learn more about how this premier winery produces its exquisite wines, and enjoy the serenity of the landscape with a Chinese Garden and Jade Lake on-site. During the tour, you will be offered samples of Chateau Montelena's famous Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Robert Mondavi Winery is located in an easy to access location on Highway 29 near Oakville. This winery was owned and operated by the great Robert Mondavi from its inception in 1966 through to Mr. Mondavi's recent passing. Robert Mondavi was a great innovator in the wine industry and was known as much for transforming the way we buy, sell, and think about wine as for his exquisite wines. The winery offers a variety of tour options daily, giving you the opportunity to customize your experience. With a tour, you can learn more about wine making, wine coupling, and the history of the winery. You can also enjoy a fabulous lunch, picnic lunch, or dinner, as well as chocolate samplings with a wine tasting experience.
The Flora Spring Winery is a family-owned winery located on West Zinfandel Lane in St Helena. The Flora Springs Winery spans across eight unique vineyards, growing all of its own produce and even selling some of its produce to nearby wineries. For three generations, this winery has been perfecting its innovation in wine making, and produces world-renowned chardonnay, merlot, and sauvignon. In the winery's wine tasting room, you will be treated to the unique experience of wine tasting with special food offerings in a tasting cave.
These and over one hundred other fabulous wineries are located in California's premier Napa Valley. Experience the scenic beauty and fabulous wines of the area by spending time touring the wineries in Napa Valley!
