Lazy days make us think most of the summer is ahead of
us, but we’re about halfway through the season! It’s not too early to begin
planning an end-of-summer Labor Day getaway to Napa Valley. Warm days, cool nights, and a bounty of
relaxing activities create a perfect respite as you gear up for fall.
Here are a few of our favorite events happening on the
Labor Day weekend, which starts Saturday, August 31st and continues through
Monday, September 2nd.
Summer Sunset at Rutherford Hill Winery. If you plan to arrive on Friday, here’s a great way to relax after your travel day. Enjoy a glass of delicious wine while enjoying one of the country’s most beautiful views. Summer sunset events happen Saturday and Sunday, too.
Napa Valley Farmers’ Market.Start your Saturday with a culinary adventure in the Napa Valley Farmers’ Market. Sample fr
Lazy days make us think most of the summer is ahead of
us, but we’re about halfway through the season! It’s not too early to begin
planning an end-of-summer Labor Day getaway to Napa Valley. Warm days, cool nights, and a bounty of
relaxing activities create a perfect respite as you gear up for fall.
Here are a few of our favorite events happening on the
Labor Day weekend, which starts Saturday, August 31st and continues through
Monday, September 2nd.
August through October is the harvest season in Napa
Valley. Winemakers rush to pick grapes at peak ripeness and start the fruit’s
transformation into flavorful wines. On September 8th, 2019, the
Calistoga AVA will host its sixth annual harvest celebration.
The celebration features food and drinks from nine
local restaurants and more than 40 wineries. With 1,000 feet of tables set in
the center of Calistoga’s downtown, the joyous event expresses gratitude for a
bountiful harvest.
If you’re unable to make the date, here are several
other harvest season activities to enjoy:
The Harvest Ball at V. Sattui Winery. This black-tie affair celebrates 35 years of harvests at the V. Sattui Winery. Set in a sparkling Napa twilight, this Michelin-star meal accompanied by top-tier wines is a night to remember. Saturday, September 14th.
August through October is the harvest season in Napa
Valley. Winemakers rush to pick grapes at peak ripeness and start the fruit’s
transformation into flavorful wines. On September 8th, 2019, the
Calistoga AVA will host its sixth annual harvest celebration.
The celebration features food and drinks from nine
local restaurants and more than 40 wineries. With 1,000 feet of tables set in
the center of Calistoga’s downtown, the joyous event expresses gratitude for a
bountiful harvest.
Summer would not be summer without heaps
of ice cream! Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re all about healthy eating,
ice cream can hardly be off your list, especially on a warm, sunny Napa Valley
getaway. In fact, some of wine country’s exclusive, artisanal ice-creams draw
such huge crowds, that you may actually need an ice cream strategy in Napa
Valley!
Here is our pick of the not-to-be-missed
Napa ice cream places.
Three Twins Ice Cream: Located at the Oxbow Public Market,
they serve ice cream made with organic ingredients and offer several delicious
and innovative flavors. Check out Mint Confetti, Dad’s Cardamom, Mexican
Chocolate, Lemon Cookie and Land of Milk and Honey, among others.
Miminashi: This Izakaya-style restaurant in downtown Napa
serves a wide array of Japanese dishes and fine sakes. They figure on our ice
cream list for their unique, Japanese-style soft serve ice cream in creative
flavors, such as sweet corn, margarita sorbet, orange whip, malt
Summer would not be summer without heaps
of ice cream! Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re all about healthy eating,
ice cream can hardly be off your list, especially on a warm, sunny Napa Valley
getaway. In fact, some of wine country’s exclusive, artisanal ice-creams draw
such huge crowds, that you may actually need an ice cream strategy in Napa
Valley!
Here is our pick of the not-to-be-missed
Napa ice cream places.
