Want to go really off the beaten path while visiting Napa Valley? No large tour buses, no shiny distracting objects. Just vineyards, nature, long empty roads without much traffic & delicious wine.
Pope Valley is close to Howell Mountain and about 30 minutes from Silverado Trail coming from St. Helena. It’s on the backside of the Howell Mountain town – Angwin & not much less populated.
It’s rural with fences, cows, horses and vineyards. It’s all about grape growing here. Before you go, you need to make an appointment & pick up sandwiches from Sunshine Market in St. Helena or at Oakville Grocery or have lunch at one of the many great restaurants around.
You may want to start on the way to Pope Valley at Cimarossa Vineyards on Howell Mountain.
Pope Valley Winery
Take the scenic route and end up at Pope Valley Winery. This winery dates back to 1897 & now produces Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Zinfandel grapes & wines. After tasting and purchasing some of their wines you can play bocce there or walk through their hand dug cave which is over a hundred years old. Relax & sip.
Cervantes Family Vineyards
The Cervantes family is from Mexico City. If you are up for a special treat, check them out. This is a winery for seriously interested buyers. The property is gorgeous and ranges in elevation from the lower vineyards at about 600 feet to the uppermost reaches above 1,000 feet. It sits on the southernmost end of Pope Valley. Small production with just about 500 cases in an allocation list. To get more information email: wine@cervantesfamilyvineyards.com
Volker Eisele Vineyards
Visiting Volker Eisele Vineyards is a unique experience. It is located off Lower Chiles Valley Road in a beautiful setting with vineyards and surrounding pastures, organic practices and elegant wines.
The tour & tasting is at their historic winery building which dates back to the 1800’s. Email info@volkereiselefamilyestate.com. More Howell Mountain winery ideas
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