"Walking through a winery’s caves is a memorable experience for oenophiles. There’s magic in the quiet of the place where wine sleeps and matures. The smell of the barrels, the dim lighting, and the coolness of the subterranean location together feel as majestic as an old European church. In 2020, the famed Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, located in the heart of the Stag’s Leap district, completed its Napa wine caves designed by noted Barcelona-based architect Javier Barba. Included in the extensive list of winetasting experiences is a special cave tour, which begins with a 30-minute walking tour of the cave. Among the highlights in the 34,000+ square feet of tunnels is the chance to see a Foucault pendulum stationed at the center of the cave’s Round Room. Attached to the ceiling, this work of art watches over the wines. A walk in the caves sharpens the appetite. Thankfully the experience includes a seated tasting of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ estate grown wines matched with appetizers from chef Travis Westrope that include oysters stuffed with a mix of pineapple, cucumber and apple and a corn fritter small plate with ricotta and blackberry." - Regine T. Rosseau
