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Outdoor Wine Tasting Terraces PThe 707-963-1707 1450 Silverado Trail, Rutherford www.terraceswine.com The Terraces winery is a family-owned operation that “strives to create epic wines that capture a sense of place and time, and that brings joy.” Tasting experiences on the property are unique and often hosted by proprietors Timm and Sharon Crull, who are also the
estate’s farmers/growers/winemakers. The duo has transformed the 113 acres of land into 25 acres of vineyards and a sustainable farm that produces wine grapes, cider, balsamic vinegar, orchards, honeybees, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. As part of the winetasting experience, guests are taken on an immersive property tour either on foot or via ATV. The property is peppered with the Crull’s whimsical art collection (including a life-sized pink and green potted cow sculpture) with ad hoc stops to visit the chickens, the bee apiaries, the apple orchards, the restored historic buildings, and
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even to experience a taste of their 20-year harvest of balsamic traditionale. A visit to the Terraces is one of Napa Valley’s genuine treasures.
Domaine Carneros • 2nd 707-257-0101 1240 Duhig Rd., Napa www.domainecarneros.com Joseph Phelps Vineyards • 3rd 800-707-5789 200 Taplin Rd., St. Helena www.josephphelps.com
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Alpha Omega Winery • 3rd 707-963-9999 1155 Mee Ln., St. Helena www.aowinery.com
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Pizza Tra Vigne PPizzeria 707-967-9999 1016 Main St., St. Helena www.pizzeriatravigne.com
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Family Restaurant Gotts Roadside-Napa P 707-224-6900 • 644 1st St., Napa 707-963-3486 • 933 Main St., St. Helena • www.gotts.com Gotts Roadside has been around since it was introduced in St. Helena as Taylor’s Refresher as a car-hop restaurant back in 1999. Its popularity prompted its expansion to the Ferry Building in San Francisco and then downtown in Napa’s Oxbow Public Market District in 2007. The retro-style restaurant has something for everyone with a menu that serves gourmetstyle roadside classics such as inventive burgers, hot dogs, fries, handmade shakes, fresh seafood tacos, poke bowls, fresh salads, fried chicken, and chili, all accompanied by an impressive beer and local wine list.
Pizzeria Tra Vigne • 2nd 707-967-9999 1016 Main St., St. Helena www.pizzeriatravigne.com 44
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Hop Creek Pub • 3rd 707-257-7708 3253 Browns Valley Rd., Napa www.hopcreekpub.com
Pizzeria Tra Vigne has been one of Napa Valley’s local treasures since its opening over 25 years ago. People come from all corners of wine country to hang out and eat pasta, pizza, or a fresh daily special at this vibrant, family restaurant. Their pizzas have always been lauded as the area’s best, hand-tossed with fresh ingredients. Favorites include “The Queen’s Pizza,” a fresh margarita-style pie with freshly made mozzarella, the “Funghi,” loaded with fresh mushrooms, fontina, and truffle oil, or “The Original Vespa” with chicken sausage, roasted onions, spinach, and fresh mozzarella. There’s plenty of seating outdoors on their beautiful patio, complete with Bocce Court, or inside at a table or booth with family and friends.
Bistro Don Giovanni • 2nd 707-224-3300 4110 Howard Lane, Napa www.bistrodongiovanni.com Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca • 3rd 707-255-5552 1260 Main St., Napa www.azzurropizzeria.com