Napa Valley has over 400 wineries within its borders. There’s good wine around every corner, but if you’re planning a trip, that means there’s a lot to sift through. Then add in the hurdles of mapping a route, booking a car, finding a DD, snagging tastings at the up-and-coming producers or navigating crowds at the iconic stops. It’s a lot to navigate.
Signing up for one of the region’s wine tours can save you the logistical migraines and make your trip a heck of a lot easier.
The area’s best aren’t just on-the-bus, off-the-bus affairs. There are wine tours that give you exclusive access to prestigious vineyards and others that enable you to traverse the valley by foot or by bike. There are also tours for the sober-curious and options for folks who want to bring a furry friend along for the ride.
There are even tours that give you different perspectives on the region, be it by looking backwards into Napa’s historical past or down from the sky—like, have you ever seen the Mayacamas from a hot air balloon?
“Napa Valley is a world-renowned destination due to its culture, history and, of course, the wine,” says Bob Magnani, general manager of Bazán Cellars and executive director of WineD. “If you need help, just ask a local—we all love to share what we have with our new friends.”
Since there are so many options, we asked Napa locals which ones they think are actually worth the time and money.
This Article was originally published on Wine Enthusiast
