Created by Nick Ionita Updated On: November 29, 2017
Some of Naomi and my favorite spots in Sonoma, Napa, Anderson Valley and beyond. List covers wineries, restaurants, bars, places to stay, and general to do's.
1 California Dr (at St. Helena Hwy), Yountville, CA
Winery · 139 tips and reviews
Nick Ionita: On the Napa tourist trail but has a great outdoor patio, oysters, and a great variety of champagne. Great for groups if you can secure a table.
Epicurious: Rustic French offerings range from charcuterie to quiche Lorraine. But the kitchen also gets creative with the restaurant's namesake fruit, serving fig "Oreos" stuffed with local chèvre cheese.
Visit Napa Valley: Chateau Montelena caused a sensation when their 1976 Chardonnay put California wines on the map and beat French wines to take top honors at a Paris blind tasting.