November 5 β 9, 2025
Napa Valley
John Β· Lea
β¦ Lea's Milestone Birthday β¦
November 5, 2025
Wednesday
Arrival β Into the Valley
Fly into San Francisco. ~2 hour drive to Napa.
Our base for the week in the heart of Yountville.
π 6462 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599Quick stop for provisions on the way up to Aonair.
π 7856 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562Private tour and tasting in the eastern hills at the base of Howell Mountain. An exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into winemaking and cave aging.
π 647 Greenfield Rd, St Helena, CA 94574Freshen up before dinner.
Classic French brasserie on the Napa River β seasonal menus, excellent wine list, warm ambiance.
π 540 Main St, Napa, CA 94559
November 6, 2025
Thursday
Valley Floor β Wheeler Farm & The Terraces
Culinary lunch experience at this acclaimed estate known for single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Home to seven 100-point wines.
π 588 Zinfandel Ln, St Helena, CA 94574Family-owned estate in Rutherford β wines, ciders, and balsamic vinegar alongside a winemaker on a 113-acre ranch with sculpture gardens.
π 1450 Silverado Trail S, Rutherford, CA 94573Back to the hotel before dinner.
Dinner in the valley.

November 7, 2025
Friday
High on the Ridge β Diamond Mountain District
Est. 1895 β one of the most spectacular views in Napa, nearly on the spine of the Mayacamas. Private seated tasting overlooking the northern valley.
π 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515Boutique Diamond Mountain producer focusing on single-vineyard Bordeaux-style reds. Stunning mountain setting above Calistoga.
π 1520 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515Limited bottlings from outstanding Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast vineyards. Private cave tasting experience.
π Calistoga, CA 94515Back to Yountville before the evening.
Private dinner at this storied estate tucked into Conn Valley β one of Napa's most intimate experiences.
π 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St Helena, CA 94574
November 8, 2025
Saturday
Rutherford & Mt. Veeder β A Day of Contrasts
A landmark Rutherford estate where classic Napa viticulture meets modern precision winemaking. Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from some of the valley's finest blocks.
π 1155 Mee Ln, Rutherford, CA 94573Award-winning hospitality center in the Mt. Veeder AVA. Small-production Cabernet Sauvignon including their celebrated Special Selection Reserve, paired with a culinary experience.
π Mt. Veeder, Napa, CAA family estate in Rutherford producing Cabernet Sauvignon alongside estate olive oils and red wine vinegars β a true farm-to-table winery experience.
π 875 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573Back to the hotel.
Thomas Keller's beloved French bistro β walk-in at the bar. An ideal last night in Yountville.
π 6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
November 9, 2025
Sunday
Farewell Lunch β Clif Family Enoteca
The pinnacle Clif Family experience β an intimate private salon in St. Helena pairing small-production Howell Mountain estate wines with organic seasonal produce from the Clif Family Farm.
π 1334 Vidovich Ln, St Helena, CA 94574Head back to the city β approximately 1.5 hours.

