Top 5 Mustard Flower Photo Opportunities in the Napa Valley
1. Napa, Big Ranch Road @ Monticello Vineyards.
Along this beautiful stretch of Napa Valley road you will find blooming mustard flowers. Stop along the way at the family owned Monticello Vineyards for a picturesque view. Monticello Vineyards is a wonderful, smaller winery that produces 15,000 cases per year. They do have a wonderful selection of hand crafted estate wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Open 10am-4:30pm and walk ins are welcome!
Try one of Monticello Vineyards NEW Releases such as 2012 CORLEY ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 CORLEY ‘State Lane Vineyard’, 2012 CORLEY ‘Tietjen Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon or 2012 CORLEY ‘ Yewell Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon.
2. Yountville, Washington St. parallel to Hwy. 29.
Enjoy this colorful view of the Napa Valley. Open space and vineyards
abound, stop at Washington St. after the Oak Knoll exit going North on Hwy 29.
3. Oakville, located across from Brix Restaurant, Gardens & Wine Shop.
Striking colors of yellow and green flourish on this stretch of highway, especially after our recent rain showers.
Brix Restaurant, Gardens & Wine Shop is a wonderful stop. Their food is amazing and they carry an excellent collection of the finest wines from some of the best winegrowers and producers in the Napa Valley. Walk through some of their gardens enjoying their views of the Mayacamas Mountains and their 16 acre property. When you are finished walk across the street to take your photos of the vibrant mustard flowers.
4. Calistoga, Larkmead Vineyards.
It just keeps getting better in the Napa Valley! More open space, fresh air and stunning views of the vineyards and mustard flowers.
Larkmead is one of our favorite wineries in the Napa Valley. Peaceful, welcoming and fantastic wine. Sit by their fireplace and enjoy one of Larkmead’s 2016 Spring Releases such as the 2013 Firebelle, 2013 LMV Salon or 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon.
5. Calistoga, Bennett Lane.
The quaint town of Calistoga forces you to relax, take a deep breath and enjoy all nature has to offer.
Bennett lane has pleasant views of the mustard flowers and the rugged awe-inspiring Napa Valley Mountains.
Stop by the friendly Bennett Lane Winery to enjoy one of their (37) 90+ Point Wines from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. We particularly favor Bennett Lane’s MAXIMUS Sauvignon Blanc or MAXIMUS 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Enjoy!
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