napa summer 2007

Very comfortable rooms - nicely appointed
Was a computer problem that didn't see our reservation, but the girl on staff was very helpful and even gave us a discount for the inconvenience. Complimentary breakfast and wine/cheese tasting each day. Priced very well for the area, few rooms, gets full quickly.

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Toque (La)

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Excellence has no restraints when it comes to this restaurant, which 'Wine Spectator' magazine rates as 'one of …

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1140 Rutherford Road
Rutherford, CA 94573
United States
+1 707 963 9770

Sun Jul 1 8:45pm - Sun Jul 1 10:30pm

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Reservation made on opentable.com
Our one "dress up" location - which turned out to be unnecessary
Excellent food, great service
Not pretentious, very friendly. Well worth the price (still only half of what French Laundry would have cost)
Super good white fish course (see pics)

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Mon 07/02/07 (day 2) - Napa, Yountville

ZD Wines

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8383 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
USA
8004877757

Mon Jul 2 10:00am - Mon Jul 2 11:00am

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reserve wines quite a bit better than regular tasting wines. get there early and talk to the staff

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Black Stallion Winery

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4089 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
7072531400

Mon Jul 2 11:00am - Mon Jul 2 12:00pm

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random stop b/c we had extra time. brand new facility - not even completely furnished. they were having tastings, which were not bad and priced decently.

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Robert Sinskey Vineyards

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Cozily tucked into the base of the Stag Leap District foothills, the Robert Sinskey winery, made of Napa stone and C …

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6320 Silverado Trl
Napa, CA 94558-9747
United States
+1 707 944 9090

Mon Jul 2 1:00pm - Mon Jul 2 3:00pm

Notes

cave and cellar tour $25pp
Tour is nice and informative, laid back staff
small snack pairing with wines afterwards

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Bistro Don Giovanni

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This relaxed, cozy eatery is popular with local vintners, a great recommendation for excellent food. No wonder …

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4110 Howard Lane
Napa, CA 94558-1324
United States
+1 707 224 3300

Mon Jul 2 3:00pm - Mon Jul 2 4:30pm

Notes

reservation by phone only
casual restaurant
great duck with risotto, but would have been better for dinner it was SO heavy.
pickled halibut was surprisingly good also

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Bistro Jeanty

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6510 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
USA
7079440103

Mon Jul 2 8:30pm - Mon Jul 2 10:00pm

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reservation by phone
food quite good, even the kidneys, which we ordered on a whim
casual atmosphere
sat outside in the great weather

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Tue 07/03/07 (day 3) - Yountville, Napa, Rutherford, St. Helena, Sonoma

Bouchon Bakery

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6534 Washington
Yountville, CA 94599
7079448037

Tue Jul 3 10:00am - Tue Jul 3 11:00am

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Gordon's was closed (I don't know why) and this turned out to be down the street. Tiny, but well stocked with sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc. Small outdoor eating area, shopping area across the street...

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Mumm Napa

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Established in 1979, Mumm Napa is a partnership between France's Mumm champagne family and American bourbon moguls S …

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8445 Silverado Trl
Napa, CA 94558-9435
United States
+1 707 967 7700

Tue Jul 3 11:00am - Tue Jul 3 12:00pm

Notes

winery tour 45min, crackers on the patio
tour was very informative
several options for tasting on the patio

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St. Helena Olive Oil Company

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8576 St. Helena Hwy.
Rutherford, CA 94573
USA
8009399880

Tue Jul 3 12:00pm - Tue Jul 3 1:00pm

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great stop to taste various olive oils, dips, pick up gifts, etc.

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Taylor's Refresher

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933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
7079633486

Tue Jul 3 1:00pm - Tue Jul 3 2:00pm

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great small "fast food" destination
order/pick up style
good food, inexpensive, located close to other destinations

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V. Sattui Winery

open 9-6

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1111 White Lane
St. Helena, CA 94574
7079637774

Tue Jul 3 3:00pm - Tue Jul 3 5:00pm

Notes

cheap but crowded
go off season if you are planning to visit, otherwise it's not worth it.
My least favorite destination just because of the crowds
They do have a deli type area and food samples if you can fight your way through

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Harvest Moon Cafe

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487 First St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
7079338160

Tue Jul 3 7:30pm - Tue Jul 3 9:00pm

Notes

our venture into Sonoma - this restaurant was recommended by a winemaker in the area
really good food, atmosphere, weather, etc.

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Wed 07/04/07 (day 4) - Napa, San Francisco

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COPIA

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COPIA is a cultural institution, museum, and educational organization dedicated to the understanding and celebration …

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500 1st St
Napa, CA 94559-2629
United States
+1 707 259 1600

Wed Jul 4 10:00am - Wed Jul 4 11:00am

Notes

was supposed to look around here the first day but got in late.
fun place to check out, only $5pp
free wine tastings on certain days
if we had more time we'd have seen the garden too

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Sweetie Pies

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This small bakery may not be a part of the Napa history yet, but the reputation of this petit shop is guaranteeing …

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520 Main Street
Napa, CA 94559-3353
United States
+1 707 257 8817

Wed Jul 4 12:00pm - Wed Jul 4 1:00pm

Notes

lunch before heading back to SF
i am STILL thinking about the 3 cheese panini!
This place was featured on Food Network, but I didn't know that when we went.

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Artesa Winery

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This majestic Napa winery features a wine-making museum and an array of champenoise sparkling wines for you to try. …

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1345 Henry Rd
Napa, CA 94559-9705
United States
+1 707 224 1668

Wed Jul 4 1:00pm - Wed Jul 4 2:00pm

Notes

had some time so decided to stop by on the way into SF
the BEST view of our vacation
tasting was pretty nice too

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Sushi on North Beach

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745 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-788-8050

Wed Jul 4 7:00pm - Wed Jul 4 8:00pm

Notes

Accidentally found this place when walking the wrong way so we stopped in for a snack. Small and quaint, with EXCELLENT sushi! I was glad we got lost ;)

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