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Four exquisite days in Napa Valley.<\/p>\n

\"Quilt<\/a>
Quilt wines draw from nine Napa Valley American Viticultural Areas to create its full-bodied, decadent vintages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Lydia<\/a>
Lydia and Rob Mondavi Jr. of Rutledge & Vine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Napa Valley has been on my bucket list for most of my adult life. The region reopened three weeks prior to my travel dates and exceeded every expectation. After a direct flight from Atlanta to Sacramento and a one hour drive, my husband and I settled in for a short but sweet four days between Napa and Oakville, allowing easy access for exploring the valley.<\/p>\n

Our experience started with a personal visit to Rob Mondavi Jr. and his Southern-born wife, Lydia. The couple\u2019s hillside estate is in the Stags Leap district where they grow and produce their Rutledge & Vine brand, named after her family and their vineyards. We learned about grapes, seasons, soil, irrigation, climate and vineyard operations, as well as the family\u2019s personal experience with the 2017 wildfires that ravaged the area from this fourth generation winemaker who has worked in every area of the industry.<\/p>\n

Next, we were treated to vintner Joe Wagner\u2019s Quilt & Company tasting, including the Belle Glos, Quilt and Elouan brands alongside a fabulous charcuterie board, followed by dinner at Wagner\u2019s next-door California cuisine restaurant, Avow. Fresh oysters on the half shell were followed by scallops with romesco and chorizo, and Pacific halibut to complete the day.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Instagram-worthy charcuterie board at Quilt & Company is just the thing to pair with its beautiful wines and conversation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On our second day, a visit to downtown Napa, thriving with local artists, tasting rooms and a new visitors\u2019 center, was followed by lunch in St. Helena at farm-to-table restaurant Farmstead. Menu items incorporate eggs, chicken and beef from its Long Meadow Ranch, as well as the vegetables, herbs and edible flowers grow in tableside beds. This quaint town is also home to the famous Woodhouse Chocolate, Napa Soap Company and the 90-year, family owned Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufacturing company, all worth a visit.<\/p>\n

Checking out the Petrified Forest in Calistoga was next on the agenda. Then a scenic drive back to our hotel on the Silverado Trail parallel to the main highway took us through Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville and Yountville, and offered views of dozens of picturesque vineyard properties. Dinner at local favorite Bistro Don Giovanni, seated by fragrant rose bushes and under a lighted tent, made us feel like we were on a movie set.<\/p>\n

Our third day began with a late breakfast at Black Bear Diner, where the sweet cream pancakes are not to be missed, followed by a leisurely tasting at Caymus Vineyards where we watched the vineyard\u2019s owner, Chuck Wagner (the aforementioned Joe\u2019s father), and his son, Charlie, host a live virtual event on the grounds. We enjoyed sunshine and pool time at our hotel before dinner at rustic French restaurant Ang\u00e8le on the Napa River.<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>
This Kenzo Estate vintage is named ai, which represents the color indigo in Japanese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On our last day, we arrived early at Model Bakery, where lines form for the Oprah-famous English muffins, and noshed on breakfast sandwiches before our vineyard tour at Kenzo Estate. Encompassing 3,800 pristine acres in the mountains east of Napa, 80% of the world-class wine produced here is sold in owner and Capcom founder Kenzo Tsujimoto\u2019s native Japan. We couldn\u2019t resist shipping home a Kenzo ai cabernet and the Bordeaux-style blend Rindo, available exclusively through the vineyard.<\/p>\n

Our final tasting was O\u2019Brien Estate\u2019s Bordeaux-style blends Romance and Seduction, which boast varying percentages of cabernet, merlot and cabernet franc grapes, and are only available to members. We capped off our last night by heading to Auberge du Soleil for sunset cocktails and a late dinner of micro-regional rustic Italian at Bottega by Chef Michael Chiarello in Yountville.<\/p>\n

My grape love affair with Napa is official. A girls\u2019 trip is next: Add mud baths, spa treatments and shopping to the wining and dining. Who’s with me?<\/p>\n

TOP TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

~ There’s a lot to do from Napa to Calistoga, so don\u2019t try to fit in more during a brief stay.<\/p>\n

~ Reserve ahead and visit two wineries a day, preferably in close proximity. Tasting and tours are usually 90 minutes, plus drive time.<\/p>\n

~ The first vineyard experience should be educational to learn about the area, then just enjoy the tastings.<\/p>\n

VISIT NAPA VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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