Fodor's Expert Review Frog's Leap Winery

The tour at eco-friendly Frog's Leap is a fun way to enhance your wine education. Conducted by hosts with a sense of humor, the tour stops by a barn built in 1884, an acre of organic gardens, and a frog pond topped with lily pads. The winery produced its first vintage, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel, in 1981, adding Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon the following year. Merlots, Petite Sirahs, and the Heritage Blend of classic Napa Valley varietals, including Charbono and Valdiguié, are among the other reds these days. All visits require a reservation, but walk-ins are often accommodated. The tour is recommended, but you can forgo it and taste on a garden-view porch or at an outside bar.