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Travel around the idyllic Wine Country, discovering sublime landscapes, micro-climates, and a Mediterranean way of life in the heart of California. Thanks to the porous soil and particularly mild climate, Sonoma and Napa Valley produce a multitude of fine wines. Some 340 wineries can be found along the Napa River. A unique oenological journey for those who love Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. In December of 2016, chef Kyle Connaughton and his wife Katina, a farmer, opened SingleThread. The restaurant’s eleven course tasting menu is driven by the couple’s farm produce and personalised to meet the preferences of their guests. With five guest rooms above the restaurant, overnight guests can enjoy luxurious amenities and an exclusive breakfast. Authentic hospitality is a driving principle at SingleThread. “When you come here, whether you’re dining in our restaurant or spending the night upstairs, we want you to feel like a guest in our home,” says Kyle. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in town. This exquisite gem of a hotel is located in Healdsburg, a small town offering all the magic of the Sonoma Wine Country. Enjoy superb cuisine, art galleries and boutique shopping. Meticulous attention to detail sets Hotel Les Mars apart, from the limestone facade and wrought ironwork of its exterior to its dramatic interior finishes and antique furniture. A 17th-century Flemish tapestry hangs in the lobby, and walnut panels and leather-bound books line the library. Nearby, country roads meander through vineyards and rolling hills to more than 100 world-class wineries, including Chalk Hill, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley. ... Learn moreless
Back on the coast, Jenner-by-the-Sea is a sleepy seaside hamlet at the mouth of the Russian River, off Highway 1. It's the perfect place to relax, stroll along the beach, and savor the natural setting. Whale-watching season runs from December through April, while seal-watching can be enjoyed all year...
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Head south on Highway 101 to view the craggy Sonoma coastline. With more than 30 miles of sandy beaches and coves hidden beneath rugged headlands, it offers stunning sunsets and a wide variety of sea, plant, and bird life to dazzle visitors. Sonoma Coast State Park is one of numerous parks and beaches...
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Nine miles from the hotel, off Highway 101, is the sprawling Chalk Hill Estate, in the rugged foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. The property is planted with 350 acres of vineyards and surrounded by 1,000 acres of scenic terrain. Cool Pacific breezes and a range of soil types make it ideal for growing...
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Restaurant and hotel in the country. In the heart of California’s Napa Valley, Meadowood invites guests to indulge in a stay where fine dining and wine are fused with passion, where relaxation is coupled with leisure, and where contemplation is paired with a celebration of the senses. Halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco, only an hour’s drive away, this exceptional hotel extends across a 250-hectare estate. Convivial and welcoming, Forum serves meals either inside or outdoors against the tranquil backdrop of Meadowood’s woodlands. Chef's cuisine is local in its appeal and seasonal in its approach. His seasonally inspired menus highlight local ingredients and the region’s remarkable bounty that is a perfect match to the insightful and delectable wine experience to be had under the expert guidance of Kelli White, Director of Education at The Wine Center. A true haven of peace, Meadowood Napa Valley boasts suites with their own terraces and magnificent views of the bountiful nature all around. Take to the hiking trails and enjoy the stunning views of St. Helena. Play tennis with a professional instructor or work out with a personal trainer. And when in need of a break, look no further than the wonderful spa with its suite-style treatment rooms, private relaxation gardens, as well as steam and sauna rooms. Nestled in the Meadowood Napa Valley forest and designed by Howard Backen, it is the promise of an unforgettable moment of wellness and serenity. ... Learn moreless
Plan on a visit to Harlan Estate Vineyards, 15 minutes away in the hills of Oakville, producer of some of the most sought-after red wines in the area on a 240-acre property. Founder Bill Harlan had a successful career in real estate before starting his own winegrowing estate. Two different red blends,...
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Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard. In the midst of the famous vineyards of Napa Valley, French restaurateur Claude Rouas and his business partner Robert Harmon have created an elegant boutique hotel hidden away in an olive grove reminiscent of Provence. The secluded, romantic maisons with private terraces, custom furnishings and fireplaces are perched on a hillside, framing one of California wine country’s most spectacular views above the renowned vineyards below. The Restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired cuisine showcases the best seasonal ingredients of the region, while the Auberge Spa incorporates natural ingredients indigenous to Northern California and the region into each customized treatment. The 15,000-bottle cellar features an award-winning selection of domestic and international wines for guests to enjoy on the terrace as the sun sets on the horizon. ... Learn moreless
Chef Thomas Keller’s technique has become so famous that Pixar studios asked him to create the ratatouille featured at the end of the film “Ratatouille”. In the heart of Napa Valley, this emblematic three-star Chef, whose restaurant Per Se is a New York culinary landmark, has created one of California’s...
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Back near St. Helena, up a winding lane on rugged Pritchard Hill, is the family-run Chappellet Winery. Founded in the 1960s, this was one of the first in Napa to grow grapes at high altitude. The estate's specialty is finely and fastidiously aged Cabernet Sauvignons. Pritchard Hill has been dubbed "Napa...
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In Rutherford, Swanson Vineyards Salon is the upscale, French-inspired hospitality and tasting room of this handsome winery. Here, by appointment and for a fee, up to eight guests can sample six wines along with artisanal cheeses and other local products. Swanson is the largest bottler of estate-grown...
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When the traffic backs up on busy Highway 29, Napa's main thoroughfare, choose the road less traveled by taking the Silverado Trail, a 30-mile-long route on the valley's more pastoral east side. You'll discover about 40 vineyards - from Andretti to ZD - many of which produce small-batch wines that you...
Read More lessWhile San Francisco is a spectacle in itself with its roller-coaster streets, emblematic skyline and, of course, Golden Gate Bridge, the city is most associated with true art de vivre. What other American metropolis boasts such a wealth of cafés, wine bars, and patioed restaurants? All the wines of Napa and Sonoma seem to have joined forces between the Mission District and Fisherman’s Wharf. ... Learn moreless
In Jackson Square, one of San Francisco’s oldest and most charming districts, a century-old landmarked building houses one of the finest restaurants in the city. Chef Michael Tusk prepares Italian- and French-inspired Californian cuisine using only fresh local ingredients procured by a carefully selected...
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Joshua Skenes has made fire his signature. He has transposed the campfires of his childhood to Saison, his restaurant in San Francisco, where he refines the art of cooking over hot coals. For him, it’s the best way to bring out the flavor of the ingredients. His menus highlight the finest products that...
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The cuisine of Gary Danko, the ambassador of contemporary American fine dining, draws on traditions from around the world. Using seasonings from Asia, he adds a pinch of audacity to his French-style technique, creating dishes like the sublime buckwheat blini with smoked salmon, Kendall Farms crème fraîche...
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Farther southeast near Highway 101, Muir Woods National Monument is part of the U.S. National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Its star feature is the 240 acres of towering, old-growth Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens).
Fisherman's Wharf on San Francisco's northern waterfront is a bustling sightseeing favorite that was originally a 19th-century docking station for Italian emigrant fishermen who sailed out to catch local specialties and brown crabs. Although it is now lined with hotels and visitor attractions, the Wharf...
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Food lovers should check out the Ferry Building Marketplace, a conversion of the old ferry terminus on the Embarcadero. There's a sustainable farmer's market, shops carrying cookware and local artisanal foods, as well as coffee shops and restaurants. The Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant offers wine tastings...
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Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood of Victorian woodframe townhouses and a park on a hill with wonderful views of San Francisco. The row of grand, colorful homes facing the park on Steiner Street, nicknamed the "Painted Ladies," is often featured on postcards and in movies.
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"For me a visit to California’s famous wine country is much more than just an opportunity to explore premium wines. The lifestyle and rolling, vine-clad hills of Sonoma and Napa Valley - home to over 700 wineries - remind me of Tuscany in many ways, although they are very Californian. Imagine a place where you can travel by balloon over a misty valley, nibble artisanal breads and cheeses at the source, and dine in a world class restaurant with that perfect bottle of wine you’ve just discovered. And yet this captivating experience is all just over an hour’s drive north of San Francisco. Time spent here will enrich your palate and indulge your senses - a true getaway. Although some areas have become quite touristy, you can find less traveled, insiders’ spots with a little help from your hotel’s knowledgeable concierge. Biking, golf and hiking are popular activities here, but the less energetic can spend time at a spa or at one of several wineries that double as art galleries - from pop art at Cliff Lede Vineyards to the Hess Collection’s extensive display of contemporary art. This is an excellent itinerary and covers many of the best spots and experiences in the Napa Valley. I would definitely recommend this to my friends who plan on visiting the area for the first time."
