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ASMALLWORLD Recommends: Napa Valley

ASMALLWORLD Recommends: Napa Valley

A timeless destination for wine aficionados and luxury seekers alike, Napa Valley remains one of northern California’s most storied regions. Just an hour from San Francisco, the valley offers exceptional viniculture, farm-to-table cuisine, innovative spas and natural hot springs. With this exclusive guide, along with a plethora of ASMALLWORLD hotels to stay at, a weekend in Napa Valley will be top on the cards this summer.

Begin your visit in downtown Napa, where there are more than 50 new and classic tastings to choose from. The historic Mayacamas Vineyard is an all-time favourite, offering seasonal wines as well as library vintages, offering a spectacular backdrop of mountaintop views and a legacy of finely fermented Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot. 

WINE TASTING IS A MUST IN THE NAPA VALLEY REGION

For a midday lunch stop, La Toque hosts an exquisite six course tasting menu along with a stellar line up of wines and was awarded the reputable Grand Award from the Wine Spectator, setting the benchmark for valley excellence.

Afternoons in Napa call for some chilled blush rosé which can be sampled at Azur Wines, a chic, modern enclave serving up Provence-inspired vintages. Pop into No Love Lost, a new, all-natural winery which serves a variety of nutty orange wines with hints of honey and bruised fruit, all with stylish graphic labels. Settle in for dinner at Kenzo, a minimalist 25-seat Japanese restaurant that specialises in scallop sashimi and beef tenderloin, along with an extensive variety of traditional wines and sakes. 

DOWNTOWN NAPA VALLEY

We recommend staying at the Meadowood Hotel, a secluded spot in the woods offering a fantastic three Michelin-starred restaurant, champagne on arrival and games of croquet on the verdant lawn. Alternatively, SOLAGE Napa Valley is surrounded by olive groves and is host to an award-winning spa, with private hot tubs on each room’s patios. Andaz Napa is for those who want sleek luxury, in the centre of downtown, and also has the most exquisite wine list.

You can book our hotels on ASMALLWORLD Collection, where you can receive VIP benefits such as room upgrades, hotel credit, late checkout and more.

ASMALLWORLD COLLECTION HOTELS SELECTED BY OUR EDITOR

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Meadowood, Napa Valley
Meadowood, Napa Valley
Napa Valley, United States
SOLAGE Napa Valley
SOLAGE Napa Valley
Napa Valley, United States
Andaz Napa
Andaz Napa
Napa Valley, United States

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