Make a Weekend of It
Napa Guide
The places we love, passed along to you.
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Wineries
Domaine Carneros
Sparkling wine on a hilltop terrace. A must.
Cliff Lede
Beautiful art, killer cabernet, in Yountville.
Frog's Leap
Family-run, organic, and impossibly charming.
Stags' Leap Winery
Historic estate with stone walls and a quiet picnic lawn.
Where to Eat
Boon Fly Café
On property. Famous donuts at breakfast.
Bistro Don Giovanni
Italian classics in a vineyard setting.
Oxbow Public Market
Casual lunch — oysters, tacos, cheese, gelato.
The French Laundry
If you can get a reservation. Book months ahead.
While You're Here
Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
The valley from 1,000 feet, with champagne after.
Hike Skyline Wilderness Park
Easy morning trails with sweeping views.
Spa at Carneros
Treat yourself before or after the weekend.
Napa Valley Wine Train
A vintage train ride with dinner. Touristy in the best way.