In 1978, Chef Sally Schmidt and husband Don purchased a building in Yountville in northern California’s Napa County, which would become The French Laundry. Its future would not only help put the entirety of Napa on the map but changed the course of the culinary world. And the area around it? The Town of Yountville is an outdoor oasis and the epicurean epicenter of Napa’s wine country.
The Napa Valley town of Yountville is like a carefully thought out, well-crafted bottle of wine, and the longer you spend in its atmosphere, the better it gets. The tiny enclave of around 3,300 lucky souls flawlessly pairs iconic Michelin Star restaurants, boutique vintners, stylish hotels, and home decor, all in a bucolic backdrop surrounded by fields of grapes.
Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa, CA has just launched a new way for families to ensure their kids are able to learn while also escaping the confines of home with their “Resort Learning” offerings. We always love a getaway to Carneros Resort and Spa for the picture-perfect new cottages, amazing […]
The Estate Yountville recently reveals their new world class Spa experience that is further enhanced with new offerings inspired by the destination. This already uniquely beautiful property is now better than ever, and for those searching for a fantastic wellness and spa getaway, The Estate will surely not disappoint the […]
There are times that we want bold red wines, but for those times that we are searching for that elegant red that pairs perfectly with a romantic dinner fireside, we have picked these six wines just for you. From gorgeous aromas of black fruits and cassis that are followed by […]
If it’s Memorial Day weekend in the Napa Valley, then it’s time for BottleRock, the three-day music, food, wine, and brew festival. The first taste of the summer festival season begins with BottleRock presented by JaM Cellars and taking place at the Napa fairgrounds. Move over Muse, Snoop Dog, and […]
Despite what many envisioned after watching the media coverage of fires that raged through Sonoma and Napa County in 2017, Napa Valley remains virtually unblemished to the eyes of visiting tourists… Napa Blossoms Having spent several weeks in the area last summer, I anticipated a visual and emotional assault during […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall/Winter 2017 | Nestled into the heart of Napa wine country, Yountville is an adorably sophisticated, main-street kind of town that is filled with some of the world’s finest foods and wines. Only about an hour and a half drive from San Francisco, Yountville is within easy driving […]
The Sonoma County Wine Country near Healdsburg, California, offers a more relaxed vibe than its neighbor Napa Valley. After tasting and sipping your way through this serene countryside, lay your head to rest in one of thirteen rooms or suites at the Honor Mansion. Peace and Quiet Situated in a […]
It’s that time of the year again. This September marks the 13th annual California Wine Month, and it is the perfect time to experience the annual harvest season. Wine enthusiasts of all levels can come together here and enjoy special tastings, festivals, concerts, wine and food offerings and more at wineries […]
Always a unique California experience, the Napa Valley Wine Train echoes the glory days of train travel. As the fall approaches, they have announced the expansion of its Quattro Vino tour and tasting program, which now includes three new offerings – the Legacy, Estate, and Collective journeys. Each of these immersions into […]
Napa Valley is ripe with history, intrigue and award winning wines. This California wine country getaway is a top destination for people looking for a place to sip, savor, enjoy and learn from some of the top wine masters in the country. With hundreds of vineyards to choose from, it […]
