The Perfect Day in Napa

You’ve booked your trip to Napa, now what? There are so many things to do, places to see, food to savor, and wine to drink! How do you choose? We’ve done some of the legwork for you by putting together our quintessential day in Napa Valley.

Coffee & Breakfast

Need a little wake-me-up? Start your morning with coffee and breakfast at  Contimo Provisions. Our favorite is the breakfast sausage buttermilk biscuit! Conveniently located in downtown Napa at CIA Copia, this popular spot for locals and visitors alike offers mouth-watering bites to enjoy and fill you up before starting your day. 
 

Wine Tasting

There’s no shortage of tasting rooms in Napa Valley. While many venture up-valley for their tasting experiences, downtown Napa has a lot to offer! Our beautifully designed tasting room is the perfect place to start your day. At Eleven Eleven, our passion for enriching life with friends, culture, great food, and wine inspires us to celebrate the everyday moments that make life extraordinary. Our beautiful estate is located just minutes from downtown Napa, but is surrounded by lush grounds and vineyard views. When tasting with us, you’ll experience our award-winning, single-vineyard wines and much more through one of our three thoughtfully curated tasting experiences that will entice your senses. 

Our 45 minute 11:11 Experience offers a one-on-one hosted tasting of our current signature wines. Sip and learn about our wines that are produced in a classic, artistic style that embodies a belief in the purity and power of the varietal and its terroir.

Looking for something with a pairing and tour to get to know us better? The Copper Experience offers a 1-hour personalized tasting of our current signature wines with a cheese and charcuterie accompaniment, as well as a tour of our working winery by exploring our production facility and learning first hand how our wines are crafted.

If you want to discover the truest essence of Eleven Eleven with the most well-rounded experience, Make Your Moment® with our elevated 75-minute tasting. Hosted in an elegant private setting, you and your guests will have the exclusive opportunity to savor a vertical tasting of four vintages of our highly celebrated Laki’s Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other varietals from our portfolio. In addition to past and current vintages, you’ll have access to a barrel sample of our newest creation. This experience includes a curated cheese and charcuterie accompaniment, as well as a tour of our winery.

All of our offerings are open daily by appointment from 10:00am - 4:00pm - don’t miss us on your journey to Napa! Click here to reserve your experience.

Browsing Downtown

After your tasting, stick around to see what downtown Napa has to offer – there’s no shortage of boutiques and fun shops to explore. One of our favorites on First Street is Makers Market. You’ll find products that are sustainably made – either reclaimed, recycled, upcycled, or produced with ethically sourced materials. From jewelry to clothing (for men and women!) to home and personal accessories, there are a plethora of treasures to find in this special store. And, with your purchase, you’ll not only be helping a Maker live their dream, but a percentage of your sale proceeds are donated to local non-profits with which the makers are affiliated.

Indulge in Dinner

After a day of browsing and shopping, you undoubtedly will be ready for dinner and a drink. There are truly so many delicious options, we couldn’t narrow them down to just one! We’re lucky enough to have many restaurants that offer various types of cuisine, from Italian to Asian-inspired, classic American to Meditteranean and Vietnamese. We recommend visiting the Downtown Napa website to explore your options. Our personal favorites for flavorful Italian cuisine located on First Street is Oenotri. We love the classic Margherita pizza or linguine with clams! If you prefer a more classic American approach, we recommend Norman Rose. Also located on First Street, this restaurant boasts countless mouthwatering options we can’t get enough of. We love to indulge in the 5 Dot Ranch Cheeseburger or Fried Organic Egg Sandwich. And, you can’t order a main dish without their Truffle & Parmesean french fries on the side!
 

After dinner drinks

Once you’ve had your fill from one of Napa’s highly rated restaurants, finish off your night with a drink in a contemporary yet comfortable atmosphere. One of our go-to, late-night haunts is Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at the Archer Hotel.

Sky & Vine sits atop one of the most beautiful hotels in Downtown Napa, and with a 180-degree view to boot! This bar offers a wide variety of both classic and trendy cocktails, wine, and beer. They also offer snacks, more substantial plates, and even Sunday brunch if you’re here through the weekend. With thoughtfully designed seating areas, a view of Atlas Peak to the east, and up-valley to the north, your time here is sure to be memorable! Feeling playful? They also have cornhole and shuffleboard for some fun and friendly competition.

No matter where you decide to spend your day in Napa, you can’t go wrong with our vibrant city’s many offerings. We hope you have the opportunity to visit our chic, welcoming tasting room during your visit; or, if you’re a local, grab your friends, and experience all we have to offer!

Eleven Eleven Wine Portfolio

Our winery was founded on a shared passion for enriching life with friends, culture, great food, and wine. With the astute guidance and skill of our Winemaker, Kirk Venge, we craft high-quality, 100% single varietal wines that allow the true expression of the vineyard to shine through. Our grapes are sustainably farmed, and the wines are unfined and unfiltered.

Whether you’re enjoying the wines by themselves or with the perfect food pairing, sipping on a glass embracing a moment alone, or relishing in time with friends, our wines are the quintessential way to Make Your Moment®. With that, we’re excited to deep-dive into our portfolio of wines!

Destin Vineyard Rosé of Syrah
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
Rutherford, Napa Valley

If it’s possible for a wine to be fun and serious at the same time, then our Sauvignon Blanc embodies this duality. This bright, vibrant wine captures the essence of summertime. The delicious aromas of key lime and honeydew blend seamlessly with the invigorating scents of fresh jasmine and sweet pea flowers. Its refreshing quality continues on the palate where a focused acidity awakens the senses to find mouthwatering flavors of citrus zest. A beautiful floral quality stays for the entirety of the long finish. Like a long walk through fields of flowers and fruit trees, this wine will lift your spirits!

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Our Chardonnay quickly became a house favorite due to its concentration and purity. Dutton Ranch, located in the Russian River Valley, is just shy of 15 miles as the crow flies, from the Pacific Ocean. This vineyard is so special because it is dry farmed, and the location allows the wines to show the distinct variation of micro-climates inherent of this famed wine-growing region. On the nose, this wine smells like Anjou pears, fresh herbs, and warm sunshine. Coupled with the mouth-watering acidity of fresh Golden Delicious apples, this barrel-fermented wine boasts an incredible richness that balances out the acidity and delights the palate. The distinct flavor lingers for an extremely long and enjoyable finish, while the bright acidity assures this wine will age well for years to come.

Bacigalupi Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Heart-shaped and roughly 15 miles wide and tall, the Russian River Valley occupies a “sweet spot” that's cool, but not too cold. In the growing season, warm daytime temperatures plummet when fog regularly intrudes from the Petaluma Gap to the south and the Russian River to the west. Our Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir grapes were fermented without the addition of commercial yeasts, allowing the wine to naturally reveal what is so special about this vineyard. The inviting aromas of cherry pie, black plums, and dried rose immediately please the senses. On the palate, this Pinot Noir accentuates a core of dark fruit and cherry cola blended seamlessly with a soft acidity that extends the pleasure of each sip. This versatile wine is perfect for a gathering of friends whether seated at a formal dinner or around a campfire.

Laki’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

Laki’s Vineyard was the first vineyard we acquired under the Eleven Eleven brand. From the powerful wines of 2013 to the low yields and bright wines of the 2015 vintage, each year has its own nuances while maintaining the core of beautiful dark fruit that makes this Cabernet Sauvignon the cornerstone of our portfolio. Multiple layers of lush fruit carry through the palate showcasing flavors of sweet black plums, boysenberry, and pomegranate that are intricately woven together by soft, velvety tannins. With delicious fruit flavors so lavishly displayed, this wine is approachable yet formidable with all the heft and structure needed to age. Whether poured to stand-alone or paired with a hearty meal, this wine is an occasion in and of itself.


Destin Vineyard Syrah
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

The Destin Vineyard lies at the foot of the Vaca Mountains outlining the eastern edge of the Napa Valley. Each year we designate a few of this vineyard’s best rows for our limited production estate Syrah. This dark-hued, multi-dimensional wine invokes aromas of exotic spices and white pepper followed by layer after layer of dark fruit. The flavors on the palate are a bountiful combination of delicious dark fruit with smoked meat, black pepper, and cedar. This gorgeous Syrah slowly unfolds in the glass while the unveiling of flavors and firm tannins allow it to age when cellared properly. Whether poured now or in years to come, this wine makes a lasting impression.

Looking for more? Have you visited our Napa tasting room yet? If you’re local or visiting the Napa area, we welcome you to book an appointment in our beautiful, artfully designed tasting room and get the full Eleven Eleven Wines experience. We offer three tasting experiences that make for the perfect way to begin your journey up valley or to visit on the way back into Napa. Our wines are also available for purchase online, here. We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy our wines as much as we do, and we look forward to hosting you in the tasting room!

History of Eleven Eleven Wines

Founded by Ellie Anest and Aurelien Roulin, Eleven Eleven Wines was built on a shared passion for an enriching life with friends, culture, great food, and wine. As friends, Ellie and Aurelien envisioned creating a brand that celebrates the everyday moments that make life extraordinary.

How Ellie and Aurelien met

The pair met in circumstances that, in hindsight, seem fated: onboard an international flight. Their in-flight conversation sparked an immediate connection, highlighting a shared entrepreneurial spirit and aspirations. Over time and many more conversations about work, life, and dreams, a lifelong friendship grew. They weren’t sure how or when, but they were certain they would create something special together.

When Ellie and Aurelien first met they shared many common interests, including a strong work ethic, positivity, openness to trying new things and, of course, wine. With these qualities, they decided to begin their working partnership with a real estate investment alongside Ellie’s lifelong friend, Carol Vassiliadis. Out of pure coincidence, the land they purchased had a world-class vineyard on it. Shortly after, Aurelien connected with Kirk Venge - a friend and now winemaker for Eleven Eleven. Kirk, a coveted Napa third generation winemaker, serendipitously took on Eleven Eleven as his eleventh consultancy. 

As the Eleven Eleven vision came into focus and with Carol on board, she offered her expertise and support. Carol’s business acumen, sharp aesthetic, and an artful eye for detail have given Eleven Eleven a special polish and poise. She supports many philanthropic endeavors of the winery and understands the complexities of merging business with pleasure, making Eleven Eleven as much a hospitality experience as it is a wine experience.
 

Why they chose the name “Eleven Eleven”

Aurelien describes the process by which he and Ellie chose the name “Eleven Eleven:”
“We chose the name ‘Eleven Eleven’ to represent the meant-to-be-moments in life that are worth celebrating. Just like looking at a clock at precisely 11:11 and feeling something special, Eleven Eleven Wines is the expression and celebration of the idea that what is meant to be will be.”
 

How the winery and tasting room was brought to life

The partnership trio founded Eleven Eleven in 2012. They first acquired Laki’s Vineyard, which consists of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Oak Knoll AVA (American Viticultural Area) and a vineyard house. They then acquired Destin Vineyard in the same AVA that houses 16 acres of Syrah, Riesling, Merlot, and Malbec grapes, collectively. 2012 was the first harvest of the Laki’s Vineyard Cabernet, and winemaker, Kirk Venge, also joined the Eleven Eleven team as Winemaker.

In 2013 the partners acquired a 12-acre winery estate, also in Oak Knoll, which included an existing winery building. That same year, they began their development of wine production capabilities.

2014 was a particularly exciting year as the first Eleven Eleven wine was bottled – the 2012 Laki’sVineyard Cabernet, which later received a 90-point rating from Wine Enthusiast. The production facility opened in 2014 as well where they began making both Eleven Eleven and custom crush client wines. Construction on tasting room also began in this year.

In 2015 the team excitedly opened the tasting room and launched Club 11:11®, and in 2016 the construction of the 15,000 square-foot barrel hall was completed.

2017 was the year of the first harvest of the Eleven Eleven Vineyard and the first release of their Zinfandel. In 2018, the acquisition of state-of-the-art production equipment allowed the team to increase winemaking capabilities and efficiencies, sending Eleven Eleven Wines over-the-top with their high-quality wines.

Finally, in 2019, they acquired 3 acres of property adjacent to the winery to serve as a potential site for the extension of vineyards and countless new moments to be made.

Eleven Eleven Winery is now a boutique estate with nearly 3,500 square feet of unique indoor and outdoor tasting areas and lush grounds. The property is ideal for truly experiencing your moment and discovering Eleven Eleven wines.

We hope you’ll feel inspired to make your moment extraordinary whenever you drink our wines, visit our property, or simply see that special time on the clock. If you’d like to visit us, we welcome visitors by appointment daily from 10am-4pm. Cheers!