Winery No. 3: Outland

At Outland, three of California’s most dynamic small labels are pouring their wines — and they couldn’t be more different from one another. This minimalist space houses Farella, Poe and Forlorn Hope. Farella crafts estate wines from Napa’s Coombsville AVA, Poe specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma and Mendocino counties, and Forlorn Hope focuses on lesserknown appellations and grape varieties.

Winery No. 4: Gamling & McDuck

Gamling & McDuck dispenses with all the country club-set trappings we’ve come to associate with Napa Valley tasting rooms. Instead, come here to enjoy a more punk, zeitgeist-y space, and the Loire-centric wines they pour. Co-owner Adam McClary (a.k.a. McDuck; his partner Gabrielle Shaffer’s nickname is Gamling) is often behind the bar, where he’ll project live-stream video from his vineyard sites and transport you to where these Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc wines are made.

Dinner: Miminashi

Opened in 2016, Miminashi challenges the better-known Morimoto for the best Japanese food in downtown Napa. Guests can opt for the fivecourse, family-style omakase, or simply dine a la carte with inventive takes on Japanese staples. The wine list is enviable, but Miminashi provides an excellent opportunity to break for sake. Make sure to save room for the soft cream — that is, soft-serve ice cream — for dessert, and maybe a glass of Tokaji or Madeira.

Night cap: Cadet

Still not satiated? Head over to Cadet Wine & Beer Bar for a glass or a can, and perhaps a grilled cheese. Depending on the night, it doesn’t close until 1 or 2 a.m. So pull up a stool and end your the day the way it began — with a glass filled with something incredibly tasty.

Trip length: 5 hours, 12 minutes