About Napa County, CA

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas

This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!!

• February 9 -- Châteauneuf-du-Papes at Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Come to Back Room Wines on this Thursday evening and drink four superb, world-class Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. We'll welcome you with Les Cailloux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2010 ($50), then will line up three "killer" Chateauneufs for you to taste, compare and enjoy. This is not to be missed! First & Main Streets, Shop 120, Downtown Napa
  Fee: $20/Tasting. 10% off wines poured. Time: 5-8pm. No reservation neccessary. Phone Number: (707) 226-1378 Toll Free, (877) 322-2576
• February 10 -- An Evening at the Cabaret
  Performing Arts, Benefit: This annual fundraising concert just may be more fun than you can handle. But if you think you're ready for an evening of delectable appetizers, fine wine and, of course, lots of great music from the Napa Valley College Music stars of the future, well, come on down to the Cabaret! 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy., Napa
  Fee: $35 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-256-7500
• February 10 -- Los Lonely Boys @ Uptown Theatre
  Live Music: A Special Acoustic evening with Los Lonely Boys! 1350 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $45/$55 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123
• February 10 -- Jake Shimabukuro @ Napa Valley Opera House
  Live Music: It’s rare for a young musician to earn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and who has entirely redefined an instrument by his early thirties. But Jake Shimabukuro has already accomplished these feats, and more, in a little over a decade of playing and recording music..on the ukulele. 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $30 / $35 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372
• February 10 -- Opening Reception of Mozart's Muses at NV Museum
  Reception: Join us for the opening reception of the Mozart's Muses exhibition, Friday, February 10 at 5:30 pm. Entertainment and fashion collide at Mozart's Muses, an exhibition of costumes from San Francisco Opera celebrating the glamour, luxury and artistry of costume design, February 10 - May 20, 2012. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville CA
  Fee: $5/Members free Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Phone Number: 707-944-0500
• February 10 -- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
  Food Education: We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Cauliflower steaks with pancetta; mussels, fennel, chorizo in a white wine broth; + blood orange tart.
  Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036
• February 10 -- Cupid's Kitchen
  Celebration: Love is cookin’ at Girard! Join us for our second annual Cupid’s Kitchen. We're pouring wine & bubbles alongside romantic treats in honor of St. Valentine. 6795 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $35, $25 for wine club members Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-968-9297 x.18
• February 10 -- Cigar Social at Baker Street Downtown
  Celebration: Join us for another lovable Cigar Social on Friday, February 10th, from 6-9pm at Baker Street Downtown. Featuring Drew Estate "Acid" and "Natural" Cigars and Cougar Juice Vodka, made in the Napa Valley. Hors d'oeuvres, raffles, prizes, specials and a smokin' good time! RSVP on our Facebook events page, or call 255-4434. 1018 1st Street, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 6-9PM Phone Number: 707-255-4434
• February 10 -- A Taste of Austria at Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Fans of Austrian wines: Attention! Back Room Wines presents a flight of fantastic Austrian wines this Friday evening.The line-up will be posted soon and most definitely will be comprised of great "Gruners" and maybe even a sneaky red! Hope you can make it. It's gonna be a good one. First & Main Streets, Shop 120, Downtown Napa
  Fee: $15/Tasting. 10% off wines poured. Time: 5-8pm. No reservation neccessary. Phone Number: (707) 226-1378 Toll Free, (877) 322-2576
• February 11 -- Love Fest at Merryvale
  Celebration: Join us on for LOVE FEST '12, our annual Valentine's Dinner in Merryvale's historic Cask Room! Dinner will feature wines selected from the Library. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $150 Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: 707-968-3429
• February 11 & 12, 18 & 19 & 25 -- Flora Springs Trilogy Pre-Release in February
  Celebration, Wine Education: To commemorate the 25th vintage of Trilogy we are celebrating all month long at The Estate with Trilogy! Each weekend in February we will celebrate the nuances and winemaking that make one of the Napa Valley’s finest Cabernet blends. Join us for unique, intimate, hands-on Trilogy tasting and blending experiences. 1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena CA
  Fee: Call for reservations Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-967-6723
• February 11 -- Goosecross Cellars Valentine’s Day Party
  Celebration: Mark your calendars and plan a trip to Napa! Enjoy an afternoon of wine, chocolate and romance. Wine Club Members can also pick-up their wines and enjoy a pairing from their winter club allocation with a variety of cheeses and light appetizers. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
  Fee: $20 Time: 2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Phone Number: 707-253-9450
• February 11 -- Wild Jungle Love at Safari West
  Celebration: This hot ticket begins with a wine and chocolate reception followed by a safari in an open-air vehicle among some of the world's most exotic creatures. Then, it's time to kick up your hooves (or paws) and dance into the night with our very own wild DJ. Can a holiday get any more wildly romantic? Reservations required, no tickets at the door. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $90 per person (all inclusive), adults only Time: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551
• February 11 -- Contemporary Comfort Food
  Food Education: Cooking with Jullie. Contemporary Comfort Food-food for the soul. In this hands-on cooking class we will cook hearty fare with a contemporary flair. Master a roast and learn to make the easiest and creamiest polenta. Baked goat cheese with winters’ lettuce and tangerine dressing; roast pork loin, polenta, roasted vegetables; + blood orange tart. 1039 La Quinta Ct., Napa
  Fee: $145 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036
• February 11 -- Laser Extravaganza -Pink Floyd & Beatles
  Performing Arts: Laser Extravaganza is a musical laser light show to the music of Pink Floyd,Led Zepplin,The Doors and a the Beatles. Last year tickets sold out. Make sure to grab a pre-sale ticket from the following locations. -Napa Expo,Boardgarden,Lawlers Liquors and Fosters Freeze. 575 3rd St. Napa
  Fee: $16.00 Pre-Sale ticket - $20.00 @ Door Time: Beatles5:00PM-8:25PM-P.Floyd 6:45PM-9:50Phone Number: 707-253-4900
• February 11 - 12 -- Valentine’s Day Weekend @ V. Sattui
  Celebration: Our guests will receive a complimentary tasting of Sparkling wine in our Tasting Room, and samples of chocolate fudge truffles in our Italian-style Deli. Taste our award-winning wines and create a picnic from our Deli. We have everything you need for your romantic wine country rendezvous! No reservations required. 1111 White Ln, St. Helena
  Fee: Complimentary entrance Time: 9 am to 5 pm Phone Number: 707-963-7774
• February 11 -- A Valentine's Night in Monte Carlo
  Celebration: Celebrate the release of our 2008 Marriage along side a special collection of library wines. Hors d'oeuvres, artisanal cheeses, oysters & chocolate treats. Dancing, roulette & blackjack - Casino cocktail attire. Terra Valentine Winery, 787 Spring Mountain Rd, St Helena
  Fee: $60 per person/$40 Club members Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707.967.8340 - RSVP
• February 11 -- Napa Ballroom Dancer's "Cupid's Capers"!
  Dancing: Napa Ballroom Dancer's invites you to our "Cupid's Caper!". Jen and Den Goss will teach the American Waltz at 7PM. D.J. Steve Luther will provide his great ballroom, Latin, swing, and nightclub music. Couples, singles,beginning, and experienced dancers of all ages are welcome. No host bar-7PM. 1500 Jefferson St., Napa
  Fee: $15 pp Time: 7-10:30PM Phone Number: 707-255-5890
• February 11 - 20 -- The Ultimate Decadent Tasting
  Wine & Food Education: Bring your Valentine to Trefethen Family Vineyards, February 11-20 for a tasting that will seduce your taste buds. Enjoy Trefethen wines paired to handmade confections produced by one of Napa's finest chocolatiers. 1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa
  Fee: $25 per person - Club Members $15 Time: 11:00am - 4:30pm Phone Number: 866-895-7696
• February 11 -- Bubbles, Bon Bons and Ballet
  Benefit: Join us for a decadent evening benefiting Napa Valley Ballet, a non-profit 501 (3)c. Indulge in fine wines, chocolates & live music, while empowering the performing arts in the Napa Valley! There will be surprise balloon buy-in lots, romantic silent auction and live music by members of the Napa Valley Youth Symphony. 1405 Second St., Napa
  Fee: $45 per person or $75 per couple Time: 6:00-9:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-8240
• February 11 -- Andretti Winery San Valentino Dinner
  Celebration: Put on your best Upscale Wine Country attire and come celebrate amore and Valentine’s Day with Andretti Winery on Saturday February 11th. Enjoy a fabulous three course love themed meal by Piper Johnson Catering paired with Andretti wines, while listening to the smooth sounds of Napa Valley’s own Grass Child. 4162 Ranch Rd. Napa
  Fee: $145/person Time: 6:00-10:30 pm Phone Number: 707-259-6777 ext 229
• February 11 -- Valentine’s Oyster and Wine Pairing @ Black Stallion Winery
  Celebration: Black Stallion Estate Winery invites you to join us for a Valentine’s oyster & wine pairing Price: 2 Oysters & glass of wine $15; 6 oysters & glass of wine $25; 12 oysters & glass of wine $35 Wine Club Price: 2 oysters & glass of wine $5; 6 oysters & glass of wine $15; 12 oysters & glass of wine $30. 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: 2-12 Oysters & a glass of wine $15-$35 Time: 12:00 - 4:00pm or until oysters run outPhone Number: 707-227-3255
• February 11 - 14 -- Chocolate & Wine at Cornerstone Cellars
  Wine & Food Education: There is no better way to say “I Love you” than a delicious box of chocolates paired with our award winning Napa Valley Cabernets. Bring your sweetie to Cornerstone Cellars and indulge them in a wine flight paired with 3 chocolates hand crafted by Brent and Anette at Anette’s Chocolates, Napa Valley. 6505 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $20/person Time: 10am - 6pm Phone Number: 707-260-5671
• February 11 -- Family Fun Day Valentine Workshop at NV Museum
  Celebration: Create beautiful Valentine cards for your loved ones at Napa Valley Museum’s Fun Day card-making workshop. Bring color copies of loved ones, family pets and other cherished photos. We will provide trim, stickers, scissors, glue and decorations. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville CA
  Fee: $5 Time: 2pm-4pm Phone Number: 707-944-0500
• February 11 -- Valentine Art & Wine Tasting Party
  Celebration: Meet your Valentine at this fun party at a lovely art gallery! $20/advance (by Feb 10) or $30/door includes all the wines you can taste, from boutique wineries; accompanied by appetizers to cleanse the palate. Adults of ages welcome. Dress to impress. 565 Sutter St, Napa
  Fee: 30 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Phone Number: 415-507-9962
• February 11 -- Tuck & Patti @ Napa Valley Opera House
  Live Music: For nearly three decades, this unique vocal/guitar jazz duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists. 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $25 / $30 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372
• February 11 -- A Good Thing Growing
  Benefit, Auction: The St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School's Annual Wine Tasting and Auction will be held at Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena. Live auction featuring premium wines and exclusive entertainment packages. 2800 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $40/$60 at the door Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-7212
• February 11 -- Wine & Chocolate @ Silverado Vineyards
  Food & Wine Education: Join us for a sit down special pairing of Annette's Truffles and Silverado Vineyards wines. We will talk about the flavors and aromas from your pairings as you sample each one, and the result...well, you'll have to taste for yourself! Space is limited. 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $30 per person Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Phone Number: (707) 259-6617
• February 12 -- Hugh Masekela @ Napa Valley Opera House
  Live Music: Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela makes his Opera House debut! Masekela is an innovator in the world music and jazz scenes and continues to tour the world as a performer, composer, producer and activist. 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $30 / $35 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372
• February 12 -- Chocolate, Wine & Art
  Celebration: Savor fine chocolates, fine wine and purchase the perfect gift for your Valentine – Art by Local Artists! From miniature oil paintings to large format photography, fine jewelry, fused glass art, hand painted silk scarves, pottery, textile arts, mixed media pieces and much more. Artists of the Valley Gallery, 1307 First Street, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 3 p.m - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-707.255.5970
• February 12 -- Cooking up Sweet Passion at Peju Province Winery
  Celebration: Join us for a fun, book-signing flow event with Amy Reiley, well known author of ‘Fork Me, Spoon Me’ and ‘Romancing the Stove’. Price of admission includes wine tasting, truffles, and one copy of either of Amy's popular books on aphrodisiac foods. 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $30 Time: Between 3pm-5pm, Flow Event Phone Number: 707-963-3600
• February 13 - 17 -- Wine Lovers Boot Camp - Basic Training
  Wine Education: Do you love wine and wish you knew more about it? Whether you are planning a dinner party and don’t know which wines to serve, long to be able to choose wine with confidence at a restaurant, or simply want to try something new but are not really sure where to start, this Boot Camp is for you! Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena
  Fee: $2,195 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-206-8425
• February 14 - 15 -- Ballooning Sweetheart Package for 2
  Celebration: Hot Air Ballooning excursion over Napa Valley for 2, Schramsberg Champagne Brunch, LeBelge chocolates and pick up/drop off to your Napa Valley lodging. Calistoga Balloons, 1458 Lincoln Avenue Railcar #15, Calistoga CA
  Fee: $499 Time: 7am-12pm Phone Number: 707-942-5758
• February 14 -- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
  Food Education: We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions; visit a winery and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class + lunch. Gougere (cheese puffs); bavette steak with tellicherry black pepper sauce, broccoli polonaise; + chocolate pudding cake.
  Fee: $215 Time: 8:45am-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-227-5036
• February 14 -- Valentine's Day romantic dinner at Eikos
  Celebration: Celebrate a romantic evening at Eiko's. Chef Jake's signature 5 course prix fix $65 aphrodisiac menu in a romantic setting. $65 per person, wine pairing $45 per person. 1385 First street, Napa
  Fee: $65 Time: Limit seating starts at 5pm - 11pm Phone Number: (707)501-4444
• February 14 -- Valentines Day on Napa Valley Wine Train
  Celebration: Napa Valley is one most romantic places in the world and an unforgettable, classic experience on board the Napa Valley Wine Train is the perfect gift to share with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa
  Fee: $109-$154 Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Phone Number: 800-427-4124

Napa Valley is the ultimate setting for luxury homes and estates. The Valley has the finest vineyards in the world as well as world class restaurants, spas, and shopping. Many custom homes dot the east and west facing slopes the length of the Valley, offering sweeping views of the vineyards, woodlands, and mountains, while others are tucked away in private canyons that enjoy unmatched privacy, serenity and luxury.

Here are my Top 10 Napa Valley luxury homes and estates offered for sale as of February 8, 2012. Visit our Wine Country MLS Search page and enter the property address to view the MLS listing for each property. Contact me if you have any questions or if I may assist with your search of Napa Valley luxury homes, land and estates. john@jsrealproperty.com

Top 10 Napa Valley Luxury Homes and Estates

1. No square footage stated in listing, contact me for details.

2. Information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer to verify.

3. Homes marked with “*” include vineyard land in the acreage noted

Please note that homes and estates were selected per their current listing price alone, as found in the local multiple listing service on this date. Each property has unique features that a potential buyer may find of greater or lesser value based upon individual needs and tastes.

Contact us to schedule a viewing of these or other Napa Valley properties. Presentation of written purchase qualifications may be required prior to visiting estate properties.

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John A. Souerbry & Associates DRE 01370983 john@jsrealproperty.com

Sell My Napa Home-What is My Napa Home Worth?

So you have been thinking of selling your home in Napa. The kids have gone away to college, gotten married or moved away. You find yourself not needing or maybe not wanting as much space as you used to. The housekeeping or yard maintenance is just not your cup of tea anymore. You may be retired and ready to buy that RV and tour around the country. Or a condo is more your speed these days.

Whatever the reason, if you are ready to sell, now is a great time. Ah, I hear the objections; my Napa home isn’t worth as much as I had hoped. I will be selling my Napa home at a low price. Well my friend, it is time you flip the coin and look at the other side. You will be selling your Napa home low, but you can also buy low. Prices are down almost everywhere. So making a move to somewhere you have always dreamed of, may be more of a reality than you have thought all these years.

Not only are prices low, but have you taken a look at the interest rates lately? Historically low. This is a perfect real estate storm. If you have been on the fence, think again and take a harder look at the positive side of selling your Napa home now.

You know all the reason why Napa real estate is desirable. If you are not sure what your Napa home is worth, email me at nrmonary@yahoo.com and I provide you with recent solds in your area to help you determine what you would be able to sell your Napa home for.

For more information on Napa Real Estate, please contact via phone, email or text. To see what’s for sale throughout Napa, please visit my website at: www.soldbynicole.com and click on search the MLS. If you want to know how much your current Napa home is worth, click on CMA and I will happily provide you with a complimentary, no obligation, “Current Market Analysis” of your home. I also write a blog about market statistics for most of the bay area markets. Click here to view my blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/nicolemonary

Thank you.

Sell My American Canyon Home-What is My American Canyon Home Worth?

So you have been thinking of selling your home in American Canyon. The kids have gone away to college, gotten married or moved away. You find yourself not needing or maybe not wanting as much space as you used to. The housekeeping or yard maintenance is just not your cup of tea anymore. You may be retired and ready to buy that RV and tour around the country. Or a condo is more your speed these days.

Whatever the reason, if you are ready to sell, now is a great time. Ah, I hear the objections; my American Canyon home isn’t worth as much as I had hoped. I will be selling my American Canyon home at a low price. Well my friend, it is time you flip the coin and look at the other side. You will be selling your American Canyon home low, but you can also buy low. Prices are down almost everywhere. So making a move to somewhere you have always dreamed of, may be more of a reality than you have thought all these years.

Not only are prices low, but have you taken a look at the interest rates lately? Historically low. This is a perfect real estate storm. If you have been on the fence, think again and take a harder look at the positive side of selling your American Canyon home now.

You know all the reason why American Canyon real estate is desirable. If you are not sure what your American Canyon home is worth, email me at nrmonary@yahoo.com and I provide you with recent solds in your area to help you determine what you would be able to sell your American Canyon home for.

For more information on American Canyon Real Estate, please contact via phone, email or text. To see what’s for sale throughout American Canyon, please visit my website at: www.soldbynicole.com and click on search the MLS. If you want to know how much your current American Canyon home is worth, click on CMA and I will happily provide you with a complimentary, no obligation, “Current Market Analysis” of your home. I also write a blog about market statistics for most of the bay area markets. Click here to view my blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/nicolemonary

Thank you.

St Helena, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update February 7, 2012

Stats for last 7 days

new listing 5, price reduced 2, sale pending 2, sold 1

Median prices, average days on market

current for sale 70 med price $1,449,500; avg days on market 213

current sale pendings 21 med price $1,350,000; avg days on market 137

sold in last 6 months 34 med price $1,260,000; avg days on market 186

New Listings

977 Pratt Ave, $1,375,000, 3 br 3 ba, 2,315 sf

1690 Dean York, $1,995,000, 3 br 3 ba, 3,674 sf

167 Mund Rd, $2,000,000, 2 br 2 ba, 3,080 sf

800 Zinfandel Ln, $2,495,000, 3 br 2 ba, 3,377 sf

2675 Lower Chiles Vly Rd, $3,499,000, 4 br 4 ba, 6,200 sf

Price Reductions

921 Chiles Ave, $545,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,351 sf

90 Dahlia St, $559,900, 4 br 3 ba, 2,110 sf

Sale Pendings

691 Silverado Trl, $489,000, 2 br 1 ba, 1,321 sf

St Helena property, $839,000, 2 br 1 ba, 2,265 sf

Solds

733 Crystal Spings Rd, $1,610,000, 3 br 1 ba, 1,400 sf