On a knoll shaded by ancient oak trees, this French-owned maker of sparkling wines claims one of Yountville's prime pieces of real estate. Chandon is best known for bubblies, but the still wines—Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir—are also worth a try. You can sip by the flight or the glass at the bar or begin there and sit at tables in the lounge and return to the bar...
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Strolling from the parking lot past meticulously landscaped grounds and over a bridge with pond and fountain seems a fitting overture for this house of bubbly. Inside, the long dining room with rounded wood ceiling mimics a wine cask. It feels elegant in an 80s hotel lobby way: tiered seating with cruise ship railings, black lacquer-trimmed armchairs, towering black vase centerpieces with...
Housed at Domaine Chandon, this quietly elegant stunner seems built for romance, with delicate orchids on each table and views of the wooded winery grounds from the large windows. The restaurant's young chef Perry Hoffman turns out sophisticated California cuisine. Starters such as lobster carpaccio with pickled carrots play with a variety of textures, and luxe ingredients like shavings of...
Founded in 1973 by French champagne house Moët et Chandon, the valley's most renowned sparkling winemaker rises to the grand occasion with truly elegant grounds and an atmosphere that has evolved to include a hip vibe and trendy decor. Manicured gardens showcase locally made sculpture, and guests linger -- their glasses fizzing with bubbly by a table loaded with snacks -- in the festive tasting...