If you’re visiting the City by the Bay this March, make room in your itinerary for outstanding food and wine. From March 22–26, Flavor! Napa Valley showcases top culinary talent and exceptional products from the Napa region. The festival offers a variety of experiences tailored to food lovers, wine collectors and curious newcomers alike, including classes, tours, tastings, demonstrations and expert-led seminars.
Highlights you can expect at the festival include:
- Chef and Winemaker Golf Tournament and Reception — a social kickoff that pairs golfing with gourmet bites and wine.
- Napa Valley Wine Tour — guided visits to some of the region’s most notable vineyards and estates.
- Exploring Napa Valley with iconic winemaker Heidi Barrett — an intimate look at winemaking insights and tastings.
- The Ultimate Cabernet Experience with winemaker Steve Leveque at Hall Wines — focused tastings that dive deep into Cabernet Sauvignon.
- The Spirited Side of Napa Valley — showcasing craft spirits alongside the region’s wine traditions.
- Pink Out! Sparkling Wines, Still Wines & the Rosé Revolution — a celebration of bubbles and rosés across styles and producers.
- Exploring the Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley — a historical and sensory tour highlighting dormant and lesser-known sites.
- Chef demonstrations with Chris Cosentino, Richard Blais, Tyler Malek and Lisa Vega — live cooking sessions featuring signature techniques and pairings.
- Collectible Wines from the To Kalon Vineyard — rare bottlings and deep dives into one of Napa’s most revered sites.
- Exercise Your Senses with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery — sensory-driven tastings and education on terroir and technique.
- Hiroyuki Kanda & Kenzo Estate Wines — a fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and Napa winemaking showcased through curated pours.
- Extreme Napa Valley: Cult Wines & Food Pairings — high-end, focused pairings for collectors and adventurous diners.
- The Blend Experience at Paraduxx — an interactive session on blending techniques and flavor balance.
- Grand Tasting and After Party — the festival’s culminating celebration, featuring dozens of producers, chef stations and live entertainment.
Whether you’re seeking educational seminars, rare wine tastings, hands-on demonstrations or festive social events, Flavor! Napa Valley packs the best of the region into five days. Plan ahead for ticketed seminars and limited-capacity events, and expect opportunities to meet winemakers, chefs and producers who shape Napa’s culinary identity.