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Recommended Wineries

Bouchaine Vineyards Phone 707-252-9065 Tasting Room Open 10:30-4 daily. Production 28,000 cases Winemaker Chris Kajani Owner Gerret and Tatiana Copeland Comments 104 acres owned. Established in 1981. Estate and vineyard-designated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and late harvest Chardonnay. PoP coverage Bouchaine Vineyards

Cuvaison Estate Wines Phone 707-255-7321 Tasting Room Open daily 10-5. Production 64,000 cases Winemaker Steve Rogstad Owner Thomas Schmidheiny Comments 570 acres owned. Serious commitment to Pinot Noir in recent years and quality has leaped upward.

Etude Wines Phone 707-257-5300 Tasting Room Open daily. Production 20,000 cases Winemaker Jon Priest Owner Fosters Wine Estates Comments Formerly owned by Tony Soter (established in 1981) who brought this label to national prominence. Soter has left for Oregon, but Jon Priest has carried on admirably. I am a big fan of recent vintages of Etude Pinot Noir. PoP coverage Etude Wines

Recommended Lodging

Andaz Napa Phone 707-687-1234 Comments Located in revitalized "West End" of Napa near restaurants, tastings rooms and wineries. Modern, 141 guestrooms and suites.

Bardessono Phone 707-204-6000 Comments Eco-friendly minimalistic hotel cooled and heated with geothermal wells, solar panels supply electricity. Many materials in the 62 rooms are from salvaged or recycled materials yet it has the feel of a first-rate hotel. Spa. Expensive. Walk across the street to Thomas Keller's Bouchon Restaurant.

Carneros Inn Phone 707-299-4900 Comments Newer deluxe accommodations; the only hotel located in Carneros.

Napa River Inn Phone 707-251-8500 Comments The only locally owned luxury boutique hotel in historic downtown Napa. 2.5 riverfront acres in the Historic Napa Mill along side the Napa River. Several restaurants in the Historic Napa Mill including Angele, Celadon, The Napa General Store and Sweetie Pies Bakery. A short walk away from 18 wine tasting rooms in downtown Napa. Pets ok. $229 and up.

Poetry Inn Phone 707-944-0646 Comments 3 rooms on 85 picturesque acres. Absolute privacy. The French Laundry's Thomas Keller will personally cook for guests.

Rancho Caymus Inn Phone 800-845-1777 Tasting Room Flora Springs The Room Comments 26-suite Spanish hacienda styled inn. All amenities. Owners also own Flora Springs Vineyards and Toad Hollow Cellars and Flora Springs The Room is a short drive from the inn. $149 and up.

The Cottages of Napa Valley Phone 866-900-7810 Comments Village of upscale cottages originally built in the 1930s as a motor court and reopened in 2005. 500-600-square foot cottages that are something out of architectural magazine.

Villagio Inn & Spa Phone 800-351-1133 Comments Ideal location within walking distance to many superb Yountville restaurants. Only a 20 minute drive to Napa Carneros.

Westin Verasa Hotel Comments Minutes from downtown Napa, the Wine Train, and Oxbow Public Market. 180 suites and rooms, 24-hour gym, saltwater outdoor pool and hot tub and bocce courts. Ideal for conferences and weddings. La Toque restaurant and an intimate cafe, Bank Cafe and Bar. $289 and up. Pet friendly.

Recommended Restaurants

BarbersQ Phone 707-224-6600 Comments Owner Gene Tartaglia and master sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji source reds (think Syrah and Zinfandel) from small wineries in California that pair well with the upscale Memphis-style barbecue chef Stephen Barber turns out. Unbelievably good. One of the few barbecue joints in the country with Riedel glassware and $250 wines.

Bottega Phone 707-945-1050 Comments Regional Italian from chef Michael Chiarello.

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar Comments Rare wines, provisions, BBQ.

Celadon Phone 707-254-9620 Comments Lunch weekdays, Dinner daily except Sunday. Located in the Napa Mill. Highly regarded. Same ownership as Coles Chop House. Seasonal Eurasian cuisine.

Cole's Chop House Phone 707-433-3936 Comments A terrific steakhouse with exceptional wine list.

Farm Phone 707-299-4880 Comments Owned by Plumpjack company who have restaurants in San Francisco. Local food and wine. Sophisticated dining in the Carneros Inn.

La Toque Phone 707-257-5157 Comments Noted chef Ken Frank has moved his restaurant from Rutherford to downtown Napa, in the new Westin Verasa. The restaurant is more upscale than its previous digs and entirely modern in decor. Wine remains central. The French influenced seasonal menu is accompanied by some 550 labels on the wine list and a diverse and changing selection of wines by the glass.

Market Phone 707-299-4820 Comments Gourmet deli with sandwiches, picnic supplies in the Carneros Inn.

Morimoto Phone 707-252-1600 Comments Located in downtown Napa's revitalized riverfront area. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's newest outpost. Plenty of local wines, imported sakes, and beers like Morimoto's own Soba Ale, from Oregon's Rogue Brewery.

Onotri Phone 707-252-1022 Comments Italian restaurant in downtown Napa featuring a daily changing menu driven by local and seasonal ingredients. The specialties of Sicily, Campania, CAlabria, Basilicata and Puglia are featured. Wood baked authentic pizza Napoletana, house-made salumi and fresh pasta made in house daily. L&D, open late on weekends for drinks and pizza.

Pearl Phone 707-234-9161 Comments L&D Tues-Sun. Northern wine country cuisine.

Restaurante Ca' Momi Comments Authentic certified Vera Pizza Napolitna (VPN) Association, traditional Italian pastries, and menu of traditional Italian cuisine prepared to strict adherence to traditional Italian recipes and methods. Open for lunch and dinner. Enoteca next door is an Italian wine bar with small bites and opens at 7:30 in morning for cappuccino and baked pastries. Outside dining. Owned by three Italians.

The Boonfly Cafe Phone 707-299-4900 Comments Casual, wine-country cuisine in The Carneros Inn.

Recommended Wine Stores

Back Room Wines Phone 877-322-2576 Comments Extensive collection of California wines including many cult wines. Wine Bar also. Tasting events.

Picnic Supplies

Dean & Deluca

Oakville Grocery

Oxbow Public Market Comments Fatted calf charcuterie, Model Bakery, Kanaloa Seafood, Oxbow Public Wine Merchant etc. 25 specialty vendors, artisan food purveyors, and produce from local farms.

Wine Country Tours

We Drive Your Car Service Phone 1-855-855-8950 Comments Reserve a driver on-line, by phone, via-email or through iPhone or Android app. downloads. Cost is $30 an hour. The drivers are also wine tour guides that are knowledgeable about wine country.

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