http://yountville.org Yountville.org and it's Content Feed is part of the WineCountry.com Network Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://yountville.org/wine?content_id=16 You don’t have to be a star to live the Champagne Life. If you are visiting Napa Valley, then the town of Yountville is your place to play. Nevermind the rooftop pool parties at Bardessono, the Michelin star rated restaurants (Bouchon, Etoile, French Laundry, Redd), or even the invitation only events at wineries and resorts throughout the year that make Yountville a pleasure seeker’s heaven. The real party starts with Chandon at 10am and continues to 6pm. (Those would be the visiting hours at Chandon Winery located at 1 California Drive) ... Read More http://yountville.org/wine?content_id=17 One of the great things about wineries in Yountville is that they focus on creating small, intimate experiences with wine. You are usually not standing at a crowded tasting bar and accidentally rubbing elbows and shoulders with the person next to you every few minutes. While some wineries have updated their tasting room to the more modern, Ethan Allen metropolitan look, there are still a handful of wineries that harkens back to the good ol’ days of wine tasting in Napa Valley. There’s no glitz and glam, it’s just about the wine. ... Read More http://yountville.org/activities?content_id=18 Nothing is more thrilling than taking a hot air balloon ride over the majestic Napa Valley vineyards early in the morning. Get a birds-eye view of what makes the area one of the most breath taking destinations in the country. And ask anyone who has ever been proposed to on a hot air balloon ride and they will tell you it certainly one of the most romantic, heart-stopping moments in their lives. ... Read More http://yountville.org/activities?content_id=20 The vineyards are alive with the sound of music! The Lincoln Theater, centrally located in Napa Valley in the town of Yountville, features world-class performances throughout the year. The theater plays host to both the Napa Valley Symphony and annual Festival del Sole, including a wide range of jazz, opera, dance, plays and many more performing arts disciplines. ... Read More http://yountville.org/dining?content_id=21 Whether you are passing through or spending a couple of days in Yountville, it is absolutely necessary for you to stop at Bouchon Bakery. Get there early so you can salivate in peace over all of the wonderful breads, danishes, pastries, muffins freshly baked just a few hours earlier sometime dripping in gooiness. That would be the sticky bun. Delicious. ... Read More http://yountville.org/dining?content_id=22 Each day, Ad Hoc offers a different prix fixe menu that includes 4 courses served family style.  If you don’t like prix fixe menus, then you should definitely go to Ad Hoc. Sounds contradictory, but if you’ve ever been to Ad Hoc, you would understand why.  For those of you already starting to object . . . ... Read More http://yountville.org/dining?content_id=23 Pacific Blues Cafe is probably the most affordable place for food in all of Yountville on Washington Street. They have a very relaxed atmosphere that is great for families with kids or a group of friends and a great outdoor dining area just right for sitting back on a sunny summer day. The restaurant serves a medley of standard American fare like burgers and fries, ribs, chicken and a variety of appetizers. They certainly won’t mind if you get a little messy or throw down a beer. Many folks rave about their ribs in addition to their fun dessert “Snappin’ Cracklin Rice Krispies Trash Treats with Carmel & hot Fudge Dipping Sauce”. Order it for your kids or reminisce back to the good ol days and indulge yourself! ... Read More http://yountville.org/activities?content_id=24 MARCH Taste of Yountville Join the festivities of the “Mustard Season” in Napa Valley. The Annual Taste of Yountville is an annual showcase of wine, food, and the arts.  Stroll along Washington Street under a brilliant spring sun tasting wine, sampling gourmet restaurant fare, mustards, vinegars, and olive oils, and appreciating a range of art styles. ... Read More http://yountville.org/activities?content_id=25 Summer Fun Activities The town of Yountville may be small, but it packs a one two punch when it comes to fun. Whether you have the whole family in tow, just you and that someone special or a group of friends, Yountville has wine country activities for all! Here are some of our favorites, let us know what your favorite activity in Yountville is! ... Read More http://yountville.org/lodging?content_id=26 Finding a place to eat breakfast in Yountville is not easy. Beloved Gordon's Cafe and Wine Bar known by locals for its great breakfast closed down. And, most of the award-winning restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner. In fact, at best you can grab coffee and pastries from Bouchon Bakery or try standard breakfast fare at Pacific Blues Cafe. ... Read More http://yountville.org/wine?content_id=27 Planning a wine tasting trip to Napa Valley? Great! Let’s see what you need to do:  - Search and read through pages of winery reviews online  - Print directions for how to get to each winery and/or download a map  - Fill up your car with gas and drive up and down Hwy 29 or the Silverado Trail ... Read More http://yountville.org/dining?content_id=28 The inside of Cantinetta Piero creates the illusion of more space with its 20 foot long wall of sliding glass doors that spills out to a refreshing cool outside dining area. Don’t be surprised to meet and mingle with a winemaker, winery owner or someone working in the industry swirling a glass of wine as they talk about their everyday work. ... Read More http://yountville.org/lodging?content_id=29 Yountville Inn offers excellent value on room stays in a town where most hotels, bed and breakfasts easily cost $300+ per night. It’s located at the southern end of Yountville and is in easy walking distance to restaurants like Ad Hoc and Redd. A bit further down are more restaurants and shopping. ... Read More http://yountville.org/The-Story?content_id=30  And now you know… the rest of the story. Checking to see that this content actually shows up. Currently its not. ... Read More http://yountville.org/The-Story?content_id=31 The town of Yountville has become a world-class wine destination in Napa Valley Wine Country.  It may be small, but Yountville is bursting at the seams with renowned Chefs and their Michelin star rated restaurants, four-star resorts and hotels, arts sprouting and blossoming throughout, and of course wineries producing  excellent wines! ... Read More