Napa Valley: Best Wineries for Picnics
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Planning a picnic in Napa? IntoWine.com has scoured Napa Valley to find the best wineries for picnics. The list below is in no particular order.
Rutherford Hill Winery Rutherford - If you have the drive time and the picnic basket, and you’re looking for one of the best outdoor eating areas in Napa, head up to Rutherford Hill, where you can sit in one of three dedicated picnic grounds and gaze out at the valley below. Read more...
Folie a Deux Oakville - Folie a Deaux is a psychiatric term that refers to two people sharing the same delusional ideas. Perhaps a whimsical name for a winery, but appropriate if the founders of the winery happen to both be psychology professionals. While the original couple no longer own the winery, their legacy lives on in the Rorschach dancers on the logo. Read more...
V Sattui St. Helena - Known as one of the limited number of Napa wineries that have county permits for picnics, V Sattui offers mid-day tasters a chance to buy some bread and cheese and sit for a spell in the shade. Read more...
Franciscan St. Helena - While wine libraries are not uncommon in Napa, the space allocated for the purpose at Franciscan stands out. Lots of warm wood, long tables, and floor to ceiling storage make for an impressive but not overwhelming atmosphere for those seeking to schedule a private event or tasting, or interested in attending one of the winery’s daily educational seminars. Read more...
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William Hill Estate has one of the most beautiful picnic areas in Napa Valley. Located towards the south end of the Silverado Trail, it's a 200-acre estate with 140-acres of vineyards surrounding the winery. There are tables and chairs underneath the arbor overlooking the vineyards. They don't sell food but you can pick up a picnic from nearby delis Soda Canyon and Monticello. They expect people to do a wine tasting or buy a bottle if you're using the facilities, but the wines are really good so that's no hardship!
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