Bacehlorette Party in Napa end of Jan- Need some suggestions!

[LCH1209]

Hello! I am actually the bride, so I know I should let everyone else do the work, but I can tell people are getting stressed out planning my Bach Party, so I want to help. We are staying at the Westin Napa Verasa and have hired Platypus to drive all 15 of us around in a private tour. We want to pick the wineries so please help with suggestions for large groups. I have been to Napa twice in the past year and love Frogs Leap, Pride and Mumm. I am a big white wine drinker, but can handle some red. I think we should be able to fiind some two for one tastings since it is low season. Also suggestions for dinner would be great. I dont want the girls to have to spend a lot on dinners. I already know we will go to UVA Thursday night and then Friday and Saturday are open... PLEASE HELP!!!

[openhelix]

Domaine Carneros is a very picturesque spot and great with groups. I find it's nice to start with bubbly in the morning. You might also try Cornerstone in Yountville. they are doing some good whites (and reds) and do a nice group setup. Another suggestion is Sterling. The tram ride is great and they have a wide variety of wine. You walk around the "castle" stopping every few minutes to try new wine.

You might have a little trouble getting a big van/bus up to Pride... and it's a long drive up/down if that's the only place on the mountain you're planning to visit. Personally, I think they've really gone downhill ever since Foley left as well.

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Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA

[LCH1209]

Well this is all so great to know and I really appreciate it! I will look into both Domaine Carneros and Cornerstone.

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Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA

[CarrieWas218]

For the size of your group, one of the more affordable dinners you should do is upstairs at Zuzu. They don't normally take reservations, but I have known them to reserve the upstairs for groups of that size and a pre-ordered set of tapas (I have done that a number of times and it works great).

Honestly, 15 is a hard-sell for restaurants without a guaranteed pre-fixe menu and for a budget, you are going to struggle a bit. Other places that will accommodate you is Angele, Grace's Table, and the private room at Brix.

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Brix
7377 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

Grace's Table
1400 2nd St, Napa, CA 94559

[LCH1209]

Thank you very much! I will definitely look into Zuzu's. What about Norman Rose? My fiance and I went there one of the days we were in town and loved it and I think they have a private room too.

[CarrieWas218]

They, do - yes! I forgot about that and I am even hosting a party there for 20 on Monday!