January in Napa Valley exudes a serene charm as the region welcomes the new year amidst lush vineyards and crisp winter air. While the grapevines lay dormant, the landscape takes on a peaceful beauty, with the dormant vines casting long shadows across the rolling hills. The weather is cool and invigorating, perfect for exploring the quaint towns and enjoying the world-renowned wines that Napa Valley has to offer. January in Napa Valley is a time of quiet reflection, where the slower pace allows visitors to appreciate the natural beauty and the rich winemaking heritage that defines this renowned wine region.
Napa Valley Mustard Celebration
January-March
Every January to March, Napa Valley springs to life with an explosion of wild mustard blooms, carpeting rows of vineyards with bright yellow flowers and ushering in a new growing season. Mustard season is one of the best-kept secrets in wine country! Join us for 3 months of celebrations throughout the valley!
Lucy Restaurant and Bar-Mustard Lunch & Dinner
Monday, January 1- Sunday, March 31
Lucy Restaurant & Bar
6526 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Enjoy special menu items at Lucy Restaurant & Bar in celebration of Mustard Season!
Lunch
Caggiano’s Bratwurst with Braised Sauerkraut, Roasted Peppers & Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
$16
Dinner
Mustard Glazed Snake River Farms Pork Chop with Braised Mustard Greens, Baker’s Bacon & Pickled Mustard Seeds
$42
Merryvale Vineyards Trivia Night
Friday, January 5, 2024 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
1000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Merrryvale Vineyards
Our Trivia and Tasting Night is the perfect opportunity to assemble your dream team of 2 to 8 friends and put your knowledge to the test. Challenge your wits and compete for prizes and bragging rights. Our trivia questions cover a variety of categories, ensuring an exciting and intellectually stimulating evening for all. Best of all, there is no cost to attend this event, making it the ideal way to kick off your weekend. Merryvale wines and cheese plates will be available to purchase and enjoy throughout the evening. Guests are welcome to purchase additional food from our neighbors at Gotts and Pizzeria Tra Vigne. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of trivia, wine, and delightful company at Merryvale Vineyards. We can’t wait to welcome you on January 5th!
Street Food Napa Valley – Burmese Menu
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
709 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
Clif Family Winery
Join Clif Family on Wednesday, January 10th for a Burmese-themed Street Food Napa Valley menu from the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck featuring Pumpkin Pork Stew, Chili Beef, and Tea-Leaf Salad. The Burmese menu, as well as regular food truck menu items and wine orders, will be available for purchase from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Please enjoy your meal on the Clif Family patio until 7:00 PM. Orders can be placed online, by phone, or in person at the food truck. The Wednesday Street Food menus are very popular and sell out quickly. Pre-orders will be accepted starting the Sunday evening prior. Orders will be available until sold out. Please contact Clif Family at (707) 301-7188 or order online www.cliffamilyfoodtruck.com.
Napa Valley Stands With Ukraine
Saturday, January 13, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6516 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599Heritage Room at Yountville Community Hall
Napa Valley to Ukraine and Ukrainian American House present our second annual Ukrainian holiday celebration and fund raiser with the Town of Yountville. Join us for an afternoon of Napa Valley’s finest wines paired with Ukrainian and Napa Valley cuisine and hear directly from Ukrainian leaders and local refugees. Enjoy live Ukrainian music, holiday traditions and local Ukrainian vendors. A glass of wine, champagne toast and appetizers are included in the price of admission. The fundraiser will also include a live auction of one of a kind items from Ukraine. Funds raised support Ukrainian refugees who have resettled in our communities.
Event Details:
Ticket price: $30/person before January 13, $40/person at the door
Public event, ticket required
For more information about the event, please contact [email protected] and [email protected].
Street Food Napa Valley – Philly Menu
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
12:00 – 6:30 PM
709 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
Clif Family Winery
Join Clif Family on Wednesday, January 17th for a Philly-themed Street Food Napa Valley menu from the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck featuring Cheesesteak, Roast Pork Roll, and Crab Fries. The Philly menu, as well as regular food truck menu items and wine orders, will be available for purchase from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Please enjoy your meal on the Clif Family patio until 7:00 PM. Orders can be placed online, by phone, or in person at the food truck. The Wednesday Street Food menus are very popular and sell out quickly. Pre-orders will be accepted starting the Sunday evening prior. Orders will be available until sold out. Please contact Clif Family at (707) 301-7188 or order online www.cliffamilyfoodtruck.com.
The Heart of Friendship
Thursday, January 18 – Friday, March 29
Opening Reception Thursday January 18 5:30-7:00 PM
6516 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
STEVE ROGERS GALLERY
In conjunction with the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration, this unique show brings artists and friends together, pairing and displaying each other’s work in addition to the story of their friendship. Join us for the Opening Night Reception on Thursday January 18, 5:30pm to 7:00pm Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM as well as evenings and weekends by appointment. For more information, please call (707) 948-2627 or email [email protected] www.yountvillearts.com
Lucy Restaurant and Bar Restaurant-Restaurant Week Menu
Friday, January 19- Sunday, January 28
Lucy Restaurant & Bar
6526 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Lunch $30++
1st Course: Soup of the Day (cup)
Entree: Cavatelli Pasta with Grilled Shrimp, Winter Vegetables, Brown Butter & Sage
Dessert: Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Panna Cotta with Honey, Toasted Walnuts & Poached Pears
Dinner $65++ and $30++ for ½ glass wine pairing
1st Course: Soup of the Day (cup)
Entree: Snake River Farms Pork Chop & Glazed Baker’s Bacon with Butternut Squash & Carame Winter Apples
Dessert: Warm Chocolate-Beet Cake with Cocoa Croquant & Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
“The Art of Eating” Screening & Reception
Saturday, January 20
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
500 1st Street
Napa, CA 94559
CIA at Copia
THE ART OF EATING: THE LIFE OF M.F.K. FISHER
FILM SCREENING 3 P.M. | WINE AND FOOD RECEPTION 5 P.M.
Featuring insightful interviews with Alice Waters, Tanya Holland, Jacques Pepin, Anne Lamott, Ruth Reichl, and other contemporary culinary and literary greats, Gregory Bezat’s 2023 documentary explores the exciting life and lasting impact of the intrepid mid-century California food writer M.F.K. Fisher, who elevated cooking from a domestic chore to a critical study of life itself. Described by W.H. Auden as “the best prose writer in America,” the underrecognized Fisher introduced continental sensibilities to California’s burgeoning culinary world, while she transformed the traditional background figure of a woman in the kitchen into a living, breathing subject with dazzling ideas, passionate emotions, and insatiable appetites. Includes Q&A with the film’s creative team and special guests immediately following the screening. VIP Wine and Food Reception Join us for an exclusive wine and food reception with the film’s creative team and special guests in honor of the film’s release. Screening Only $10 per guest Post-screening Wine and Food Reception—Limited Availability $85 per guest
Sip & Support: Soroptimist St. Helena Sunrise + Korean Street Food & Live Music
Wednesday, January 24
12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
709 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
Clif Family Winery
Join Clif Family on Wednesday, January 24th for a Korean-themed Street Food Napa Valley menu from the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck featuring Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi Jjiage, and Japchae. We will also have live music to enjoy on the patio from 4:00-7:00. January 24th will also be a Sip & Support Day for us, benefiting Soroptimist St. Helena Sunrise who provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Clif Family will donate 20% of all revenue generated from wine and food sales from the day to the Soroptimist St. Helena Sunrise. The Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck will be accepting orders from 12:00 PM until 6:30 PM. Enjoy your meal onsite with a glass of wine or share a bottle with friends until 7:00 PM. Orders will also be available for takeout. Orders can be placed online, by phone, or at our Food Truck and paid for in advance of pickup. OUR WEEKLY STREET FOOD MENUS ARE POPULAR. MENU ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SELLING OUT. Please contact Clif Family at (707) 301-7188 or order online at www.cliffamilyfoodtruck.com/.