Napa In Bloom
Mustard Season Napa 2026
Experience Mustard Season, one of the best times to visit Napa Valley. From January through March 2026, mustard season paints the vineyards and rolling hillsides in brilliant golden yellow as the mustard cover crop bursts into bloom, signaling the transition from winter to spring and creating breathtaking landscapes for wine country adventures.
Seasonal Beauty
Memories to Savor
As Napa weather warms and winter gives way to spring in Wine Country, fields of mustard flourish between dormant vines, creating a visual feast that’s perfect for photography, scenic drives, and outdoor activities. Mustard flowers are grown as a cover crop by many vineyards, enriching the soil, naturally managing pests, and preventing erosion, while offering spectacular color across the valley.
Vineyard Aerial Views
Hot air ballooning is the best way to experience mustard season; float above Napa Valley’s golden vineyards at sunrise for sweeping panoramic views and unforgettable photos.
Fields of Gold
Celebrate mustard season through a creative lens with local gallery exhibits featuring photography and fine art inspired by Napa Valley’s golden blooms, including seasonal showcases at Jessel Gallery and more.
Tasting Flight
Celebrate mustard season at St. Supéry with a guided flight of four Estate wines paired with chef-crafted bites, artisan pretzels, Journeyman sausages, and house-made mustards. Wednesdays, Jan 21–Mar 28, 2026.
Self-Guided Tours
Take the Scenic Route
Mustard Season Viewpoints
Complimentary Cadillacs
Use the Mustard Season map from Visit Napa Valley as your guide, then set off from Carneros in one of our complimentary Cadillac house cars, including our all-electric options, for a scenic drive through Napa’s mustard flowering vineyards. Bloom timing and location vary each year as Mother Nature sets the schedule, but exploring in an EV is a beautiful way to experience mustard season with a lighter footprint and plenty of picture-perfect stops along the way.
THIRd night Free
Stay a Little Longer
Complimentary Night • Daily Breakfast for Two
Extend your Napa daydream at one of the premier places to stay in Napa Valley. Sleep late or rise early for spa treatments, farm-to-table dining, or a gentle yoga class. With your extra night, there’s time for every ritual: early morning strolls, leisurely afternoons at the spa, and starlit cabana nights by the Hilltop Pool. Available across all cottages, residences, and homes.
