All roads lead to Napa Valley

Napa Valley is, ultimately, a bit like American paradise for wine lovers: 250 vineyards to discover in the heart of California. Maximum sunshine, rolling hills, and some of the best wines in the country. In short: it's a must-see at least once in a lifetime. Okay, but that's a fifty-kilometer area to cover, so what's the plan of attack? We suggest three ways to visit Napa Valley!

Napa Valley… by car to be efficient

To visit Napa Valley by car, simply leave Napa and take Highway 29 north. If your goal is to visit as many vineyards and wineries as possible, this might be the best plan: Highway 29 makes it easy to access the smaller towns. It's a good option if you have a busy schedule but are short on time. Some of the most renowned wineries include Domaine Chandon and Beaulieu Vineyard.

Napa Valley… by bike for a countryside experience

The Silverado Trail is the countryside version of Highway 29. Approximately 48 kilometers long, it starts in Napa and ends in Calistoga. Because, if you're going to take your time visiting the vineyards, why not hop on a bike and ride along the road at a leisurely pace, truly appreciating the scenery? You'll find some big names along the way: Joseph Phelps, ZD Wine, Mumm, Krug… but also smaller wineries where genuine enthusiasts are ready to share their time and good wine with you.

Napa Valley… by train for a quick tour

The Wine Train is a small steam train dating back to the early 20th century that connects Napa to Santa Helena. The 40-kilometer journey offers stunning views of the vineyards and hills of the region. As an added bonus, the train also serves as a restaurant: the perfect spot for those who want to taste wine while exploring the vineyards (with a wine list of over 100 wines) and sample regional cuisine prepared by a truly renowned chef.

Pourquoi nous faire confiance ?

Depuis 2014, chez Les Grappes, nous partons à la rencontre de vignerons passionnés partout en France pour dénicher des vins authentiques, vivants et pleins d'histoire. En travaillant directement avec plus de 500 vignerons, nous sélectionnons des cuvées que nous aimons vraiment et que nous avons envie de vous faire découvrir.

Ce blog est le prolongement de cette aventure. On y partage nos découvertes, nos conseils, nos coups de cœur, nos meilleurs accords mets-vins, des idées de dégustation et tout ce qui nous anime au quotidien autour du vin.

L'objectif est simple : vous aider à choisir des bouteilles qui vous ressemblent et à prendre encore plus de plaisir à les déguster.