

Pro tip: For appointments in the red room or JCB lounge, call ahead. Raymond Vineyards is easily one of the most memorable wineries in Napa Valley. After you blend your own wine, you will cork it and even have the option to create a custom label. Or guests can visit the animal farm and tour their bio-dynamic farming methods.Īdditionally, the winery also offers a Winemaker for a Day package, where guests can learn to make their own Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend. The property also features interactive experiences such as “avenue of the senses” where visitors can smell distinctive flavor notes from vintage French perfume bottles. Raymond Vineyards also has one-of-a-kind private spaces such as the JCB Lounge and The Red Room, which is clad in red velvet, crystal glassware, and features unique books galore. The winery hosts tastings either outside in the grove or in their crystal cellar with mannequins and Cirque de Soleil airing on a projector. You can thank us later.įor a truly one-of-a-kind experience in the valley, look no further than Raymond Vineyards. We suggest planning your itinerary to include a reservation there before or after your tasting. Pro tip: Ashes & Diamonds is located right next door to Bistro Don Giovanni, which is known for having some of Napa Valley’s best Italian food. For an Instagram-worthy winery, Ashes & Diamonds is your best bet. Ashes & Diamonds takes an old-school approach to winemaking and aims to mimic famous wines produced during the middle of the 20th century, but with a trendy new spin for a younger generation. The winery refers to itself as “a love letter to Napa Valley as it was when it took the world stage in the 1960s.”īeyond the unique and stylish architecture and interior design aspects, Ashes & Diamonds boasts an incredible selection of mountain collection and single vineyard wines. Inspired by mid-century architecture, Ashes & Diamonds features iconic design aspects such as zig-zag roofing with porthole windows and trendy furnishings.
