Happenings in Napa Valley: openings, new menus, releases

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Openings, new menus, guest chefs, fresh releases, tasting-room news. The stuff that doesn't have a ticket link but is worth knowing. Heard something? Send a tip.

Happening

Vetra, a live-fire restaurant, opens at The Elene

The Elene
Opening late 2026

The Elene's all-day live-fire restaurant Vetra, led by chef Matthew Accarrino, opens late 2026. A neighboring cafe opens alongside it with coffee and casual bites for guests and locals.

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BOA Steakhouse opens at Casa Mani Resort

BOA Steakhouse
Now open

Casa Mani Resort and its BOA Steakhouse are open in downtown Napa following the property's redevelopment. The steakhouse serves dinner nightly at 1075 California Blvd.

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Beaulieu Vineyard reopens its 1885 stone winery

Napa

Happening

Beaulieu Vineyard reopens its 1885 stone winery

Beaulieu Vineyard
Now open

Beaulieu Vineyard has opened its reimagined hospitality center inside the historic 1885 stone winery after a two-year restoration. The new culinary program and guided tastings include the Walk with the Maestro and BV Heritage tastings.

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Whitehall Lane launches its Merlot Revival tasting

Napa

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Whitehall Lane launches its Merlot Revival tasting

Whitehall Lane Winery
Launched September 2026

Whitehall Lane has launched its Merlot Revival tasting experience this September. The guided sit-down tasting traces the winery's four-decade merlot program.

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Hill Family Estate's fall 2026 club release ships

Hill Family Estate
Shipping now

Hill Family Estate's fall 2026 wine club release is now shipping. Featured wines include the 2024 Tiara Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Malbec, 2024 Like A Hawk and 2023 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Chandon calls its earliest harvest in 53 years

Yountville

Happening

Chandon calls its earliest harvest in 53 years

Chandon
Harvest began July 24, 2026

Chandon began picking on July 24, 2026, the earliest first pick in its 53-year history. The first 30 tons of estate Chardonnay from its Yountville estate are destined for the 2026 sparklers.

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Elisa Kleven reads at Copperfield's Books Napa

Copperfield's Books Napa
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 pm

Author and illustrator Elisa Kleven visits Copperfield's Napa on Saturday, October 3 at 2pm for a storytelling afternoon introducing her new book, Look! A Bear!

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Happenings in the Valley

Vetra, a live-fire restaurant, opens at The Elene

BOA Steakhouse opens at Casa Mani Resort

Beaulieu Vineyard reopens its 1885 stone winery

Kenzo Napa's early fall menu celebrates harvest

Whitehall Lane launches its Merlot Revival tasting

Hill Family Estate's fall 2026 club release ships

Chandon calls its earliest harvest in 53 years

Elisa Kleven reads at Copperfield's Books Napa

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