The Good Life in Napa Valley

Tameron Reynolds, Emily Schrieber and Erin Armstrong sample the wares at Robert Sinskey Vineyards in Napa Valley, Calif.  (Mark Boster / LAT)

Domaine Chandon champagne is on offer at an open-air tasting bar in Yountville, Calif.  (Mark Boster / LAT)

At the Robert Sinskey Vineyards in Napa, Calif., Alsatian Onion Tartlets with Pecans are paired with the Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros-2005.  (Mark Boster / LAT)

Kevin McCullough and Christopher Spazek, visitors to the Robert Sinskey Vineyards, sample Duck Burgers on Gougere served by Chef Natalie Felice Niksa, with Pinot Noir, Vandal Vineyard, Los Carneros-2002.  (Mark Boster / LAT)

Posed on the stone patio of the Robert Sinskey Vineyards overlooking the Napa Valley, Morel Mushroom and Crescenza Pizza with Cabernet Franc, Vandal Vineyard, Los Carneros-2002 make the perfect food-wine couple.  (Mark Boster / LAT)

Cabernet sauvignon grapes on the vine at the Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, Calif.  (Mark Boster / LAT)