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How to plan your first trip to Napa Valley
A trip to Napa Valley is a must-do for any wine enthusiast, but navigating through all the options can be a daunting task for a first-time visitor.
It's easy to get stuck in large crowds and tourist traps. There can be quite a bit of traffic. And the sheer number of wineries can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, we've collected a list of tips and suggestions that can make trip planning easy and enjoyable.
How to choose wine from a restaurant wine list
Buying a bottle of wine from the restaurant wine list can be intimidating. Bottles prices in restaurants are expensive and you don’t want to make a costly mistake. Fortunately, there are three simple strategies to help you make the right decision.
"Table wine" doesn't mean bad wine
Don't let the term "table wine" fool you.
Sure, some people think of cheap, mass-produced wine that any self-respecting wine snob would avoid. For us, table wine is often tasty, versatile wine that pairs well with a wide variety of food. Wines that are marketed specifically as "table wine" or simply "white wine" or "red wine" tend to be blends of several grapes that the winemaker has selected for balance and flavor.
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc ($13)
100% Sauvignon Blanc, 64% stainless steel tanks, 36% older French oak