March 2023 Events in Napa Valley

Activities, Dining, Events, Featured, Things to Do, Wine

A bottle of Clif Family wine on a table, as glasses clink in a cheers

March is such a wonderful time to visit Yountville and The Napa Valley. Winter rains bring lush green on the hillsides, mustard flowers bloom in the vineyards and everywhere you look seems to be buzzing with the freshness of Spring.  Join us for a getaway this March, and enjoy some of the amazing events we have planned!

Find Your Heart in Yountville

 
Yountville Community Center & The Yountville Art Walk
6516 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
 

Beginning February 11-12 and each subsequent weekend through March 22-23, stroll the Yountville Art Walk and find beautiful glass hearts that were individually created, signed and numbered by Napa Valley glass artist Patty Wessman. The glass hearts will be hidden playfully in plain sight at each of the Yountville Art Walk sculpture locations, as a perfect subject for social posts, friend photos (or even a proposal!) and a warm take-home reminder of a visit to Yountville – The Heart of the Napa Valley.

In addition, Yountville Arts presents the Find Your Heart in Yountville Gallery Show, running through March 24, showcasing heart-themed works in all mediums, at the Yountville Community Center located at 6516 Washington Street.

 

From Dijon to Yountville: A Celebration of Mustard, Cheese & Wine

 

6494 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Handwritten Wines
 
In celebration of the beautiful mustard season in Napa Valley, this event will explore the diverse and delectable world of mustard and cheese from France to California. We have partnered with the experts at Merchant & Monger to provide a specially curated selection of cheeses, mustards, and other accouterments that will pair perfectly alongside some of our most popular wines from the Handwritten portfolio. This epicurean experience is not to be missed!
Tickets:  $75
 

 

Chateau Buena Vista Old Hollywood Glam Dance Party

 
1142 First Street
Napa, CA 94558
1142 First Street, Napa, CA
 
We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate our 1-year anniversary and kick off the Oscars weekend with our Old Hollywood Glam Dance Party! Come dressed to impress and be prepared to celebrate like the stars. Champagne, Caviar, Cabernet and Chocolate will be featured along with other award-winning treats!
 
 

Women in the Arts

 

Meritage Resort & Spa
850 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA 94558

Celebrating the accomplishments of nationally recognized female artists, “Women in the Arts” is a special event speaker series that takes place quarterly in an exclusive and intimate setting at The Meritage Resort and Spa. Each event includes a featured female artist, women leaders in the wine, spirits, and beverage industries, and wine/beverage companies led by women paired with a specially curated multi-course meal.

The series’ first tea service, March 11, 2023, will feature culinary delights perfectly paired with a custom-curated selection of teas from UppercaseTea/The Sisterhood of Tea. Alison Kilmer, founder and owner of this Sonoma-based luxury tea company will share the stories behind each tea and her entrepreneurial path.  It will also feature pianist, arts innovator, and Festival Napa Valley favorite Audrey Vardanega in conversation as she shares her story and the work of Arium.live, a multimedia streaming platform she co-founded in 2020.

Proceeds from the afternoon benefit the American Canyon chapter of Soroptimist International’s college scholarships for Napa County women and girls. Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for women who work diligently to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Individual Tickets: $90 | Four (4) Tickets/ Half Table: Save 5% | Eight (8) Tickets/Full Table: Save 10%

*Ticket Includes a keepsake fine china teacup and saucer from UppercaseTea | The Sisterhood of Tea. Guests are invited to wear a fascinator or hat for an extra dash of fun.

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To purchase full or half tables, please contact Beverly Wilmore at beverly.wilmore@meritageresort.com

 

Hearts & Swords Winemaker Dinner Event

 
1165 Rutherford Road
Rutherford, CA 94573
Elizabeth Spencer
 
We invite you to join us for a spectacular evening at Elizabeth Spencer as we present our Hearts & Swords Winemaker Dinner featuring Elizabeth Spencer Winemaker, Sarah Vandendriessche. Enjoy a selection of our specially selected and exclusive along with a perfectly paired dinner that is sure to delight.
 

 

Markham Vineyards Wine Release Party

 
2812 St. Helena Highway, North
St. Helena, CA 94574
Markham Vineyards
 
Relive the glory days of the ’80s and ’90s at our electrifying Wine Release Party at the winery! Get set to indulge in a nostalgic feast of brand-new and library wines, arcade games, finger-licking good slider and french fry bar, and a thrilling pop-a-shot tournament. Sip on new release wines in our newly renovated Tasting Room, as you kick back to the old-school vibes. Arcade games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Donkey Kong will take you right back to the ’80’s & ’90’s. Show off your skills in our pop-a-shot tournament for a chance to win some “totally tubular” prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned ’80s and ’90s aficionado or simply looking for a fun afternoon out in Wine Country, this is the perfect party for you. TICKETS INCLUDE: – Wine Tasting of New Release and Library Wines – Juicy Slider & French Fry Bar – Unlimited Play of Arcade Games – Epic Pop-A-Shot Tournament!
 
 

Global Culinary Exploration at Robert Mondavi Winery

 
Robert Mondavi Winery
7801 St. Helena Highway
Oakville, CA 94562
 

Travel between food stations featuring Executive Chef Jeff Mosher’s interpretation of culinary delights from around the world. Explore the nuances of Napa Valley wine appellations as we experience the breadth of the award-winning Robert Mondavi wine portfolio.  No passport required!

Price:  General Admission $185/person Wine Club Member $148/person

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Women in Food and Wine at Copia

 
500 1st Street
Napa, CA 94559
CIA at Copia
 
Women in Food & Wine: Reception, Film Screening, Q&A
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invite you to meet the women chefs and winemakers who are redefining the culinary landscape. Join us for an intimate walk-around tasting reception, film screening, and Q&A hosted by CIA friend Chef Tanya Holland, featuring special guests Chef Elizabeth Falkner (Top Chef alum, Bay Area restaurateur, and filmmaker) and Jennifer Reichardt (fifth-generation Sonoma County duck farmer and owner/winemaker at Raft Wines). More guests to be announced.
 
The afternoon begins with a screening of Chef Elizabeth Falkner’s newest film Sorry, We’re Closed, portraying how the independent restaurant industry deals with crisis and how food systems must evolve. Following the film, you’ll have a chance to chat with the chefs and special guests during a Q&A. Then, you’ll head up to the Hestan Kitchen for a walk-around tasting experience featuring signature dishes from each chef. Ticket is all-inclusive of screening, Q&A, food, wine/beer.
 

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Clif Family – Enoteca Birthday Bash

 
1334 Vidovich Ave
St. Helena, CA 94574
Clif Family Enoteca Tasting Salon
 
We’re celebrating 1 year of fantastic Wine & Food experiences at the Clif Family Enoteca Private Tasting Salon with a birthday party. Come say hello to our Cabernet Cowboys (Ian and Keegan) and enjoy a sampling of what we offer at our ENOTECA BIRTHDAY BASH!  Enjoy: Howell Mountain Cabernet wine splashes Texas-Style Smoked Brisket bites and Solar Grown Cacao Honey Texas Sheet Cake,  RSVP’S APPRECIATED! For questions, please contact us at wineryexperience@cliffamily.com or give us a call at 707-968-0625.