Hand-Picked Napa

 Valley happenings from The 29 Napa Instagram feed…

View fullsize FESTIVAL FINALE - The @downtownnapa Lighted Art Festival ended its week-long event last night with a bang! Folks were out again in droves to view over 12 custom light projections on iconic buildings throughout downtown, including a trio of incredible
View fullsize 2020 VISION - The Napa Lighted Art Festival is back again this year with over 13 installations. Spend the evening strolling downtown in wonder of these impressive digital art projections on an array of Napa’s iconic buildings. Don’t miss
View fullsize SHOOT THE DUCK - Skating is always a favorite part of the holidays but @sthelenaca put a twist on it this year and swapped the ice for a roller rink! Everyone is LOVING this lighted winter wonderland complete with rocking music, cozy igloos and an am
View fullsize BEAUX NOUVEAU - With all the Beaujolais celebrations happening, thought we’d share a local pick from one of our favorite Pinot producers, @poewines in Sonoma. This is a 2019 vintage (as in just harvested a few months ago) using carbonic macerat
View fullsize MONDAY FUNDAY - Sunset glass of rosé with house-made hummus in the beautiful @stclairbrownwinebeer garden. One of the many reasons this hidden gem is a local’s favorite. • #the29napa #handpickednapa #napavalley #winecountrylife #win
View fullsize 2019 WINE SPECTATOR TOP 10 - A HUGE congratulations to @mayacamaswine on their incredible accomplishment in landing the number 2 spot on the @wine_spectator Top 100 wines of 2019 with their 2015 vintage of Mount Veeder Cabernet. • This is quite
View fullsize THANK YOU - To the brave millions who sacrificed in service to our country since its founding and those serving today to honor their legacy and protect our freedom. Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸🙏 • #the29napa #handpickednapa #napavalley #napa #vetera
View fullsize SIPPING SYLVANER - We’ll preface by saying Sylvaner isn’t the first varietal that comes to mind on a November evening (or at all for that matter) but such is the joy of playing “cellar roulette” and embracing what you blindly
View fullsize NIGHT PICKS - Mother Nature is keeping it interesting as always during harvest this year. We had a mini heat wave last week with two days of 100+ degrees followed by a burst of Fall weather with nights down in the 40’s. Most of the whites are i
View fullsize PINK & GREEN - Celebrated National Guacamole Day at the new @southsidenapa Century location which is another gem in their family of cafes. Paired a bottle of @frogsleap rosé with their incredible homemade guac followed by a roasted half ch
View fullsize NEVER FORGET - As we mark 18 years since this tragic day, may we all pause to reflect on those who we lost and what we hold dear moving forward. 🙏 • We’re especially thankful to Jim Asbury who led the effort to build this incredible 9/11
View fullsize B&B Happy Hour - One cannot exist on wine alone, so beer and a burger is just the fix! 🙏👌 • We also had the wings-of-the-month which were outstanding as always. They’re featuring the @spicyboyschicken miso citrus recipe which is amaz
View fullsize NIGHT MOVES - Harvest 2019 is in full force across the Valley which means long nights and early mornings for vintners and their harvest teams. • Craig Handly, winemaker @gibbsvineyards , seen here sampling Sauv Blanc fruit fresh off their Centa
View fullsize BUMPER CROP - The reds are almost ready to start rolling in! Due to a wet Spring and steady summer temps, yields should be plentiful across the Valley and quality high as well. • Going on a night pick of SB tonight, so stay tuned for more... &bu
View fullsize SUMMER FINALE - How is it Labor Day weekend already?! We hope you enjoy yours whether poolside, beach front or backyard bbq. Let us know what you’re cracking open to celebrate the summer of 2019! • #the29napa #handpickednapa #napavalley #
View fullsize ARE WE THERE YET? - For the whites and sparkling, yes. With a burst of 100 degree days this week, it was a nice push forward for ripening all around. As always, the Valley floor fruit will come in first while the mountain vineyards still have a ways
View fullsize HARVEST BEGINS! - The most exciting and magical time in Napa Valley has begun, so we’re using our Wine Wednesday series for a weekly harvest report until all the fruit is in! • Mumm was the first major winery to bring fruit in this season,
View fullsize SUNDAY FUNDAY - Whether you choose a vineyard, beach or BBQ, we hope the good stuff flows all day long. Cheers to summer! 🍇🍷 • #the29napa #handpickednapa #napavalley #winecountrylife #winetasting #winemaking #winecountry #winecountryliving #wi
View fullsize KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ - Love the @nickelandnickelwinery antique stakebed truck, such the perfect touch to their gorgeous farm estate. Wonder if it also makes deliveries? 🍇👍 • #the29napa #handpickednapa #napavalley #winecountrylife #winetastin
View fullsize 2019 HARVEST OUTLOOK - We’re just weeks from kicking off harvest in Napa and many vintners are cautiously giddy about what may be an incredible vintage this year. • Despite Spring coming in like a lion with late rain storms, the season has