Yountville Blog
Follow local blogger, Jessica Penman, as she explores everything that makes Yountville and the Napa Valley unique. Read below for tips on where to wine taste, day trips to the Napa Valley, luxury hotel stays, exceptional winery experiences and upcoming events.
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June Events in Yountville and Napa Valley
Encore Evenings at Cliff Lede: “Reflections: The Art of Bernie Taupin” Cliff Lede VineyardsJune 1,7,14,15,21,22,28,294:30 - 6:30 p.m.In the tradition of offering compelling artwork from some of the most iconic figures in rock 'n roll, Cliff Lede Vineyards...
Meet Jim Leiken: Yountville’s Newest Chef
“You either love it or you hate”, that’s Jim Leiken’s take away about working in the culinary arts. Jim is the new Executive Chef at Lucy Restaurant and Bar at Bardessono. Jim is incredibly personable and it's clear that he has a passion for cooking and...
Instagramable Yountville
Yountville is the perfect place to let your Instagram and selfie skills shine. With one mile of unique shops, fabulous tasting rooms, extraordinary restaurants and knowledgeable locals, Yountville is the perfect place to take photos to remember your Wine...
May Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Second Annual Inspire Napa Valley Wine Weekend The Estate Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5, 2019 Inspire Napa Valley (INV), benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, is committed to inspiring change in Napa Valley by bringing wine enthusiasts and industry...
Wine Train Gourmet Express Lunch
Planning a trip to Yountville and the Napa Valley can be overwhelming with so much to do and see! As someone that has spent a good deal of time exploring the Napa Valley I have one strong suggestion for visitors: Go on the Napa Valley Wine Train! The Napa...
A Day in Wine Country
One of my favorite things about Wine Country is how different and unique each winery experience is! On a pleasant sunny Saturday some of my friends and I decided to explore from the southern part of the valley north to St. Helena. ...
April Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Spring has sprung in Yountville and the Napa Valley! Scroll down to see some of the events that are happening in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. Art, Sip & Stroll Yountville Community Center Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 5:00...
The Best Cocktails in Yountville
Yountville is known for its strollable streets, unparalleled cuisine, and fantastic wine, but did you also know that it has an impressive cocktail scene? Many of the Yountville restaurants have a splendid bar scene and excellent craft cocktails. Scroll...
Yountville Secrets
Yountville might only be a mile long but it is packed with amazing wine, food and Wine Country experiences. Read below to learn about some of the best kept secrets you can enjoy while visiting Yountville! Locals Spot Kelly’s Filling Station...
Yountville in 10,000 Steps
The culinary heart of Napa Valley, Yountville, is the ultimate wine country getaway. Yountville, is all about passeggiata – the art of the stroll. Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique shopping, world-class art, as well as what Napa Sonoma Magazine deems...
A Staycation at Hotel Villagio
It’s Cabernet Season in the Napa Valley! Mustard is in bloom, crowds are smaller and it's the perfect time for a staycation in Yountville, the heart of the Napa Valley. When deciding where to stay for impromptu staycation, my boyfriend and I decided to...
March Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
An Evening of Disney Jazz with Mike Greensill Napa Valley Museum Yountville Friday, March 1, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Members $15 | Non-members $30 “Everybody wants to be a cat....,” a jazz hepcat, that is! Celebrate Napa Valley Museum Yountville’s Walt...
February Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
February is the perfect time to visit Napa Valley. The Mustard is in bloom, the crowds are smaller and the wine is delicious. Take a look below at some of the events happening in Yountville and the Napa Valley during Cabernet Season! Yountville...
Yountville Live
The fifth annual Yountville Live, the ultimate, luxury getaway event is set to take place in Yountville, California from March 14 - 17, 2019. Guests will enjoy exquisite cuisines from world-class restaurants and Award-winning rock star chefs, exclusive...
Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Experience
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is to find a new and exciting experiences in the Napa Valley; I am also always looking for the next great bottle of sparkling wine (or bubbles). This particular Saturday found us driving up to Calistoga to...
Yountville International Short Film Festival
Yountville is known worldwide for its wine and food and now it is adding another feather to its Hat...film! The Yountville International Short Film Festival (YISFF) returns for the second year, February 7 - 10, 2019. This is the ultimate in food, wine and...
January Events in Yountville
The holidays might be over but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Take a look at all of the fun events happening in Yountville and The Napa Valley during the month of January. Yountville Restaurant Week Discover the “Culinary Capital” of...
The Santa Train
It’s Christmas Time in the Napa Valley! The Holiday season is a great time to visit Yountville and the Napa Valley, especially as a family. The valley is bursting with fun family activities to celebrate the season, such as tree lightings, carriage rides,...
Handwritten Cottage Experience
The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been a day for wine tasting in my family. We pack into a couple cars and explore new and well loved wineries throughout Wine Country. This year the group was smaller, just my boyfriend and cousin, so I decided...
December Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
December is a magical time to visit Yountville and the Napa Valley. Yountville is decorated with a thousand twinkling lights and holiday parties are around every corner! I have gathered some of the events around the Napa Valley that I am most looking...
Holidays in Yountville Overview
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Yountville! This year, enjoy the magic of the Holiday Season in Yountville during Holidays in Yountville taking place November 18 - January 1. Enjoy over a 100 events, activities and performances fit for the...
Yountville Insider Tips
Experience Yountville like a local! I am always looking for insider tips when I am traveling. Locals have the inside scope on the best places to eat, the hot new spots to check out and the cool “secret” places that haven’t been widely discovered yet. Since...
November Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Harvest might be coming to an end but that doesn't mean the fun in Yountville and the Napa Valley stops! Check out the events below to start planning the perfect November trip to the Napa Valley. Napa Valley Film Festival Various Locations...
SMF-The Quickest, Closest, and Friendliest Airport
I love to travel. Exploring new cities and countries is always exciting. My favorite airport to fly in and out of the bay area is the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). SMF is quickest, closest, and friendliest airport when traveling in and out of...
Yountville Business Holiday Hours
Start planning your holiday stay in Yountville! Below are businesses that are open on the holidays. * denotes modified hours Open Thanksgiving Ad Hoc Bistro Jeanty Girard Winery* Lucy Restaurant Ranch Market Too! Redd Wood Vintners Golf Course...
October Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
October is the perfect time to visit Yountville and the Napa Valley. Harvest is in full swing, the leaves are changing and harvest parties are around every corner! Scroll down to learn about some of the fun events happening during the month of October....
Picnic Fun at Provenance Vineyards
If you are looking to plan a relaxing day in the Napa Valley, Provenance Vineyards is a must stop. Provenance Vineyards is one of the few wineries in Napa Valley where you can bring your own food and picnic. This centrally located winery is the perfect...
September Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Harvest Season is upon us in the Napa Valley! Take a look at some of the fun events happening around the valley the Month of September. Cinema at Copia: “King Georges” Friday, September 7, 2018 7:30 p.m. CIA at Copia Join the CIA at Copia for a...
A Getaway at Hotel Yountville
Located in the Heart of the Napa Valley, Yountville is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Napa Valley. Whether you are coming for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway, Yountville has a hotel for every occasion. When planning a staycation for my...
Shopping: Yountville’s Best Kept Secret
Yountville has long been known for its food and wine scene but its best kept secret is finally out: Shopping! Yountville is home to many fine retail establishments specializing in everything from clothing to fine art. You will find shopping in three...
August Events
Summer is in full swing and harvest is on its way in Yountville and the Napa Valley! Take a look at some of the exciting events that are happening around the valley during the month of August. Conversations at Copia: Women! Trailblazers &...
July Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Lincoln Theater Friday, July 6, 2018 7:00 p.m. He has an academy award and makes a film about once a year, but Billy Bob Thornton never planned to be a movie star. Long before he rose to fame in 1996’s “Sling Blade,”...
The Perfect Stroll
Summer is in full swing in Yountville and the Napa Valley. Days are longer and the weather is heating up. It is the perfect time to perfect your passeggiata while exploring Yountville. Passeggiata is the Italian tradition of strolling through town and...
Fourth of July in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Nothing says Fourth of July like town parades, family picnics, good wine, cold beer and of course fireworks. Listed below are some of the activities in Napa County to help you celebrate the Fourth of July. Yountville FireworksVintner's Golf...
June Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Napa Valley RoseFest Sterling Vineyads Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Calling all Rosé lovers! The 2nd Annual RoséFest will feature 30+ of Napa Valley wineries, along with several of Napa Valley's best restaurants, providing rosé lovers an...
The Perfect Picnic
The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming in the Napa Valley. As we move into our perfect spring and summer weather, locals and visitors alike feel the need to spend more time outside. Luckily, Yountville has lots of opportunities to enjoy the...
Top Ten Non-Wine Tasting Things to Do in The Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is known for its amazing wine and food scene but there is so much more to do in the valley. Whether you are looking to check off some bucket list items or explore the great outdoors Napa Valley has an activity that is sure to appeal to...
May Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
April showers bring May flowers....and fun! Scroll down to see all the fun events that are happening in Yountville and the Napa Valley during the month of May. Cigars & Wine Markham Vineyards Saturday May 5, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cigar...
Wine Train Legacy Tour
The Napa Valley Wine Train has been a staple of the Napa Valley landscape for three decades. Primarily made up of Pullman Standard Company first class coaches that were used on the Pacific Railway dating back to 1915. The Wine Train runs on the railroad...
April Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
Andre-The Voice of Wine Andre-The Voice of Wine Lincoln Theater Saturday, April 7, 2018 3:00 p.m. http://lincolntheater.com/vbo/?page=more&eid=25868 Movie Screening followed by Q&A with Director, Mark Tchelistcheff André Tchelistcheff, the “Dean of...
Meadowood Napa Valley
Located just ten miles north of Yountville, Meadowood Napa Valley, one of the top resorts in the world, is the perfect escape for guests looking to explore the best of luxury travel. Meadowood Napa Valley is a stunning 250-acre estate that includes...
Arts in April
Everyone knows that Yountville and Napa Valley are known for their wine, food and hospitality but few know that the Napa Valley is also home to world class art. Art can be found throughout the year around the valley but every year during the month of April...
March Events in Yountville and Around the Napa Valley
March is here and Spring has sprung in the Napa Valley. Grab some friends and head up to Yountville for some of the best events of the year! Burgers and Half Bottles Pop Up at Ad Hoc Ad Hoc Saturday, March 3,10, and 17...
Cabernet Season at Provenance Vineyards
There is never a bad time to visit the Napa Valley, but visiting in the winter is one of our best kept secrets. During Cabernet Season, that's what locals calls call winter in the Napa Valley; temperatures hover between 50-70 degrees and sun is usually...
Tips To Have The Best Day Wine Tasting
Wine tasting can seem overwhelming if you have never been before. Here are some tips on how to be best prepared to have your best day wine tasting. Eat Breakfast: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that is no different on a...
February Events in Yountville and the Napa Valley
To view a full calendar of events visit our event calendar by clicking here Various Locations February 8-11, 2018 $25-$199 https://www.yisff.com/ The Yountville Int’l Short Film Festival (YISFF) is presenting world-class short films in 20...
Yountville International Short Film Festival
Yountville International Short Film Festival February 8-11, 2018 ‘The Best Intermission in Short Film’ The Yountville Int’l Short Film Festival (YISFF) is presenting world-class short films in 20 themed blocks over the four-day...
Brunch at Lucy Restaurant and Bar
After a night of Christmas celebrations my favorite thing to do on Boxing Day is head to one of the amazing Brunch spots in the Napa Valley. This year, the boyfriend, and I decided to try Lucy Restaurant and Bar. Located inside the the LEED Platinum...
January and February Events in Yountville and around Napa Valley
A new year, the same amazing Napa Valley. Start off your year with amazing food, wine and art events in Yountville and the Napa Valley that are sure to leave you wanting to come back for more. A Musical Banquet: Choice Delicacies from the 17th...
JCB Salon Privé
One of my favorite places to go in Yountville is the JCB Tasting Salon, located at the corner of Washington Street and Mulberry in the JCB Village. There is nothing better than sitting on the lush leopard print couches and sipping bubbles after a long...
Holiday Hours in Yountville
Yountville is a great place to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas if you are looking to get away from it all, take a family vacation or have someone else prepare a festive meal for you. When planning your Holiday trip you want to make sure that your favorite...
November Events in the Napa Valley
November is the perfect time to come and enjoy fall in Yountville and the Napa Valley. Napa transforms from the hustle and bustle of Harvest to the perfect place to relax and spend time with the ones most important to you. November is also home to the Napa...
Holidays in Yountville “The Brightest Town in Napa Valley”
With Halloween past and Thanksgiving around the corner it is easy to start dreaming about the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas lights, carriage rides, gingerbread houses, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa are just some of the fun things that...
October Events in the Napa Valley
Filling our dance card this fall won’t be hard. When you’re in the heart of Napa Valley, you’re guaranteed to be in the thick of it when it comes an event calendar full of fantastic wine country experiences. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite things to...
A Day In Yountville
Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, Yountville, is the perfect weekend getaway. Whether you need a break from the San Francisco fog or the Silicon Valley traffic head to Yountville for a truly curated day filled with some of the best Napa Valley has...
Dog Friendly Dining Patios in Yountville
Yountville loves four legged tourists almost as much as it loves two legged ones. Don't hesitate plan to bring Fido on your trip to Yountville. In addition to nearby outdoor activities for the whole family there are many pet-friendly amenities including...