Spotlight's Wine Country Guide
The definitive guide to the heart of the California Wine Country since 1989
AA Limousine Service offers private Wine Country tours with experienced guides as well as San Francisco city tours and quality transportation for weddings, airport services, and just about any other occasion or need. Call to inquire about AA Limousine's competitive rates. Be sure to ask about … [Read more...]
Artesa Vineyards & Winery is among the most dramatic, beautiful, and unique wineries in the world. Built into a hilltop on the Napa side of Carneros, Artesa's archecture, sculpture gardens and fountains enhance a wraparound view that on a clear day includes San Francisco some 50 miles to the … [Read more...]
Named for the first letter of the word brix, a wine term defining the optimal sugar/alcohol content in grape juice that produces great wine, B Cellars is a new winery and tasting salon just outside downtown Calistoga on the Silverado Trail. B Cellars uses a multi-vineyard winemaking strategy, … [Read more...]
It’s your vacation, so take a break from reading maps, making appointments and designatinga driver and treat yourself to Beau Wine Tours daily group tour. For just $99 per person,enjoy the ultimate wine tasting tour complete with a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide and aluxurious, … [Read more...]
BV was founded in 1900 by Georges de Latour, one of the early pioneers to recognize Napa Valley’s potential for great wines. When Georges and Fernande de Latour first saw the breathtaking expanse of Napa Valley near Rutherford, where they settled, Fernande exclaimed “ Quelle beau lieu!” or … [Read more...]
Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley and the first to offer public tours. Beringer continues its commitment to offer guests original and inspiring wine country experiences. Guests at Beringer Vineyards can follow their fancy–or many fancies–with a … [Read more...]
Looking for the most captivating winery in Napa Valley? You’ll find it here at Black Stallion Winery on the lower Silverado Trail, a few miles north of Napa. Black Stallion, which opened in June 2007, has it all: beautiful grounds, a historic building, elegant wines, and a knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
Tired of being the designated driver when visiting the Wine Country? Wouldn't you rather enjoy the scenery than hassle with maps and road signs? Would you like to learn winemaking secrets and taste the wonderful wines offered at some of America's finest wineries? The transportation and leisure … [Read more...]
If you think that a day in a limo touring Wine Country is a luxury you can’t afford, it’s time to reconsider. California Wine Tours, the industry leader in the Wine Country, has touring options that offer all the luxury and convenience you want for less than $100 per person. California Wine … [Read more...]
Calistoga Hot Air Balloons is the only hot air balloon company to fly from scenic Calistoga, California and the northern end of California’s Napa Valley on a regular basis. Our flights are more rural in nature, providing pristine views of the Napa Valley from a hot air balloon. We guarantee a … [Read more...]
Carpe Diem, loosely translated, means "seize the day; eat, drink, and be merry; and give thanks for today." The team at Carpe Diem encourages you to enjoy life and its many wonders with wine, food, and good company. Your hosts at Carpe Diem are Scott, Stephanie and Steve. Both Scott and … [Read more...]
Crazy Creek Soaring lies east of Middletown, CA off Highway 29 nestled in the eastern foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, the inland most part of the Northern California Coastal Range. The elevation of the gliderport is 970 feet above sea level, there are 4000 foot mountains within ten miles of … [Read more...]
Destiny Wine Tours is a privately owned and operated luxury transportation service based in the Napa Valley. Owner Ray Hanson--a Napa Valley local--founded the company in 2009 on a philosophy that quality transportation services require dependable, well-appointed equipment; an unswerving commitment … [Read more...]
Etude is a distinguished producer of estate-grown Pinot Noir wines in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley, just to the south of the town of Napa. Etude, which means study in French, was founded in 1982 as a "study" in the craft of making Pinot Noir. Etude makes several of these notoriously … [Read more...]
Calistoga Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa is nestled in the heart of California’s Napa Valley wine country and makes the perfect Calistoga spa getaway. Come and experience the magic of the Calistoga hot springs mineral water and rejuvenating spa treatments. After a day of touring Napa Valley you can … [Read more...]
Mike Grgich first gained international recognition at the celebrated “Paris Tasting” of 1976. In a now-historic blind tasting, a panel of eminent French judges tasted an array of the fabled white Burgundies of France and a small sampling of Chardonnays from the Napa Valley. When their scores … [Read more...]
Located less than a mile south of the famed Stags leap District and only twenty yards from the Oak Knoll District, Hagafen Cellars produces ripe, rich, intensely fruity estate bottled wines in small lots. Founded in 1979, the winery is family-owned and operated by Irit and Ernie Weir. A … [Read more...]
The Hess Collection was founded by Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess, who first purchased vineyards on Mount Veeder in 1978. The winery is best known for its flagship Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines, and single vineyard designates from our estate vineyards in Napa Valley. … [Read more...]
Step into the factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, peach, cinnamon, pineapple, or whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to the candy making factory in Fairfield, California, located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, and 45 minutes west of Sacramento. During the 40-minute … [Read more...]
Lincoln Avenue Spa has been a popular Calistoga day spa located in a beautiful and historic stone building for 20 years. The spa uses special, high-quality clays, herbs, oils and skin products in its treatments. Some are proprietary blends, others are products that meet quality standards … [Read more...]
Massage therapy relaxes muscles, easing and soothing your aches and pains. It rejuvenates -- restoring balance to our body and being, making us better for all the things life throws your way. Massage Envy believes every body deserves a great customized massage, so they've made relaxation convenient. … [Read more...]
In a busy world, relaxation is an art. The Mount View Hotel & Spa in Calistoga celebrates the Art of Relaxation. The Mount View provides the blank canvas and the resources for you to experience the perfect Wine Country getaway. Check out an easel and paints and wander into the … [Read more...]
While Mumm Napa may have roots that trace back to France, the Rutherford winery is all Napa Valley through and through. The winery’s ranch-like structures, redwood siding and green slate roof all blend perfectly with the bucolic surrounding countryside. Mumm Napa invites visitors to slow down … [Read more...]
Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park has a wide following among golfers who revel in the challenges posed by water hazards on 16 of the 18 holes. Bordering on the Napa River wetlands, the course was designed by Bob Baldock and Jack Fleming in 1967 as a partially treelined obstacle tour and the rest wide … [Read more...]
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There’s something special about taking a hot air balloon ride over Northern California’s Wine Country. The air is clear, the sun shines brighter and a sense of relaxation awaits you. Special occasions are often used as an excuse to sip champagne above the vineyards but why wait. The combined … [Read more...]
The best souvenirs from any destination are the memories you keep. Napa Valley Bike Tours' goal is to ensure that the time you spend biking through Wine Country becomes the favorite thing you did during your trip, and creates your most lasting memories, whether you join them for a few hours, a … [Read more...]
Wine Hardware is dedicated to providing the highest quality wine accessories, wine cellars and wine racking solutions, and literature on wine at competitive prices. Wine Hardware enjoys a 30 year heritage as a premier provider of wine education, wine accessories and wine storage. In addition to … [Read more...]
The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of Napa's most unique and best restaurants. This top dining establishment is housed in an antique train that runs on 25 miles of track in the heart of the Napa Valley. The train itself has two engines, three kitchens on board and a collection of early 20th century … [Read more...]
About every 30 minutes, visitors to the Old Faithful Geyser of California are treated to an eruption of steam and scalding water spraying 60 to 100 feet in the air. There are only two other “old faithful” geysers in the world that have earned the title due to their regular eruptions. This … [Read more...]
Pope Valley Winery was founded in 1897 by Ed Haus. The original farmhouse still graces the property, as does a blacksmith’s workshop with century old equipment inside. The winery itself is housed in the original historic barn built over a hand-dug cave. The Eakle family now runs the winery … [Read more...]
RASgalleries specializes in American Art Glass and represents well over 200 artists in its Yountville, Napa Valley location. Masterful glass techniques such as mouth blown, lampworking and fused glass are always plentiful, in forms such as vases, bowls and sculpture. Specialty pieces such as … [Read more...]
The Rutherford Ranch Winery is on the site of the original Round Hill Winery started in the 1970’s by Ernie and Virginia Van Asperen. When the Van Asperen’s retired in 2000, Marko and Theo Zaninovich, long-time share holders with the Van Asperen family, acquired the winery. The estate … [Read more...]
St. Clement's main tasting room is housed in a Classic Gothic Victorian home built in 1878 by stained glass merchant Fritz Rosenbaum. Architecture buffs will appreciate this remarkable building, which has been meticulously restored to the finest detail. Eight of the wines produced by St. Clement … [Read more...]
Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, St. Helena Wine Merchants is considered one of the best wine shops anywhere. It offers an excellent selection of great wines from the Napa Valley and other wine regions of the world, including many older vintages, collectibles, and limited production wines. … [Read more...]
Stags' Leap Winery has fixed tasting appointments at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM daily. Call ahead for reservations to guarantee availability of the seated tasting in a captivating setting under the bluffs of the Stags Leap Palisades. Visitors tour the historic Manor House, a two-story stone structure with … [Read more...]
The iconic Sterling Vineyards–perched on its stunning, Napa Valley hillside location offers one of the most idyllic experiences in the Wine Country.Guests glide 300 feet via aerial tram to reach the winery reminiscent of a Greek monastery. Founded in 1969, Sterling has long been recognized for … [Read more...]
Stonehedge’s mission is to produce wines that are worlds apart from wines produced by the large producers or corporate conglomerates. The Stonehedge philosophy is to produce elegantly handcrafted wines that are affordable by the majority of the population. The people behind Stonehedge … [Read more...]
The Uptown Theatre Napa is downtown's ultimate destination for live entertainment. Nestled in the famed West End district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece showcases only the finest acts, featuring music, comedy and more. An historic landmark, the Uptown offers a phenomenal, … [Read more...]
If you’re looking for consistently great wines and lots of selections you can’t find back home, Whitehall Lane on Highway 29 near St. Helena is a must stop. Whitehall Lane first opened in 1979, but it’s when the Leonardini family purchased the winery in 1993 that the awards and accolades began … [Read more...]
