Yountville, a Destination for Food and Wine Lovers

Located in downtown Yountville, the Napa Valley Museum gives visitors a comprehensive look at the history of this unique part of California.

The museum has three sections called the Main Gallery, Spotlight Gallery and History Gallery. Each space contains art and historical information from various time periods and creators in Napa Valley’s history.

The museum also has a variety of hands-on activities that are great for teaching and engaging young visitors.

Napa Valley Museum also holds special events and educational meetings from time to time, which are often free for the whole family.

55 Presidents Circle, PO Box 3567, Yountville, CA 94599, Phone: 707-944-0500

Founded in 2000, Stewart Cellars is a family-owned winery that sources its wine grapes from some of the best vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

Visitors can try Stewart’s acclaimed wines at their Yountville Tasting Hall, which features vaulted ceilings, a large tasting bar and expansive views of the surrounding courtyard. At a tasting guests can try some of Stewart’s newest releases or enjoy classic favorites. Stewart Cellars also offers a wine club membership with several different options for yearly wine shipments, discounts, invitations to special events and other bonuses.

6752 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599, Phone: 707–963-9160

Gourmet Food & Wine Tours helps visitors experience the best of Yountville through two of things the town is best known for--food and wine. Yountville boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere else.

The company offers a 3.5 hour tour with stops at four different spots for a hearty lunch. Wine sampling is also included, and tour attendees will learn all kinds of interesting facts about Napa and Sonoma Counties, Yountville’s history as a hub for wine and artistry and more.

Visitors can also request a private tour with an accompanying photographer for an even more memorable experience. The Yountville tour is available to book online.

Phone: 707-668-7990

Napa Valley Bike Tours allows visitors to experience this uniquely beautiful area as part of a leisurely bike tour.

Guests can join a guided tour or rent bikes for a self-guided jaunt around some of the most well-known vineyards in the Napa Valley area. The tour company offers quite a few different options for half-day and full-day tours along different biking routes in the area.

Visitors can also pair their tour with a hot air balloon ride or a picnic lunch. Napa Valley Bike Tours also organizes trips for large groups and for corporate outings.

6500 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599, Phone: 707-251-8687

The Hill Family Estate operates more than 10 vineyards throughout Napa Valley. Each vineyard produces signature wines that the estate sells through its online store.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Hill Family’s vineyards by booking a tasting experience or a vineyard tour.

There is also a Secret Garden tour where guests can explore Hill Family Farms, which is located just five minutes away from Yountville. Lastly, the Hill Family Estate runs a wine club that gives members access to new releases throughout the year, invitations to annual events and handcrafted seasonal recipes to pair with Hill Family wines.

6512 Washington Street, Yountville, CA, 94599, Phone: 707-944-9580

Conveniently located off the St. Helena Highway, the Cosentino Winery started making and serving fine wines nearly 40 years ago.

Guests are encouraged to come to the winery for tastings and special events. Tastings are held on the spacious patio area, which is flanked by an ivy-covered facade and decorated with comfortable couches and chairs.

Cosentino also holds a happy hour event throughout the week where visitors can sample four wines for a total of $15. Lastly, there is a wine club that gives members early access to new releases, discounts on Cosentino wines and merchandise and other perks.

7415 Saint Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558