Welcome to Tasting Notes, where you’ll get to sample the history of the Napa Valley, the stories of our award-winning vineyards, and learn more about our one-of-a-kind tours. Sip on wine information, savor insider tips, and devour all you’ll need to know to plan a memorable Napa Valley vacation.

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The History of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa
November 29, 2019
History & Culture
Tasting & Learning
The history of what has become one of Napa’s signature wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s history, and how some of the world’s favorite “Cab Sauvs” came to be produced right here in Napa Valley.
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Estate of Affairs: The Napa Valley Wine Train Estate Tour
November 4, 2019
History & Culture
Tasting & Learning
Discover the winemaking traditions that make California grapes sing on our impressive Estate Tour.
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Haunted Napa
October 11, 2019
History & Culture
Have you ever seen something in the shadows or felt a paranormal presence while exploring one of Napa's historic cellars? Depending on what you believe, it could just be a trick of the imagination...or it could be the ghosts of California’s winemakers and former residents hanging around for a haunting.
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An Inside Look at Grgich Hills Estate Winery
October 7, 2019
History & Culture
Grgich Hills Estate Winery is famous for putting Napa Valley on the map, thanks to mastermind Milijenko Grgich and the 1976 Paris Tasting. Experience this celebrated winery with the Napa Valley Wine Train.
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Vista Dome
Included:
- 3-hour train lunch journey, departing at 11:30 a.m.
- 2-hour train dinner journey, departing at 6:20 p.m.
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Multiple course gourmet meal