Tending to the vines is a year-long process, but Harvest season brings a new kind of excitement to the Napa Valley. As you drive north up Highway 29 through historic Oakville and Rutherford, you are immediately welcomed by the intoxicating aroma of ripening grapes as crush fills the air. Ask yourself, have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a winemaker is like or what it would feel like to be swept up in the exhilarating energy of harvest? Look no further, St. Helena is filled with Harvest gatherings, curated wine tasting experiences, and lodging packages to make the most of your Harvest getaway. Harvest Inn captures the essence of vineyard life. Walk under Redwood trees, dine on farm-to-table creations, relax in the hot tub and savor wine and sweeping views of the vineyards from an Adirondack chair. At Wine Country Inn, breathtaking vineyard views from private decks are best enjoyed early morning sipping coffee and enjoying the crip air as the fog bed lifts over the sea of vines. Enjoy daily country breakfasts, weekend wine tastings, and a refreshing swimming pool and spa. Now that you’ve booked your lodging let’s fill that itinerary with curated harvest wine tasting experiences. Did you know you can create your very own wine varietal? Play vintner for the day and head to Raymond Vineyards, where you will craft your own Bordeaux-style red blend, fill your bottle, cork it, capsule it, dress it with your custom label, and take it home to enjoy. Sip like a Saint and be treated like royalty at Clif Family Winery. Taste flight of organic certified Howell Mountain wines that are paired delightfully with seasonal culinary bites from the garden. Or better yet, take a tour of... read more
