From legendary Michelin-starred cuisine to the best sparkling wine in the valley to a chic new Champagne-infused spa — Yountville is the ideal place to indulge all your hedonistic desires.
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A classic Wine Country mainstay, the winery with its recent refurb has breathed new life into both the surroundings and the offerings. You can now book a Sparkling Sunday Brunch (yes, please) or the seasonal Oysters & Sparkling pairing (October 6) while enjoying the startlingly sleek reimagined spaces. And if you aren’t a Club Chandon member already, the exclusive lounge should be enough to entice you. The food is even better than we remember.
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Speaking of Wine Country institutions, this world-renowned eatery has just been awarded three Michelin stars for the 17th consecutive year. This year also marks Chef Thomas Keller and crew’s 30-year anniversary in Yountville, no small feat. Seems like the perfect time to make a reservation, no?
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As if you need a reason to pop into this unassuming (yet to-die-for) chocolate shop — the approaching gift-giving season is certainly a good excuse. And while anyone on your list would love the almosttoo- pretty-to-eat chocolates here, don’t forget custom orders are also available.
North Block Hotel and Restaurant
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With so much eating and drinking to do, the wise option is to spend a night in Yountville. The rooms here are the very definition of quiet luxury and another tempting dining choice will be right at your fingertips. The on-site restaurant has just launched a new “From the Valley to the Coast” tasting menu ($100 pp, or $169 with drink pairing) and it is as inspired as it is attractively priced.
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One of the prettiest restaurant settings possibly ever, RH has been a local favorite for a long time. And with the newly reworked menu (the first significant update in more than a decade), it’s well worth the drive to experience the magic again. Mini lobster rolls, grilled avocado with caviar and the shaved rib-eye dip sandwich are just a few of the delectable highlights.
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The newest concept from Chef Thomas Keller, the restaurant offers Asian-inspired cuisine with a touch of what California gastronomy is known for — simplicity and seasonality. With Chef Jeffery Hayashi at the helm — and interiors by Ken Fulk — it is a Yountville experience like no other. Expect shareable plates and a wine list fit for this eatery’s pedigree.
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The on-site spa for the 22-acre Estate Yountville resort, Rendez Veuve Spa, is the first of its kind. The spa’s menu is a dream with Champagne-inspired treatments and experiences. For the ultimate indulgence book a spa suite with an oversize soaking tub and fireplace. But even à la carte treatments offer access to the eucalyptus- infused steam rooms, dry saunas, Swiss experience showers and outdoor Jacuzzis. This has fall getaway written all over it.
