I am taking my wife to Napa (Yountville) next week and staying at the Vintage Inn.
Does anyone have any restaurants, winerys that they would recommend visiting? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

get drunk on fine wine and shag the misses.

 

Bistro jeanty for great casual dining.
Bouchon bakery, fantastic croissants and sandwiches. Tons of restaurants: Redd, Terra, Bottega.

 

Bingo.

 

Now my trip is planned, I guess I don't need anymore advice

 

Thanks, I actually have reservations at Bouchon restaurant.

 

My wife works at a high-end boutique winery in Napa. She will totally hook you guys up for a tour/tasting. PM me if you are interested.

I would plan on going to Redd, but for a more casual experience, try sitting at the bar and having brunch. Their breakfast pizza is unbelievably good.

Most of the wineries along hwy 29 are "tasting factories" with large tasting rooms full of tourbus people. I would ask the hotel concierge (call that person ASAP) and have them set up a few tastings for you at Shafer, Sinskey or other similar high-end places. The winery my wife works at will be comp'ed, but the others will run about $25 each, but are great experiences as well as tasting great wine.

Be sure to stop at either Dean & Deluca or Oakville Grocery and get a fresh baguette and an assortment of amazing cheeses. Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam is a must. Ask the cheese person which others to try as well.

I am a huge fan of Taylor's Refresher (although I think they just renamed it Gott's Roadside) in St. Helena. Gourmet burgers and fries in a shaded outdoor picnic setting. There is usually a huge line on the weekends, but it does move really quick.

Have fun and PM me if you have any more questions.

 

Just got back from there...

Winery i recommend just for the view is call Artesia(not into wine)

Hit up "Grace's Table" in napa... it is down town and the food is incredible and not horribly expensive.

 

don't miss Ubuntu in downtown Napa - my favorite restaurant in the area and reasonably priced on top of it!

Far Niente is great for a tasting.

 

the chef left and is opening Plum in Oakland around Sep. the new chef is supposed to be good, and has a decent pedigree, with some good reviews, but unclear how good it is compared to before.


- chuck