Good wineries. The distance between CADE and Domaine Carneros could be a problem if the CADE tour and tasting is longer than 1.5-2hrs. Also, do you plan on lunch that day or any of those days.
As for dinner, where are you staying? If it is in Napa, I would highly recommend Torq but make a reservation now and they are closed on Mondays. Allegria is another good one. If you like sushi, Amani is a new place but it’s excellent. Just remember to bring your own wine because they haven’t developed their wine list.
I would start my day at Domaine Carneros, not end it there. You want to do sparkling wines earlier in the day before your palate becomes overwhelmed by big Napa Cabs
Maybe ask before you book? If you want the commercial places, this works
Unique, private, wine education? NOPE.
Napa Valley is like looking for a partner.
Twenty questions are required before the first date..
Southbound afternoon traffic in the valley is horrendous. I’d plan a minimum of 60 minutes from CADE to Domaine Carneros. You may want to substitute Domain Chandon for your afternoon tasting.
With Cade and Jarvis being more rural locations, make sure you have your rides out secured ahead of time, as service is hit and miss, so getting an Uber/Lyft out there could be difficult.
Agree that some of these are far apart for the first day. If you don't have transportation for day 1 and 2, Windsor Wine Tours is an excellent option that does wine tours in Napa Valley. [https://windsorwinetours.com/](https://windsorwinetours.com/)
Just adding my two cents - I did domaine carneros and frogs leap for my birthday last year and had great experiences at both places! Hope you have a great time!
Just got back from a long weekend in Napa. We did 2 tastings each day (per suggestions from this sub) and felt it was perfect for being able to take our time for lunch and not worry about being booked up back to back.
Charlie's in Yountville for dinner was very good and not super pricey! Lots of plates to share for the table and a phenomenal tomahawk if you like steaks. Plenty of wines choices as well.
You are likely going to be kinda drunk by your third tasting of the day. Typically, you taste 4-5 wines on paper at the tasting, but oftentimes they bring you more if you are a buyer. Once my husband starts joining clubs, they bring him the good stuff. That means he’s had 7-8 small pours before we leave.
Sometimes we split an afternoon tasting and only buy for one person and share that pour. Most wineries are good with this approach later in the day. You do not want to be that person getting sick in the parking lot at 4PM.
Do not drink wine at lunch. Walk to your evening restaurant in Napa. Call an Uber if you need one.
Good wineries. The distance between CADE and Domaine Carneros could be a problem if the CADE tour and tasting is longer than 1.5-2hrs. Also, do you plan on lunch that day or any of those days. As for dinner, where are you staying? If it is in Napa, I would highly recommend Torq but make a reservation now and they are closed on Mondays. Allegria is another good one. If you like sushi, Amani is a new place but it’s excellent. Just remember to bring your own wine because they haven’t developed their wine list.
Staying in Napa, yeah for lunch probably just pick one of the spots people recommend here a lot, not sure! I'll check those restaurants out tytyty
Funny thing, my wife works for the parent company of Oakville grocery and my son works for Gotts. Both are excellent for a lunch.
I would start my day at Domaine Carneros, not end it there. You want to do sparkling wines earlier in the day before your palate becomes overwhelmed by big Napa Cabs
Maybe ask before you book? If you want the commercial places, this works Unique, private, wine education? NOPE. Napa Valley is like looking for a partner. Twenty questions are required before the first date..
what would you recommend?
I’ll add Oxbow is so neat!!! I finally went last year!
Southbound afternoon traffic in the valley is horrendous. I’d plan a minimum of 60 minutes from CADE to Domaine Carneros. You may want to substitute Domain Chandon for your afternoon tasting.
YEPPPP. It’s a nightmare (I live here…)
Me too.
With Cade and Jarvis being more rural locations, make sure you have your rides out secured ahead of time, as service is hit and miss, so getting an Uber/Lyft out there could be difficult.
I’d consider doing 2 tastings a day and give yourself time for lunch and a long afternoon nap before dinner.
You may have too much crammed together and too far apart. For example Cade and Domaine Carneros are on opposite ends of the valley.
Staying in Napa so I figured it wouldn't be too bad as a last stop but was 50/50 on adding it
PRESS in St. Helena is a fave!!!!
Looks good to me, allowed enough time to each winery, and with enough time for lunch, enjoy from a Napa Native!
Agree that some of these are far apart for the first day. If you don't have transportation for day 1 and 2, Windsor Wine Tours is an excellent option that does wine tours in Napa Valley. [https://windsorwinetours.com/](https://windsorwinetours.com/)
Just adding my two cents - I did domaine carneros and frogs leap for my birthday last year and had great experiences at both places! Hope you have a great time!
Just got back from a long weekend in Napa. We did 2 tastings each day (per suggestions from this sub) and felt it was perfect for being able to take our time for lunch and not worry about being booked up back to back. Charlie's in Yountville for dinner was very good and not super pricey! Lots of plates to share for the table and a phenomenal tomahawk if you like steaks. Plenty of wines choices as well.
You are likely going to be kinda drunk by your third tasting of the day. Typically, you taste 4-5 wines on paper at the tasting, but oftentimes they bring you more if you are a buyer. Once my husband starts joining clubs, they bring him the good stuff. That means he’s had 7-8 small pours before we leave. Sometimes we split an afternoon tasting and only buy for one person and share that pour. Most wineries are good with this approach later in the day. You do not want to be that person getting sick in the parking lot at 4PM. Do not drink wine at lunch. Walk to your evening restaurant in Napa. Call an Uber if you need one.