With a $25 million renovation now complete, The Meritage Resort and Spa offers an unparalleled Napa experience. The 36-acre retreat is currently home to multiple on-site tasting rooms, a locally sourced artisanal market, and a state-of-the-art food and wine center all housed in an eclectic village that frames the Grand Lawn. The campus also features six elevated dining options, a six-lane chic bowling lounge, two relaxing pools and wellness centers, and the 22,000- square-foot Spa Terra, nestled in an Estate Cave beneath the property’s own Trinitas vineyard. Included in the renovation are four new or refreshed dining outlets.
Ember: Rustic and warm like its namesake, the destination’s newest premier steakhouse is inspired by the power of incredible dishes that ‘kindle’ connections between culinary savants and everyday food lovers alike. Chef Cary Roy ensures every detail exceeds expectations with carefully-curated menus featuring Double R-Ranch Ribeye, Tomahawk, and New York Strip cuts, as well as succulent Kurobuta Iberico Pork Chops paired with an array of wines and elixirs.
Sora Napa: The newest addition to the property’s Food & Wine Village, Sora provides wine lovers with yet another amazing tasting lounge option specifically dedicated to the art of bubbles, serving artisanal sparkling wines, champagnes and sparkling cocktails through innovative flights. Named after the small waterbird native to Napa Valley, the setting of Sora is adorned with fun pops of vibrant colors that reflect the bright flavor profiles guests will experience throughout their experience. Sora is flirty and fun, immersive and eccentric, with no rules constraining the experience – making it an ideal spot to kick off a girls’ weekend or toast to an epic day.
Crush Lounge: The Meritage’s onsite lounge and bowling venue is now sporting a sleek makeover, with an upscale look that makes it the perfect place for a night of lively fun. With basil and bronze shades that compliment its mohair, leather and wood accents, the Lounge is sexy and contemporary creating an elevated space for play and gathering. Doubling as one of the only true late-night lounges in the destination, Crush will continue to serve some of its most memorable eats and drinks, such as its over-the-top boozy milkshakes topped with whole slices of cake.
Blend Cafe: The property’s coffee bar and grab-and-go shop also received a refresh; Blend Cafe is now the coolest place on the property to grab a cup of joe on the go, enjoy a morning boost, have a midday snack or relax with tea in the evenings. Its design is focused with pebble and iron tones that contrast warm wood touches to bring some natural beauty to the space.
These fresh culinary experiences are rounded out by the property’s existing concepts, including the favorite Italian-inspired farm-to-table restaurant, Olive & Hay; its gourmet market and deli, Fivetown Grocery; and three additional tasting rooms, including the signature winery Trinitas Cellars.