Has anyone tried the Fusebox wine blending and tasting kit from Crushpad Wine? What did you think? Was it worth the $120? I’m looking for ideas for my wine-tasting group. This review made it sound like Fusebox could be fun:... (7 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt July 25, 2008)

I am taking my first trip to Napa next month and I am partial to Bordeaux wines. Can anyone recommend a winery, or two, or three that include a good Bordeaux style blend in their tastings? Thanks in advance for your help. (12 replies, last updated by eatmedrinkme January 20, 2009)

I am a wine lover and I am bring some friends from Wash. State to Napa. What wineries are worth visiting. I dont care for the boring tours of winemaking, but rather prefer the quaint and beautiful wineries that sell or offer high... (12 replies, last updated by kresge86 May 5, 2008)

[The Chowhound Team moved this post from the Wine Board because of its location specific nature.] I’ll be going to Napa this weekend and would like to bring back some port style wine. Was a fan of the Buena Vista ports from Sonoma (12 replies, last updated by Non Cognomina April 28, 2007)

My wine-tasting partner and I are planning a Napa wine tasting - six wines, all red, mostly moderate in price. (We can spend a total of around $150-$200 for six bottles of wine.) Our goal: Six tasty wines that are distinctively "... (9 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls October 11, 2008)

"Wait, let me get this straight...you’re coming to Napa Valley but you don’t drink wine?!" That was the proprietor of Dutch Henry wines when I called to ask if I could visit his vineyard to taste his olive oils. Though... (15 replies, last updated by cortez November 13, 2007)

for alternatives. For small, hard to find choices I like Backroom Wines in downtown Napa. For quirky choices and generous tastings, I like Grossinger’s in Yountville (is the owner always stoned?). Anybody have other... (9 replies, last updated by maria lorraine August 8, 2007)

Mostly I avoid Napa wines these wines these days because to my taste they let the grapes get too ripe, the alcohol levels are too high, and they’re too oaky. Tasted a notable exception last night: a 2001 Robert Sinskey Stags... (12 replies, last updated by TonyO February 19, 2007)

include wine! Wine tasting on the train was only $5 for 2-3 wines, the train ride was nice, but like others have said it doesn’t stop at any wineries. Also, they had two lunch services, one earlier and one later, which we... (11 replies, last updated by maria lorraine June 20, 2008)

Yeah, there are a ton of options in Napa for food, wine, etc. Depends on what you like really. We like Paraduxx and Pine Ridge for wine tasting and Cindy’s Back Street Kitchen is a great little place in St. Helena to grab... (26 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler April 4, 2009)

If you had to pick one place to have lunch in the Napa Valley, where would it be? To be specific, I’d like a place that is not only great, but in some way quintessentially "Napa." (9 replies, last updated by nja February 3, 2004)

and even offered to write down the wine pairings so we could compare afterwards. We decided to go with the 5 course tasting with wine paring at $100. I was a little hesitant because there were a couple of appetizers I wanted to... (2 replies, last updated by Porthos February 13, 2006)

I had the chance to try the 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Joseph Phelps at the vintners road show yesterday, and it’s a beauty. I always love the lead pencil note in this wine. The winery does a great job, better... (15 replies, last updated by Geoff April 15, 2004)

Cliff Lede has a beautiful new tasting room plus outstanding wines. They’re located on the Yountville Crossroad. Miner Family is very pretty, excellent wines, great view of the valley. (8 replies, last updated by Midlife August 18, 2005)

There are 7 adults (all hounds) going to Napa for 3 days in Oct. I’m a little ahead, I know! We want 2 nice restaurants in the $30-40 dinner entree range with good apps. and desserts as well. One of our party is a tasting... (4 replies, last updated by Junie D June 1, 2006)