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Freemark Abbey

This historic estate was founded by the Napa Valley’s first female winemaker in 1886 and opened a “sampling room” in 1949. Do the Cabernet Comparative tasting or try rare wines in the Library Room (freemarkabbey.com). Drink now Merlot

Cellar Cabernet Bosché

Cardinale

Make a booking to taste Chris Carpenter’s superb cabernet sauvignon and merlot blends at this stone winery with great valley views (cardinale.com). Drink now 2011 vintage (library release)

Cellar 2015 vintage

Domaine Chandon

The Napa Valley sibling of Chandon’s Yarra Valley winery offers tastings of its sparkling and still wines (chandon.com). The Sunday brunch is delicious. Drink now Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé

Cellar Étoile Tête de Cuvée

Clos Du Val

Bordeaux-born Bernard Portet was the founding winemaker at this Napa Valley producer (his brother, Dominique, established Taltarni in Victoria). Do a guided tasting or enjoy a supplied picnic in the olive grove (closduval.com). Drink now Carneros Pinot Noir Cellar Hirondelle Vineyard Estate Cabernet Franc

Inglenook

Director Francis Ford Coppola revived this pioneering winery and transformed the 1886 water tank into a visitor centre (inglenook.com). Sip wines in The Bistro or do the Heritage Tasting in the Pennino Salon. Drink now RC Reserve Syrah Cellar Rubicon