
November 3, 2026
Tuesday
Arrival — Unwind at the Base of Howell Mountain
Fly into San Francisco. ~2 hour drive to Napa.
Private tour and tasting in the eastern hills at the base of Howell Mountain. An exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into winemaking and cave aging.
📍 647 Greenfield Rd, St Helena, CA 94574Freshen up before dinner.
TBD

November 4, 2026
Wednesday
The Valley Floor — St. Helena to Rutherford
Steep, south-facing estate at the base of Howell Mountain with panoramic views of Lake Hennessey. Family-owned since 1979, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon.
📍 1099 Greenfield Rd, St Helena, CA 94574Culinary lunch experience at this acclaimed estate known for single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Home to seven 100-point wines.
📍 588 Zinfandel Ln, St Helena, CA 94574Family-owned estate in Rutherford — taste wines, ciders, and balsamic vinegar alongside a winemaker on a 113-acre ranch with sculpture gardens.
📍 1450 Silverado Trail S, Rutherford, CA 94573TBD

November 5, 2026
Thursday
High on the Ridge — Diamond Mountain District
Pick up lunch supplies at the famous Oakville Grocery before heading up to Diamond Mountain.
📍 7856 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562Boutique Diamond Mountain producer focusing on single-vineyard Bordeaux-style reds. Stunning mountain setting above Calistoga.
📍 1520 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515Lunch and tasting — an expression of curiosity with limited bottlings from outstanding Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast vineyards. Signature experience in private cave rooms.
📍 Calistoga, CA 94515Est. 1895 — one of the most spectacular views in Napa, nearly on the spine of the Mayacamas range. Private seated tasting overlooking the northern valley.
📍 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515TBD

November 6, 2026
Friday
Two Mountain Ranges in a Day — Mt. Veeder & Howell
A welcome outdoor refuge one mile south of Yountville — organic gardens, a nonprofit animal sanctuary, and regenerative farming alongside exceptional Oakville Cabernet.
📍 6204 Washington St, Napa, CA 94558Award-winning hospitality center in the Mt. Veeder AVA. Small-production Cabernet Sauvignon including their celebrated Special Selection Reserve, paired with a culinary experience.
📍 Mt. Veeder, Napa, CAA high-elevation Howell Mountain estate producing small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon from volcanic mountain soils.
TBD

November 7, 2026
Saturday
A St. Helena Farewell
The pinnacle Clif Family experience — an intimate private salon in St. Helena pairing small-production Howell Mountain estate wines with organic seasonal produce from the Clif Family Farm.
📍 1334 Vidovich Ln, St Helena, CA 94574Head back to the city — approximately 1.5 hours.
TBD
