TRAVEL GUIDE: NAPA/SONOMA
Napa Valley

There's no denying that wine is king in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The fertile grounds and bountiful wineries produce a quaint portrait of abundance and growth to which the region is known. Boasting more than 300 wineries, the agricultural landscape of the region is resplendently ripe with fields of its trademark fruit, which is a major economic resource flourishing through tourism and production. Although Napa County has preserved its bucolic and serene environment, Sonoma County has developed a more commercial and residential setting to accommodate the more than 5 million tourists who visit every year.


A King Suite at Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa
TRAVEL SPECIAL
Gaia Napa Valley Golf Getaways

Play at one of Napa Valley's finest golf courses and stay at America's greenest hotel with these two golf packages from Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa, the first LEED Gold hotel in the country.
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72-HOUR VACATION
Sonoma County
Having lived in the shadow of its big brother, Napa, Sonoma County is now making a name for itself. As the region’s wines have gained prominence over the last 20 years, so have its many hotels, spas and restaurants.
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Sonoma vineyards


Napa Valley wine grapes

NAPA UNCORKED
72 Hours in Napa Valley

As the paramount destination for a wine country odyssey, over 300 wineries can be found in the Napa Valley, as can the headquarters of various culinary masters. No matter where you go here, you'll leave with a palate that's well-pleased.

TOURING NAPA/SONOMA
Food, Wine & More

Napa/Sonoma Restaurants search
Napa/Sonoma Top 10 Restaurants
Top Food Ratings
Wine Tastings & Events

FARM at The Carneros Inn in Napa

The interior of the girl & the fig, one of our Top 10 Wine Bars in Napa/Sonoma


SLEEPING IN
Napa/Sonoma Hotels

Top 10 Bed & Breakfasts
Top 10 Boutique Hotels
Top 10 Romantic Hotels

Top 10 Value Hotels
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Gaige House in Sonoma, one of our Top 10 Romantic Hotels in Napa/Sonoma

Meadowood Napa Valley


HOTEL SPECIALS
Napa River Inn
Overlooking the Napa River, this boutique hotel is housed in the former Napa Mill, a landmark that dates back to 1884. Daring style dominates the hotel's interior, with a bold palette of deep reds and rich ochres that has an almost gaudy French sensibility. At the same time, the hotel's fireplaces and exposed brick walls also make the place feel cozy. more...

Eating Napa & Sonoma


WINE FEATURE
California Classic:
Joseph Phelphs 2003 Insignia

Joseph Phelps Vineyards released its 1974 Insignia in 1978, the first California winery to produce a blend of traditional Bordeaux varietals under a proprietary name. The release of the 2003 Insignia marked the 30th vintage of this highly acclaimed series.

Joseph Phelps 2003 Insignia

Anything but Chardonnay
BOOKSTORE
Anything but Chardonnay
Learn about the other grapes with this user-friendly primer, which discusses the characteristics of different types of wine and features pairing recipe suggestions and dinner party trivia.

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* Top images courtesy of Napa Valley Conference & Visitors Bureau Website

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(Updated: 07/01/09 KR)



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