Napa Valley Wineries
The soul of wine making in America, Napa Valley is a wine lover’s heaven on earth. Encompassing 297,000 acres on Northern California’s coast, Napa Valley boasts some of the world’s most acclaimed vineyards and wineries in historic towns like Napa, Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville/Rutherford, and Yountville. Captivate your senses as you explore the beautiful rolling hills and vine-braided terrain of Napa Valley, home to more than 250 vineyards and wineries that produce award-winning wines with excellent flavor and diversity. Amble down the Silverado Trail, with 35 charming wineries and Napa’s oldest vineyards. Enjoy an unforgettable Napa Valley getaway as you wind through the breathtaking scenery, tour charming wineries, picnic in radiant vineyards, sample exquisite wines and learn about California’s largest wine appellation.
March 2010 Winery of the Month: Robert Mondavi Winery
Robert Mondavi Winery is River Terrace Inn’s Winery of the Month for March 2010. Make sure you stop by our Terrace Café, where we will be pouring Mondavi wines all month. We will also be holding complimentary Mondavi tastings every Friday afternoon throughout March from 5:30 to 6:30 pm hosted by a Mondavi Wine Educator. And don’t forget to pick up your complimentary tasting card at our front desk to visit the winery.
In 1966, emboldened by boundless enthusiasm, and a conviction that California could produce wines that would belong in the company of the world’s finest, Robert Mondavi set out on his own to found the first major winery built in the valley since prohibition: Robert Mondavi Winery. Since then, the open arch of the winery has welcomed thousands of guests who have come to share in Robert's love of wine, food, and art.
Robert Mondavi believed that the path to a more gracious lifestyle was found in the appreciation of wine, food, and art. Early-on in the winery's history he chose a path of wine education as the toe-hold for consumers to experience what he meant by gracious living. Visitors can embark on a sensory tour of wine exploring the texture, flavor, and aromas in the glass, explore the nuances of food and wine pairing or walk through the winery's extensive art collection.
The Robert Mondavi Winery is open to visitors daily from 10a.m. to 5p.m. Tours are scheduled regularly year round, with advanced reservations recommended. For more information, you can visit the website at
www.robertmondaviwinery.com
Innsider Tip: Wine tours
Looking for a wine tour but not getting in until late Friday? Try Mondavi’s exclusive “Twilight Tour” starting at 5pm November-April, and at 5:30pm May-October. A Wine Educator will take you through the To Kalon Cellar and barrel aging rooms while discussing the inner workings of the winery. The tour concludes by the fireplace with a tasting of Reserve and Spotlight wines accompanied by an artisanal cheese board.
February 2010 Winery of the Month: Stonehedge Winery
Stonehedge Winery continues as our Winery of the Month for February. Their mission is to produce wines that are worlds apart from large producers or corporate conglomerates. It produces elegantly handcrafted wines that are affordable to the majority of the population. Stonehedge is dedicated to producing exciting, delicious, multi-dimensional wines that are available not only to a few, but to everyone.
Visit the Stonehedge tasting room in Downtown Napa, a short walk from River Terrace Inn. Take advantage of their special tasting over Valentine’s Day weekend when they will be pairing “Tea Room” Chocolates with their wine. The Tasting Room is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-6pm and Sundays from 12-4pm.
Guests of River Terrace Inn can stop by Terrace Café, where we will be pouring Stonehedge wines throughout February.
