While Napa Valley continues to draw oenophiles from around the world, the area has also become a mecca for passionate foodies and design scouts. Some of the country’s most innovative cooking and cultivating can be found in Napa and nearby Sonoma. Add gorgeous hotels, award-winning restaurants, charming towns and stunning scenery to the mix and you can see why a few days in the California wine country can be like a little slice of heaven.
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En route to your hotel, stop at Gott’s Roadside for an organic, locally sourced burger or at Hog Island within the Oxbow Market in Napa for your oyster and seafood fix. After settling in, venture out by bicycle to a local winery for your first tasting and end the evening with dinner at one of the region’s top tables.
En route to your hotel, stop at Gott’s Roadside for an organic, locally sourced burger or at Hog Island within the Oxbow Market in Napa for your oyster and seafood fix. After settling in, venture out by bicycle to a local winery for your first tasting and end the evening with dinner at one of the region’s top tables.
Rise early for a hot air balloon ride over the valley at sunrise and soak in the views of the rolling vineyards. Then, savor the best of Napa’s wineries with Indagare-arranged private vineyard tours and tastings at the properties best suited to your interests.
Enjoy a personalized cooking class and tasting, featuring take-home recipes using locally sourced produce. After earning your culinary certificate, shop around downtown St. Helena or unwind with a relaxing treatment at a nearby spa. Top off your trip with al fresco dinner and drinks at a venue that boasts breathtaking vineyard views.
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