{"id":11435,"date":"2022-02-14T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=11435"},"modified":"2023-02-09T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T15:24:12","slug":"best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Napa Valley Tastings with Notes of Iconic San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just a bit north of San Francisco, California\u2019s Napa Valley is a Golden State must-see, and wine tasting is an absolute must-do in this beautiful area. The number of vineyards, vintners, and tasting rooms is vast. Where to sip? What\u2019s the best? Red, white, or ros\u00e9?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hello from San Francisco <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SanFrancisco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#SanFrancisco<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/travel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#travel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1E2B9WuKwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/1E2B9WuKwA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ann Tran (@AnnTran_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnTran_\/status\/1467024187818577922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">December 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Take it from me: You must visit these three vineyards the next time you&#8217;re in Napa Valley: Castell Di Amorosa, Cakebread Cellars, and Chatueau Montelena.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bfe18a1f8c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bfe18a1f8c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/#Tasting_in_a_Castle_%E2%80%94_Castello_Di_Amorosa\" title=\"Tasting in a Castle \u2014 Castello Di Amorosa\">Tasting in a Castle \u2014 Castello Di Amorosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/#Dont_Let_the_Name_Fool_You_%E2%80%94_Cakebread_Cellars\" title=\"Don\u2019t Let the Name Fool You \u2014 Cakebread Cellars\">Don\u2019t Let the Name Fool You \u2014 Cakebread Cellars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/#Bottle_Shock_%E2%80%94_Chateau_Montelena\" title=\"Bottle Shock \u2014 Chateau Montelena\">Bottle Shock \u2014 Chateau Montelena<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/#Back_to_San_Francisco_via_the_Golden_Gate_Bridge\" title=\"Back to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge\">Back to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/02\/best-napa-valley-tastings-with-notes-of-iconic-san-francisco\/#The_Crookedest_Street_in_the_World\" title=\"The Crookedest Street in the World\">The Crookedest Street in the World<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tasting_in_a_Castle_%E2%80%94_Castello_Di_Amorosa\"><\/span><strong>Tasting in a Castle \u2014 Castello Di Amorosa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Castello Di Amorosa (Castle of Love) is a must-visit. Not only is the vineyard extraordinary, but their wines are also incredible. I am pretty sure you will find a few amazing choices here.\u00a0The Castle is in the town of Calistoga.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11449\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11449 colorbox-11435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-512x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" data-pin-title=\"Join me for the weekend trip in Northern California. Enjoy my top choices for Napa Valley wineries, then take a short road trip to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have more than a few days to travel, a 7-day trip would allow you more time for some wine tasting and scenic views. #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #SanfranciscoCalifornia #CastellDiAmorosa #CakebreadCellars #USARoadTrip #WineTasting\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-512x1024.png 512w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11449 colorbox-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-512x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" data-pin-title=\"Join me for the weekend trip in Northern California. Enjoy my top choices for Napa Valley wineries, then take a short road trip to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have more than a few days to travel, a 7-day trip would allow you more time for some wine tasting and scenic views. #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #SanfranciscoCalifornia #CastellDiAmorosa #CakebreadCellars #USARoadTrip #WineTasting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-512x1024.png 512w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Castello-di-Amorosa.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Castle is in the town of Calistoga.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why is Castello Di Amorosa my favorite vineyard? Let me count the ways. One, not to be too obvious, it\u2019s a <em>castle<\/em>. Made from an estimated 1 million antique bricks from Europe along with something like 200 containers of furnishings and embellishments for the interior. Locally, 8,000-plus tons of stones were used in the castle\u2019s construction, which took 15 years. The vaulted wine cellars are stunning, as one would expect.<\/p>\n<p>Staying true to the medieval architecture, Castello Di Amorosa has high ramparts, a moat, drawbridge, and five towers. There are courtyards, loggias, stables for horses, and a chapel. And there\u2019s a torture chamber. The number of rooms, no two alike, adds up to 107.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t believe me? See for yourself on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CYyx4Adh74T\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">virtual tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Let_the_Name_Fool_You_%E2%80%94_Cakebread_Cellars\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t Let the Name Fool You \u2014 Cakebread Cellars<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cakebread Cellars is my go-to winery, and I visited here years ago.\u00a0Consistently excellent, this family-owned and operated winery never disappoints. BTW, the family name is Cakebread. Their first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were planted in the early 1970s. Cakebread Cellars is in the town of Rutherford.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11445\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11445 colorbox-11435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"California's Wine Tasting &amp; Beautiful Scenery | Wine and medieval architecture -- that's what you'll find when you travel with Ann Tran. Here's your complete Napa Valley itinerary of California vineyards plus a quick trip to must-see San Franciso. Will you choose red, white or ros\u00e9 wine on this weekend trip? #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #NapaValleyCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #ChateauMontelena #CaliforniaUSA\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-scaled.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/525;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11445 colorbox-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"California's Wine Tasting &amp; Beautiful Scenery | Wine and medieval architecture -- that's what you'll find when you travel with Ann Tran. Here's your complete Napa Valley itinerary of California vineyards plus a quick trip to must-see San Franciso. Will you choose red, white or ros\u00e9 wine on this weekend trip? #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #NapaValleyCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #ChateauMontelena #CaliforniaUSA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Cakebread-Cellars-scaled.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cakebread Cellars is in the town of Rutherford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottle_Shock_%E2%80%94_Chateau_Montelena\"><\/span><strong>Bottle Shock \u2014 Chateau Montelena<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve heard of Chateau Montelena but maybe don\u2019t know it. Chateau Montelena is the winery that won the Judgement of Paris, a blind tasting, in 1976. This was immortalized in the movie \u201cBottle Shock.\u201d They have a beautiful vineyard, but I was not keen on the wine tasting. Worth the visit for photo ops.\u00a0\u201cBottle Shock\u201d is worth a watch, too. Chateau Montelena is located in Calistoga.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11446\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11446 colorbox-11435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"Join me for the weekend trip in Northern California. Enjoy my top choices for Napa Valley wineries, then take a short road trip to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have more than a few days to travel, a 7-day trip would allow you more time for some wine tasting and scenic views. #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #SanfranciscoCalifornia #CastellDiAmorosa #CakebreadCellars #USARoadTrip #WineTasting\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-scaled.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/525;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11446 colorbox-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"Join me for the weekend trip in Northern California. Enjoy my top choices for Napa Valley wineries, then take a short road trip to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have more than a few days to travel, a 7-day trip would allow you more time for some wine tasting and scenic views. #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #SanfranciscoCalifornia #CastellDiAmorosa #CakebreadCellars #USARoadTrip #WineTasting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Chateau-Montelena-scaled.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chateau Montelena is the winery that won the Judgement of Paris, a blind tasting, in 1976.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_to_San_Francisco_via_the_Golden_Gate_Bridge\"><\/span><strong>Back to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visiting San Francisco is a natural complement to Napa Valley given their proximity. I&#8217;ve visited this gem of a city a few times but never took the time to take photos from these vantage points: Battery Spencer and the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center. Does that happen to you, too? Visit a world-class destination and still have a number of must-see\u2019s\/must-do\u2019s still on your list.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11447\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11447 colorbox-11435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"California's Wine Tasting &amp; Beautiful Scenery | Wine and medieval architecture -- that's what you'll find when you travel with Ann Tran. Here's your complete Napa Valley itinerary of California vineyards plus a quick trip to must-see San Franciso. Will you choose red, white or ros\u00e9 wine on this weekend trip? #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #NapaValleyCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #ChateauMontelena #CaliforniaUSA\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-scaled.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/525;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11447 colorbox-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\"California's Wine Tasting &amp; Beautiful Scenery | Wine and medieval architecture -- that's what you'll find when you travel with Ann Tran. Here's your complete Napa Valley itinerary of California vineyards plus a quick trip to must-see San Franciso. Will you choose red, white or ros\u00e9 wine on this weekend trip? #BestNapaValleyTastingswithNotesofIconicSanFrancisco #AnnTran #NapaValleyCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #ChateauMontelena #CaliforniaUSA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-Napa-Valley-Tastings-with-Notes-of-Iconic-San-Francisco-Battery-Spencer-scaled.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Battery Spencer is across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County and offers city skyline and panoramic views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Battery Spencer is across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County and offers city skyline and panoramic views. Wear good walking shoes as parking is very tight and more than likely you\u2019ll have to hoof it for the best view. So worth it, though.<\/p>\n<p>Back in San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center. The Center tells the history of the Golden Gate Bridge and shares its architectural magnificence. There are many lookout points and vista spots. I suggest getting here at the beginning of the day and being prepared to walk.<\/p>\n<p>Even on an overcast December day, the views are spectacular as you can see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CYMLfzwBnZY\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Crookedest_Street_in_the_World\"><\/span><strong>The Crookedest Street in the World<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first time I visited Lombard Street, we drove down this curvy road\u2019s eight hairpin turns. This time, we parked on top of the hill and walked through the neighborhood. Can you imagine living here? It would be super cool, but you would have tourists constantly crossing your flower beds. #sanfranciscocalifornia<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The first time I visited <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LombardStreet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#LombardStreet<\/a>, we drove down this curvy road. This time, we parked on top of the hill &amp; walked through the neighborhood. Can you imagine living here? It would be super cool but you would have tourists constantly crossing your flower beds. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SanFrancisco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#SanFrancisco<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aG17lKLGui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/aG17lKLGui<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ann Tran (@AnnTran_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnTran_\/status\/1476562954032144387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">December 30, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We visited San Francisco for two days and then headed to wine country. You can&#8217;t visit wine country without stopping by San Francisco, and it really doesn\u2019t matter which one you do first.<\/p>\n<p>From the Golden State we visited our 50<sup>th<\/sup> state for more <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/12\/the-best-of-mauis-kaanapali-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wine and sunshine in Mau<\/strong><\/a>i. Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2022\/01\/whats-cooking-at-roys-kaanapali-interview-with-mauis-top-chefs\/\">virtual postcard<\/a>. Aloha!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a bit north of San Francisco, California\u2019s Napa Valley is a Golden State must-see, and wine tasting is an absolute must-do in this beautiful area. 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