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Follow our local blogger, 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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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...
Dog Friendly Dining Patios in Yountville
Yountville loves four legged tourists almost as much as it loves two legged ones. Don't hesitate to bring Fido on your trip to Yountville, CA. In...
Meadowood Napa Valley is OPEN
Meadowood Napa Valley has been the home of Napa Valley tradition since it opened in 1961. With the acquisition by H.W. Harlan in 1979, Meadowood has...
Afternoon Tea on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Choo Choo All Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train….for Afternoon Tea! The new Wine Train experience has us sticking our pinkies out and speaking in a...
Art Sip & Stroll is Almost Here!
Join Yountville Arts in Yountville, the Heart of the Napa Valley, for the 10th Annual Art, Sip & Stroll event onSaturday, May 21, 2022, from...
Mothers Day in Yountville & Napa Valley
Spoil mom this Mother's Day in Yountville and the Napa Valley. There are all kinds of fun brunches, wine tastings and activities to do this Mother's...
Jessup Cellars – Wine Pairing Tasting Plate
Deciding where to taste wine in Yountville can be VERY overwhelming. But don’t worry, we are here to help! Yountville has 17 individual tasting...
Spa Day at Bardessono
Every year runners from around the country descend on the Napa Valley for the Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon. The race is a Boston Marathon...
Vineyard To Table Lunch at Robert Mondavi Winery
There are few names more synonymous with Napa Valley than Robert Mondavi. The father of Napa Valley’s wine legacy, a trip to wine country is not...
The Chandon Epicurean Experience
One of the questions we get asked often at the Yountville Welcome Center is, “what winery can I visit that has a robust food and wine pairing in the...
Bubbles and Caviar at JCB Tasting Salon
Yountville is famous for its wine, food, and luxury experiences. There is nowhere in Yountville that says lux quiet like JCB Tasting Salon. The JCB...
Visit Napa Valley Presents Napa Valley Restaurant Week®
Napa Valley Restaurant Week® is back and better than ever! From January 20 - January 31, Restaurant Week allows locals and visitors to explore a...
Wine Country Holiday Food & Wine Pairings
There is no better time of the year to stretch your culinary skills than during the holidays! We have gathered some of our FAVORITE wine country...
FALL in Love with Yountville
It's Fall in Yountville and that means the air is cool, the leaves are changing and the vines are a sea of red, yellow, and orange. Yountville is...
Dog Friendly Yountville
Treat Your Pooch in Yountville Yountville and the entire Napa Valley offer the perfect getaway for you and your furry friend. Dog-friendly...
Best Wineries in Napa Valley
There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing a winery to visit in the Napa Valley. With over 500 wineries there is truly something for...
Best Napa Valley Pools
Yountville’s community, businesses, and its natural setting offer an abundance of outstanding activities for couples and families. Biking, hiking,...
Yountville Summer Wine & Food Pairings
Summer is here! And do you know what that means? It is time to try some of our favorite hot weather wine and food pairings. Scroll down to find your...
Oakville Wine Merchan-28 May 2021
As the world gets closer and closer to fully reopening, I am excited to get out and explore more of the Napa Valley. This month’s exploration found...
Best Patios in Yountville and The Napa Valley
Sound the alarm it is PATIO SEASON! When the weather is right and the ambiance is amazing, dining or sipping wine al fresco can be a wonderful...
Chandon’s Cabanas
It is hard to pick a favorite season in the Napa Valley, but it might be Spring for me. The hills are still green from our winter rain, the vines...
A Taste of History Wine Tour
Napa Valley is a world-class wine region. But have you ever stopped to think about how Napa Valley became known for wine? A Taste of History is the...
Yountville Getaway at Vintage House
There are many wonderful things about living in California Wine Country, but one of my favorites things to do in Yountville and Napa Valley is...
Live Where You Play
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a picturesque village in the middle of one of the best wine regions in the world? Napa...
The Thomas Keller Culinary Tour
Yountville and the Napa Valley are OPEN and ready to welcome you back to Wine Country! There are a lot of things that we missed during 2020...
Yountville Wedding Guide
Wedding planning might have been on hold in 2020 but we are hopefully that Wine Country weddings will be BACK in late 2021! Wedding planning can be...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Yountville
Nothing says "I love You" like delicious wine, amazing food, spectacular hotel rooms, and the beauty of Yountville and the Napa Valley. Whether you...
A Wine Tasting Day in Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is OPEN for business and we are so excited to be able to welcome you back to Wine Country. If you are anything like me, you are...
Napa Valley Restaurant Week®(s)
Visit Napa Valley presents Napa Valley Restaurant Week®(s)We all miss dining out, and Napa Valley Yountville restaurants miss you! Let’s come...
Holiday at Home Recipes
The holidays may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean there isn't something to celebrate! We have pulled together some of our...
Stay at River Terrace Inn
If you have read any of my other blog posts, you know I am partial to Yountville. However, I am the first one to admit the rest of the Napa Valley...
Christmas Dinner in Yountville
Are you looking for a special treat this Holiday Season? Nothing says Christmas like a nice meal YOU didn't have to prepare! The restaurants listed...
Yountville Scavenger Hunt
Yountville is the perfect place to park your car and stroll the town. While you enjoy all that Yountville has to offer try and complete our fun...
24 Hour Wine Country Getaway in Yountville
The Yountville Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with local wine, food, and travel influencers from around the world. Below is a blog by...
To Kalon Tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery
There are so many amazing wineries to choose from in the Napa Valley, it can be hard to decide where to start. If it is your first time to wine...
Fall in Yountville
Every season is a great season to visit Yountville CA and the Napa Valley but Fall is my favorite. The weather cools off, the nights get longer and...
Itinerary: Three Day Weekend in Yountville
Sandy is one of our top volunteers at the Yountville Welcome Center! A Napa native, she loves to get to know our visitors and plan their ideal Napa...
Bread & Butter Tasting at Handwritten Wines
It is Fall in the Napa Valley and that means it’s a great time to visit and enjoy milder temperatures, beautiful changing grape vines, and drink...
Best Napa Valley Desserts
Everyone knows that the best part of a meal is the dessert! Napa Valley is famous for its restaurants and world class cuisine and the desserts are...
Itinerary: Working From “Home” in Yountville
DIANE’S WORK FROM "HOME" WEEK IN YOUNTVILLEDiane has been volunteering with the Yountville Welcome Center since 2017. When she is at the Welcome...
Weekday Lunch at Bottega & Coqueta
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should never take anything for granted and we should savor the things that bring us joy! One of the...
Itinerary: Small Family Wineries
Small Family Wineries with CarlCarl holds the title of “Trip Advisor King” at the Yountville Welcome Center. Visit our TripAdvisor page and see just...
JCB Outdoor Tasting
Yountville and the Napa Valley are OPEN FOR Business. Although, the COVID-19 has created challenges for our beautiful wine country, the wineries and...
Itinerary: Scenic Drive Through Napa Valley
A Scenic Drive With Carl When you visit the Yountville Welcome Center you are greeted by our volunteers with a warm smile and a wealth of Yountville...
Itinerary: The Yountville Mile
Dee's Yountville Mile When you visit the Yountville Welcome Center you are greeted by our volunteers with a warm smile and a wealth of Yountville...
Itinerary: Weekend Vacation in Napa Valley with the Family
When you visit the Yountville Welcome Center you are greeted by our volunteers with a warm smile and a wealth of Yountville and Napa Valley...
Itinerary: Yountville On a Budget
ON A BUDGET WITH PAM & JIMWhen you visit the Yountville Welcome Center you are greeted by our volunteers with a warm smile and a wealth of...
Father’s Day in Napa Valley
Father's Day BBQ with Aaron Miller Saturday, June 20, 2020 2:00 p.m.Plumpjack Winery He's a father, a winemaker, and a barbecue master! Join Aaron...
A Day In Yountville
Staying at home may be tough but one way to escape for a few hours is to plan your weekend getaway for when all of this is over. Located in the...
Arts in Napa Valley
The lure of Yountville, the heart of Napa Valley, encompasses more than its famous wines, excellent cuisine, marvelous weather, and jaw-dropping...
Industry Partners Rally to Support the Napa Valley’s Second Largest Industry
Re-posted from Visit Napa Valley With the current shelter in place order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, the effect to the local Napa Valley...
Yountville Restaurants Offering To Go
Even though our Yountville eateries are not currently serving in their restaurants many of them are now offering items to go and for delivery! We...
Girls weekend at The Estate Yountville
Sometimes there is nothing better than a girls weekend away to reset and enjoy life. My friend Jenny and I decided to do a girls “staycation” at The...
Plan Your Trip to Yountville
Plan Your Visit From world famous restaurants to incredible wine tasting experiences, Yountville, has everything you need to create the perfect Napa...
Best Places for Mustard Photos
Following the autumn’s harvest and after each vineyard has receded into winter dormancy, the first sign of a reawakening in Napa Valley is the...
Yountville Brunch
There’s nothing better than waking up on a lazy Sunday morning and heading to brunch with your closest friends. And a huge part of vacation in wine...
Handwritten Wines New SOYO House OPEN
Handwritten Wines celebrated the opening of its new location in South Yountville with the inaugural event, A New Year's Eve Progressive Celebration,...
Live Like a Local on Yountville Locals Night
Starting January 8, every Wednesday from 3:00pm to close, you can feel like a local during Yountville Locals Night. Experience some serious perks at...
Restaurant Week
Yountville is considered the “Culinary Capital” of Napa Valley. The town is home to many fine dining establishments that have earned Yountville...
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...