Long Weekend in Napa Valley
A curated journey through Napa Valley’s finest stays, flavors, and experiences.
ACCOMODATIONS:
The Vine & Rose — luxury estate between St. Helena and Calistoga.
10 suites, spa, movie theater, chef’s kitchen, gardens, vineyard views.
TOUR GUIDE AND TRANSPORTATION:
Paul Bailey – Napa V alley Wine Excursions —(707) 363-1397
Sprinter van for 9 guests, arranged all winery reservations, handled lunches + transport.
Airport transport: Alta Transportation Services or rental cars (≈2.5 hrs SFO → Napa).
DAY 01
THURSDAY (ARRIVAL DAY)
Paul Bailey – Napa V alley Wine Excursions —(707) 363-1397
Sprinter van for 9 guests, arranged all winery reservations, handled lunches + transport.
Airport transport: Alta Transportation Services or rental cars (≈2.5 hrs SFO → Napa).
MORNING:
Flight out of MIA to SFO. Left at 8:00 AM and landed in San Francisco around 1:00 PM.
EVENING:
Arrived to Vine & Rose, unpacked and got ready for dinner!
AFTERNOON:
Alta Transportation Services drove us 2.5 hours to our
AirBnB in Calistoga. We stopped for In-n-Out on the way!
NIGHT:
Dinner at The Charter Oak — a Michelin Guide restaurant known for wood-fired,
family-style dining in a relaxed Napa setting.
DAY 02
FRIDAY (WINE DAY)
MORNING:
9:00 AM – Pickup in Sprinter.
9:30 AM- Stop in Oakville
Grocery to pick up pre-ordered lunch.
10:00 AM – Gloria Ferrer –pioneers in Carneros
sparkling wine.
EVENING:
Dinner at home: private 4- course meal + cocktails by
Chef Misty Phelps.
AFTERNOON:
12:00 PM – Ricci Vineyards – boutique, rare varietals.
Lunch at the end of tasting.
2:15 PM – John Anthony Church – sleek, modern
lunge with limited production wines.
DAY 03
SATURDAY (WINE & NAPA CLASSICS)
MORNING:
9:00 AM – Pickup in Sprinter.
10:00 AM – Reid Family
Vineyards – small, family-run, hillside tastings.
EVENING:
Dinner at Bistro Jeanty –French country classics.
(Vandropped here, Ubered home).
AFTERNOON:
12:15 PM – Gott’s Roadside
– burgers + fries.
Dessert: Model Bakery.
1:30 PM – Hill Family Estate – approachable,
farming-focused wines.
3:30 PM – Labry Wines –ultra-exclusive, referral- only via Paul.
DAY 04
SUNDAY (LEISURE)
MORNING:
We enjoyed a morning walk around the property and then a meal at Sam’s
Social Club – hearty Calistoga brunch.
EVENING:
Early dinner at Bottega – rustic Italian by Chef Michael Chiarello.
AFTERNOON:
We took a day trip to Healdsburg--strolled shops
and ended in Bubbles Bar for a little pick-me-up. Drove
back to house and enjoyed pool.
NIGHT:
Spent the night packing and watching a movie in our home theater.
DAY 05
MONDAY (DEPARTURE)
MORNING:
Our car rental service picked us up at 7:00 AM for our 11:10AM flight.
We arrived with time to do security and buy lunch at Starbird Chicken.
EVENING:
Landed at 7:35 PM EST.