As well as offering the chance to taste 10 perfect wines (scoring 100 points according to Robert Parker) the Napa Valley Experience features a private party at Chappellet Winery overlooking the area.
Harvest picnic over the valley —
As well as offering the chance to taste 10 perfect wines (scoring 100 points according to Robert Parker) the Napa Valley Experience features a private party at Chappellet Winery overlooking the area.
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Napa Valley Experience guests will be based at Meadowood in St. Helena. Located on 250 acres of prime wine land, the resort has a three-Michelin-starred restaurant and professional croquet court.
Meadowood resort —
Napa Valley Experience guests will be based at Meadowood in St. Helena. Located on 250 acres of prime wine land, the resort has a three-Michelin-starred restaurant and professional croquet court.
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The first evening of the tour features a dinner and wine reception at Far Niente winery, one of the most highly regarded wineries in Napa Valley.
So Far Niente, so good —
The first evening of the tour features a dinner and wine reception at Far Niente winery, one of the most highly regarded wineries in Napa Valley.
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Hall Rutherford at the Sacrashe Vineyard has 14,000 square feet of caves, a dazzling reception area and a spectacular chandelier dressed in hundreds of Swarovski crystals.
Hall Rutherford reception —
Hall Rutherford at the Sacrashe Vineyard has 14,000 square feet of caves, a dazzling reception area and a spectacular chandelier dressed in hundreds of Swarovski crystals.
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There's something special about tasting a wine in the vineyards in which it was produced.
Tasting in the vineyard —
There's something special about tasting a wine in the vineyards in which it was produced.
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Napa Valley was designated the first American Viticultural Area in California in 1981. About 30 miles long and ranging from one to five miles wide, it's about one-eighth the size of Bordeaux.
Small area, big taste —
Napa Valley was designated the first American Viticultural Area in California in 1981. About 30 miles long and ranging from one to five miles wide, it's about one-eighth the size of Bordeaux.
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Robert M. Parker Jr. of "The Wine Advocate" has given 130 U.S. wines a perfect 100 score. Of those, 68 are from Napa Valley.
Perfect score —
Robert M. Parker Jr. of "The Wine Advocate" has given 130 U.S. wines a perfect 100 score. Of those, 68 are from Napa Valley.
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There'll be no food served and guests are advised to avoid household cleaners, perfume, cologne or scented cosmetics prior to tastings. Don't expect garlic in the lunch either.
No food, just wine —
There'll be no food served and guests are advised to avoid household cleaners, perfume, cologne or scented cosmetics prior to tastings. Don't expect garlic in the lunch either.
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The Napa Valley Experience also makes it clear that these vineyards are proper working farms, as well as postcard-pretty locales.
Coddling grapes is a nonstop job —
The Napa Valley Experience also makes it clear that these vineyards are proper working farms, as well as postcard-pretty locales.
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Wine educator Karen MacNeil will lead guests through a unique wine tasting that may never be repeated. They'll experience a 1,000-point tasting -- 10 of Napa Valley's "perfect" wines.
A thousand points of perfect wines —
Wine educator Karen MacNeil will lead guests through a unique wine tasting that may never be repeated. They'll experience a 1,000-point tasting -- 10 of Napa Valley's "perfect" wines.
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