Taking a break from wine tasting? Napa Valley is now home to boutique-size distillers producing prize-winning spirits. Among these, Napa Valley Distillery, has a shop in the Oxbow Public Market and a working operation welcoming visitors daily (Stockton & California Streets, Napa). The facility features an old-time lounge and saloon on the mezzanine, and copper stills, stacked barrels, covered patio/bar and a music venue on main floor. The products are top-rated with friendly staff to explain the process.
And, do not forget Domain Charbay, where along with estate wine,13th generation master-distiller Marko produces award-winning brandy, tequila and ultra-smooth fruit-infused vodka. Charbay stills have relocated to Ukiah, but the products are readily available along with superb estate wines, at the Karakasevic family winery and tasting room on Spring Mountain, in Napa Valley (call ahead). #napavalleydistillery #Oxbowpublicmarket #whiskey #spirits #charbay #springmountain