Growing season approaches in Napa Valley, and 2022 brings fresh energy to the region with new hotels, tasting rooms, wineries and curated experiences for visitors and locals alike.
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection © Courtesy of Visit Napa Valley
Opening April 29, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, is one of the most anticipated new properties in Napa Valley. Designed with wellbeing at its center, the resort features 135 cottages and guestrooms and offers a range of on-site experiences. Guests can start mornings with meditative walks among the vines, cycle along the Napa River, or take part in wellness activities that connect the landscape with relaxation and rejuvenation.
Clif Family Farm © Courtesy of Visit Napa Valley
New to the valley is the Clif Family Enoteca Private Tasting Salon, which recently opened and showcases small-production Howell Mountain estate wines alongside organic seasonal produce from Clif Family Farm. The space includes an outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy flights of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and an intimate indoor salon ideal for fireside tastings and relaxed conversation.
In St. Helena, Heitz Cellar unveiled an expanded tasting room with capacity for up to 90 guests. The newly refreshed space complements the winery’s hands-on offerings, including the exclusive $1K Vineyard to Bottle experience. This multi-hour tour takes visitors through select vineyard sites before concluding in the tasting salon with pours drawn from those same blocks, offering a direct connection between vine, terroir and glass.
Heitz Cellar © Courtesy of Visit Napa Valley
Later this month, Levendi will open a new tasting room in downtown Napa, giving guests easier access to 96-point Cabernet Sauvignons and other notable wines from its collection. The downtown location expands tasting options for visitors exploring Napa’s urban core.
Alongside new openings, several beloved Napa properties have completed thoughtful renovations. Auberge du Soleil refreshed its private dining level to enhance culinary and event experiences, while Carneros Resort & Spa debuted a new 10,000-square-foot venue to better serve weddings, events and large gatherings. These updates reflect a continued investment in hospitality and visitor amenities across the valley.
Between new resorts, intimate tasting salons and renovated venues, Napa Valley’s 2022 season offers expanded ways to explore wine, food and wellness. Whether seeking immersive vineyard experiences, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons or peaceful countryside retreats, visitors will find fresh reasons to return to this iconic wine region.