If you’re looking to taste fine wines from some of the world’s most renowned winemakers, wines normally only available by allocation, check out New Frontier Wine Co.
Housed in a former saloon and brothel from the late 1800s, the Vintner’s Collective is another good place to sample a wide variety of Napa Valley wines from one location. Here, you’ll find over two dozen quality boutique producers who are too small to have their own tasting rooms, with various tasting spaces from which to enjoy their coveted wines.
Make a point to also stop into Acumen Wine Gallery, featuring a small but high quality collection of organically grown estate wines from Atlas Peak, and WALT Wines, located near the Oxbow Public Market, where tasters can sip their way through 1,000 miles of Pinot Noir from within the bright, cheerful space. As far as tasting rooms go, one of downtown Napa’s newest spots is Arch & Tower. This beautiful tasting room is the newest outpost of Robert Mondavi, offering wine tastings and food pairings overlooking the Napa River.
Compline is a wine bar, restaurant, and bottle shop in one, and a worthy destination in downtown Napa. Founded by two sommeliers, Compline’s wine collection is complete with bottlings from around the world, including some obscure varietals from lesser known regions. Stop in for a glass and a bite, and be sure to check their calendar for educational tastings and events. Around the corner, Cadet Beer & Wine Bar is a popular spot for wine, beer, and tasty provisions. Here, you’ll find a worldly selection of wine, from rare Champagne to Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, bottled beers, and an old school vinyl collection, plus there’s always a fun lineup of regular events and guest wineries worth checking out.