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BLACK BOOK
PASSIONS

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Best new
restaurants:The
Charter Oak,the
casual St. Helena
restaurant started by
three-Michelin-star
chef Christopher Kos-
tow and Meadowood’s
Nathaniel Dorn, is
phenomenal. The
atmosphere, the food,
the cocktail program,
the wine program—
everything about
it is the epitome of
what a great place The bar at the Charter Oak.
to eat should be. In
downtown Napa,
there’s the Mexican and Jacuzzi as well as Things to avoid:
restaurantGran a full menu of mas- Not knowing how
Eléctrica (the original sages, facials, and far places are from
is in Brooklyn). There’s other treatments. It’s one another, a lot of
an amazing bar with a an ideal way to relax people think Napa
range of tequilas and and get a break from and Sonoma are a
mezcals. It’s a fresh tastings. Our guests quick drive apart. But
twist on Napa Valley get complimentary on most days, it takes
dining that isn’t your passes. at least an hour to get
typical farm-to-table from one to the other.
approach. Locals’ secret: Consider focusing
Darioush’s Cabernet Lunch atRutherford on one appella-
Sauvignon grapes.
Hottest wineries: Grill. Sit at the bar and tion—St.Helena one
The proprietor of be amazed by how day, Howell Mountain
Sinegal Estate in many winemakers another—with one or
St.Helena may be an delicious.Aonair is Sober escape:Check you’ll see and hear two preplanned tast-
heir to Costco, but also in St.Helena, and out theCulinary meeting their col- ings. Leave time for
you would never know the tasting experi- Institute of America leagues and friends, yourself to take locals
it from his winery. ence overlooks its in St. Helena, where bringing fresh barrel up on their recom-
Sinegal has a private stunning vineyards. you can take a half- samples, and talking mendations—ifyou’re
tasting lounge that’s Family owned and day cooking class about them. The food getting along really
filled with modern off the beaten path, with some of the best is also excellent—the well with the tasting-
art and a gorgeous it is technically part chefs in the country. steak enchilada with room manager at, say,
estate surrounded by of Conn Valley. Try its Nearby, there’sHealth butternut squash Darioush, he’s going
gardens. Its reserve Mountains Reserve Spa Napa Valley—it is unexpectedly to recommend other
red is absolutely redblend. has an outdoor pool delicious. places you might like. FROM T OP: K ELLY PULEIO/ T HE CH A R T ER OA K; FREDERIC L AGR A NGE; ILLUS T R AT ION BY M A R T IN L A KSM A N

We asked Woolery to plan us a special, singular who will oversee your treatments, and enjoy a
The day in Napa Valley: You’ll arrive in the valley via
$10,000 private jet or helicopter to Napa County Airport. 90-minute culinary experience in your personal
spa suite. After the spa you’ll do a private tast-
Day
We’ll pick you up in the house car, a Bentley, and ing at Promontory, an exclusive winery in the
check you in at the Ink House (which will be all heart of Oakville that’s famous for its Bordeaux-
yours for the night), before whisking you off to style Cabernet. Back at the Ink House, Top Chef
the Meadowood Spa for some post-travel pam- alum Casey Thompson will prepare a gourmet
pering. You’ll meet with a wellness therapist, dinner to round out the day.

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