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2 Napa ValleyWine Train History The Napa Valley Wine Train’s tracks were originally built in the 1860s by Samuel Brannan, California’s first millionaire. Brannan earned his riches during California’s legendary Gold Rush days not by mining, but through owning mercantile stores selling mining supplies and equipment. Before and during his mercantile days he was a newspaperman with papers in both San Francisco and New York City. One of his papers was the first to publish news of found gold, thereby inspiring the famous Gold Rush in the 1840s. Brannon dreamed of building a luxury destination reminiscent of the resorts for the wealthy of New York City. He aspired for the San Francisco elite to enjoy the Napa County town of Calistoga which he founded in 1859. The train that ran on these tracks brought guests from the depot in the town of Crockett, the closest location to San Francisco at the time, to Calistoga to enjoy his hot spring resort town. While the track now terminates eight miles south of Calistoga, much of the Napa Valley Wine Train’s route remains unchanged. The Napa ValleyWine Train remains a staple of the world-famous wine region and is beloved by millions of guests as well as current and past employees. During a journey aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, which operates today as it has since 1989, guests will see five towns: Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena. Numerous wineries can be seen through the train’s large picture windows as well as historical points of interest and some of the most alluring natural scenery the United States has to offer.
3 Napa ValleyWine Train Route CHARLES KRUG MERRYVALE V. SATTUI RAYMOND ST. SUPERY CASTELLO DI AMOROSA BERINGER HALL GRGICH HILLS INGLENOOK ROBERT MONDAVI ONEHOPE NAPA CELLARS DOMAINE CHANDON MCKINSTRY ST FIRST ST. TO CALISTOGA ST. HELENA RUTHERFORD OAKVILLE YOUNTVILLE NAPA LOUIS MARTINI PRISONER WINE COMPANY BEAULIEU VINEYARD PEJU SEQUOIA GROVE CAKEBREAD TURNBULL NICKEL & NICKEL OPUS ONE TREFETHEN FLORA SPRINGS DELECTUS WHITEHALL LANE BELLA UNION FAR NIENTE COSENTINO DOMINUS ELYSE LAIRD ESTATE SILVER OAK SILVERADO VINEYARDS KEY LEGACY WINERY STOPS WINERIES NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN STATION RAIL ARTS DISTRICT KEY PARTNER WINERIES & VINEYARDS WINERIES & VINEYARDS NAPA VALLEYWINE TRAIN STATION CHARLES KRUG MERRYVALE V. SATTUI RAYMOND ST. SUPERY CASTELLO DI AMOROSA BERINGER HALL GRGICH HILLS INGLE OOK ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA CELLARS CHANDON MCKINSTRY ST. FIRST ST. TO CALISTOGA ST. HELENA RUTHERFORD OAKVILLE YOUNTVILLE NAPA LOUIS MARTINI PRISONER WINE COMPANY BEAULIEU VI EYARD PEJU SEQUOIA GROVE CAKEBREAD TURNBULL NICKEL & NICKEL OPUS ONE TREFETHEN FLORA SPRINGS DELECTUS WHITEHALL LANE PROVENANCE FAR NIENTE COSENTINO DOMINUS ELYSE LAIRD ESTATE SILVER OAK SILVERADO VINEYARDS TRAIN MAP CHARLES KRUG MERRYVALE V. SATTU RAYMO CASTELLO DI AMOROSA BERINGER HALL GRGICH HILLS INGLENOOK ROBERT MONDAVI ONEHOPE NAPA CELLARS DOMAINE CHANDON ST. HELENA RUTHERFORD OAKVILL YOUNTV N LOUIS MAR PRIS WIN BE FLORA SPRINGS DELECTUS WHITEHALL LANE BELLA UNION FAR NIENTE COSENTINO DOMINUS ELYSE LAIRD ESTATE KEY LEGACY WINERY STOPS WINERIES NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN STATION RAIL ARTS DISTRICT CHARLES KRUG MERRYVALE V. SATTUI RAYMOND ST. SUPERY CASTELLO DI AMOROSA BERINGER HALL GRGICH HILLS INGLENOOK ROBERT MONDAVI ONEHOPE NAPA CELLARS DOMAINE CHANDON MCKINSTRY S FIRST ST. TO CALISTOGA ST. HELENA RUTHERFORD OAKVILLE YOUNTVILLE NAPA LOUIS MARTINI PRISONER WINE COMPANY BEAULIEU VINEYARD PEJU SEQUOIA GROV CAKEBREA TURNBUL NICKEL & NICKE OPUS ON TREFETHE FLORA SPRINGS DELECTUS WHITEHALL LANE BELLA UNION FAR NIENTE COSENTINO DOMINUS ELYSE LAIRD ESTATE SILVER OA SILVERAD VINEYARD KEY LEGACY WINERY STOPS WINERIES NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN STATION RAIL ARTS DISTRICT
4 Frequently Asked Questions How many trains does the Napa Valley Wine Train operate? We primarily operate two separate collections of cars plus an engine that form a single train, with our main train being the three-hour experience and the Legacy train being our six-hour winery tour experience. How many guests can the Napa Valley Wine Train hold? The main train can seat 379 guests at its maximum capacity. We normally seat 150 to 200 guests on the main train at a time. When were the Napa Valley Wine Train’s cars built? All of our train cars are 1915 to 1917 Pullman heavy-weight First Class coaches, except for the Champagne Vista Dome car, which is a rare 1952 Pullman Dome. When were the engines built? Our locomotives are all ALCO FPA-4 diesel locomotives. Engine 70 was built in 1958, and engines 71, 72 and 73 were built in 1959. Where were these train cars used before? Our train cars have been affiliated with some other great rail operations such as the Northern Pacific Railway, the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Our Vista Dome car is associated with the Olympian Hiawatha, Columbia National, Princess/Tour Alaska and the Princess California Express. Who manages the rail line? The Wine Train has an extensive team of experienced train experts including onboard service teams, culinary experts, administrative professionals, engineers and conductors. Our maintenance-of-way team cares for the extent of the rail line including all the tracks, bridges and crossings. The Wine Train is owned and operated by Noble House Hotels and Resorts.
5 Fun Facts About Grapes, Bottles, &Wine Statistics • Vines start producing fully at an average age of five years and will produce fully for 30 to 35 years. • Vines can live forever, however, quantity decreases and quality increases with age. • Each vine can produce anywhere from 15 to 20 pounds of grapes over three years, which is about six to eight bottles of wine.
6 Pounds of grapes per bottle 2.6 lbs Acres in Napa Valley 43,000 acres Vines per acre 500-1300 vines Clusters on a vine 40 clusters Grapes in a cluster 75-100 grapes Grapes in a bottle of wine 500-600 grapes Bottle per acre 4.000 bottle Bottles per ton of grapes 500-700 bottles Bottle per barrel 300 bottles Bottles per case of wine 12 bottles Glasses per acre 16,000 glasses Glasses per bottle Average 5 glasses Cost of a vine growing acre $120,000-$1 million Cost of an acre 50 years ago $1,000 Cost of a French oak barrel $800-$1,200 per barrel Cost of an American oak barrel $300-$700 per barrel Napa Valley is 1 AVA There are 17 total Napa Valley AVAs 1976 The year of the Judgement of Paris 4% % of Napa grapes compared to all of CA 95% % of Napa wineries that are family owned 300,000 Napa wine jobs nationwide 300 Stone bridges in Napa 1830 Year first vines were planted in Napa 30 x 5 miles How long and wide Napa County is Plums and cattle Main industry prior to grapes in Napa 75-85-95 rule 75% of a specific grape to be labeled that varietal (e.g., Cabernet) 85% grown in a region to be labelled from that AVA (e.g. Napa Valley) 95% grown and harvested to be specified that vintage (e.g. 2017) Fun Facts About Grapes, Bottles, &Wine Statistics
7 Main Train Experiences The Main Train runs three-hour excursions for lunch and dinner with a variety of different experiences available daily to St. Helena from the Napa station. GOURMET EXPRESS This dining journey allows guests to experience two refurbished Pullman train cars, including a 1915 or 1917 Pullman dining car and a 1915 Pullman lounge car. Guests receive a welcome toast of sparkling wine then experience a three-course meal. VISTA DOME This experience immerses guests in the elegance of a 1952 Pullman dome dining car. Guests receive an assigned private table for the entire three hours. The experience begins with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine followed by a four-course meal while enjoying the views. GRGICH HILLS WINERY TASTING Travel north enjoying the first two courses then disembark for a one-hour tasting at this world-famous winery. Reboard the train for the journey south featuring dessert and after-dinner drinks. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER This immersive dining and theatre experience features detailed themes like the roaring ‘20s and mobsters. Guests are encouraged to dress in period clothing to suit the theme and join in on the interactive skit. ROMANCE ON THE RAILS This is a special dinner-only experience during the full moon in the Vista Dome. Guests receive an additional two glasses of private label wine while dining in elevated views under the full moon. AFTERNOON TEA This experience is dedicated to tea. Enjoy delightful assorted small bites and intimate time enjoying the company and world-class views.
8 Legacy Train Experiences The Legacy Train runs six-hour experiences for lunch with a dedicated full-day experience. THE LEGACY TOUR Our intimate group of guests start their journey as strangers and leave as family having shared in the Napa Valley Wine Train’s premiere experience. A legacy is handed down over time, through family and tradition. The Legacy Tour package includes a welcome tasting of sparkling wine and a four-course gourmet meal. The first of three tasting experiences is hosted by our onboard service team at the iconic Napa Valley welcome sign, where guests have the opportunity to take a photo. The remaining two stops include tastings at Charles Krug Winery, Napa’s oldest winery, and the pioneering V. Sattui Winery. PRIVATE CHARTER TRAINS Our team of professionals curates incredible experiences for family or group events. We leave no detail to question and hold to our alwaystight schedule to ensure a professional and memorable experience your attendees are sure to never forget. Inquire with one of our onboard service teammembers today to learn how to partner with us on a shared experience.
9 Northbound, Leaving the Station The Napa Valley Wine Train starts the journey north in the Napa Rail Block from our 1275 McKinstry Street station. It will take approximately 15 minutes to travel out of the homes and businesses of Napa and into the beautiful vineyards. Our station sits close to the Oxbow area, a thriving hub of wine tasting rooms, restaurants, downtown Napa and the Copia food and wine center of education. While the train travels north, observe the Napa Valley Vine Trail, which shares the train track right of way for much of the rail line. The Napa Valley Wine Train granted easement rights on our property to secure a 47-mile one-way route from the town of Vallejo to the proposed destination of Calistoga. This commuter bike path will provide visitors, commuters and locals a safe and scenic way to experience all of Napa County. Napa Valley is flanked by two main roads running north to south. Highway 29, which follows a similar route to the Wine Train on the west of the valley, and the Silverado Trail, a more rural highway on the east side of the valley. The Silverado Trail was named after the silver miners who first traversed this route while looking to strike it rich on Mount St. Helena in the mid-1800s. Mount St. Helena is recognized as the tallest and northernmost mountain in Napa County. The city of Napa offers plenty of popular restaurants, wine bars and tasting rooms. The historic downtown Napa also features a riverfront walk, unique shops and several neighborhood parks. In the mid-1800s, Napa was a trade and transportation hub reachable by ferry on the greater San Pablo Bay. During the Gold Rush days, miners weathered winter in Napa enjoying the higher temperatures. Napa’s Mediterranean climate was accommodating to travelers then and now.
10 Napa’s Rail Arts District (RAD) The Napa Valley Wine Train and members of the local art community partnered to create the first art district in Napa Valley, the Rail Arts District, or RAD. RAD has transformed the existing cross-town commuter path into a cultural corridor providing an educational trail celebrating the beautiful Napa Valley. This has been accomplished by painting murals, installing sculptures, landscaping, gateway features and more to further add refinement to our community. Enjoy this section of the journey aboard our train, steps from our station. Courtesy of the Rail Arts District (RAD) Napa
11 Entering the Napa Valley American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) Mediterranean climates, which encompass only 2% of the world’s landmass, are considered optimal for the cultivation of grapes. Each area imbues its own unique expression on the grape and how this reflects in the glass. Many of these regions within the United States have been defined as American Viticultural Areas or AVAs. Through trial and error and learning from others, the valley today is home to 17 AVAs. Napa was established as an AVA in 1981, and the 16 smaller sub AVAs within Napa Valley were designated later. These AVAs are known for their differences of having homogeneity of soil, heat exposure and mountain or valley influence, all of which and more we refer to as “terroir.” Terroir is a French word to describe the complete natural environment in which a wine is produced. As the train travels north, we will pass through five of these AVAs — Oak Knoll, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena — and will be able to see seven others. Each AVA produces wines that are bound inextricably in flavor profile by where the grape was grown. Each has its own story to tell and can only be truly understood as an AVA-specific wine, defined as having at least 85% of the grapes in the bottle coming from that single AVA. Napa, being 30 miles long, sits on the San Pablo Bay where the Carneros AVA borders the coolest part of the valley in the south. Modeling the climate of Burgundy, France and renowned for their chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, this is where the valley does best with these varietals due to the fruits’ thin skin. Napa AVAs, best known for their climate similar to that of the hotter Bordeaux, focus on the five Bordeaux varietals of merlot, petite verdot, malbec, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. These grapes with thicker skins prefer the high heat and resulting stress, causing more density and complexity of flavor. We feel that the further from Napa you are, the smaller it seems. When in Napa, we think you will find how vast this area is and will seek out the AVA that speaks most to you in the glass.
12 Napa Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) Map CALISTOGA HOWELL MOUNTAIN CHILES VALLEY SPRINGMOUNTAIN ST. HELENA RUTHERFORD DIAMOND MOUNTAIN ATLAS PEAK OAKVILLE MOUNT VEEDER OAK KNOLL NAPA NAPA VALLE Y COOMBSVILLE WILD HORSE VALLEY LOS CARNEROS YOUNTVILLE STAGS LEAP
13 Oak Knoll District AVA DESIGNATED 2004 The Oak Knoll District AVA is home to Napa’s most diverse wine-growing region. Boasting 18 different grape varietals, this appellation is primarily known for its chardonnay. The AVA’s location in the southern, cooler part of Napa helps this thin-skinned grape thrive. LAIRD FAMILY ESTATE The Laird Family Estate was established by Ken Laird, who started with a 70-acre parcel of land in Calistoga full of worn-down prune trees. He partnered with Robert Mondavi to learn about the viticulture business and transformed his orchard into a 50% gamay and 50% cabernet sauvignon vineyard. Today, Laird Family Estate produces a variety of whites and reds including multiple chardonnays and sauvignon blancs to malbec and syrah. The estate is one of the dog-friendly tasting rooms you and your four-legged family members can visit. SILENUS WINERY Bruce Newlan, a rocket scientist from San Jose, purchased a walnut orchard in 1968 which later became Silenus Winery. Silenus produces craft wines dedicated to the Oak Knoll AVA. On a visit to the winery, you may see bluebirds that frequent one of the 25 birdhouses the team installed. Bluebirds can eat up to 85% of the pests that can cause problems in vineyards, eliminating the need for the winery to use pesticides.
14 Oak Knoll District AVA CONTINUED TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS Hidden behind the many oak trees in this AVA resides a large brown building: the Trefethen Family Vineyards. Originally dubbed Eshcol Ranch, a winery established in 1886 at the old Oak Knoll train station, Trefethen Family Vineyards is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The winery produces nine different varietals of grapes for their wine. In over 50 years of fine wine crafting, the Trefethen family has never used a single grape from a vineyard they did not own. Janet Trefethen was a pioneer in the wine and food pairing world and created the Napa Valley Cooking Class in 1973. Hailey Trefethen helps care for the bees in the estate hives and assists in the viticulture aspects. The Trefethen credo is, “One family, one estate, one passion.” Almost lost forever to the 6.0-magnitude 2014 South Napa earthquake, the historic winery building was near collapse. The family spared no effort to revive the building and restore it for the next 100 years.
15 Yountville AVA DESIGNATED 1999 Located between the Mayacamas Mountains on the west and the Napa River on the east, Yountville is a small gem that is home to six Michelin stars, the most per capita in the United States. In the heart of Napa Valley, Yountville is a bustling small town full of retail, restaurants and tasting rooms and is defined by its walkability and outdoor art. VETERAN’S HOME OF CALIFORNIA The Veteran’s Home of California, located in Yountville, is the largest facility of it’s kind in all of California and offers many services to its residents and to the Napa Valley community. Here you’ll find the Lincoln Theatre, a nine-hole golf course with an on-site restaurant, RV park, baseball stadium, U.S. Post Office and a 35,000 volume library. The Veteran’s Home of California was founded in 1884 and accommodates just over a thousand aged or disabled veterans. This facility has a long waiting list of over 400 vets looking to call Yountville home. DOMAINE CHANDON Domaine Chandon was established in 1973, becoming the first French-owned sparkling house in the Napa Valley. Domaine Chandon specializes in traditional French techniques to produce their Champagne. This winery uses the traditional Champagne grape varietals to produce their sparkling wines: chardonnay, pinot meunier and pinot noir. They also produce still wines in chardonnay, merlot and cabernet sauvignon varietals. THE FRENCH LAUNDRY (TFL) Located inside a 1900-built saloon in the town of Yountville, The French Laundry, or TFL, has been awarded three Michelin stars since 2007. Thomas Keller, chef and owner since 1994, practices all organic farm-to-table service. A bucket list for all foodies, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
16 Oakville AVA DESIGNATED 1993 Oakville was one of the first wine-growing regions in the Napa Valley to be given the AVA status. Named for the dense groves of dark green oak trees still in the area, Oakville is known as the most expensive vineyard land in the world. Most undeveloped acres in Oakville sell for millions of dollars. Screaming Eagle, the most expensive American wine, hails from this AVA. FAR NIENTE WINERY Far Niente was founded in 1885 by John Benson, a prospector who discovered Napa during the California Gold Rush. Far Niente was a prosperous winery but was left in a state of disarray at the onset of Prohibition. The winery was restored to its original glory in 1979 by Gil Nickel, whose family owned a nursery in Oklahoma. Nickel went on to study oenology, the science and study of wine and winemaking, at UC Davis and later bought and restored this historic winery. Today, the main building, visible along our route, is on the National Register of Historic Places. A private tasting includes the well-regarded chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and Dolce dessert wine. OAKVILLE GROCERY The Oakville Grocery, the longest operating grocery store in California, has been in business since 1874. It has changed a lot over the years but continues to define itself as a commerce hub featuring a world-class array of wines, local meats and cheeses and is a wonderful picnic spot to enjoy a mid-day bite between tastings. Step back in time as you experience Napa today by taking a visit through the Grocery’s history. OPUS ONE WINERY The first French-American joint venture in wine was Opus One between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. A passionate approach at cabernet sauvignon, Opus One today continues to deliver world-class wines every vintage at luxury prices, selling for no less than $300 per bottle.
17 CAKEBREAD CELLARS This family-owned winery, founded in 1974 after Jack Cakebread visited Napa to take photographs for a book, produces most of the typical varietals grown in the Napa Valley. The second winery to receive Napa Green designation, Cakebread Cellars makes a fantastic variety of wines only available at their tasting room. Jack and his wife Dolores celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2020, a year after completing a full tasting room renovation and winning the Robb Report 2020 best winery tasting experience. ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY St. Supéry is certified Napa Green and makes luxury wines from 100% estate grapes. When a winery produces estate wines, this means they own the land, grow the grapes, make the wine and sell it themselves. The Skalli family began making wine in 1920 and in the 1970s, Robert Skalli found the perfect land in Napa Valley to expand the family business. They own a parcel of land in the northeast portion of the valley called Dollarhide Estate Vineyard that not only has vines but also grows multiple types of peaches and fruits and is home to local wildlife. St. Supéry Estate specializes in sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon.
18 Oakville AVA CONTINUED MONDAVI WINERY Robert Mondavi Winery was established in 1966 by Robert Mondavi, after leaving the Charles Krug Winery. Today, Mondavi wines have become some of the most well-known and widely distributed wines from the Napa Valley. Constellation Brands holds current ownership of the winery. Mondavi chose this location in Oakville due to the To Kalon vineyard planted on what is now some of the Mondavi property. To Kalon, meaning “highest beauty” in Greek, is prized as one of the world’s greatest vineyards and was first planted by H.W. Crabb in 1864. NICKEL & NICKEL Nickel &Nickel was established in 1997 by the partners of the Far Niente Winery. Nickel &Nickel is dedicated to producing 100% single-vineyard wines that showcase the different characteristics of the many appellations fromwhich they source their grapes.
19 Rutherford AVA DESIGNATED 1993 Rutherford, one of 16 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) of Napa, was first deeded to early Napa Valley settler George C. Yount from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo in 1838. Yount then gifted a 1,040-acre lot to his granddaughter and her husband, Thomas Rutherford, as a wedding gift. Thomas Rutherford established himself as a grower and producer of high-quality wines during the late 1800s. Rutherford is known for the quality soil referred to as the “Rutherford Dust,” which produces excellent cabernet grapes. INGLENOOK WINERY Inglenook was founded in 1879 by ship captain and fur trader Gustave Niebaum. Wines from Inglenook soon became widely known for their high quality. In 1975, Francis Ford Coppola purchased the winery with the proceeds from “The Godfather.” Coppola’s team produced their first vintage of Rubicon Cabernet in 1978, which aptly means “point of no return,” which has summarized Coppola’s legacy and the history of Inglenook Winery. RAYMOND The Raymond family managed 90 acres in Rutherford in 1970. Five generations of the Raymond family cared for the land with a holistic approach to making great wine. Today the winery is owned by Jean-Charles Boisset who continues the legacy on 300 acres. BEAULIEU VINEYARD (BV) Beau lieu translates to “beautiful place” in French. In 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard started as a four-acre ranch that flourished rapidly in the winemaking industry by importing phylloxera-resistant roots from Europe. The winery survived prohibition by making sacramental wine. Andre Tchelistcheff, considered the father of Napa Valley winemaking, brought a French chemist enology approach to winemaking to Beaulieu Vineyard in 1937 and later became renowned for the first Napa cult wine, the Georges de Latour private reserve cabernet.
20 Rutherford AVA CONTINUED GRGICH HILLS ESTATE WINERY Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills of Hills Bros. Coffee. Mike Grgich was one of the men responsible for putting Napa Valley wines on the map as the winemaker behind the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay which won the famous 1976 Paris Tasting. Grgich Hills continues today as a family-owned and operated winery committed to natural wine growing and sustainability with estate-grown and certified biodynamic vineyards. Mike still produces a chardonnay in the style that beat the French but prides himself on his zinfandel, a grape that hails from his home country of Croatia. NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN & GRGICH HILLS TASTING EXPERIENCE The lunch main train stops at Grgich Hills daily where guests who book this experience enjoy appetizers and a main course on the train heading north, then disembark for a one-hour tasting with the Grgich team. When the train is returning south, the train stops again to reboard these guests for dessert on the way back to the station in Napa.
21 St. Helena AVA DESIGNATED 1995 WHITEHALL LANE WINERY AND VINEYARDS Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards is located on the west side of the train as we cross Highway 29 in St. Helena. St. Helena AVA is known for its alluvial fan bedrock deposits that help control the water irrigation to the grape. Whitehall Lane owns 140 acres on the valley floor to produce some of the finest cabernet sauvignon, merlot, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and pinot noir. The winery was founded in 1979 by two brothers who started by growing merlot and cabernet sauvignon. They ended up naming the road that runs along the southern border of the property after the winery. Today, Whitehall Lane is owned by the Leonardi family, who instituted barrel-aging and updated many winemaking techniques. V. SATTUI WINERY V. Sattui Winery is a hot spot for Napa Valley visitors. This winery has set aside 2.5 acres of picnic grounds where food and wine can be purchased from its on-site deli and market. V. Sattui Winery produces a large array of wines — which can only be purchased directly from the winery — using a variety of different grapes. The Sattui family also built and owns the extravagant Castello di Amorosa Winery in Calistoga.
22 St. Helena AVA CONTINUED HALL WINES Kathryn and Craig Hall opened their winery in 2005 which features more than 500 acres of vineyards that produce cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sauvignon blanc. HALL Wines was the first winery in California to achieve the prestigious Leadership in Energy Environmental Design Gold certification for its eco-friendly building and business. HALLWines features multiple art installations throughout the winery, such as the infamous Bunny Foo Foo statue, making for an enticing tasting experience. TRAIN RUNAROUND & ST. HELENA STATION The train will stop for approximately 20 minutes for the engines to perform the runaround. They will detach the locomotives from the north end and will reattach at the sound end to pull the train back to Napa going southbound. This is the perfect opportunity for guests to get up and explore the various cars while the train has stopped. Guests are invited to step out on the observation platforms to watch the uncoupling and recoupling of the locomotives.
23 Thank You With over 150 years of service in the Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Wine Train has experienced many changes through the years. However, a few things remain constant: Our commitment to preserving the legacy and history of Napa Valley by paying homage to our role in this, Our commitment to upholding the highest standards for service, cuisine and hospitality that have become synonymous with the Napa Valley Wine Train, Our commitment to our team. The rich story of Napa Valley was and continues to be built by real, hard-working people and would not be possible without them, Our commitment to you, our guest. The railroad started operations in 1864 as a mode of transport to welcome visitors to our incredible home. We continue this journey today because of you, and we are grateful.
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