THE GUIDE I WINE 101 Clean & Green V. Sattui Winery VISIT SOME OF THE VALLEY'S SUSTAINABLE WINERIES * St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery * Round Pond Estate Winery * CADE Estate Winery * Cakebread Cellars * Odette Estate Winery * HALL Wines * Spottswoode Winery first stop DON'T BE THAT PERSON - YOU KNOW WHAT WE MEAN. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT BY REMEMBERING THESE SMART SIPPING TIPS. HYDRATE Drink wa- 80 COMFORT IS KING just in case. Turn to p. 140 for best breakfast bites. ter regularly throughout the day. Be a sustainable traveler and bring your own water bottle. Even better? Buy a reusable water bottle with metal straw at the Napa Valley Welcome Center in downtown Napa. It's the perfect souvenir. Many wineries have gravel walkways, so wear comfortable shoes. (Think wedges, not heels.) too much into one day. Three to four winery visits per day is just right. jacket or extra layer of clothing to wear if you plan on touring wine caves. These hover around 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or less), year round. TAKE IT EASY It's okay not to finish a glass of wine during a tasting. Use the dump bucket! BREAKFAST Don't ENJOY AT DINNER VISITNAPAVALLEY.COM | 2020 RELAX Don't try to fit skip breakfast! Eat something before wine tasting and keep a granola bar in your bag LAYER UP Bring a Buy a bottle at the day's favorite winery and take to dinner that night. Who's driving? Relax and leave that to someone else. Find a list of private transportation and tour options on p. 170. Want something different? Consider Napa Valley Wine Train, Wine Trolley, or Napa Driving Services (they'll drive your own car!). COURTESY OF V. SATTUI WINERY wine country: Pro tips Be a midweek warrior. A trip to the valley during the work week isn't just plain fun (wine tasting on a Wednesday!), but the crowds are generally lower compared to the weekends. Head to downtown Napa's Napa Valley Welcome Center for maps and more info. The local experts will offer winery suggestions based on your preferences, whether you want to see museum-worthy art collections, stroll French-style gardens, or experience culinary and wine pairings.http://www.VISITNAPAVALLEY.COM