NAPA
STAY
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, set within a 4.7-acre organic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, is the region’s first and only resort built around a working winery. From the moment you arrive, you’re in the lap of luxury, surrounded by vineyard views, refined design, and warm, intuitive service. The property blends modern farmhouse sophistication with Napa’s agricultural soul. Guests enjoy vineyard-view villas, deep soaking tubs, fireplaces, and private patios, plus two pools—one adults-only with infinity-edge views. On-site, Elusa Winery offers immersive tastings, complemented by complimentary bikes, Lucid Air excursions, and curated seasonal experiences. It’s the most beautiful, luxurious place to stay in wine country—a true Napa Valley must.
SAVOR
Auro is the must-have reservation when visiting Napa Valley, bringing Michelin-starred dining to the heart of Calistoga. Under Chef Rogelio Garcia’s masterful hand, ingredients are transformed into seven extraordinary experiential courses blending contemporary American cuisine with French technique and vibrant Mexican and Japanese influences. Dine in the intimate dining room overlooking vineyards or experience the Chef’s Table inside the excitement of the kitchen. Nestled within Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, Auro exemplifies world-class gastronomy and impeccable service.
SIP
Palisades Canyon
At Palisades Canyon, adventure begins well before the first pour. Set on land with a viticultural legacy dating back to the 1870s, the estate invites guests to embark on its Into the Wild hike—an intimate journey along owners Felicia Woytak and Steve Rasmussen’s private trails. The path winds from loamy vineyard floors to sweeping views of The Palisades, before culminating with lunch and tasting of estate wines, including their Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and dry-farmed 60-year-old Petite Sirah. It’s Napa Valley untamed yet undeniably elegant.
palisadescanyonwines.com
Annulus
For Luke Evnin and Deann Wright and their daughters, Annulus is a true family endeavor, specializing in single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from two celebrated Napa Valley sites. Guests can discover Annulus through private tastings or their Olive Grove Lunch, an idyllic experience for groups of six or more. Served beneath the dappled shade of olive trees, the family-style feast is paired with four exquisite estate wines, capturing the romance and elegance of Annulus.
annuluscellars.com
Bella Oaks
Bella Oaks holds a storied place in Napa Valley history as the source of some of its earliest and most celebrated single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons. Over the past decade, proprietor Suzanne Deal Booth, a renowned cultural preservationist, has revitalized the estate by replanting the vineyard. Today, Bella Oaks produces two exceptional wines—the Bella Oaks Red Wine and Le Génie Cabernet Sauvignon—against a backdrop of striking outdoor artwork by Max Ernst, Yayoi Kusama, and more.
bellaoaks.com
Trefethen
Founded in 1968, Trefethen Family Vineyards helped shape Napa Valley into the world-class wine destination it is today. Now guided by third-generation vintners Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen, the family remains dedicated to crafting 100% estate-grown wines. Their signature Taste the Estate experience begins with a guided stroll through the vibrant culinary garden before moving into the historic Trefethen family home, for a multi-course tasting. Paired with wines from the Trefethen library and ingredients sourced largely from the estate’s gardens, the meal captures Trefethen’s enduring commitment to excellence, hospitality, and sustainability.
trefethen.com
SONOMA STAY & SIP
The Residence at Skipstone
If you’re planning a group trip to Sonoma, make The Residence at Skipstone your home base. This breathtaking 8,000-square-foot estate—once the owner’s personal residence—offers a rare opportunity to live like a vintner. Set on 200 acres, including 27 acres of organically farmed vineyards just steps from the front door, the property delivers an idyllic wine country backdrop. Here, the team crafts a portfolio of extraordinary wines, most notably the flagship 2022 “Oliver’s Blend” Cabernet Sauvignon. And if your stay doesn’t include an overnight, you’ll soon be able to experience Skipstone at its new winery, set to open in early 2026. theresidenceatskipstone.com
Williams Selyem
An icon of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Williams Selyem is credited with putting single-vineyard Pinot Noir on the map in the mid-1980s—and has remained a coveted name among collectors ever since. Under the meticulous hand of winemaker Jeff Mangahas, now celebrating his 15th vintage, the winery produces 52 wines annually, including 21 distinctive Pinot Noirs. Mangahas embraces time-honored techniques, such as foot treading in antique dairy tanks, to stay true to its founding ethos: the best wines, from the best grapes, from the best growers. williamsselyem.com