Tour Vin – Napa Valley Harvest Fun

Published on: June 25th, 2016

Planning ahead for your Napa Valley vacation during the annual harvest is a must! Usually occurring between August and October, the harvest sees vineyard workers busily preparing the vines for eventual harvest, which is coordinated by the winemaker. The goal is to pick grapes at their peak ripeness, also defined by the winemaker, and to begin the winemaking process.

Since these months are also within peak travel season, it is wise to plan your trip as early as possible. All wineries open to the public will, of course, offer wine tastings. The trick is to find those that also offer a behind the scenes look at the winemaking process and perhaps allow guests to experience a barrel tasting of a prior year’s harvest!

Another reason many folks travel to the Napa Valley is to enjoy the amazing dining experiences offered throughout the Valley. Many restaurants offer seasonal menus, a farm to table experience and amazing wine pairings to accompany your meal. Restaurants book up quickly this time of year (we just booked a party of eight for September!), so walk-ins will miss out.

Many guests also plan to use a car service for their daily trips up and down the Valley. Don’t wait! Early reservations are a must to secure a driver and this travel frill will surely enhance your overall wine tasting experience.

We at Tour Vin pride ourselves in checking out all venues (wineries, restaurants, hotels and B&Bs) to ensure our clients’ experiences meet their expectations. This extra effort allows us to provide information first hand, which not all concierge services offer.

Enjoy the summer and let us help you plan your next trip to Napa Valley!

Ed Pollard
Tour Vin
Napa Valley Concierge