With a late January 10-day forecast residing mainly in the mid-60s, and world class wine and restaurants available down pretty much any path you chose to roam, Napa is looking like a pretty good place to be right now. Here are a few of the highlights for those looking to throw caution to the wind and take the pre-spring excursion.
WINTER IN THE WINERIES
Still going strong in its 12th year, this wine-tasting extravaganza allows participants to explore 14 featured wineries across the Calistoga, Lake County, Pope Valley, and St. Helena regions. Enjoy complimentary tastings, spa discounts, restaurant discounts and complimentary corkage with the cost of your WITW Passport. Make your reservations here, but hurry because the February 6th end date is coming up fast! #napavalley #napavalleywineries #winterinthewineries #calistoga #turo #visitnapavalley
CABERNET RELEASE WEEKEND
Did someone say February 6th? Besides being the born date of the king of irie vibes, one Robert Nesta Marley, and also Aaron Burr, sir, it’s the last day of Cabernet Release Weekend at Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga (Feb. 4-6, 2022). They’ll (Bennett Lane, not Bob or Burr) start you off with a splash of their 2018 Brut Sparkling wine before leading you through an incredible flight of 2018 and 2019 Cabs. #bennettlanewinery
CHARCUTERIE CLASS AT CARNEROS
Pretty food on fancy trays more your speed? Head on over to Carneros Resort and Spa for a hand-on charcuterie class demo in the resort’s beautiful culinary gardens. Of course, they’ll pour you a glass to enjoy just for being an onlooker. #carnerosresort
VALENTINES DINNER AT CARNEROS
The hits just keep on coming from Carneros. Make your Valentine’s Day dinner reservations at FARM on the Carneros property to enjoy the seasonally-inspired tasting menu and exceptional cocktail and local wine pairings. Trust me. You want this romantic atmosphere. You NEED this romantic atmosphere. For reservations, email farm@carnerosresort.com or call 707-299-4880 .
WINE COUNTRY COLLECTORS’ DINNER
Need more time? How’s March 12 at 6pm? Perfect. This world-class 4-course experience at Duckhorn Vineyards will be just the culinary treat that the serious wine lover in you needs to close out Q1 in style. #duckhornvineyards