If you are interested in taking a trip to the Napa Valley of California, it might be because you enjoy wine. This is an area of the United States that has some of the best sources of wine that is distributed worldwide. Visiting wineries can be fun, allowing you to taste test the many different types that they have available. You will likely find several that are appealing. In order to have your taste buds activated by what could be the best wine you have ever had, here are the top three wineries in the Napa Valley, plus three alternatives, that you should visit this year.
Beaulieu Vineyard
Located in Rutherford, this Napa Valley winery was established at the turn of the last century. It is a beautiful place, one that offers some of the best reserve wines and has a very large portfolio to choose from. They also have a Maestro collection, rarity collection, and several others. With the characteristic BV on the front of their bottles, it is one of the more well-known wine producers that makes Cabernet Sauvignon and many other types of wine.
Beringer
Considered to be one of the top wineries in the world, it is able to produce an incredible amount of wine, all the while maintaining optimal quality. It also offers a tour, allowing you to sample the wine and take a quick look at the hand dug caves where things were originally produced.
The facility is beautiful, one that originally started with 215 acres, and is one of the oldest remaining wineries in the area. They have a couple vineyards including Bale Lane and Knights Valley. You will definitely enjoy this location as you sample the Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Caymus
Finally, you will get to sample some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon at this winery. It is considered to be one of the first cult Cabernet’s starting back in the 70s. You will get to sample some of these beautiful wines which include Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which are made to perfection.
Three Other Napa Valley Wineries To Consider
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is the first place you should go which is in Napa. It has what is called a wicked wine cave. There is also a Round Room which has a pendulum for a clock. It is an estate Vineyard, and has the highest reviews on Google because of the tours that are provided and the quality of the wine that you get to taste. Domaine Carneros should be the next on your list which has hundreds of positive reviews. You can test sparkling wines, all within this French inspired Château. Finally, the Artesa Vineyards & Winery is another one that you should visit, probably more than any of the others. It provide you with panoramic views of the Napa Valley. There are tours and tasting programs, a place that you will not soon forget. It is considered by many to be one of the best vineyards. They have Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, you still should visit all of the other wineries and take advantage of the tours that they give to fully experience all that the Napa Valley has to offer.
This overview of the different Napa Valley wineries should give you a basic idea of which ones to visit. The three Best wineries have been listed, along with three alternative wineries that you may also want to visit if you have enough time while you are on vacation. At the very least, you may find a wine that you absolutely love, more than any of the others you have ever had, because of the quality of the wine in this beautiful area of California.