All Roads Lead to Napa Valley

Ultimately, Napa Valley is something of an American paradise for wine lovers: 250 vineyards to explore in the heart of California. Plenty of sunshine, rolling hills, and some of the country’s finest wines.

Napa Valley… by car for maximum efficiency

To explore Napa Valley by car, simply start in Napa and take Highway 29 north. If your goal is to visit as many vineyards and wineries as possible, this is probably the best way to go: Highway 29 makes it easy to reach the small towns. This is the way to go if you have a packed itinerary but a tight schedule. Some of the most renowned estates: Domaine Chandon, Beaulieu Vineyard…

Napa Valley… by bike for a taste of the countryside

The Silverado Trail is the countryside version of Highway 29. About 48 kilometers long, it starts in Napa and ends in Calistoga. Because if you’re going to take your time visiting the vineyards, you might as well hop on a bike and ride along the road at a leisurely pace, truly taking in the scenery. You’ll find some big names here: Joseph Phelps, ZD Wine, Mumm, Krug… but also smaller wineries where true enthusiasts are ready to devote their time to you and serve you some fine wine.

Napa Valley… by train for a quick tour

The Wine Train is a small steam train dating back to the early 20th century that runs between Napa and St. Helena. The 40-kilometer journey offers stunning views of the region’s vineyards and hills. As an added bonus, the train also doubles as a restaurant: THE place to be for those who want to taste wine while exploring the vineyards (with 100 wines on the menu, no less) and sample regional cuisine prepared by a true master chef.