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A Day That Could Be Yours
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The wineries
and inns noted below are all owned by personal friends of Undiscovered Napa Valley.
The
morning fog lifts. The sun shines into your bedroom
window. It’s your first morning, and you realize that
you're living the dream on a 300-acre horse ranch with
its own private winery. Breakfast is being served
overlooking this pristine, private valley and the fresh
vegetable and herb garden will supply you with its
bounty. Have a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious
breakfast. Take a stroll around the vineyard. Visit the
stables. Look out over this hidden valley and know it’s
not Napa Valley to which you've awakened, but a smaller,
sublime and more intimate valley close by. You come to
your full senses as your car and driver arrive to whisk
you away to your first winery of the day.
The drive takes you above the valley floor. You are
escorted to a winery owners’ private estate. Greeting
you are ponds and views reminiscent of Italy. You are
invited to take a short stroll on the estate. The walk
ends with a tasting of some of the best Zinfandel you
will ever experience. The most intriguing and fun part
of this tour is to witness for your self the lifestyle
of a winery owner. And dream it could be you....
Next, we are off to another spectacular winery 1800 ft
above the Napa Valley floor. The chef, and wife of the
winemaker, greet you. The views are amazing. The sun is
shining. This is Undiscovered Napa Valley.

Lunch is served and great conversation ensues. The
winemaker arrives at dessert and joins you with talk of
the vineyard and their goals in making fine wines. You
are then led into the caves for the tasting of his
private reserve… “the best.” You can't help but want to
take some of his vintage home to remind you of this
wonderful day.
The magic begins again as you are transported down to
the valley floor, this time to visit an Italian Villa –
all with original Viennese glass and marble. The owner
is our guide. This winery is known for educating guests
on the wine making process - how the subtle taste and
fragrance of fine wines can be affected by the type of
wood used in making the barrel. The chandeliers, the
marble, the tiles and, of course, the wines truly are
amazing!
The day has gone by so fast that we don't even realize
that it's time to head back to the ranch to sit by the
pool, enjoy the hot tub a gourmet dinner and relaxing
evening.
Your private chef has arrived and has chosen fresh
vegetables out of the garden, making a sumptuous meal
from your personally designed menu as you finish off the
day with a gourmet feast, fine wines and some great
stories. The ranch owner has his own winery and before
you know it you are again pairing his wines with great
food. The evening passes by and.....
You slide into a relaxing, wonderful night’s
rest...relaxed, satiated, happy and content… ready for
another Undiscovered Napa Valley day tomorrow.

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