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ST. HELENA
B&Bs and small country inns make up this charming town located in the
heart of Napa Valley. Stumble out the door and those cabernet sauvignons,
pinot noirs, merlots and zinfandels are just a nose away.
V. Sattui The sign on this winery should read: Everybody Welcome. With
a homey atmosphere produced by picnicking families, the winery still feels
romantic, despite the crowds of weekend wine tasters. www.vsattui.com
Opus One Bruce Springsteen wasn’t thinking about Opus One when
he sang: “Put on your best dress baby, and darlin’ fix your hair up right.”
Nonetheless, it’s good advice when you visit the posh winery located just
north of Oak Ville Cross Rd, off Hwy 29. www.opusonewinery.com
Sterling Vineyards The view is spectacular, there’s a bell tour, and you
can take an aerial tram. Located off Silverado Trail, Sterling Vineyards
should not be missed. Oh, Sterling Vineyard’s 2000 Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon is not too shabby, either. www.sterlingvineyards.com
Mumm Napa Enjoy the pleasant, comfortable patio overlooking acres of
vineyards producing some of the valley’s best sparkling wines.
www.mummnapa.com
Frank Family Vineyards Hollywood mogul Rich Frank owns it, but the
winery was founded in 1884 as Larkmead Winery, and the old stone house
where wine-tastings are held is a national historic monument. The 2002
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Reserve is spectacular.
www.frankfamilyvineyards.com
CALISTOGA
The name is synonymous with swanky wine bars and balloon rides, gallery
walks and trendy eateries. But most famous are its spas, where tourists
show up to relax in mud baths and mineral pools.
Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort Located on Lincoln Street, the com-
fortable rooms are only a few blocks from all the action. Okay, so there’s
not a whole heck of a lot of action in Calistoga, but Dr. Wilkinson’s pool is
worth the visit. www.drwilkinson.com
Golden Haven Hot Springs Not as golden as the name suggest, but
there’s something about detoxifying your body in a couples-only mud bath.
www.goldenhaven.com
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs Stop the stress with the choice of four differ-
ent mineral pools. www.calistogaspa.com
Mount View Hotel & Spa Pamper yourself to the max in this plush get-
away, then unwind, relax, and ease yourself into a state of perpetual calm.
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