鹿跃酒窖, 成立于1970年, quickly gained acclaim when its SLV Cab won the red wine competition at the Paris tasting. 今天, visitors continue to flock to this beautiful tasting room to try the renowned estate Cabernet Sauvignon while enjoying the sweeping views of the winery’s vineyards and the region’s signature rock palisades through the wall-to-ceiling glass windows.

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Be sure to try the incredible Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Heitz地窖 gained acclaim for its 1970 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon entry at the tasting in Paris. 今天, Heitz continues to be known for its premium single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and laid-back, 友好的品酒会, which are held in the small tasting room in the rustic stone farmhouse-style winery, situated on the estate’s eight-acre St. 海伦娜酒庄.

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Guests may opt to pair their experience with artisan cheese and charcuterie for an additional $25 per person.

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Heitz is one of the few 纳帕 Valley wineries to offer a complimentary tasting.

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自从巴黎品酒会后, Clos du Val has continued to garner acclaim for its award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon. Visitors flock to this winery to experience the legacy in the large, ivy-covered tasting room with vineyard views. A traditional stand-up tasting bar experience is offered, as well as private tours and library tastings. The experience is relaxed and down-to-earth, so consider an outdoor tasting with views of the olive trees and the 150-acre estate vineyard. Ask about the Petite Verdot and Zinfandel, as well–they’re exceptional.

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You can arrange a picnic, but book a table in advance. Reservations are required due to limited space.

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Historic 马亚卡马斯葡萄园 was built in 1889 and has become well known for its Cabernet Sauvignon over the years (their 1971 Cab was entered into the competition in Paris). Taste the latest vintage while visiting the estate’s beautiful stone winery, high on Mount Veeder. Note that tastings are available daily at the estate; starting at $125 a person, the experience is intimate and reminiscent of Old World Europe. You can also pay a visit to their downtown 纳帕 location, 星期三至星期日开放, where tastings start at just $35 a person.

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马亚卡马斯葡萄园 is off the beaten path, 所以要准备好长时间, bumpy drive up Mount Veeder on a dirt road—but the views will be well worth the trek.

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This winery has changed hands and names over the years, but today is known as Freemark Abbey. The winery was represented by both their 1972 Chardonnay and by their 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon at the Judgment of Paris; today, visitors can taste Freemark’s Chardonnay, 梅洛, and Cabernet Sauvignon by the fireplace in the cozy tasting room, or while relaxing on the lounge furniture on the shaded patio.

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Ask about the Bootleg Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the wines available exclusively at the winery.

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春山葡萄园 is a picturesque property with a rich history. 这片地产是当主人时建立的, 内政大臣Jacqui莎拉, purchased and combined three different wineries—La Perla, 骑士, & 1992年在山上的米拉瓦莱. The property includes several buildings from the late 1800s, including the La Perla Winery and Villa Miravalle, where tastings are hosted in the latter’s elegant, 有吊灯的品酒室. 春山葡萄园 received recognition for its entry at the Paris tasting—their 1973 Chardonnay placed 4th. Note that tastings are held by appointment only.

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为了更高级的体验, request the vertical tasting experience: a seated tasting of five Cabernet Sauvignons, 包括2006年或更早的一次.

A visit to Chateau Montelena allows a glimpse into 纳帕 Valley history: the winery is known for winning the white wine competition at the Judgment of Paris with their 1973 Chardonnay. 以法式风格居住, 常青藤覆盖的城堡建于1882年, 这处地产拥有华丽的场地, and the winery continues to produce estate wines today.

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Request a pamphlet for the self-guided tour of the grounds to learn more about this historic winery.

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