Napa Valley

Think of the Oxbow like a high-end shopping mall for food and wine. — Afar Magazine

The art he has is here arresting, the front garden is picture perfect, and the drive up the winding roads to get here is fun, too. — Frommer's

After 22 years of harvesting grapes in Carneros, Rene and Veronica di Rosa transformed their winery into a 250-acre, indoor-outdoor museum dedicated to Bay Area artists. — Travel + Leisure

Upscale-casual luxury is the goal of this hillside beauty...the full-service resort, complete with spa, vineyard-view pool, and destination restaurant, has understatedly swank interiors. — Fodor's

Whimsical and captivating even to those who know nothing about design, it’s a structural fantasy world with undulating lines, a gilded onion dome, and a fearless use of color. — Frommer's

For a hands-on taste of winemaking, this property (known for its sparkling wines—in particular, Brut Rosé, Blanc de Blanc, and Crémant) hosts annual two-day “camps,”. — Travel + Leisure

There is, perhaps, no greater influence on the Napa Valley than Robert Mondavi and his eponymous winery. — Travel + Leisure

Taste from the winery's annual 8,000 cases of one very good and well-known red wine made from a blend of the vineyard's best cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc. — Frommer's

The main tasting room is reminiscent of a modern barn with views overlooking the estate valley. — Travel + Leisure

Tours, private tastings, and food-wine pairings elevate the experience. — Fodor's

Newly opened in 2007, this winery sits amid 357 acres of sustainably grown grapevines, olive groves, and biodynamic gardens. — Travel + Leisure

From a distance the modern, minimalist architecture of Artesa blends harmoniously with the surrounding Carneros landscape. — Fodor's

A 1973 Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon put this winery and the Napa Valley on the enological map by placing first in the famous Paris tasting of 1976. — Fodor's

a foodie attraction in downtown Napa that celebrates the valley’s long and colorful epicurean history. — Afar Magazine

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Houses a fantastic diorama of town in the 1860s, big Victorian dollhouse, full-size horse-drawn carriage and a restored cottage from entrepreneur Samuel Brannan’s original resort. — Lonely Planet

The 10-mile trail is steep and lacks shade in spots, but the summit is often cool and breezy. Bring plenty of water, and dress in layers. — Fodor's

Contemporary artwork of sculptures and paintings can be found throughout the grounds and different buildings, and a 130-foot pool is kept at body temperature. — Travel + Leisure