Plan the ultimate Judgement of Paris commemorative wine trip in Napa Valley, California, with this guide on where to taste, eat and stay...
Judgement of Paris Napa wine tour – Taste
Judgement of Paris passport
Purchase the Judgement of Paris passport and make your way around the tastings at the following five Napa wineries:
Judgement of Paris passport – $200
Update: The Judgement of Paris passport is no longer available. Instead, visit one of these top 10 Napa wineries.
Chateau Montelena Winery
Enjoy the Limited Release Tasting, an intimate seated tasting experience in the private Library Room, for a maximum of eight people. Wines include older vintages of both the Napa Valley Chardonnay and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Reservations required.
Tuesday 24th May: Judgement of Paris open house – free event open to all
Freemark Abbey
Try the Collector’s Cabernet Tasting; an in-depth experience that walks visitors through the current Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon releases from the historic Bosche´ and Sycamore Vineyards on the Rutherford Bench. Reservations strongly recommended.
Spring Mountain Winery
Taste five estate grown wines from current and library vintages of Spring Mountain Winery, which take place in the 1885 Villa Miravalle or in the 19th century caves, then followed by a guided walk around the the Miravalle Vineyard. Reservations required.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Enjoy a tasting of the Estate Collection flight, showcasing wines from the FAY and SLV estate vineyards, including our highly collected CASK 23. Reservations strongly recommended.
Clos Du Val
Experience the Vineyard Cabana Tasting; a self guided wine tasting, seated in one of the Vineyard Cabanas, for up to six people. Tasting includes four Limited Release, winery exclusive wines while enjoying the beautiful views of the Stags Leap Vineyard. Reservations required.
Judgement of Paris Napa wine tour – Eat
Meritage Resort, Napa – Food and wine tasting
The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa is hosting a food and wine tasting event May 22-29 2016, including a three-course menu and a selection of wine pairing suggestions from Napa Valley and France. Tasting menu $52 per person, and wine pairings will be priced per glass. They will also be holding a five-course Masters Winemaker Dinner with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on June 11 2016. Tickets $175.
Judgement of Paris Napa wine tour – Stay
The Harvest Inn – overnight package
Stay at the Harvest Inn with their Judgment of Paris overnight package, including a private blind wine tasting tutorial with the restaurant’s sommelier – of both French and Californian wines – and Harvest Table‘s three-course Napa Neighbor menu with wine pairings. Available May 22 – 29 2016. Prices start at $479 per night.