Napa Wineries You Can Walk To | Yountville's Mile of Wineries | No Driving Required
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Wine Tasting Without Driving in Napa
Visiting Napa: Walking the Mile of Wineries in Yountville
What do you do when you're in Napa and you don't have a car, can't afford a driver or tour, but still a day of wine tasting? Simple. You put on your sneakers and and visit the tasting rooms of Yountville, Napa Valley’s quaintest little town. That's right, no driving, no risk of getting pulled over, it’s a great solution for getting a taste of Napa without driving.
Park your car at the southern tip of Yountville in the morning and then put those keys away. The entire walk is about a mile with plenty of stops along the way for wine and food. And don't think that this walking agenda is only for those without a car. It's a great introduction to the delights of Napa and perfect for your first day or afternoon in town.
And good news, some of these will take your Priority Wine Pass for two for one’s.
Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, a perfect first stop. (Napa Valley)
But First, Breakfast, Napa Style
Start the Day with Coffee and Pastries - then wine!
Start your day early with a good cup of coffee and exceptional pastries from Bouchon Bakery, one of Thomas Keller's establishments. You know Keller, he's the chef responsible for The French Laundry located down the street, often considered the best restaurant - in the world. The baked goods will more than exceed your expectations - get some macaroons!
Bouchon Bakery | 6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Oh, you want a breakfast sandwich instead? On a buttery homemade English Muffin? Then go to Model Bakery where their English Muffins are legendary.
Model Bakery | 6523 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Follow this agenda stop by stop for the Yountville “Mile of Wineries” walking and tasting experience!
Wineries are listed in geographical order starting from the south tip of Yountville and ending at the north. Tastings last anywhere from an hour to 90 minutes so you can’t hit them all on one trip but that just gives you another reason to return, right?
Photo credit to each winery unless noted.
Heron House
Heron House Yountville is a collective tasting space with two intimate tasting galleries featuring eight winery partners. It’s also part retail shop with art, jewelry, and other local products, from upscale object to fun gifts for all.
Tastings take around 90 minutes and range from $85 to $125 per person.
Heron House | 6484 Washington Street Suite G, Yountville, 94599
Priest Ranch
Oh sure, you could just do their basic tasting flight on the outside patios but why would you do that when you can upgrade to the Bacon and Wine Experience, two of my favorite things? Wait, they have caviar and sparkling wine flights too?
Standard flight starts at $40, Bacon Experience is $65.
Priest Ranch Winery | 6490 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Handwritten Winery
Do their casual “short story” flight of 3 wines, a nice introduction to this high end boutique. Cabernet Sauvignon lovers will want to experience their classic tasting where 5 distinct cabs are poured side by side for a fun and enlightening taste test comparison. Both served with truffle potato chips.
Short Story Flight is $50 per person, Classic cab flight is $75 pp.
Handwritten Winery | 6494 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
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Silver Trident Winery
Oh you look so fancy in your new Ralph Lauren home. Wait, this isn’t your beautiful house, this is the tasting “home” of Silver Trident where wine is served in what looks like your super rich friends house. Just to prove it’s not that fancy, Silver Trident pairs their wines with artisanal potato chips. For real!
Standard flight of five or Potato Chip Extravaganza, both $50 per person.
Silver Trident Winery | 6495 Washington Street, Yountville, Ca 94599
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Hill Family Estate
An eclectic tasting room with lots of interesting nooks and crannies, Hill Family is truly a family owned, family farmed, and family run winery. Fun to browse the surroundings with a glass of wine in hand.
Standard tasting $40 per person, or upgraded wine and cheese for $50 per person.
Hill Family Estate | 6512 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: 2 free tastings with $100 purchase
Cornerstone Cellars
By the glass, by the bottle, or by the wine flight, Cornerstone is one of the friendliest tasting rooms in Yountville. Highly acclaimed small production wine, their tasting room also shares space with a women’s boutique and art gallery.
Standard Tasting is $40 per person, the cabernet sauvignon flight is $60 per person.
Cornerstone Cellars | 6505 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
V Marketplace 1870 has plenty of shopping and food options as well as wine tasting. Photo by Local Wally
V Wine Cellar
Located in a historic winery converted into a popular boutique shopping destination, V Wine Cellars is a bottle shop (and retail store) that sells bottles or wines by the glass on their outside patio. Want a unique experience? Learn how to open a bottle of sparkling wine… with a saber! (hint: birthday celebration)
Wines by the glass, prices vary from $12 to $25. Cult Wine Tasting, $225 per person. Saber experience, $150 and includes a bottle of sparkling wine.
V Wine Cellar | 6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
JCB Tasting Salon
This is not your parents tasting room. JCB is over the top, a flamboyant excuse to showcase the best of everything, from expensive wines served in Baccarat crystal to caviar to to with your sparkling wine tasting to their own branded jewelry and perfumes. I guarantee you have never seen a tasting room like this one.
Standard Flights from $50 to $85 per person, caviar and sparkling wine tasting is $225 per person.
JCB Tasting Salon | 6505 Washington Street, Yountville, CA, 94599
Hope & Grace Wines
If you’re a Thomas Keller fan then you already know that his tiny retail store, Finesse, is in the same tiny plaza as hope & grace wines’ tasting room, a stylish affair offering both a casual flight at the bar along with a cheese and wine seated tasting. Excellent wines and friendly setting, can’t miss!
Classic flight: $30 per person
Cheese and Wine flight: $40 per person
hope & grace | 6540 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Hestan Estate Wines
Wait, am I in the right place? This looks like a cookware shop - with wine. What gives? The owner, Stanley Cheng, created Hestan cookware in the 70’s, high end pots and pans. His culinary passion led to wine and this location showcases both. Featuring friendly servers, a modern tasting room and excellent wines.
Wine flight: $40 per person
Hestan Estate Wines | 6548 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
The French Laundry, Napa’s most famous restaurant. Photo by Local Wally.
The French Laundry
No, no, no, I’m not telling you to pop into TFL for lunch. Well, not unless you have reservations and can afford to drop a thousand bucks for two. I’m telling you to go to the front of the building and take your photo in front of their brass logo sign and in front of the door. Instagam this and all of your friends will be so impressed when you post “Stopped by The French Laundry today…”.
If you just can’t get enough of Thomas Keller head over to Finesse, his store that sells lots of kitchen goodies as well as branded items with TFL logo. And if you have time to dream, check out my experience dining there.
RH Wine Vault
The historic 1904 Ma(i)sonry building has been transformed into the RH Wine Vault, an impressive destination and one you should absolutely not miss. RH is Restoration Hardware and they have created one of the most beautiful settings to have wine, both inside and out. Stay for dinner, magical setting on the patio underneath the olive trees.
Wines by the glass, flights from $50 to $100 per person.
RH Wine Vault | 6725 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
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Jessup Cellars
Part art gallery, part wine tasting room, an ultra friendly staff, Jessup Cellars has long been one of the most popular tasting rooms in Yountville. Best yet, they waive their tasting fees if you buy a couple of bottles of wine so why would you not do that?
Flight of 3 wines, $30 per person. Flight of 5 wines with cheeses, nuts, and chocolate, $50 per person.
Jessup Cellars | 6740 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: Show your server your Priority Wine Pass and get an extra pour.
Stewart Cellars
A family run winery with a dramatic stone tasting room featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and an elegantly modern setting. Beautiful patio, if this is your last stop you’re never going to want to leave. Really, this one should be on your list!
Standard Tasting, $40 per person. Upgraded tastings $150 per person.
Stewart Cellars | 6752 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Wildcrafted Wines
Not a tasting room. Not a winery. Wildcrafted Wines is more of a service that connects you with wines and winemakers on a very personal level. Explore wines in an outdoor setting, perhaps next to the vineyard, or they’ll come to your home or VBRO and do a custom tasting experience suited to your requests. Private chef? Yes, they set that up to.
Contact Me and I’ll connect you to the owner there!
PRIORITY WINE PASS OFFER: 2 FOR 1
