Yountville:The Best of Napa All in One Place

The Napa Valley is home to many of the best things in life: fine wine, haute cuisine, and luxe accommodations. And one need not venture beyond the cozy town of Yountville to experience it all. Choose your hotel, park the car, and enjoy the freedom provided within this walkable 1.5 square mile hamlet that features outdoor art, an abundance of wine tasting venues, iconic restaurants, boutique shopping, and a choice of lodging options. Some of our favorites:

STAY: A Yountville mainstay for more than four decades, the Tuscan inspired Napa Valley Lodge stays ahead of the wine country hospitality curve by offering a variety of included amenities such as the offer of sparkling wine at check-in, fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon, and a bountiful buffet breakfast each morning. The large swimming pool is an ideal spot to unwind after a hectic day of winetasting. // napavalleylodge.com

The LEED platinum-certified Bardessono is proof that a resort can provide unmatched luxury while maintaining energy and environmental efficiency. Utilizing salvaged tree wood, natural linens, and bath products, and ‘smart’ technology for heating, cooling, and water systems, Bardessono wraps its guests in ‘green’ grandeur. A variety of garden water features accent four building structures that house 62 stylish suites, each with large outdoor patios and balconies. Spacious bathrooms feature large soaking tubs and separate showers. // bardessono.com

Welcoming guests with interiors of stone, rich wood, and cozy fireplaces throughout, Hotel Yountville is a gracious retreat anchored by a glorious Heritage Valley Oak. Eighty romantic, spacious guest rooms surround the central pool and its towering Italian Cypress trees. Guests can enjoy exclusive tastings of complimentary wine from local winery partners in the afternoon, and in the morning, oneof-a-kind breads and pastries from nearby Bouchon Bakery. // hotelyountville.com WINE: Stroll and sip to your heart’s content; a multitude of tasting rooms line Yountville’s streets. Jessup Cellars, part of the Good Life Wine Collective, was among the very first to embrace Yountville as a wine tasting destination. A guestcentric philosophy ensures that visitors are made to feel special. Up to 40 can be comfortably seated at safe distances in a lovely outdoor courtyard where flights of their small lot, handcrafted wines are served. // jessupcellars.com

Also part of the Good Life Wine Collective is Handwritten Wines, a ten-minute walk from Jessup. Located in a spectacular new building, Handwritten wows with unique tasting experiences such as the ‘Bread & Butter’ tasting that pairs six wines with artisanal butters from around the world, Bouchon Bakery breads, sliced Jamon, and artisanal cheeses. // handwrittenwines.com

Elegant Chandon has long been a favorite of wine country visitors, and there is no question why. In addition to its tasty sparkling wines, available by the glass, the flight, and bottle, Chandon features gorgeous, park-like grounds with lush green lawns, sculpture gardens, and ponds. Guests are invited to wander, flute-in-hand. // chandon.com

The team at venerable Hoopes Vineyard has introduced a new concept with their Oasis by Hoopes. This regenerative farm, animal sanctuary, garden, and vineyard welcomes one and all to experience the region’s agricultural bounty. Wine is, of course, part of the

Oasis by Hoopes; presenting a new kind of Wine Country. Relaxed and welcoming, this isn’t a dream, but an oasis.

A lush refuge from everyday life, the Oasis by Hoopes is a place to recharge one's batteries. Displaying the entire line-up of Hoopes Family Vineyard’s award-winning wines, this outdoor retreat is more than a retail location, it’s a regenerative farm, a sanctuary for farm animals and a little piece of heaven. Take home a token of paradise with Hoopes ultra-premium wines and savor the excursion to Napa Valley’s premier Oasis with an outdoor tasting. Oasis by Hoopes is located at 6204 Washington Street in Napa. @oasisbyhoopes

appeal, but so is the purchaseby-appointment organic farmers market, where items are picked and harvested according to each individual order. // hoopesvineyard.com

Enjoy the wines of eight different winery partners within Heron House, a unique and curated tasting destination. Featured are Bench Vineyards, Eponymous Cellars, Hobel Wines, Lindstrom Wines, Myriad Cellars, Steltzner Vineyards, Switchback Ridge, and Zeitgeist Cellars. Choose from three different flights of four wines each and enjoy on their private patio, steps from Washington St. // heronhouseyountville.com

DINE: RH Yountville takes its cues from its luxury lifestyle parent

R+D Kitchen

company and kicks things up a notch to integrate food, wine, art, and design. The exceedingly stylish compound features posh courtyards with limestone fountains, massive fireplaces, and heritage olive trees. The various buildings include two design galleries, a winetasting patio, and the breathtakingly beautiful, indoor-outdoor, chandelier-laden restaurant serving favorites such the RH Burger, Lobster Roll, and Truffled Fries. // rh.com

Culinary icon Thomas Keller continues to add to his Yountville portfolio with La Calenda, located on the former Hurley’s site. Named after the traditional Oaxacan parade that celebrates community festivities, La Calenda’s cuisine combines authentic Oaxacan flavors with fresh and artisanal ingredients presented in a family-friendly environment. Chef de Cuisine Kaelin Ulrich Trilling credits his mother Susana Trilling, a celebrated cookbook author and Oaxaca-based cooking school proprietor, with his delicious mole sauce. // lacalendamex.com

R+D Kitchen offers modern American comfort food, with a splash of sushi. There is something for everyone on this menu, from meatloaf, to barbecue ribs, to tuna tartare. With a bustling outdoor patio and cozy fire pit, the casual ambiance is appropriate for both couples and families. // rd-kitchen.com

Located at Stewart Cellars and featuring an outdoor courtyard, Southside Yountville is both a coffee house and café, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and to-go items. Convivial and community-oriented, this location is one of three throughout Napa. Try the Avocado Toast, or the Rock Shrimp Tostadas. A Kids Menu features Biscuit & Jam, Grilled Cheese, and Eggs & Toast. And the Wrecking Ball brand coffee can’t be beaten. // southsidenapa.com

SHOP: In any season, the sun shines brightly in the Napa Valley. Shade yourself with a selection from Montecristi Panama Hats. This family-owned business imports high-quality genuine Panama hats from Ecuador, each handcrafted by skilled master weavers. Theirs is the most extensive inventory of Panama hats in the United States, featuring styles for all occasions, from the classics to the latest modern styles. // panamahatsco.com

Having worked in kitchens across the country for nearly 17 years, Chris Kollar decided to sweeten his culinary talents by becoming a self-taught chocolatier. Inspired by European chocolate making techniques and flavors, he traveled extensively to study and learn. His skills are on full display at Kollar Chocolates, where customers can watch the chocolate-making process through a large glass show window. // kollarchocolates.com

V Wine Cellar is your one-stop Napa Valley wine shop, featuring 4,000 square feet of retail and tasting spaces, a lounge, and an outdoor cigar patio. Known as ‘the place people in the know like to go,’ V (as it’s known amongst locals) is like visiting your best friend’s home, but with the greatest wine. Stop by, put your feet up, and enjoy Napa Valley’s very own living room. // vwinecellar.com

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As one of Napa Valley’s hotel gems, LEED Platinum Certified Bardessono provides a luxurious experience for guests within a sustainable environment. Deep green with luxury and a subtle aesthetic, the hotel offers ultimate indulgence through Lucy restaurant’s farm-to-fork fare, in-room spa treatments, electric Lexus vehicles, curated art collection and rooftop pool access. Now offering a grand respite with enhanced amenities, The Maple Grove Villas extend embellished Napa Valley experiences for an effortless, cultural immersion. Premier luxury at every turn.

Sparkling with tradition, Hotel Yountville is a wine-country retreat with enticing charm. Eighty romantic, spacious guest rooms housed in stone buildings constructed of stacked Napa river rocks feature four-poster beds, oversized tubs and fireplaces. Indulge in a treatment at The Spa, dine at Heritage Oak and recharge at the decadent pool courtyard with bar. Then, usher in the evening with a toast to the deep-rooted story of the Heritage Oak tree as it glistens with light with traditional tiny pours of signature cocktails – a colorful reprieve from a day of wine tasting. An intimately luxurious experience awaits at one of Napa Valley’s top hotels. ••• YOUNTVILLE HERITAGE, REIMAGINED •••