I’m helping put together a Napa visit for a small group (6 people including myself) in late September trip. We have a VRBO booked (St. Helena), vehicle rented, and a driver lined up for the two full days we will be in CA (Thursday, 9/23 and Friday, 9/24).
Since this is the first time we’re going solo on putting together the itinerary, wanted to get feedback on logistics, timing, feasibility, etc. I have confirmed the majority of our visits, but still a couple things to lock in.
We have one tasting slot open, but still debating whether we should check out the Farmer’s Market in St. Helena and do something ‘non-wine’ related while we are there, but if there are must see spots or strong suggestions, we are definitely open! Also, would love feedback on the dining suggestions. The one place I want to make sure we visit is Auberge, but it looks like there are so many great options in the area!
Thank you in advance for any feedback or pointers.
Wednesday, 9/22
Arrive OAK airport @9:40AM
Travel 60 mins from OAK to Bedrock Wine Co
Tasting #1 - Bedrock Wine Co (12:30PM-2PM) - Confirmed
Lunch - Won’t have time for a sit down, grab something en route
Travel 54 mins to tasting
Tasting #2 - Aonair Wine Co. (3:30PM - 4:45PM) - Confirmed
Travel 15 mins to house
Check-in @ VRBO (starts 4PM)
Dinner - 7:30PM @ The Charter Oak
Thursday, 9/23
9:30AM - Leave house
Travel 15 mins from house to VHR
Tasting #1 - Vine Hill Ranch (10:00AM-11:30AM) - Confirmed
Travel 5 mins from VHR to Mustard’s Grill
Lunch - Mustard’s Grill (11:45AM-1:00PM)
Travel 50 mins from Mustard’s Grill to Ridge Estate
Tasting #2 - Ridge Estate Lytton Springs (2:00PM-3:15PM) - Need to confirm
Travel 15 mins from Ridge to Skipstone
Tasting #3 - Skipstone Winery (3:30PM-5:00PM) - Confirmed
Travel 44 mins from Skipstone to house
Dinner - 7:30PM @ Auberge du Soleil (10 mins from house)
Friday, 9/24
Tasting #1 - or we can hang out at downtown St. Helena farmer’s market, etc.
Lunch - Rutherford Grill (11:45AM - 12:45PM)
Travel 5 mins from RG to Myriad
Tasting #2 - Myriad Cellars (1:00PM-2:30PM) - Confirmed
Travel 22 mins from Myriad to W&M
Tasting #3 - William & Mary Wine Co (3:00PM-4:30PM) - Need to confirm, but can switch to morning based on Will’s availability
Travel back to house
Dinner - 7:30PM @ Farmstead At Long Meadow Ranch