Vines of Napa

06/10/2026

Ballentine Vineyards is always a good time vibe! Cruise along the Napa Valley Vine Trail by bike, then stop in for a tasting of their award-winning wines. 🚴‍♀️🍷

🍇 Don’t forget your 2026 Napa Vine Pass to Save 50% on an Estate Tasting.

06/04/2026

Looking for a laid-back Napa tasting experience? Add Robert Biale Vineyards to your list. 🍷🐓

Nestled in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, this welcoming winery is known for vineyard views and standout Zinfandels, including the legendary Black Chicken Zinfandel; rich, balanced, and backed by one of Napa’s great stories.

Read more at the Somm Says: https://www.vinesofnapa.com/post/black-chicken-legacy-from-robert-biale-vineyards

🍇 Bonus: Save $25 off Valley Vista Tasting - Vine Pass Price $25

05/28/2026

The vines are soaking it all in. 💦 Recent Napa rains are delivering the moisture and nutrients needed for a strong growing season ahead. 🌦️🍇

05/24/2026

May 24, 1976...the day Napa Valley changed the wine world forever.🍷At the historic Judgment of Paris, a Napa Valley Cabernet shocked the world by outperforming France’s most legendary wines in a blind tasting, putting California wine on the global map.

Read my latest wine blog: https://wix.to/EQCnvMY

The day Napa wine shocked the world! May 24, 1976, the Judgment of Paris changed wine history, as a Napa Valley Cabernet shocked the world by defeating top French producers.

05/21/2026

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a young Napa winery with 3-year-old vines beat some of France’s most legendary wines in a blind tasting. The winner? Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon.🍷🏆

This year, I had the incredible opportunity to taste that historic vintage during a masterclass hosted by James Suckling.

From underdog to icon. This is the story that built Napa wine country. 🇺🇸🍇

Read more at the Somm Says:
https://www.vinesofnapa.com/post/when-napa-wine-shocked-the-world

05/16/2026

Art, wine, and sunshine in Yountville today 🍷🎨☀️

Were you one of the lucky few to snag a free 2026 Napa Vine Pass with your Art, Sip & Stroll tasting ticket? 🍇✨ If so, we’d love to hear from you! Be sure to register your pass through the Vines of Napa website and join the experience.

05/13/2026

Sip, savor, and discover Napa Valley 🍷 Did you know? Visit Napa Valley hosts monthly pop-up tastings featuring incredible local wineries and wines. ✨

Today’s Vines of Napa lineup includes Chase Cellars, Eleven Eleven Wines, and Bravante Vineyards — all part of the 2026 Napa Vine Passport! Stop by, raise a glass, and experience Napa Valley with us! 🍇

05/04/2026

Discover one of Napa Valley’s historic, family-owned wineries Trefethen Family Vineyards in the Oak Knoll District with your 2026 Napa Vine Pass.

With roots dating back to the 1886, the winery produces a wide selection of outstanding estate wines grown from their 440 acres of planted vines.

Read more at the Somm Says link: https://www.vinesofnapa.com/post/explore-trefethen-family-vineyards

🍇 Bonus: Napa VINE PASS holders receive $25 off the Collectors Cabernet Experience.

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the connection between the land and the wines of Napa Valley. From biodynamic to regenerative farming, sustainable practices are shaping healthier vineyards. Discover how it all comes together and experience it for yourself with the 2026 Napa Vine Pass. 🌱🌎

Read more at the Somm Says:
https://www.vinesofnapa.com/post/earth-day-in-napa-valley-farming-for-the-future

04/17/2026

Cheers to Chandon USA for an engaging industry Earth Day panel offering insights on biodiversity and regenerative farming, plus a lovely happy hour to wrap it all up. 🥂🌿🌎