Best Wine Tasting Getaways
Vacation Guide for Wine Lovers
California has some of the best wineries, some known world-wide, and will provide you with an amazing wine tasting experience. These wineries are located close to each other so you can visit many of them on one of your wine tasting getaways. There are many wineries located near Napa, California, so you may consider traveling to the Napa Valley for an incredible experience. Wine tasting getaways provide a one of a kind experience when you visit one or more of the following locations.
Domaine Chandon
As the first sparkling wine producer in Napa Valley, this historic winery makes both sparkling and still wines. Enjoy amazing service at the restaurant which offers fine, french cuisine, dining and order a bottle of some of the finest wine in the area. Have them host your special events by taking advantage of their banquet facilities. There is also a one-hour tour of Domaine Chandon Winery for your enjoyment.
Robert Mondavi Winery
Open year-round, take a short tour around the winery to explore the vines and take advantage of this experience to learn more about wineries. Along with the tour you will be able to taste several wines and order your favorite. Located on beautiful grounds with amazing scenery, you don't want to miss your chance to experience this popular winery just outside Napa.
Rubicon Estate
As one of the top vacation attractions in Napa, this beautiful location offers a premium wine tasting experience. Enjoy the museum located inside the estate and educate yourself about the history of the property. Take advantage in the short tour of the underground cellars and wine tasting, including their signature wines.
Beaulieu Vineyards
Founded in 1900 by Georges de Latour, this winery (again, right outside Napa) still uses original recipes passed down throughout the years. It is now the largest multinational wine and beer spirits company in the world. Here you will enjoy a wonderful tour and affordable wine tasting. With two large wine tasting areas on the property, you can expect great service.
Beringer Wines
Beringer Wines hosts special events as well as offers tours and an exquisite wine tasting experience. You will also enjoy an educational experience about wines and food and have the opportunity to participate in educational seminars. Enjoy live music for the perfect combination of wine and relaxing atmosphere.
O'Brien Estate Winery
Rated number one attraction in Napa Valley, this winery claims to be the most romantic in the area. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyards and learn about the production of wine from bottling to fermenting and more. Throughout the tour you will have the chance to ask questions and enjoy the beautiful property, which offers great scenery and fabulous wine tastings.
Add to Your Wine Tasting Experience
As you travel through Napa Valley on one of your wine tasting getaways, you can experience much more than wine tasting to make your getaway better. Stay at a vacation rental for comfortable, spacious living quarters and enjoy many of the same amenities you would in a hotel room. Visit other attractions in the area or take part in recreational activities such as renting from Napa Valley Bike Tours and enjoy the scenery of the wine country in the open air on the seat of a bicycle.