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F l a n k e d b y t h eM a y a c a m a sM o u n t a i n s o n t h eeas t and the Sonoma

M o u n t a i n s o n w e s t ,S o n o m a Va l l e y, a l s oknow n a s t h e Va l l e y o the Moon, carves amajestic swath throughthe s o u the rn p a r t o Sonoma County. Whether you can only spend a day or have a ull weekend,Sonoma Valley makes orthe per ect Wine Country getaway.

Vi s i t o r s to S on oma Va l l e y , w h i c h m a n y consider the birthplaceo t he w in e i n d us t ry

i n C a l i o r n i a , h a v ethe l uxu ry o doz e nso o p t i o n s o r w i n et a s t i n g . S t a r t o u t a t

Ledson Winery, a world-renowned architecturalm a r v e l a t t h e n o r t hend o the valley. hisincredible 16,000 squareoot French Normandy-

s ty le cas t le has i t a l l w o n d e r u l w i n e , agou rme t ma rke tp l a c eand gi t boutique.

A t e r t h e c a s t l ehead south to ChateauS t . J e a n , a n o t h e ra rc h i t e c tu ra l w onde r j u s t a e w m i n u t e sdown Highway 12. he

winery o ers beauti ulgrounds with gorgeousMediterranean gardens,and a irst-rate tasting

e x p e r i e n c e i n t h eReserve Room with someo Sonoma Valleys inest wines.

Keep heading southo r a v i s i t t o Va l l e y

o the Moon Winery, where you ll ind a long l is t o del ic ious , well- p r i c e d w i n e s a n d a wide selection o WineCount ry g i t s . A lso ag re a t de s t i na t i on o ra picnic, Valley o theM o o n o e r s a l a rg ecovered picnic spot or

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I nterested in a nearby Wine Country trip thato ers great scenery and

wines whi le bypassing the crowds? Why note x p l o r e t h e S u i s u n Val ley, where you ll indmore than two dozen wine r i e s j us t a shor tdrive rom San Franciscoand the East Bay, along

w i t h s o m e b e a u t i u lcountryside to traverseby car or bicycle.

A r e c o g n i z e dappellation since 1982,Suisun Valley lies justto the east o the Napa Valley and enjoys its own

unique microcl imates .Cooled by the Su i sun

a n d S a n P a b l o B a y s ,t h e s o u t h e r n p a r to Su i s un Va l l e y c a n

produce delicate cool-c l i m a t e w i n e s , w h i l ethe nor the rn reacheso the valley heat up to produce quality CabernetSauv ignon and Pe t i t eSirah. here are now 20grape var ie ta ls grown

in Suisun Valley, romR i e s l i n g a n d M u s c a tCanelli to Zin andel andeven Pinot Noir.

Suisun Valley cuts aswath jus t e ight mileslong and th ree mi le s wide, but there are more

than two dozen wineriesin the a rea . Many o

them have tasting roomst h a t a r e o p e n d a i l y,including Vezr Family

Vineyard , best knownor their Petite Sirah and

Zin a nde l , w he re youcan bring along a picnicto enjoy near the estate v i n e y a r d s . V i r t u a l l y around the corner rom Vezr is Wooden Valley

Win e r y, p roduc e r s o Gold Medal Merlot andPetite Sirah, as well as ablush White Gamay ando -dry Riesling.

Far ther south a long Suisun Val ley Road isS u i s u n Va l l e y W i n e

C o o p e r a t i v e , w h e r e v i s i t o r s c a n s a m p l e

Discovering Suisun Valley


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Exploring The WineCountry More FullyT he Wine Country is best known or what else?wine tasting. But visitorsquickly learn that the regions incredibleclimate and geography are also conduciveto many other leisure activities. hese rangerom athletic endeavors like bicycling and

hiking to shopping and culinary adventures.Here are a ew activities to consider orbe ore and a ter wine tasting, and or thosedays when your exhausted taste buds say achange o pace is in order. Visit winecountryguide.com or requent updates.

Exquisite SpaTreatments EnhanceYour Wine CountryExperience in Napaand SonomaFor visitors to the Napa Valley, its easy to orget that this world-amous wine growing region was amousor its hot springs be ore it was amous or

wine. For nearly 150 years, the tiny town o Calistoga at the northern end o the Valley has been a magnet or visitors seeking relie and relaxation in its volcanic muds warmedby geothermal waters.

oday mud baths remain a popular option

on a broad menu o modern treatmentso ered by Calistoga spas like Golden HavenHot Springs Spa & Resort and Lincoln Avenue Spa . At Golden Haven, couplesenjoy Calistoga mud baths in privatetreatment rooms. Tis one-hour detoxi ying and rejuvenating spa treatment includesthe mud bath, hot springs Jacuzzi, and

blanket wrap. Golden Havens mud bath wasrecently selected as the avorite mud bathexperience o all the Napa Valley spas.

Lincoln Avenue Spa has takes the Calistogamud bath to a new level with a body mudtreatment or couples and individuals using specially designed Ayurvedic steam tables.Tis is per ect or visitors to the Napa Valley who want the detoxi ying bene ts o mudand heat without the traditional immersionmud bath. At Lincoln Avenue Spa, the mud

is an individualized mixture preparedexclusively or each client and then applied

to the bodymuch like a body acial.

When you enjoy day spa treatments atLincoln Avenue Spa, you get complimentary day use o the Calistoga hot springs poolat nearby Golden Haven Hot Springs andResort. Overnight visitors to Calistoga willnd that Golden Havens a ordable roomso er some o the best lodging values in theNapa Valley.

On the Sonoma side o the MayacamusMountains that separate the Napa andSonoma wine countries, the Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is one o the more unusualo the many spa options available. Osmosis ishome to the only cedar enzyme bath in North America.

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new riendships, and introducelocal ingredients rom the area.Te Mediterranean climate o the Wine Country assures that resh

ingredients rom organic armsare always available and a likely component to most classes. Someo our avorite options or cooking school are: Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg; (707)431-9999; www.relishculinary.com.Te Culinary Institute o Americaat Greystone, 2555 Main Street,St. Helena; (800) 888-7850; www.ciache .edu.

The Advantages of LimousineTouring

It seems everywhere you look in the WineCountry these days a sleek stretchedlimousine is gliding grace ully into view.Tink these are all lled with movie stars,business tycoons, and splurge spenders? Well, think again.

Its your vacation, so take a break romreading maps, making appointments and

designating a driver and treat yoursel to Beau Wine ours daily group tour. For just $99 per person, enjoy the ultimate

wine tasting tour complete with a riendly,knowledgeable tour guide and a luxurious,climate-controlled vehicle.

Beau Wine ours will provide door-to-door service rom any Napa or Yountvillehotel. Simply hop in and enjoy complimen-tary champagne as you meet new riendsand discover our boutique wineries. At oneo the stops youll enjoy a gourmet amily-style lunch provided by Te Girl & Te Fig restaurant. For reservations and in ormation contact BeauWine ours & Limousine Service at (800) 387- 2328 or online at www.beauwinetours.com.

Soar Above TheWine Countryheres something special about lying overNorthern Cali ornias

Wine Country in a hot airballoon. he air is clear,the sun shines brighterand a calming sense o solitude envelops you.

Napa Valley Balloonslies over the southern

Valley with launches



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ories rom your wine country vacation. With a eet o more than 200 late-modelSpecialized brand bicycles, a stable o local, knowledgeable tour guides, andlong-standing relationships with many amily-owned and boutique wineries,Napa and Sonoma Valley Bike ours isthe bicycling out tter thats trusted by top hotel concierges, corporate meeting and wedding planners, and individuals planning private group excursions.

You can cycle along country roads orride o -road through the vineyards andaway rom trafc (on a Cycling IN the Vineyards tour). Most routes ollow atto gently rolling roads that allow youto pedal 2-4 miles between stops at unique,o -the-beaten-path wineries. Choose rom prearranged tours hosted by knowledgeable

local tour guides, custom and private grouptours, and sel -guided touring options.

Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 WashingtonStreet, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953; www.napavalleybiketours.com. Sonoma Valley Bikeours, 520 Broadway, Sonoma; 707-996-2453.sonomavalleybiketours.com.

Visit Old Faithful Geyser NearCalistoga To See Fainting Goats About every 30 minutes, visitors to the Old

Faith ul Geyser o Cali ornia are treated to aneruption o steam and scalding water spray-ing 60 to 100 eet in the air. Tere are only two other old aith ul geysers in the worldthat have earned the title due to their regulareruptions. Tis geyser has also proven itsel to be a good predictor o earthquakes. Whenthe geysers show is delayed or diminished,

an earthquake is likely within the nextcouple o weeks in the 500 miles sur-rounding the geyser. Te grounds sur-rounding the geyser eature a large pic-nic area where visitors are encouragedto bring their own lunches. Tere arealso a snack bar and a gi t shop on the property. Old Faith ul Geyser makes ora wonder ul amily outing and eaturesa petting zoo that includes the amousennessee Fainting Goats, Jacobs Four-Horn Sheep, and Guard Llamas.

Old Faith ul Geyser o Cali ornia is openevery day including holidays. Hours are9 AM - 6 PM (til 5 PM in winter). 1299 ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463; www.old aith ulgeyser.com.



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The Napa Valley is generally regardedas Americas most amous and most prestigious wine producing region. Exceptduring peak tra ic times, it is an easy hoursdrive to the northeast rom San Franciscoor to the southwest rom Sacramento. he Valley runs approximately north-south orsome 30 miles. Its width ranges rom abouta mile at its northern end to about ive milesat its widest point near its southern end. Itis ramed by the Mayacamas Mountains onits western and northern sides, by the VacaMountains to the east, and by San Pablo Bay to the south.

From north to south, the principal townso the Napa Valley are Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, and the town o Napa. BetweenSt. Helena and Yountville, the hamlets o

Ruther ord and Oakville are importantgrape growing and winemaking centers.South o the town o Napa, AmericanCanyon is signi icant as a commercialcenter and as the second largest town inNapa County (a ter the town o Napa). heNapa Valley is home to over 400 wineries,some o the best restaurants in the UnitedStates, world-class spas, and many otheramenities.

hanks in part to an abundance o natural beauty, and in part to stringente orts to preserve both the beauty andthe agricultural heritage o the region, theNapa Valley remains largely unspoiled by its success and notoriety as a wine tourismdestination. It is worthy o as much timeon your itinerary as you can devote. Count

Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to doNapa Valley


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Top Picks For Wine Tasting Artesa Vineyards & Winer y , 1345

Henry Road, Napa; 888-679-9463. Among the most dramatic and beauti ul wineries inthe world, Artesa is built upon a Carneros

hillside with views to San Francisco. he wines here are exquisite. Ask about thespecial wine and ood pairings.

Beaulieu Vineyard, 1960 St. HelenaHwy South, Ruther ord; 800-264-6918. I you think you know the BV brand, think again. Founded by Napa Valley pioneerGeorges Latour in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard

is an integral part o the Valleys history andmakes wines or every palate and budget.

Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main Street,St. Helena; 707-963-8989. On the Register o National Historic Places, this breathtaking winery o ers among the best tours andtasting experiences in the Valley. A ter yourtour, sit on the Rhine House wrap-around

porch and sip through a light o reserve wines.

Black Stallion Winery , 4089 Silveradorail, Napa; 800-200-9756. Located on a

picturesque stretch o the Silverado rail,the Black Stallion estate recalls the rusticcharm o early Cali ornia. he estate property is ramed by century-old olive trees

and landscaped with natural grasses andMediterranean plants.

Etude Wines, 1250 Cuttings Whar Road, Napa; 707-257-5300. Etude meansstudy in French, and this winery is a studyin the cra ting o Pinot Noir. Enjoy lightshighlighting di erent interpretations o thisnotoriously challenging-to-make wine at thetasting bar or on the patio.

Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St. HelenaHwy, Ruther ord; 707-965-2784. VintnerHall o Fame inductee and asting o Paris winner Mike Grgich, now well into hiseighties, continues to nurture his six di erent wine varietals as i they were his children.Chardonnay is the air-haired child.


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707-944-0228; napavalleyballoons.com.Ultimate sightseeing experience over thesouthern Napa Valley. Sparkling winelanding celebration. Morning launch 7 days per week, weather permitting.

Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 WashingtonStreet, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953.Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,sel -guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine purchase pickup service.

Old Faith ul Geyser o Cali ornia , 1299ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463. One o only three old aith ul geysers in the world,and home o the amous ainting goats.

ShoppingRASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street,

Yountville; 707-944- 9211. Specializes in American Art Glass and represents over 200artists.

Napa Premium Outlets, 629 Factory Stores Drive, Napa; 707-226-9876. Over50 designer and name brand stores in anupscale shopping mall.

Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 MainStreet, St. Helena; 866-611-9463. Unique wine accessories, wine racks and cabinets, wine books, corkscrews, etc.

St. Helena Wine Merchants, 699 St.Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800-729-9463.Specialty wine shop o ering the best wines o Napa Valley, including many older vintages. Nationwide service.

SpasGolden Haven Hot Springs, 1713 Lake

Street, Calistoga; 707-942-8000. Calistogahot springs mineral water and rejuvenating spa treatments, including mud baths orcouples.

Massage Envy Spa , 3365 Solano Avenue,Napa; 707-255-8000. herapeutic massageand skin nourishing acial treatments. Visit massageenvy.com or our other WineCountry locations.

Lincoln Avenue Spa , 1339 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga; 707-942-2950. Per ector visitors to the Napa Valley who want

the detoxi ying bene its o mud and heat without an immersion mud bath.

Where To Dine Ad Hoc, 6476 Washington St., Yountville;

707-944-2487. his homas Keller restaurantserves a prix ixe, 4-course chalkboardmenum that changes daily. Meals are servedamily style. Brunch on Sundays. Angle, 540 Main St., Napa; 707-252-8115.

his intimate restaurant realizes the Rouasamilys dream to create a re uge o deliciousFrench country oods, wines, and occasionsor celebration with riends and amily.

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.Bardessono, 6526 Yount St., Yountville;

707-204-6030. Executive Che O oolesmenu draws rom local growers, armersmarkets and the restaurants own on- ando -site culinary gardens.

Bistro Don Giovanni, 4110 Howard Lane,Napa; 707-224-3300. Napa Valley cuisine


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Cindys Backstreet Kitchen, 1327Railroad Ave, St. Helena, 707-963-1200.his upscale eatery has become a beloveddestination or locals and visitors alike.It eatures a menu o delicious, cooked-rom-scratch cuisine created rom quality ingredients.

Cook St. Helena , 1310 Main St., St.Helena; 707-963-7088. Dont be ooled by the plain store ront o this locals hangout.Te excellent Italian are makes this a greatcomplement to a day o wine tasting.

Cuve, 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-224-2330. Adjacent to the River erraceInn, Cuvee has compiled a menu o new American avorites that includes braisedshortribs, pan roasted chicken and resh shand sea ood.

toile, 1 Cali ornia Drive, Yountville; 707-944-2892. Etoile bills itsel as the only nedining restaurant within a winery in Napa Valley. It prides itsel on epitomizing the very best that wine country dining has too er.

Farm, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.. Napa; 707-299-4880. his restaurant prides itsel on preparing ood that accompanies wineand a passion or experimentation. Mostingredients come rom within 150-miles o Carneros .

French Laundry, The; 6640 WashingtonSt., Yountville; 707-944-2380. I you didntmake a reservation two months ago youare not eating here today, this week, or eventhis month. But no list o Wine Country restaurants is complete without it. 3 Stars,Michelin Guide, 2011.

Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet, 933Main St. between Charter Oak & Pope, St.Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street(at Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-6900. In ormal, gourmet roadside diner with memorable Ahi sandwiches and low corkage ee. Lunch, dinner.

La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa;707-257-5157. Che Ken Franks new La

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A r tesa Vineyards & Winery is among themost dramatic, beauti uland unique wineries inthe world. Built into ahilltop on the Napa sideo Carneros , Artesasspectacular architecture,sculpture gardens andoun ta in s e nha nc e a

wraparound view that ona clear day includes SanFrancisco some 50 miles tothe south.

B u i l t o r i g i n a l l y a sCodornu Napa, which produced sparkling winesexclusively, the winery wasrechristened Artesa in 1999.In the Spanish Catalanlanguage o i ts amily owners, who have been

making sparkling wine or450 years, Artesa meanscra tsman. oday Artesas w i n e c ra t sm e n a l s o produce highly acclaimeds t i l l w ines inc lud ing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,Merlot , and CabernetSauvignon.

Visitors sample Artesas wines at a curved woodentasting bar with a picture- window view o a peace ulcourtyard. In-the-know weekend v i s i tors ca l lahead to reserve a placeat an exclusive wine andcheese pairing o erede v e r y S a t u r d a y a n dSunday at 11:30 in Artesasluxurious Raventos Lounge.Participation is limited to

10 guests each day. A n o t h e r p o p u l a r

attraction at Artesa isthe terrace o the tasting room where guests cansit to enjoy the sunshineand superb views with asampling o their avorite Artesa wines.

Artesa Vineyards & Win-ery is located to the southwest of the own of Napa,near the intersectionof Carneros Highway withHighway 29 North. Enterthe winery by taking a com-fortable climb up the tiereddouble stairway and cross-ing the broad plaza to themain entrance, pausing toappreciate the views, sculp-ture and fountains.

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The i c on i c S t e r l i ng Vineyardsperched onits stunning, Napa Valley hillside locationo ersone o the most idyllicexperiences in the WineCountry.

Guests glide 300 eet viaaerial tram to reach the winery reminiscent o aGreek monastery. Foundedin 1969, Ster l ing haslong been recognized orinnovative winemaking. Inact, it was the irst winery in the U.S. to produce a v intage-dated varie ta lMerlot.

Gues t s a re g ree ted with a glass o wine andare immediately made welcome. A tour o the winery also o ers visitorsa grea t dea l o wineeducation. Unlike some wineries, there is no canned

spielyou are your ownguide. Elevated corridorsabove the work areasgive visitors unrestricted views o the winemaking

p roc e ss . Photographsand educational panelsare scattered throughoutthe winery, including aascinating wine barrel

stave display explaining the in luence o varioustoasting levels and its e ecton wine.

A n o t h e r u n i q u einnovation at Sterling isa Winemaker s Videoour. hrough the use o

three separate DVD videosdisplayed on large latscreen Vs, visitors joinSterlings winemakers ora visit through the variousseasons o the winemaking year.

hroughout the visitorcenter is one o the largest

collections o wine-relatedart. Another eature thatsets Sterling Vineyardsapart is its tasting rooms.Guests are com ortably seated as a very graciousand knowledgeable sta presents the wines at your

table. hey o er wine andood pairing suggestions

and are eager to answerany questions visitorsmight have a ter theirWinemaking 101 tour.

Veteran visitors to Napa Valley have learned to

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S o many wineries, solittle time. With so many great places you could visit,how do you narrow the

options? Heres a winning day trip on which youllenjoy exquisite wines inthree o the most relaxing,enchanting and exclusivesettings in Napa Valley.

Start your day at StagsLeap, which has ixedtasting appointments at10 and 2:30 daily. A quick phone call a day or twoahead nets you a seatedtasting in a captivating setting under the blu s o the Stags Leap Palisades. Visitors tour the historicManor House, a two-story

stone structure with acorner castle-like towerbuilt with rocks rom alocal quarry in 1891.

S t a g s L e a p w i n ee d u c a t o r s w i l l g u i d e y ou th rou gh a l i g h to i v e w i n e s . h e w i n e r y, b e s t k n o w n

or i t s e legan t Pe t i t eSy ra h , a l s o p roduc e s Viognier, Chardonnay,and Cabernet Sauvignon.he 90 acres o estate

v ineyards surrounding the Manor House a relargely planted to PetiteS y r a h a n d C a b e r n e tSauvignon. hese estategrapes are eatured in he Leap, the winerys

most collectible CabernetSauvignon.

A ter a leisurely lunchi n n e a r b y Yo u n t v i l l e

or St. Helena (see thed i n i n g g u i d e i n t h i sma ga z ine ) , go t o S t .Clement Vineyards. Here youll ind more rich Napa Val ley histor y as well ass ix wonder u l s ing le - vineyard Cabernets andthe i con ic Bordeaux-s ty le b lend , Oroppas .S t . C l e m e n t s m a i nt a s t i ng room i s i n aclassic Gothic Victorianbuilt in 1878 by stainedg l a s s me rc ha n t F r i t zRosenbaum. Architecturebu s w i l l a pp re c i a t e

Napa Valley In One Great Day

St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena


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I youre looking orconsistently great winesand lots o selections youcant ind back home, Whitehall Lane on Highway 29 near St. Helena is a muststop.

Whi teha l l Lane i rstopened in 1979, but its when the Leonardini amily purchased the winery in1993 that the awards andaccolades began rolling in, including three wines

in Wine Spectator s op100. Now unquestionably a w or ld -c l a s s w ine ry, Whitehall Lane keeps itssights on consistent quality and great value.

he tas t ing room ishoused in a modern looking,angu la r bu i ld ing . he

knowledgeable, riendly sta will take you throughthe wines, many o whichcome rom the winerys own125 acres in Napa Valley. Whitehall Lane makes all o the best varietals rom Napa Valley, and or ans o dessert wine, theres also terri ic

Orange Muscat. Whitehall Lane is one o

the irst Napa Valley wineriesto step boldly into the useo alternative closures ontheir wines since naturalcork does not always ormthe per ect seal. On their white wines the winery isusing screw caps, whileon a ew o the red wines,including the perennialaward-winning ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, they

are using a stylish, easy-to-open glass-on-glass closurethat might just revolutionizethe way wine bottles aresealed.

W hi t eha l l L a n e ha sadded two new wine clubsto ensure members can gettheir avorites available only

at the winery. Membersrece ive compl imentary t o u r s a n d t a s t i n g s ,discounted pricing, accessto l imi ted p roduc t ion wines, invitations to partiesand events and accessto the estate or privatecelebrations.

Taste the consistently great wines from

Whit ehall Lane

TASTING SUGGESTIONS 09 Chardonnay, Carneros

Tis well-balanced Chardonnay has aromas and favors o pear,honey, tropical ruit and toasty oak. It has a very long, favor ul

nish that lingers. $28

09 Las Brisas Pinot Noir Te Tis rich and grace ul

o ering has appealing aromas o rose petals, violets and toasty bread. On the palate the wine is

plush with waves o ripe currant and strawberry favors ramed beauti ully by ancy oak under-tones. Te subtle tannins add length to the silky nish. $48

08 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Tis stylish wine is captivating and delicious rom the enticing aromas to the long, smooth

nish. Its a blend o lush ruit with aromas o deep blackberry,

currant and toasted oak. $75

WHITEHALL LANE WINERY 1563 St. Helena Highway St. Helena, CA 94574

(800) 963-9454 www.whitehalllane.com

Open daily 10-5:45

DIRECTIONS Whitehall Lane Winery is located

at 1563 St. Helena Highway (Highway 29) in St. Helena, just

south o Zin andel Lane.


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S t. Helena is the capital o Napa Valley and a townthat epitomizes all thatmakes this area so special -

world-class wineries, greateats and unique shopping.Plan a ew days with St.Helena as your home baseand delve into all that this vibrant small town has too er!

I youre interested inspending a day or two wine tasting and touring,St . Helena has plenty o wineries to explore.One o the best in-depthtours around is o eredat Beringer Vineyards,the oldest continuously

operating winery in Napa Val ley. For wine tast ing without an appointment,drop in at Whitehall Lane

or St. Clement, where youll ind many incredibleexamples o Napa Valleysinest Cabernet Sauvignons.

For something entirely d i e r e n t , B e n e s s e r e Vineyards has a wides e l e c t i o n o unus ua lI t a l i a n v a r i e t a l s ,including Aglianico andSagrantino. Across the valley on Silverado rai l, visit Wil liam Harrison V i n e y a r d s , w h i c hspecializes in Bordeaux-style blends. Back in town,

Merryvale Vineyards staysopen until 6:30pm daily so you can make one last stopbe ore dinner.

St. Helena has a widese lec t ion o ea t s o r whatever you crave. In themorning, the top stop orco ee is Napa Valley Co eeRoasting Company, wherethey roast resh beansalmost daily. Youll indthe best pastries in townat Model Bakery, which isalso the per ect stop or aquick lunch o resh salads,sandwiches or the daysspecial pizza. I you want a juicy burger or other classicdrive-in are, check out

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and, while scenic and serviceable, it isnot a particularly good road. I you ollow Westside all the way to its end, you will ind yoursel at River Road about three miles west o Wohler.

he character o the Russian River Valley is a bit di erent north to south. henorthern reach has much more o a Dry Creek Valley eel. Up north the wineries aregenerally larger, newer, and perhaps a littlelashier than in the south, which has a morerustic eel.

On the map, the southern Russian River

Valley is a large area with irregular shapethat is somewhat wider than it is tall. It isbounded on the north by River Road, whichbecomes Old River Road near Guerneville;and on the south by state Highway 12, whichbecomes Sebastopol Road and then theBodega Highway as it runs east to west. Onthe west, the Bohemian Highway shapesthe area, running rom near Guernevillesoutheast to Freestone. Highway 101 ormsthe eastern boundary.

State Highway 116 runs diagonally through the southern valley, romGuerneville in the northwest to Sebastopolin the southeast. Other important roadsare Mirabel Road, which connects RiverRoad and Highway 116; Guerneville Roadconnecting Highway 101 and Highway 116;and Olivet Road connecting River Road andGuerneville Road. All along this skeletono roadways and many smaller roadsbranching rom it are a myriad o wineries where you can taste Pinot Noir, Zin andel,and other wines produced in the RussianRiver Valley appellation.

he major towns youll want to consider visiting in the southern Russian River Valley are Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, andOccidental. Forestville is also importantbecause it is home to some good wineriesand is located at the junction o MirabelRoad and Highway 116.

In Sebastopol, you can enjoy an easy stroll

along Main Street to take in antique, art,and book shops among other homegrownstores and restaurants that somehow are only ound in small towns. Youll indthe Sebastopol natives to be riendly and

welcoming i a bit quirky. Noncon ormity is the norm among many locals in thisunabashedly authentic and American smalltown.

he hamlet o Graton is essentially a widespot in Graton Road just west o Highway 116 near its intersection with Guerneville

Road and about our miles northwest o Sebastopol. ake a ew minutes to walk the downtown area, occupying just acouple o blocks along Graton Road. Youllind surprising touches o sophistication

including good restaurants and interesting shops.

I youve stopped in Graton, you might as well continue on along Graton Road aboutsix miles to the southwest to Occidental. Yet another micro-town, Occidentalseems impossibly cute, but is remarkably authentic. Here again you will ind goodrestaurants and many interesting shopsto browse. From Occidental, you can headnorth along the Bohemian Highway toGuerneville or go south to Freestone where you can pick up the Sebastopol Highway (Highway 12) back toward Sebastopol. Or, you can just go back to Highway 116 the way you came.

Guerneville is about 12 miles to the

northwest o Graton along Highway 116, andabout 15 miles to the north o Occidentalalong the Bohemian Highway route. During the warmer months, which can be seven oreight months in the Wine Country, it is theocal point o much activity or visitors tothe many rustic resorts along the RussianRiver.


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W ine dr inkers know R o d n e y S t r o n g Vineyards or its wonder ul,approachable line o SonomaCounty wines. But starting ive years ago the winery

signi icantly upped the ante when it started the Winery within a Winery, a cutting edge project to create smalllots o distinctive ultra- premium wines.

N ow R o dne y S t rong o e rs one o the ew

comprehens ive wine ry tours in Sonoma County where you can see theWinery within a Winery project in action. our participants st art out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyard practices. hen its into

the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovative p ro j e c t . In the ce l l a r youll learn about how the winemaking team care ully selects, sorts, and processesthe best individual vineyardblocks to make Rodney Strongs Reserve and Single

Vineyard wines. A ter the tour, stop in

the tasting room or theReserve tasting, where the winery shows o the great work done in the Winery within a Winery. his listo superbly cra ted winesincludes two single vineyard Alexander Valley CabernetSauvignons that highlightthe di erence place makese v e n w i t h i n a s i n g l eappellation. Youll also get

to try Reserve Chardonnay,Reserve Pinot Noir, andRodney Strongs lagshipB orde a ux - s ty l e b l e nd ,Symmetry.

R o d n e y S t r o n g shospitality center o ersa large selection o unique

gi ts or riends and amily back home. his un andeclectic gi t shop eatureslocal, handmade and highquality tabletop accessories, wine accessories, and logoattire. Its the per ect placeto do all o your holiday andspecial occasion shopping.

Enjoy tours, tasting, and shopping at

Rodney Strong VineyardsTASTING SUGGESTIONS

07 Symmetry Red Meritage, Alexander Valley

Layers o blackberry, cassis, dark plums and sweet spices with a

hint o smoky dark chocolateand spice. Silky in texture and

long on the nish. $55

07 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and favors o black currant, sandalwood,

white pepper and cocoa.Smooth, lingering nish. $45

09 Russian River Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard

Aged entirely in small Frenchoak barrels, which adds a

subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint o spice. $16

RODNEY STRONG 11455 Old Redwood Highway

Healdsburg, CA 95448 (800) 678-4763

www.rodneystrong.comOpen 10 AM - 5 PM Daily

Guided winery tours daily at 11 AM and 3 PM

DIRECTIONS Exit Highway 101 Northat Healdsburg Ave. akea le t rom o -ramp onto

Healdsburg Ave./Old Redwood Highway to the winery 1.6

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Napa Valley STERLING VINEYARDS

Take Sterlings amous aerial tram tothe top o the hill or a special reserve

tasting (p. 32)OLD FAITHFUL

Visit one o only three Old Faith ulgeysers in the world (p. 18)NAPA IN ONE DAY

See the Napa Valley in one great daywith stops at three notable wineries(p. 34)

GOLDEN HAVEN HOTSPRINGS

Experience a Calistoga mud bath atGolden Haven Hot Springs (p. 14)LINCOLN AVENUE SPA

Get a mud treatment on a specialAyurvedic steam table (p. 14)

WHITEHALL LANEVisit the winery honored threetimes or wines rated in the top veworldwide (p. 36)GRGICH HILLS ESTATE

A ter tasting, promote peace by drop-ping coins in the ountain at GrgichHills Estate Winery (p. 26)

CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS

Providing exceptional transportationand memorable tours in the winecountry since 1986. (p. 2)

BERINGER VINEYARDSTour and taste Napa at its best, pastand present, at Beringer Vineyards(p. 30)NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS

Rent a bicycle or a ew hours, a day,or longer (p. 24)RASGALLERIES

See extraordinary art collections atRASgalleries in Yountville (p. 37)WINE TRAIN

Dine on the Wine Train as the NapaValley glides slowly by (p. 24)NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS

Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons tosoar above it all (p. 16)ARTESA

See breathtaking views, architecture,and ountains at Artesa (p. 28)PREMIUM OUTLETS

Shop at over 50 designer and namebrand stores at Napa Premium

Outlets (p. 24)MATERRA WINES

Taste the incredible wines rom theOak Knoll district s Cunat FamilyVineyards (p. 22)

NAPA OPERA HOUSEEnjoy world-class entertainmentat historic Napa Valley Opera Hou(p. 27)PRAGER WINERY & PORTWORKS

Taste delicious Cali ornia Ports ro

this amily-owned winery (p. 25)Sonoma LEDSON

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A. Rafanelli Winery4685 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1385.

Alderbrook Winery2306 Magnolia DriveHealdsburg; 707-433-5987.

Arista Winery7015 Westside RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448

Amista3320 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg; 707-431-9200.

Armida Winery2201 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2222.

Bella Vineyards9711 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 866-572-3552.

Chalk Hill Winery10300 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-838-4306.

Christopher Creek Winery

641 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-2001.

Clos du Bois19410 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-3100.

David Coffaro Winery7485 Dry Creek RoadGeyserville; 707-433-9715.

Davis Family Vineyards

52 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-3858.

De La Montanya Estate999 Forman LaneHealdsburg; 707-484-8090.

DeLoach Vineyards1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-526-9111.

deLorimier

2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

Dry Creek Vineyard3770 Lambert Bridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1000.

Dutcher Crossing8533 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2700.

Everett Ridge Vineyards

435 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1637,ext. 17.

F. Teldeschi Winery3555 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6626.

Family Wineries4791 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-0100.

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards& Winery

8761 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6700.

Field Stone Winery10075 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg;707-433-7266.

Foppiano Vineyards12707 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-433-7272.

Francis Coppola Winery300 Via Archimedes RoadGeyserville; 707-968-1100.

Fritz Winery24691 Dutcher Creek RoadCloverdale; 707-894-3389.

Gary Farrell Winery10701 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-473-2900.

Geyser Peak Winery22281 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-2500.

Hanna Winery (Alex. Valley)9280 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-431-4310.

Hartford Family Winery8075 Martinelli RoadForestville; 707-887-1756.

Harvest Moon Winery2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-573-8711.

Hauck Cellars223 Center StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-9065

Hawkes Winery6734 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-HAWK.

Holdredge Wines51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1424.

Hook & Ladder Winery2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa,707-526-2255

Hop Kiln Winery6050 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6491.

Hudson Street Wineries428 Hudson Street,Healdsburg; 707-433-2364.428 Hudson St Healdsburg;707-433-2364.

In Vino Veritas118 North St Healdsburg;707-395-0307.

Iron Horse Vineyards9786 Ross Station RoadSebastopol; 707-887-1507.

J Vineyards & Winery11447 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-3646.

J. Rochioli Vineyards6192 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2305.

Jordan Vineyard & WineryAppointment.1474 Alexander Valley RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-5250.

Joseph Swan Vineyards2916 Laguna RoadForestville; 707-573-3747.

Kendall-Jackson Wine

Center5007 Fulton Road SantaRosa; 707-571-8100.

Kendall-Jackson337 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-433-7102.

Korbel ChampagneCellars

13250 River RoadGuerneville; 707-824-7316.

La Crema235 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-9400.

Lambert Bridge Winery4085 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-9600.

Lancaster Estate15001 Chalk Hill Road

Healdsburg; 707-433-8178.

Limerick Lane Cellars1023 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-9211.

Longboard Vineyards5 Fitch St Healdsburg; 707-433-3473

Lynmar Winery3909 Frei Road Sebastopol;707-829-3374.

Mauritson Family Winery2859 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-0804.

Marimar Torres estate11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.

Martin Ray Winery2191 Laguna Road SantaRosa; 707-823-2404.

Martinelli Winery3360 River Road Windsor;707-525-0570.

Matanzas Creek Winery6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.

Mazzocco Vineyards1400 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-9035.

Matrix3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911

Meeker Vineyard21035 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-431-2148.

Michel-Schlumberger4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.

Mill Creek1401 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2121.

deLorimier Winery2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

Medlock-Ames3487 Alexander Vly. Rd.,Healdsburg; 707-431-8845.

Moshin Vineyards10295 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5499.

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Murphy-Goode Winery20 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-431-7644.

Paul Hobbs Winery3355 Gravenstein Hwy N.Sebastopol; 707-824-9879.

Papapietro Perry4791 Dry Creek RdHealdsburg; 707-433-0422.

Passalacqua Winery3805 Lambert B ridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5550.

Paradise Ridge Winery4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.

Pedroncelli Winery1220 Canyon RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3531.

Porter Creek Vineyards8735 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6321.

Preston Vineyards9282 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-3372.

Raymond Burr Vineyards8339 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8559.

Ridge at Lytton Springs650 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7721.

Robert Young Estate Winery4960 Red Winery RoadGeyserville; 707-431-4811.

Rodney Strong11455 Old Redood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-1533.

Russian Hill Winery4525 Slusser Road Windsor;707-575-9428.

Russian River Vineyards5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.

Sausal Winery7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.

Seghesio Family Vineyards14730 Grove St Healdsburg;707-433-3579.

Selby Winery215 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1288.

Siduri Wines980 Airway Court, Suite CSanta Rosa; 707-578-3882.

Silver Oak Cellars24625 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3562.

Simi Winery16275 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-473-3231.

Stonestreet Winery7111 Hwy 128Healdsburg; 800-355-8008.

Stryker Sonoma5110 Hwy 128 Geyserville;707-433-1944.

Sunce Winery1839 Olivet road Santa Rosa;707-526-9463.

Taft Street Winery2030 Barlow LaneSebastopol; 707-823-2049.

Thumbprint Cellars102 Matheson St.,Healdsburg; 707-433-2393.

Toad Hollow Vineyards409-A Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-8667.

Topel Winery125 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-4116.

Trentadue Winery19170 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-433-3104.

Twomey Cellars3000 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 800-505-4850.

Unti Vineyards4202 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5590.

Vintners Signatures4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville;707-857-3300.

White Oak Vineyards7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-8429.

Williamson Winery134 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-1500.

Wilson Winery1960 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-4355.

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S onoma Valley, also known as the Valley o the Moon, is about an hours drivenorth o San Francisco and about a hal -hours drive rom either the Sonoma County

Airport to the northwest or the town o Napa to the east. Some 17 miles in length,the valley is bounded by the outskirts o Santa Rosa on the north, San Pablo Bay onthe south, the Mayacamas Mountains tothe west, and the Sonoma Mountains to theeast.

Home to about 75 wineries, Sonoma Valley i s a complete wine tourismdestination unto itsel . Its three principaltownsKenwood, Glen Ellen and thetown o Sonoma eature excellentB&B and ull-service hotel (including spa) accommodations as well as many restaurants highly regarded or casualand ine dining. Sonoma Valley is thebirthplace o the Cali ornia wine industry

with vineyards dating to the early 1800s.he regions winemaking reputation is builton robust red wines including CabernetSauvignon, Zin andel, and Meritage blends,

among others. But Sonoma Valley vintners produce over 25 varieties o wine in all, sono matter what your palates pre erence youare likely to ind wines that please here.

ravel-Wise ip: Sonoma Valley and theHealdsburg area (including Alexander,Dry Creek and Russian River valleys) arethe main wine regions o Sonoma County.From the town o Sonoma to Healdsburg is about 40 miles and, in usual driving conditions, driving time is about an hour. While it is certainly possible to tour theHealdsburg area through day trips rom abase in Sonoma Valley, it is not advisable. Itis ar better to devote two or three days toeach area and to reserve accommodationsclose to where youll be touring. Visiting

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Here are our recommendations or wineriesthat deserve a spot on your itinerary. o besure, there are plenty o other good wineriesin Sonoma Valley, but you cannot go wrong choosing rom this list:

Top Picks For Wine TastingChateau St. Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy,

Kenwood; 707-833-4134. Stunning. hegardens o this winerys dreamlike setting o er visitors the eeling o having traveled tothe Mediterranean. World-class wines anda well stocked charcuterie make this the per ect picnic spot.

Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive,Sonoma; 707-940-4000. You know thisbrand, and youd never imagine it comesrom this laid-back winery. he tasting

room is in an 1850s armhouse. hereare aviaries and a museum o Cali orniamissions. Some wines may be amiliar, butothers may surprise you.

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 ArnoldDrive, Sonoma; 866-522-8693. Yes, this isthe same Jacuzzi, the amily whose nameis synonymous with luxury whirlpool spas. And what a job theyve done with their winery--a spectacular Italian villa--andtheir wines, which celebrate the amilysheritage. Youll be sorry i you miss this one!

Kenwood Vineyards, 9592 SonomaHwy, Kenwood; 707-833-5891. his acility and sta behind this amiliar wine label areunexpectedly rustic and riendly. heresnothing corporate about this 22-acre estate with its tasting room in the barnjust anauthentic Wine Country experience.

Ledson Winery & Vineyards, 7335Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-537-3810. Youhave to see this 16,000 square oot French-Normandy castle to believe it. our the winery, stroll the grounds, and taste some o the best wines in Sonoma Valley.

Schug Carneros Estate, 602 BonneauRoad, Sonoma; 707-939-9363. he drive up

rom Bonneau Road will take you through

vineyards and rose borders to where the winery building is tucked into a hillsidecontaining underground barrel caves.Behind the German style post-and-beambuilding, there is a vista point with a 360 view o the surrounding area and theopportunity to see as ar as Mount Diabloon a clear day.

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery , 389Fourth Street East, Sonoma; 800-888-5532.his legendary winery has been making ine wines at the current location or wellover 100 years. Get a irst-hand sense o history while tasting outstanding wines,many available only at the winery.

Valley o the Moon, 777 Madrone Road,Glen Ellen; 707-939-4500. his landmark winery marries a rich history dating to1860 with state-o -the-art wine productionand Italian artisan packaging. he etchedbottles are gi t-worthy, but youll betempted to keep the wine or yoursel .

Where To Dine

Basque Boulangerie Ca ,460 FirstStreet East, Sonoma; 707-935-7687. A great place to ind locals early in the morning talking to neighbors, reading the paper andgrabbing a cup o co ee with a pastry.

Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, 1325Broadway (in he Lodge at Sonoma),

Sonoma; 707-931-2042. For heartier are,

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this venue prides itsel on a creative menu with ingredients rom Sonoma County arms, ranches and dairies.

Ca Citti, 9049 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood;707-833-2690. his wonder ul, casualneighborhood restaurant o ers consistently good Italian ood including a good variety o pastas.

The Girl & The Fig,110 West Spain Street,Sonoma; 707-938-3634. Seasonal, Provencal-inspired cuisine eatures garden vegetables,herbs, and an abundance o creativity.

Ca La Haye,140 East Napa St, Sonoma;

707-935-5994. Restaurant critic MichaelBauer calls this small and intimate eatery one o those rare restaurants in which youknow the moment you walk in the door, youre going to have a good time ... Simpleood prepared to per ection ... excellent

service.Harvest Moon Ca ,487 First St West

(West Napa Street), Sonoma; 707-933-8160.

Award-winning Sonoma County Wines ~ Free Historical Tours ~ Picnic GroundsLocated four blocks from the Sonoma Plaza ~ Open Daily 1 1 am-5pm.Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery~389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma CA 95476

www.sebastiani.com ~ 707-933-3200 ~ Established in 1904

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I you want to be treated like royalty,

visit Ledson Winery and Vineyards inKenwood. he 16,000 square oot French-Normandy winery re erred to as heCastle, sits majestically behind its estate vineyard.

Steve Ledson adopted his passion orgrowing grapes rom his ather, grand atherand great-grand ather. He originally builthe Castle as his private home, but when itbegan to draw much attention rom localsand tourists alike, he decided he wantedmore privacy. In 1999 he opened the doorsto the public and createdone o the most uniqueand dynamic wineriesanywhere in the country.

Upon arrival, a well-in ormed concierge willguide guests over elegant parquet loors toone o the our cozy and classy tasting salons.On warm spring and summer days, the doorsare le t wide open. A ter tasting, you may betempted to stroll through the gardens. You canalso visit the Gourmet Marketplace and selectamong ine cheeses rom around the world,meats, pastas, salads and sin ully decadentdesserts. While enjoying your avorite Ledson wine, you can picnic beneath century-old oak trees.

All Ledson wines are handcra ted in small production lots and many sell out be orethe next vintage is ready to go to market. A great way to avoid disappoint is to join one o Ledsons our wine clubs. Members receive twobottles or a case o wine with each shipmentand you choose the wines you pre er: whiteonly, red only, Zin andel only, or a mix.

Club members are treated to private partiesthroughout the year and enjoy pre erred pricing at additional events.

Ledson Winery also provides a unique andromantic setting or a airytale wedding. heCastles dramatic circular driveway and archedcarriage entryway, water ountains, and grandstaircase create the per ect background orexchanging nuptials like royalty. And thestunning visuals make or a magni icent wedding album.

o enhance the Ledson experience, thereis the luxurious Ledson Hotel and Centre du Vin on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Namedby Conde Nast raveler as One o the 100

hottest new hotels aroundthe globe, one o the top18 hotels in the US, andone o the only 2 hotelsin Cali ornia, the hotel

eatures six individually decorated guestrooms, urnished in antique grandeur blended with the inest modern com orts. he FrenchBistro, open rom 11:00 am, serves ine wines,sparklers, beer and cocktails with delicious

French cuisine made rom local ingredients.Centre du Vin eatures wine and ood pairing,as well as wine tasting at the beauti ul and welcoming bar. As a bonus, there is outsideseating where you can watch the world goby on the Plaza. he Hotel also eaturesincredible live music events rom time to time.

For hotel reservations log on to www.ledsonhotel.com or call 707-996-9779. heconcierge will be happy to assist with your plans or an un orgettable stay in the area.

Ledson Winery is open daily rom 10:00 amto 5:00 pm, at 7335 Highway 12, Kenwood. Formore in ormation call 707-537-3810 or visit www.ledsonwinery.com.

S P O T L I G H T O N . . .

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Extraordinary Hospitality Exquisite Atmosphere Impeccable Wines

Ledson

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Lake CountyJ ust a hal hour north o the Napa Valley and Mendocino County wineriesare the wine regions o Lake County. he

relaxed, rural atmosphere and clean aircontribute to the re reshing character o these unspoiled regions. Well-known as a vacation and weekend getaway destination,Lake County is re-establishing its reputationor producing ine wines. With an important exception, Lake

Countys wine regions are around Clear

Lake, the large body o water that is themain ocus o tourism within the county.he exception is Guenoc Valley, situated

along Butts Canyon Road just north o theNapa County line. he Clear Lake districtliterally surrounds the lake; carved withinit are two sub-regions. he Red Hills districtis just to the southwest o the lake along Highway 29 as it runs northwest towardKelseyville. he High Valley district liesalong the eastern shore o the lake, justto the north o Highway 20 between the j un c t i o n w i t h s t a t eHighway 53 and the towno Lucerne.

Clear Lake, with its100 miles o shoreline,is Cali ornias largestnatural reshwater lake.he parks, beaches and

resorts around the lake are popular spots or rest andrelaxation, amily picnics,ishing, skiing, boating andswimming.

A one-day taste o LakeCounty is best achieved by simply driving around thelake, a distance o some 60miles on highways 29, 20,and 53. Consult the mapand directories in this

section to plan your itinerary and stops.Highway 175, ive miles north o Kelseyville will take you to Highway 101 i your evening

destination is in Mendocino or Sonomacounties.

he communities o Lake County are alive with special events such as theHeron Festival at Clear Lake State Park (April); Wild West Day in Upper Lake andMiddletown Days in Middletown (June);the Lake County Wine Adventure (July); theKelseyville Pear Festival (September); Steele Wines Harvest Festival (October); MemorialDay, 4th o July, and Labor Day activities;as well as concerts and entertainment year-round at Robinson Rancheria Resort& Casino. Call the Lake County VisitorIn ormation Center or in ormation

on these and other events. he center islocated at 6110 East Hwy 20 in Lucerne. henumber is 800-525-3743 or 707-274-5652.

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Calpine GeothermalVisitor Center

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The UndiscoveredWine Country

Lake County has been growing wine grapessince the mid-19th Century, long be ore vine-

yards were established in Napa and Sonomacounties. Prohibition spelled the end o com-mercial wine growing in the region until the1960s, but Lake Countys wine industry isbooming again with nearly 20 wineries, 135growers and 8,800 acres o vineyards. Withineasy reach o Napa and Sonoma, savvy winetravelers are rediscovering the wines andbeauty o Lake Countys Wine Country. Weveprepared a quick overnight tour to introduceour readers to this exciting destination.

Day One: Starting rom St. Helena viaPope Valley, your rst stop is Langtry Es-tate . The winery overlooks the beauti ul DetertReservoir, and produces outstanding PetiteSirah and Sauvignon Blanc. Leaving LangtryEstate drive North towards Hwy 29 and head to

Wildhurst Winery in Kelseyville.The tasting room is located in the restored

Odd Fellows Hall building. Visitors are treatedto a variety o wines including the celebratedSauvignon Blanc as well as local merchandise.Next, stroll down to Studebakers Deli andenjoy lunch where locals gather.

A ter lunch, get back on Hwy 29 and head to

Steele Winery . Jed Steele was the oundingwinemaker at Kendall-Jackson and continuesto turn out award winning Chardonnays. Whenyou are nished tasting, head to Upper Lakeand the beauti ully restored Tallman Hotel .Dinner is next door at the Blue Wing Sa-loon where you will enjoy homestyle cookingprepared rom locally grown ingredients and

paired with local wines.Day Two: Be ore returning to Napa, headsouth on Hwy 20 to Ceago Del Lago Win-ery . The beauti ul winery rests on the shore o Clear Lake. Learn about Biodynamic armingand plans or the upcoming resort. Continuesouth to Hwy 53 and merge onto Hwy 29 andreturn to Napa via Calistoga. For winery hourssee the directories in this section.

LAKECOUNTY

Lake county islocated northo Calistoga andis a next doorto MendocinoCounty.

T h e Vi s i t o rI n o r m a t i o nCenter is locatedat 6110 E Hwy 20in Lucerne.


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68 | Wine Country Guide |WINERY DIRECTORY

WINERIES

Mendocino

Breggo Cellars11001 Hwy 128, Boonville;707-895-9589

Brutocao Cellars - AndersonValley

7000 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2152

Brutocao Cellars - Hopland13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;

707-744-1664Claudia Springs Winery

1810 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3993

Goldeneye Winery9200 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3202

Graziano Family of Wines 13251 S. Hwy 101, Suite 3,

Hopland; 707-744-8466Greenwood Ridge Vineyards

5501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2002

Handley Cellars3151 Hwy 128, Philo;800-733-3151

Husch Vineyards4400 Highway 128 Philo;

707-895-3216 Jaxon Keys Winery &Distillery

10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;877-462-0666

Jeriko Estate Winery12141 Hewlitt and SturtevantRd, Hopland; 707-744-1140

Maple Creek Winery

20799 Hwy 128 Yorkville;707-895-3001

McDowell Valley Vineyards13380 S. Hwy 101 Hopland;707-744-8911

McFadden Farm & Vineyards13275 S Hwy 101 Ste. 5Hopland;707-743-1122

McNab Ridge Winery13441 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1986

Milano Winery

14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1396

Navarro Vineyards5601 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-3686

Nelson Family Vineyards550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah;707-462-3755

Pacific Star Winery33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg(12 miles north of town);707-964-1155

Pacific Star Winery401 Main St., Fort Bragg (intown); 707-962-9463

Parducci Wine Cellars501 Parducci Road, Ukiah;707-462-9463

Paul Dolan Vineyards501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah;707-463-5357

Phillips Hill Estates8627 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2209

Roederer Estate4501 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-2288

Saracina Vineyards11684 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1671

Scharffenberger Cellars8501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2957

Silversmith Vineyards3700 A Road J, Redwood

Valley; 707-485-1196Standish Wine Company

5101 Hwy 101, Philo;707-895-9213

Yorkville Cellars25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville;707-894-9177

Zina Hyde CunninghamOpen 10: 00-5:00 Daily.

14077 Hwy 128 Boonville;707-895-ZINA

Lake County Brassfield Estate

Open By Appointment10915 High Valley Road,Clearlake Oaks; 707-998-1895

Ceago Del Lago5115 E. Hwy 20 Nice;707-274-1462

Cougars Leap Winery9300 Seigler Springs Road N.,Kelseyville; 707-279-0651

Langtry Estate Vineyards &Winery

21000 Butts Canyon Road,Middletown; 707-987-2385

Moore Family Winery11990 Bottlerock RoadKelseyville ; 707-279-9279

Ployez Winery11171 S. Hwy 29 Lower Lake;707-994-2106

Rosa dOro Vineyards3915 Main St. Kelseyville;707-279-0483

Shannon Ridge Winery12599 E. Hwy 20, ClearlakeOaks; 707-998-9656

Six Sigma RanchOpen Daily13372 Spruce Grove Road,Lower Lake; 707-994-2086

Sol RougeOpen By AppointmentPO Box 859 Kelseyville;707-279-9000

Steele Wines

4350 Thomas Drive,Kelseyville; 707-279-9475

Terrill Cellars Tuscan Village16175 Main StreetLower Lake; 707-799-7530.

Tulip Hill WineryOpen 10:00- 6:00 Daily.4900 Bartlett Springs RoadNice; 707-274-9373

RES AURAN S

MendocinoBoonville Hotel

Spontaneous menus of simplefresh, local fare featuringorganic meats and locally-grown produce. Dinner. 1405Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707-895-2210.

Lake County Blue Wing Saloon

California comfort food,microbrews and local wines.Menu offers homestyle recipepairing the best of the regionorchards, farms and vineyards9520 Main St. Upper Lake;707-275-2233.

AC IVI IES

MendocinoGrace Hudson Museum

History and anthropologymuseum featuring WesternAmerican art, California Indicultures, North Coast history,

and contemporary regionalartists. 431 South Main StreetUkiah; 707-467-2836.

Lake County Crazy Creek Air Adventures

Amazing views soaring aboveLake County just minutesfrom the Napa Valley. 18897

Grange Rd, Middleetown;707-987-9293; www.crazycreekairadventures.com

Twin Pine Casino & HotelDining and entertainmenta few minutes away fromNapa Valley. Located inMiddletown; 800-564-4872;www.twinpine.com.

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WINE AND DINE

The Wine Country ex-perience is probably asmuch about ood as itis about wine. Nowhereelse are the basic in-gredients o great wineand ood pairings moreabundant than in the

Cali ornia Wine Country.Conditions that makethe region per ect orcultivating world-classwine grapes bless theWine Country withquality produce, herbs,meats, dairy products,

and other che s essen-tials. Close proximity o the Paci c Ocean addsresh sea ood to thebounty. Access to newines, including manynot available outsidethe Wine Country,

makes this the per ectlocation or creatinggreat cuisine. On the ol-lowing pages youll ndlists and pro les o theWine Countrys best res-taurants, together withtips or getting the most

rom your Wine Countrydining experiences.

CHEF CENTRALThe Wine Country is home to some o the worlds most talented and innovativeche s. They come here or the spectacu-lar climate, produce, artisanal oods, andwines. No wonder the Wine Country ishome to so many abulous restaurants.


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Napa Valley Bistro Don Giovanni

Napa Valley cuisine with an Italian and Country French flavor;memorable ambiance featuring traditional fireplace and romanticoutdoor terraces. Lunch, dinner. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa; 707-224-3300.

BottegaChef Michael Chiarello serves seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisineusing the locally/sustainably produced food. The menu is dividedinto Stuzzichini (bites to share), Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (maincourse) and Contorni (vegetable side dishes). 6525 Washington St.,Yountville; 707-945-1050.

BouchonChef Jeffrey Cerciello serves award-winning French cuisine at thisrelative of the impossible-to-book French Laundry. Lunch, dinner.6534 Washington St. at Yount St., Yountville; 707-944-8037.

Cindys Backstreet KitchenThis upscale eatery has become a beloved destination for locals andvisitors alike. It features a menu of delicious, cooked-from-scratchcuisine created from quality ingredients. 1327 Railroad Ave, St.Helena, 707-963-1200.

CeladonAward winning, seasonally influenced global comfort food servedin the beautiful dining room or lovely garden courtyard. Lunch,dinner. The Historic Napa Mill, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-9690.

Gotts Roadside Tray GourmetInformal, gourmet roadside diner with memorable Ahi saand low corkage fee. Lunch, dinner. 933 Main St. betweeOak & Pope, St. Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First

Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-6900.La Toque

Chef Ken Franks new La Toque, now located in the WestNapa hotel and residences adjacent to the Oxbow Public in downtown Napa, features prix fixe and ala carte menusshowcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner. 1314 McKinNapa; 707-257-5157.

Meadowood, The GrillOffers a daily menu featuring ingredients fresh from Mea

own garden. The menu and style is light and healthful wiingredients. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena; 707-963-

Napa Valley Wine TrainEnjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available preparedthis rail excursion from the historic town of Napa through worlds most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of Sand back to Napa. Lunch, dinner. 1275 McKinstry St. betw& Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-253-2111; winetrain.com.

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

This informal sister eatery of the more formal fine diningof the same name serves excellent brick oven pizzas. Lun1016 Main St., St. Helena; 707-967-9999.

Redd RestaurantThe menu here showcases regionally inspired seasonal sewith ethnic influences. A daily 5 course chefs tasting meavailable in addition to the regular menu. Lunch, dinner; Sundays. 6480 Washington St., Yountville; 707-944-2222

Rotisserie & Wine

Chef Tyler Florence serves up interesting and creative comfamily style at this downtown Napa restaurant with indoor/dining. Known foryou guessed it!rotisserie items and hopies. Lunch (Wed.-Sun.), dinner. 720 Main St., Napa; 707-

Solbar at Solage ResortSolbar says its guiding principles are are to use the best inthe appropriate technique, and the perfect seasoning. Gueit works! Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 755 Silverado Trail, Ca707-226-0850.

UbuntuChef Aaron London and his team begin each morning at Uown biodynamic gardens. Then they prepare dishes that brnatural flavors of the herbs and vegetables. Lunch, dinner. St., Napa; 707-251-5656.

Wine Spectator GreystoneTerraced gardens provide the perfect introduction to the cwhich features Californias bounty from the land and sea.dinner. Culinary Institute of America, 2555 Main St. at DRd., St. Helena; 707-967-1010.

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Wine Country Guide | Napa Dining Guide

Jole - Calistoga1457 Lincoln Ave. | D

707942-5938

Solbar at Solage - Calistoga755 Silverado Trail | B-L-D

707

226-0850Angle - Napa540 Main St. | L-D

707252-8115

Annalien - Napa1142 Main St. | L-D

707224-8319

Azzurro Pizzeria - Napa1260 Main St. | L-D

707255-5552

Bistro Don Giovanni - Napa

4110 Howard Lane | L-D

707

224-3300Boon Fly Caf- Napa4048 Sonoma Hwy. | B-L-D

707299-4900

Brix - Napa (Yountville)7377 St. Helena Hwy. | L-D

707944-2749

C Case- Napa610 First St. | B-L-D

707226-7700

Celadon - Napa500 Main St. | L-D

707254-9690

Cole's Chop House - Napa1122 Main St. | D

707224-6328

Cuve - Napa1650 Soscol Ave. | L-D

707224-2330

Farm - Napa4048 Sonoma Hwy. | D

707299-4882

Hog Island Oyster Co. - Napa610 First St. | L-D

707251-8113

La Toque - Calistoga1457 Lincoln Ave. | D

707942-5938

Napa Valley Wine Train - Napa1275 McKinstry St. | L-D

707253-2111

Neela's - Napa975 Clinton St. | L-D

707226-9988

Oenotri - Napa1425 First St. | D

707252-1022

Pearl - Napa1339 Pearl St. | L-D

707224-9161

Rotisserie & Wine - Napa720 Main St. | L-D

707254-8500

Ubuntu - Napa1140 Main St. | L-D

707251-5656

ZuZu - Napa829 Main St. | L-D

707224-8555

Cindy's Backstreet - St. Helena1327 Railroad Ave. | L-D

707963-1200

Cook St. Helena - St. Helena1310 Main St. | L-D

707

963-7088Gott's Roadside - St. Helena933 Main St.| L-D

707963-3486

Market - St. Helena1347 Main St. | L-D

707963-3799

Meadowood Grill - St. Helena900 Meadowood Ln. | B-L-D

707963-3646

Meadowood Rest. - St. Helena

900 Meadowood Ln. | D

707

967-1205Model Bakery - St. Helena1357 Main St. | B-L

707963-8192

Pizzeria Tra Vigne - St. Helena1016 Main St. | L-D

707967-9999

Press - St. Helena587 St. Helena Hwy. | L-D

707967-0550

Terra - St. Helena1345 Railroad Ave. | L-D

707963-8931

Tra Vigne - St. Helena1050 Charter Oak Ave. | L-D

707963-4444

Wine Spectator - St. HelenaGreystone, 2555 Main St. | L-D

707967-1010

Ad Hoc- Yountville6476 Washington St. | D

707944-2487

Addendum - Yountville6476 Washington St. | L

707944-1565

Bardessono - Yountville6526 Yount St. | B-L-D

707204-6030

Bistro Jeanty - Yountville6510 Washintgon St. | L-D

707944-0103

Bottega - Yountville6525 Washington St. | L-D

707945-1050

Bouchon - Yountville6534 Washington St. | L-D

707944-8037

toile - Yountville1 California Dr. | L-D

707944-2892

French Laundry - Yountville6640 Washington St. | L-D

707944-2380

Hurley's - Yountville6518 Washington St. | L-D

707944-2345

Redd Restaurant - Yountville6480 Washington St. | L-D

707944-2222

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Wine Country Guide | Limousine Touring Guide

I t seems everywhere you look in the Wine Country these days asleek stretched limousine is gliding grace ully into view. hink these areall illed with movie stars, businesstycoons, and splurge spenders? Well,think again.

Increasingly, limousines are main-stream transportation lled with regu-lar people, just like you, who are simply out to enjoy a day in the Wine Country.So why the ancy wheels? Because lim-ousine touring o ers at least ve big advantages:

1. Competence. Limousine driversare pro essionals . Tey ocus onsa e driving so you can ocus onthe scenery, the wine, and yourtraveling companions.

2. Confdence. Limousine companiesspecializing in Wine Country toursknow the area, distances, and localdriving conditions. Tey will get you where you want to go, when you want to be there.

3. Convenience. You go to the WineCountry to relax and enjoy, not to worry about trafc and directionsand parking. Limousine servicestake care o the worrisome detailsso you can relax and have un.

4. Com ort. Ah, theres nothing nicerthan sitting on those sumptuousleather seats, sipping sparkling, asthe Wine Country slips silently by.

5. Cost. Limousine touring isnt asexpensive as you think. Call or pricing. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Wine Country Limousine ouring

Recommended CompaniesAA Limousine Service

Provides Napa and Sonoma wine touring services froBay Area cities; weekday rates start at $180 for four h

Transportation options include sedans, SUVs, Hummlimousines. Call 415-308-2028 or visit aalimo.org.

Beau Wine ToursBeau Wine Tours & Limousine Service is the perfect a great wine tasting day in the Napa Valley or SonomBeau also offers complete luxury transportation servithroughout Northern California. Ask about airport traevening dinner service, and special occasions. Call 802328, or visit beauwinetours.com.

Butler Wine ToursTired of being the designated driver when touring the Country? Would you rather enjoy the scenery than hamaps and road signs? Would you like to learn winemasecrets and taste the wines at some of Americas fineswineries? For a relaxing carefree day, call Butler Wine866-789-0340 or visit butlerwinetours.com.

California Wine ToursA full-service transportation company offering a choi

personalized or prearranged wine tours throughout theand Sonoma wine regions. Prearranged itineraries beg$69/person; ferry-to-limo excursions from San Franciat $72/person. Call 707-253-1300 or 800-294-6386, ocaliforniawinetours.com.

Rixos LimousineOffers wine tours of Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. your own itinerary or let Rixos plan it for you based opreferences. Rixos also offers daily public tours featur

set itinerary aboard a luxury minibus. Service to/fromFrancisco as well as the Wine Country. Call 707-324-800-815-6450; rixoslimousine.com.

AA Limousine Service (415)308-2028

Beau Wine Tours (800)387-2328

Butler Wine Tours (866)789-0340

California Wine Tours (800)294-6386

Rixos Limousine (415)324-8595

Destiny Wine Tours (707)254-0442

Contact Numbers At-A-Glance


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LODGING DIRECTORY | Wine Country Guide |75

Wine Country lodging directory INSIDE : Wine Country lodging runs the gamut rom world-class resorts, to luxury B&Bs and inns, to tidy motels >>

STAY AND PLAY

What is it about a bed-and-break ast or countryinn that makes it suchan appealing place or aWine Country stay? Or anupscale urban hotel or aworld-class luxury spaand resort?

Maybe its the elegantcom ort o the surround-ings, the unabashed (butnever intrusive) riendli-ness o the hosts andsta , or the quiet privacyo the experience thatmakes these accommo-dations t so well withwine touring.

Or perhaps its the sheerdecadence o being pam-pered by crisp service andthought ul amenities, o guiltless sleeping in . . . .

Perhaps its unwise toover-analyze questionsthat are so undamentalto enjoyment o WineCountry pleasures. Notknowing or certain ispart o the romance thatmakes the Wine Country

such a pleasing destina-tion.

HOW ACCOMMODATINGThe Wine Country o ers a variety o lodging options ranging rom crispand clean motels, to luxury bed andbreak ast inns, to world-class hotels andresortswith just about everything youcan imagine in between. Whatever yourneed, theres an option to t every tasteand budget.


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Napa Valley Indian Springs Resort & Spa

Situated on 16 beautiful acres planted with olive and palm trees,roses and lavender, Indian Springs is blessed with four thermalgeysers that produce an extraordinary supply of rich mineral water.Operating as a resort since 1862, Indian Springs remains a trulyunique experience. Olympic-size mineral pool, full-service spaincluding mud treatments, 41 rooms. 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga;(707) 942-4913.

Mount View Hotel & SpaStart with breakfast in bed, and spend the day in the top-rated spaand lounge by the heated pool, where film stars of the 30s and 40sonce lounged in this elegant historic hotel. Whatever activities youmight choose, the Mount View is the perfect canvas for creatingyour own ideal experience. 32 rooms, spa, pool.1457 Lincoln Ave.,Calistoga; (800) 816-6877.

Solage Resort & SpaSurrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges, steps from Calistogain northern Napa Valley, Solage Calistoga brings a refreshing newtwist to the wine country resort lifestyle. With sophisticated,private studio accommodations, the celebrated Spa Solage, andMichelin Star-rated Solbar, youll experience Napa Valley resorthospitality in a whole new light. Gym, full-service spa, 2 pools withhot tubs, 89 rooms. 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga;(866) 942-7442.

AVIA Napa HotelCentrally located in the revitalized West End the AVIA provides

an excellent location to explore and discall that Napa has to offer. The AVIA Napwithin minutes to gourmet dining optiongalleries, shopping and 15 local tastingrooms featuring some of the finest winesregion has to offer. 141 rooms. 1450 FirStreet, Napa; (866) 644-2842.

Blackbird Inn, A Four Sisters InnOffers the intimacy of a vintage hideawayyet is an easy walk to many shops andrestaurants. With its spacious front porch,stone fireplace and liberal use of fine wooBlackbird Inn creates a warm, welcomingatmosphere and is just a short drive to wo

renowned Napa Valley wineries. 8 rooms1755 First St., Napa; (888) 567-9811.

The Carneros InnA vineyard oasis ideally located betweenNapa and Sonoma Valleys with gravel pathat crunch underneath your feet, privategardens, sumptuous hotel accommodatioexceptional dining, outdoor showers thatcan be enjoyed under a blanket of stars, white linens and spa treatments inspiredby local ingredients ensure a memorableexperience that will last a lifetime. 101

rooms. 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa; (707) 299-4900.

La ResidenceA picturesque inn near Yountville, this secluded and charcountry inn showcases all of the beauty of Napa Valley wcountry in a tranquil retreat on two lush acres of oaks, redand serene gardens. La Residence is just five minutes souYountville and world-class wineries. It is the perfect dest

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