Whether it is truffles filled with summer Cabernet, amaretto liqueur sauces, or custom-designed boxes filled with all sorts of chocolate delights, this retailer has been going at in Napa for over half a century. The service at Anette's Chocolate Factory is top-notch and whatever the season is, the staff will design a custom gift basket to suit your choice. The proprietors are a brother and sister pair and their quality concoctions are a pleasure for those who crave sheer decadence.
Located 20 miles west of Sacramento on Interstate 80, Vacaville Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 120 designer and name brand outlet stores. Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% everyday. Stores include Adidas, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more.
Hard day at work? Need to unwind? Then Back Room Wines is for you. The best selection of wines can be found under this roof. Yet this shop offers more. There are a few wines for tasting at all times and also a lot of theme nights, like Friday Night Wine Flights, Guest Wineries at Back Room Wines on Saturdays and sit-down blind tastings on Wednesdays. And you can even buy a bottle of wine at retail price and drink it here.
Putting one in mind of the flea markets one finds in France, Chateau Sonoma is an antique store which specializes in vintage items which are all imported from France. The quaint shop has an old-world feel which adds an element of charm. From handcrafted soaps and candles to antique French furniture, this place has everything you need to spruce up your home. A number of products made by the local artisans of Sonoma can also be found here. Visitors won't regret the trip!
One of the world's most recognized designers offers its signature denim and more through this outlet. It features fashions for the whole family, so you can fit mother, father, and the kids in a pair of 501s. In addition to its popular jeans, this store also carries other casual apparel. Stock up on tops, khakis, and coats marked generally around 30 percent lower than normal retail prices. While you are there, check out other factory outlet stores in the vicinity. Located north of San Francisco in the Wine Country, take Highway 29 to the First Street exit.
Vintage 1870 is one of the most special places to shop in the Napa Valley, and offers an array of boutiques huddled within a 23-acre (9.3-hectare) vintage estate, in the quaint village of Yountville. You will find many upscale specialty shops that offer things ranging from handmade chocolates and children's toys to fine jewelry, art and sculpture, along with antique surprises around every corner. The complex also features four restaurants, a full service spa and its own inn. Plan to spend the better part of an afternoon.