If you spend much time in the wine community, it won’t be long before you hear talk of “wine futures.” Novice wine consumers might not be familiar with the phrase, but if you truly love the world of fine wine, it’s worth taking the time to learn about wine futures and consider making an investment. […] The post What Are Wine Futures? The Definitive Guide appeared first on V. Sattui Winery ..read more

Making memories doesn’t have to be complicated. The best things in life are often the simplest, and there are few things sweeter than time spent in the sunshine with good friends and world-class wine – and the perfect Napa picnic spots make that simple joy easily accessible. The wine capital of the USA, Napa Valley […] The post Our Favorite Napa Picnic Spots: The Ultimate Guide to Picnicking in Napa appeared first on V. Sattui Winery ..read more

Napa Valley is a beautiful destination all year, but there’s an extra touch of magic when you visit during the fall. The soft, golden sunlight filtering through the amber and copper-leaved trees creates a mesmerizing sight. With the air a little cooler and fewer tourists around than in summer months, visiting Napa Valley in the fall […] The post Discover the Best of Napa Valley in the Fall appeared first on V. Sattui Winery ..read more

When choosing an event for the family, a day spent wine tasting might not be your first thought. However, family-friendly wineries have grown in popularity in recent years, with the goal of making wine tasting a more accessible activity for families to enjoy together. Whether offering non-alcoholic alternatives to wine or hosting activities for guests […] The post How to Take the Family Wine Tasting: A Parent’s Guide appeared first on V. Sattui Winery ..read more

If you’re new to wine tasting, it can be easy to feel like a fish out of water. Your tasting companions are rattling off the different tasting notes that they are experiencing in each glass, while you aren’t sure what to say other than that it tastes like . . . wine. In part, we’re […] The post What Does Wine Taste Like? How to Develop Your Wine Tasting Palate appeared first on V. Sattui Winery ..read more

The date is set, and you have your winery visit planned. But suddenly you realize you’ve forgotten an important detail – what do you wear to a winery? Winery style doesn’t have to be complicated. Ultimately, the goal is to craft classic looks and style pairings with a unique twist. You want to choose pieces that are casual yet classy, timeless yet not overdone. A winery visit is not a stuffy or formal event, but it is an elevated one. Relaxed but stylish fashion is key to fitting in perfectly at a winery. Looking for inspiration for what to wear to your upcoming wine tasting or winery event ..read more

Anyone visiting Napa Valley can be both delighted and overwhelmed with the number of choices at their fingertips – it helps to have a local friend to guide you through the options. Napa is made up of several nested AVAs, and a journey up the Napa Valley – or down – offers a range of great stops, including our hometown of St. Helena. Here are some of our favorite picks for your next day trip to the Napa Valley, broken up by AVA: Los Carneros AVA Some of our estate vineyards back up to the Boon Fly Cafe in this most southern AVA in the valley, known for the cooling coastal influences of the San ..read more

If you’re touring the world-class wine scene of the Napa Valley, you may be looking for a hotel in Napa Valley – and not just any place to stay in Napa, but the best. There are many options, from the classiest 5-star hotels to charming, utterly unique bed and breakfasts – here are our picks for some of the very best when you come and stay for a while near us here at V. Sattui Winery: Alila Napa Valley Photo Credit: Alila Napa Valley 1915 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574 4.6 (394) | 5-Star Hotel Alila is the World of Hyatt group’s adults-only St. Helena offering, uniting vineyard views with 64 mod ..read more

When it comes to winemaking and wine tasting in the United States, Napa Valley is the first thing that comes to mind. But many visitors to Napa Valley aren’t aware that there’s a thriving sparkling wine culture in Napa. It all starts in the prime vineyards of our region, which are ideal for quality sparkling wine: Napa Sparkling Wine Vineyards Climate & Geography of Napa Due to its dramatic geography and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Napa Valley is a region of microclimates . Some vineyards are perfect for warmer weather varietals like Cabernet, while other sites are ideal for gro ..read more

How did the Napa Valley, a 30-mile-long strip of rural land stretching from the San Pablo Bay to Mount St. Helena, where livestock used to be the most important industry, vault itself into the global wine scene? The Napa AVA (American Viticultural Area) was California’s first, established in 1981. Through a hard-won blend of intentionality in vineyard farming, winemaking, marketing, and maintaining family ownership and tradition, Napa winemakers have been able to consistently create wines of rare and notable character. There are many articles on the history of Napa Valley – and history is cen ..read more