There’s more to the Napa Valley wine scene than just sipping local blends. Get active and have some good old fashioned fun with grape crushing this season! Harvest is around the corner and grape crushing is so fun, it should be on everyone’s bucket list! Enjoy some laughs, get dirty out in the California sun, and make lasting memories with the people you love.
Join us for the harvest and crush in Napa Valley this August, September, and October during the peak time of year.
Grape stomping takes a step away from the original way of wine making and uses bare feet to get the grape juices flowing instead of with using a press. Historically, it has been part of the process of wine making but it’s also a ton of fun! On your upcoming summer trip to one of our Calistoga bed and breakfasts, check this fun activity off your summer to-do list and enjoy some laughs and fun memories. Dress casual and be ready to get down and dirty. Find information on the best wineries to visit near our inns. Most wineries use more modern techniques now but you can still find a few holding special stomping sessions.
Want to see wine country on wheels? Take advantage of rentals from the Calistoga Bikeshop and take a tour. Ride along up to 40 miles of scenic roads and stop along the way to taste high-quality wines at amazing wineries around Calistoga wine country. Learn of all the different bike tours you can enjoy here.
Expert Tip: Surprise your loved one for a birthday or anniversary with this one-of-a-kind experience!
Are you a major wine enthusiast passionate about wine making? Enroll in a 3 day Harvest Napa Valley Experience and truly see what it is like to be winemaker. This unique experience includes exclusive vineyard and winery field trips and hands on work at harvest time. Hand pick and crush grapes and soak in the sights, sounds, and smells that come with the high-energy harvest time in wine country. This experience is offered in early October. Find more information here.