A&W Transport
  • Tours
  • About
  • Contact
  • Insider's Guide to Napa
  • Napa Wines

Napa Valley First Time Visitors: Iconic Locations

12/4/2016

 
With thousands of wineries, ranging from boutique to iconic, planning for a first time visit to the Valley can be overwhelming. In this series, we explore our top recommendations for must-see destinations throughout Napa, Sonoma, and beyond. 
Coppola Winery
The famous Coppola Winery, as in Francis Ford Coppola, is located near Geyserville, and was influenced by the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Known for its family friendly setting, the winery boasts swimming pools, bocce ball, a restaurant, along with memorabilia from Coppola’s Oscars, including Vito Corleone’s desk from The Godfather. 
Picture
Coppola Winery
Picture
The Godfather Desk - Coppola Winery
​
​Castello Di Amorosa
Situated in the hills of Callistoga, is Castello Di Amorosa, a winery unlike any other to be found in the valley. Constructed over a fourteen year period with custom wood and brick imported from Europe, the authentically-designed Tuscan castle has become an iconic must-see winery, and a popular destination for first time visitors. 
Picture
Castello Di Amorosa
While basking in the backdrop of a unique Tuscan setting, Amorosa offers customers tastings, tours, food, and wine pairings.  It also boasts a wide selection of varietals, including popular white and reds, as well as famous Italian blends including, La Castellana, and Il Passito. 

Beringer
As the oldest continually running winery in Napa Valley, Beringer boasts an impressive 140 year record of winemaking. Designated as a historic district on the National Register of Historical Districts, the estate is adorned with 19th century architecture, verdant gardens, stained glass windows, and is widely considered one of the most beautiful properties in the Valley.​
Picture
Beringer Rhine House
Picture
Beringer Cave Tour
Visitors can select between two historical tours, including the Legacy Cave Tour, which guides guests through historic tunnels under the estate, as well as the Taste of Beringer Tour, where guests are treated to wine and food pairings in the famous Rhine House. 
    Experience Napa Valley

    Categories

    All
    Best Off The Beaten Path Tasting Rooms
    Brewery Tours
    Napa After Dark
    Napa Valley First Time Visitors
    Picnics
    Small Town Getaways
    The Silverado Trail

    Archives

    March 2018
    January 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    March 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016

    RSS Feed

    Check out A&W Transport on Yelp