My spouse and I
dined at Wine Spectator Greystone for dinner in late September 1999.Inspired
by local, seasonal ingredients, our menu features a bold interpretation of
world flavors, daily hors d’oeuvre, and an award-winning wine list. Learn as
you sip by selecting one of our “Lessons in Wine” tasting flights. Terrace
dining with spectacular vineyard views is available in season, with cozy
fireplace dining in the cooler months. This restaurant is located in the former
Christian Brothers Winery, just
north of St. Helena. At night, it looks spectacular. Wine Spectator Greystone
Restaurant shares the building with The
Culinary Institute of America. From the outside, the restaurant looks
very formal, but inside, it's quite casual with a fun, vibrant atmosphere. As
you enter the large dining room, you can't miss the copper-covered open
kitchen, enclosed by a short wall of colorful blue and terra-cotta tiles (photo
right). There's also a nice lounge area with an inviting fireplace and
comfortable seats where you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink while waiting for your
table. The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of
America has been recognized with the 2012 Great Wine Capitals Best Of Tourism
Award for Wine Tourism Restaurants because of the multiple educational
opportunities it offers guests including access to view chefs and students in
open teaching kitchens; educational tips on its wine list offering flights of
wines to compare and contrast varietals, winemakers and vintages; and their
weekly series of wine tasting events with the Napa Valley Vintners that give
visitors the chance to meet and interact with local vintners.
