Two days
An anniversary weekend in Napa
Two days for a special occasion: a sunrise balloon, celebrated estates, a hilltop lunch, a Michelin-starred dinner and a hillside resort to come home to.
Far Niente Winery · Google
Check ratesDay 1
Oakville and Rutherford classics
- 10:30Far NienteWinery · Oakville · From $130 per person
A seated tasting with gardens and caves, from $130 per person. Reservation only; mention the occasion.
- 13:00The Restaurant at Auberge du SoleilRestaurant · Rutherford
Lunch on the hillside terrace with views over the valley. Book ahead and ask for a terrace table.
- 15:30QuintessaWinery · Rutherford · From $125 per person
A tour and tasting at a Rutherford estate, from $125 per person. Reservation only.
- 19:30PRESSRestaurant · St. Helena
A Michelin-starred tasting-menu dinner in St. Helena. Reserve well ahead.
Day 2
A sunrise flight and mountain views
06:30Sunrise hot-air balloon over Napa with wine tastingTourA sunrise balloon flight over the valley, with wine tasting. Flights depend on the weather, so book early in your trip.
- 11:00Joseph Phelps VineyardsWinery · St. Helena · From $120 per person
A terrace tasting with views, from $120 per person. Reservation only.
- 13:00The Charter OakRestaurant · St. Helena
Lunch in St. Helena, with garden seating and brunch on weekends.
- 15:00Ehlers EstateWinery · St. Helena · From $125 per person
Finish with a relaxed estate tasting, from $125 per person. Reservation only.
Getting around
Book a driver both days so neither of you drives: 6-Hour Private Napa Valley Wine Tour, MKT Sedan (Up to 2 Guests) is a private sedan for two, or Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned plans the whole day for you.
Tours and private driversGood to know
- Mention the anniversary when you book; many wineries and restaurants add a small touch.
- PRESS and Auberge book weeks out; reserve them first.
- Balloon flights can be rescheduled for weather; keep Day 2 flexible.
- Pace yourselves: two seated tastings a day is plenty.
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