Napa Valley Gram: What's New in the Valley, Fall/Winter 2015
October 16, 2015 -- Come discover what's new in the Napa Valley, including new and
upcoming restaurants, wineries, hotels, shops and experiences, found only in the Napa
Valley.
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Restaurants:
Ca’ Momi opened their new Osteria, located at 1141 First St. in downtown Napa,
on October 13, 2015. The new Osteria provides a warm and inviting dining experience that
preserves Ca’ Momi’s current menu and mission. The restaurant features a full bar of Ca’
Momi wines, house-made spirits and beer, and showcases authentic Italian cuisine,
including their certified Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) and APN (Associazione Pizzaiuoli
Napoletani) pizza—served with no chili flakes nor parmesan in sight. Ca’ Momi has
repurposed their original Enoteca concept at the Oxbow Public Market, now providing
authentic Italian pizzas and pastries in a convenient take-away format.
Website: www.camomiosteria.com
PR Contact: Ashley Teplin, ashley@teplinnuss.com, Holly Nuss, holly@teplinnuss.com
Tannery Bend Beerworks, created by partners Matthew Cromwell, Tyler Rodde, and
Lauren Duncan, is expected to open in late 2015. Tannery Bend will brew and serve their
own beers, born from a unique collaboration between a brewer (Cromwell) and a chef
(Rodde), in a comfortable and sociable setting within blocks of downtown Napa that will be
overseen by a master of hospitality (Duncan). An upcoming crowd-funding campaign will
be established to engage members of the community.
Website: www.tannerybendbeerworks.com (coming soon)
PR Contact Email: Bertram Whitman, bertram@mediaenplace.com
Cate & Co. is moving to a larger space in the front of Oxbow Public Market, to create Cate
& Co. Cafe, a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus will offer
global cuisine featuring fresh, locally sourced and healthy ingredients. Anticipated opening
is early Spring 2016.
Website: https://www.cateandcobakeshop.com
PR Contact: Catherine Bergen, Catherine@myccasa.com
Charlie Palmer Steak by Chef Charlie Palmer (owner of Harvest Inn and Harvest Table in
St. Helena) will open at the new Archer Hotel in downtown Napa in spring 2017. Charlie
Palmer Steak has been praised for creating steak restaurants that break the typical mold of
the men’s club, creating a haven for both carnivores and wine enthusiasts. The chef’s
namesake steakhouse restaurants are also in New York City, Washington DC, Las Vegas,
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and Reno. Palmer and team will also oversee the culinary direction of the rooftop bar,
poolside and in-room dining, as well as private events and executive retreats for the Archer
Hotel.
Website: www.charliepalmer.com (coming soon)
PR Contact: Christa Weaving, cweaving@charliepalmer.com
Kenzo Tsujimoto has announced the opening of his new authentic Japanese restaurant in
downtown Napa in Spring 2016. Already a seasoned restaurateur with four Kenzo Estate
restaurants and tasting rooms in his native Japan, entering the Napa Valley culinary scene
has been a long time dream of Kenzo Tsujimoto. The restaurant and tasting room will be
located on the corner of Pearl Street, in the former location of The Pearl Restaurant and
will feature fresh fish delivered from world renowned Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo paired
with the wines from Kenzo Estate.
Website: www.kenzoestate.com
PR Contact: Marie Maurin, marie@kenzoestate.com
Miminashi, Napa Valley’s first and only “Izakaya-style” (Japanese pub) in downtown Napa,
is set to open in January 2016 by chef and owner Curtis Di Fede. The menu will feature
dishes such as Karage (fried chicken), binchotan grilled porterhouse with uni shiso butter
and will also offer beer, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a
close collaboration with owner Curtis Di Fede, Michael McDermott and Juan Carlos
Fernandez and will focus around an open binchotan grill.
PR Contact: Curtis Di Fede, chef@miminashi.com
NINEBARK opened in downtown Napa in October 2015. Launched by AvroKO and Chef
Matthew Lightner, who received two Michelin stars when he oversaw the kitchen at Atera
in New York City, the new restaurant transformed the 813 Main St. building with its
California-focused, market-forward cuisine utilizing innovative preparation techniques
including smoking with local hardwood and shrubs, charcoal grilling and marinating in
herbal, fruit and floral broths.
Website: www.ninebark-napa.com
PR Contact: Lisa Mendelson, lisa@avroko.com
Napa Palisades Saloon opened its new bar and restaurant on July 9, 2015 on Main Street
in downtown Napa. The saloon features seasonal local craft beers, house-made brews and
farm-fresh fare.
Website: www.napapalisades.com
PR Contact: Chuck Meyer, napapalisadesbeer@gmail.com
Hudson Greens & Goods opened in August 2015 at their new location in Oxbow Public
Market, specializing in locally sourced, organic fruits and vegetables, with an expanded
selection of dry goods and household items. Hudson Greens & Goods will continue to offer
its popular juice bar and an increased selection of cut flowers from the Monkey Flower
Group within the new location, and will now offer Hudson Vineyards wines for retail.
PR Contact: Jayme Rubke, jaime@hudsonvineyards.com
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Wineries and Wine Experiences:
Humanitas Wines is partnering with Soles4Souls to execute a Napa County-wide shoe
collection drive in November and December 2015. Soles4Souls provides a life-changing
solution for those in need: a good pair of shoes. Along with acting as the warehouse for
shoe storage, guests to the Humanitas Tasting Annex may designate 20 percent of their
wine purchase to support the cause. The tasting experience includes molecular gastronomy
spoon bite pairings, winery tour, and large vinyl record collection for the listening pleasure
of its guests. Tastings are by appointment, $20 each, which is refundable with the purchase
of two bottles of wine.
Website: www.humanitaswines.com
PR Contact: Joel M. Quigley, joel@jessupcellars.com
JaM Cellars is coming to downtown Napa this winter. Wine Flights, as well as by the glass
and by the bottle programs will be available for Butter Chardonnay, JaM Cab and Toast
Sparkling, plus a number of guest wines and special releases only available at the
downtown tasting room. Designer Richard Vonsaal is creating a unique, funky space with
reclaimed materials and contemporary twists, including a performance area and private
room wired for sound.
Website: www.jamcellars.com
PR Contact: Sarah Montague, Sarah@JAVWine.com
Hotels:
Silverado Resort & Spa will open their new market, Silverado Market and Bakery, in
November 2015. It will offer baked goods from Napa’s renowned Bouchon Bakery, locally
crafted wine and beer, cheeses and charcuterie, Three Twins Ice Cream and a host of other
locally produced goods.
Website: www.silveradoresort.com
PR Contact: silverado@lymanpr.com
The Carneros Inn now features five new Harvest Suites, which is an upgrade completed
this past September on their current Harvest Cottage. The new suites include an additional
400 square feet for a total of 800 square feet of indoor living room space, as well as 400
additional square feet of private outdoor patio space, an outdoor soaking tub and fire
pit. The Harvest Suites are featured in Carneros Inn’s Suites & Homes packages.
Website: www.thecarnerosinn.com
PR Contact: Jacquelyn Almond, jalmond@thecarnerosinn.com
Auberge Resorts Collection will break ground in late 2015 on VieVage Napa Valley, a
new destination resort in the Carneros district, which is slated to open in 2017 as the
second resort from Auberge’s new VieVage Hotels and Resorts lifestyle brand. The resort
will be set on 95 acres of the 712-acre Stanly Ranch and will feature a casual restaurant and
bar, bakery, winery and outdoor gathering spaces with fire pits, barbeques, bocce court,
and outdoor concerts. The120 stand-alone cottages will accommodate families and
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groups, and be set amid private communal vineyards, gardens, and bicycle and walking
paths.
Website: http://aubergeresorts.com/resort/vievage-napa-valley/
PR Contact: Niki Jensen, njensen@murphyobrien.com
Archer Napa is coming to downtown Napa in spring 2017. The Archer, planned as a fourdiamond boutique luxury hotel, will be on First Street near Napa’s main shopping district.
Website: http://archerhotel.com/napa
PR Contact: Carla Caccavale Reynolds, carlacaccavalepr@gmail.com
Hampton Inn & Suites will open a Napa location in early 2016. The 115-room hotel will
feature high ceilings with a rustic modern look, and include a business center, a fitness
center with state of the art Precore equipment, and 2,813 square feet of meeting space. The
hotel will also feature upgraded room types with balcony suites overlooking the Napa
River. All guests will have access to a heated pool and Jacuzzi along with a patio area with
outdoor fireplace and fire pits.
Website: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hampton-inn-and-suitesnapa-APCIGHX/accommodations/index.html
PR Contact: Serina Najar, Serina.Najar@hilton.com
Shopping:
Creations Fine Jewelers has renovated their Redwood Plaza Showroom, installing a new
Hearts on Fire In-Store Boutique. The dedicated Hearts on Fire area demonstrates the
precision cutting of “the world’s most perfectly cut diamond” as well as creates an optimal
environment to enjoy the brilliance and fire of these diamonds.
Website: www.creationsfinejewelers.com
PR Contact: Melissa Doughty, melissa@creationsfinejewelers.com
Napa Center will transform the Napa Valley experience by creating a walk able, highenergy gathering place to shop and dine. The center is slated to open in spring 2017. Led
by Zapolski Real Estate and Trademark Property Company, construction is underway on a
$100 million, 380,000-square-foot redevelopment adding more than 40 shops and
restaurants and a 183-room boutique Archer Hotel to surging downtown Napa. Additional
enhancements will include new hardscape and landscaping, seating areas, water features, a
locally curated public art program and improved connectivity within the area.
Website: www.shopnapacenter.com
PR Contact: Nicole Mori, nmori@zapolskire.com
Byer California opened a retail store at Napa Valley Premium Outlets in October
2015. Since 1964, Byer California has created fashionable, affordable, and well-made
designs for young women that may be found at many popular retailers nationwide. The
label is now being offered directly to consumers in a handful of retail locations. Prices
range from $30-$70.
Website: www.ByerCa.com
PR Contact: Robin Tolkan-Doyle, Robin@Charmedpr.com
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Experiences:
Napa County Historical Society now offers Napa Valley History Tours by Bike. This fivepart tour covers Napa City, Napa Area, Yountville Area, St. Helena Area, and Calistoga. Each
region has its own mini bike tour, and all five tell the history of the valley. Along the way
participants will see many historic structures from Napa County’s 19th century
prominence in agriculture and viticulture, from ghost wineries (built prior to and closed
during Prohibition but still standing today) to former ranches and orchards to important
homes and businesses.
Website: http://tours.napahistory.org/napa-valley-history-by-bike-tour/
PR Contact: Nancy Levenberg, info@napahistory.org
Art & Clarity presents The Art of Seeing, a photography adventure. Participants spend
three hours exploring the Napa Valley landscape with master photographers Janna
Waldinger and Lowell Downey while they learn to re-frame their world and create images
to cherish. All levels of experience are welcome and a camera is not required. The Art of
Seeing is offered at select hotels in Napa, including The Westin Verasa Napa.
Website: www.ArtAndClarityAdventures.com
PR Contact: Janna Waldinger. janna@artclarity.com
Yountville
Wineries and Wine Experiences:
Jessup Cellars celebrates the fifth annual Napa Valley Film Festival in November 2015 by
featuring acclaimed photojournalist George Rose’s Film Stars in Stills exhibition throughout
the month. During a prolific 17-year career as a photojournalist in the ‘70s and ‘80s at the
LA Times, Rose developed a remarkable and historic body of photographic work focused on
popular culture. He was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, while his photographic
collection of musical artists is slated for permanent exhibition at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of
Fame. Jessup Cellars is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Viewing is complimentary.
Website: www.jessupcellars.com
PR Contact: Joel M. Quigley, joel@jessupcellars.com
K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION opened on October 7, 2015 in the center of Yountville on
Washington Street by former Dean & Deluca Wine Director, Kerrin Laz. The wine tasting
room and retail shop features a curated wine collection, local Napa Valley landscape
photography shot by Kerrin, and fresh flowers and terrariums from nearby Evermore
Flowers. The 12-seat tasting room allows guests to enjoy one of the following sit-down
tastings: The Taster (wines average $65 per bottle); The Artisan (wines average $100 per
bottle); and The Cult (some of the most sought after wines averaging $175 per bottle). Each
tasting is available in a collection of six wines starting at $65 per person, or as a half flight
of three wines starting at $35 per person. K. LAZ has also partnered with Bouchon Bakery
to offer a tasting lunch where guests will be guided through a one hour flight of four wines
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paired with lunch from Bouchon ($85 per person and $65 for K. Laz Club Members).
Reservations required.
Website: www.klazwine.com
PR Contact: Vanessa Santos, vanessa@mlc-pr.com
Shopping:
Knickers & Pearls lingerie and accessories store opened in late August 2015 in V
Marketplace by Shawnie Elwell Hoogendoom. The shop is awash in soft silks and lace,
crystal chandeliers, glittering mirrors, hardwood floors and re-purposed French provincial
furniture to give a boudoir effect. Knickers & Pearls offers personal bra fittings and a
selection of delicate fabrics and styles of undergarments in a range of sizes and prices
ranging from $20-$220. Shoppers will find handpicked garments from Eberjey, L'Agent,
Heidi Klum, ELSE, Nubra, Christine Designs, Samantha Chang and more.
Website: www.vmarketplace.com
PR Contact: Laurel Johnson, laurel@vmarketplace.com
St. Helena
Wineries and Wine Experiences:
Charles Krug Winery’s Cucina di Rosa begins its Winter Wine & Food Pairings on
Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Nov. 7, 2015. The Cucina will offer a
variety of warm Italian dishes, such as stuffed cremini mushrooms, Tuscan meatball sliders,
brown butter corn polenta and Prosciutto bruschetta, paired with a glass of wine. Cucina
pairings range from $18 to $30 per person. Also launching Nov. 7 is their Vintage Selection
Wine & Food Pairing, where guests enjoy a guided tour followed by a seated pairing
showcasing five artisan bites and five Limited Release or Family Reserve wines. The seated
pairing will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and is available by reservation only
48 hours in advance. The cost is $120 per person.
Website: www.charleskrug.com
PR Contact: Amy Constable, amy@barngroup.com
Charbay Winery & Distillery features an Alambic brandy distilling experience October
2015 through Spring 2016. Visitors may sample barrel-aged ports and aperitifs (made from
Charbay's 30-year cellar of brandies), as well as small lot wines. Visits are $20 per person
and reservations are required.
Website: www.Charbay.com
PR Contact: Susan Karakasevic, marketing@charbay.com
V. Sattui offers two new weekend wine tasting experiences. The InstaSomm Tour, offered
Sunday at noon for $65 per person, provides participants with an in-depth tour of the
winery’s wine varieties and what goes into growing their grapes. The tour ends with a
seated tasting with their house-made charcuterie and an assortment of cheeses. On both
Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., they feature a new fall menu for the Food & Wine Pairing
experiences, which are $75 per person. Guests will experience their house-cured Bresaola
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in a panino, grilled with Grafton aged white cheddar and membrillo, samples of cheeses,
charcuterie, and local produce paired with V. Sattui wines. The experience ends with a
Lady Apple Spiedini rolled in a warm pear-cinnamon butterscotch sauce, dusted with
hazelnut crumble and paired with dessert wine.
Website: www.vsattui.com
PR Contact: Tyffani Peters-Sedgwick, tyffani@vsattui.com
Sinegal Estate Winery is scheduled to open its new tasting room and terrace, wine caves,
and VIP lounge in late 2015 on Inglewood Ave. The new luxury tasting facility is designed
by Signum Architecture of St. Helena, whose previous work includes HALL Winery, CADE
and BRAND Napa Valley. The 30-acre property’s dynamic layout creates a quintessential
yet idyllic Napa Valley experience. The land includes a 19th-century Victorian home, twoacre lake, olive orchards, hillside vistas, gardens, and a classic poolside cabana. Tours and
tastings will be available by appointment only. The first online wine release was September
30, 2015.
Website: www.sinegalestate.com
PR Contact: Tiffany Groh Cummins, Cross Marketing PR, Tiffany@crossmarketingpr.com
Mending Wall winery opened in April 2015 on the edge of St. Helena, at the foothills of
Howell Mountain. Owned by three families in the wine industry, including winemaker
Thomas Rivers Brown, Outpost Winery (Frank & Kathy Dotzler) and Pulido-Walker. With a
state of the art production facility, the group is able to source grapes from across the valley
to produce high-value wines which may be tasted by appointment only. The unique tasting
room offers an array of recycled and reinvented furnishings that have been custom
designed to fit organically amongst the serene, natural setting.
Website: www.mendingwall.com
PR Contact: Jesse Kalatchi, jesse@mendingwall.com
Restaurants:
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (CIA) has updated its signature
restaurant, Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant and announced the return of its
popular lunch service, in addition to dinner, in the newly designed, 60 seat dining room.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Wine Spectator Greystone
Restaurant will continue to offer regionally explored farm-to-table cuisine from the open
kitchen which evokes a modern farmhouse feel.
Website: www.ciarestaurantgroup.com/wine-spectator-greystone-restaurant
PR Contact: Danielle Kaplan, danielle@giantnoise.com
Hotels:
Meadowood Napa Valley will open their new 14,000-square-foot, all suite spa on
November 2, 2015. The new spa will feature eight treatment suites, each offering forest
views and a private environment for relaxation. Each spa suite will also feature a private
bathroom, steam shower and daybed. Michael Conte, former Director of Spa at Montage
Laguna Beach is the Director of Spa & Wellness to lead the opening team.
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Website: www.meadowood.com
PR Contact: Jennifer Chiesa, jchiesa@meadowood.com
Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, will open in the summer of 2016 as a sister
property to Las Alcobas in Mexico City. Las Alcobas, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, will
feature 68 guest rooms and suites with terraces and outdoor fireplaces, a signature
restaurant, a 3,500 square foot spa, an outdoor swimming pool, meeting facilities and all of
the brand’s signature amenities and services.
Website: in progress
PR Contact: Meredith Lovera, meredith@ldpr.com
Calistoga
Wineries:
Tom Eddy Winery and Cave opened in May 2015 on 22 acres of historical Calistoga
landscape 1,000 feet above the valley floor. The winery specializes in Napa Valley hillside
Cabernet Sauvignon (Tom Eddy Cabernet) with a small offering of Eddy Family handpicked
varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. There are also special offerings that can
only be found at the winery, located on Highway 29. Tastings are by appointment only.
Website: www.tomeddywines.com
PR Contact: Tom Eddy, tom@tomeddywinery.com
Brian Arden Wines opened a stylish new tasting room and winery in May 2015 on the
Silverado Trail in Calistoga. The winery is open to the public with or without an
appointment, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: www.brianardenwines.com
PR Contact: Brian Arden, ArdenBurt@BrianArdenWines.com
Hotels:
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs completed its extensive renovation project including interior
and exterior enhancements in June, 2015. The renovations include a redesign of the
guestrooms with spa-inspired bedding, pebble and Italian porcelain tile showers,
kitchenette upgrades and High Definition LED televisions. The focal point of the
renovations are the four geothermal heated mineral pools. Pool decks were fitted with
travertine tiles, new pool furniture and vine covered arbor niches.
Website: www.calistogaspa.com
PR Contact: Michael Lennon, mlennon@calistogaspa.com
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About Visit Napa Valley
Visit Napa Valley is the official tourism marketing organization for the Napa Valley, with a
mission to promote, protect and enhance the region’s position as one of the world's
premier wine, food, arts and wellness destinations. The area, known for its legendary
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hospitality, is also internationally recognized as one of only eight "Great Wine Capitals" and
has more Michelin Stars per capita than any other wine region in the world.
The Napa Valley, conveniently located just an hour from the San Francisco Bay Area,
consists of the following distinctive towns, including, from north to south, Calistoga, St.
Helena, Rutherford/Oakville, Yountville, the city of Napa, American Canyon, and the
outdoor recreation area of Lake Berryessa.
The Napa Valley Welcome Center, located at 600 Main St. along the riverfront in
downtown Napa, provides visitors with expert Concierge services from Napa Valley
Ambassadors who offer complimentary Napa Valley Guidebooks, maps, brochures and
winery tasting passes. The Welcome Center, open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., also offers
complimentary Wi-Fi and a mercantile shop featuring locally sourced gift items.
For additional information on the Napa Valley, or to plan your Napa Valley experience,
please explore www.VisitNapaValley.com, join "The Napa Valley" on Facebook, and follow
@VisitNapaValley on Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Angela Jackson, Director of Media Relations
Visit Napa Valley
Angela@visitnapavalley.com
707-260-0114
Jennifer Singer, Social Media & Communications Manager
Visit Napa Valley
Jennifer@visitnapavalley.com
707-260-0089
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