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Napa Valley Wine Country
The narrow Napa Valley, with its rolling hillsides
and fertile valley floor, is the heart and soul of
the California wine industry. It supports over 400
wineries, some dating from the 19th century,
with one or two down every country lane. Many
welcome visitors for tours and tastings, and each
part of the valley has its own distinctive wines
(see pp220-21)
. The rural beauty of the valley is
striking at every season, and can be viewed from
a balloon, a bike, or a train. Other attractions
include museums, galleries, and the hot springs
in Calistoga.
Napa Valley Sign
Located at the entrance to the
valley, this sign cheerfully
welcomes visitors to its
lush vineyards.
Calistoga
Clos Pegase Winery
With its free tours and
private art collection,
this winery actively
encourages visitors.
It is housed in an
award-winning
Postmodern building.
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Rutherford
Silverado Hill Cellars
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Trefethen Vineyards
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Hess Collection Winery
has
both distinctive wines and fine works
of art.
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Domain Chandon
produces
elegant sparkling wines.
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Robert Mondavi Winery
is
known for its innovative tour and
tasting programs.
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Inglenook Estate
dates back to
1879. Tours start from the original
winery, now the tasting room.
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Napa Valley Wine Train
Gourmet meals and
excellent wines are served
on this luxury train as it
makes its three-hour trip
along the valley, but some
passengers come just
for the ride.
Beaulieu Vineyard
surrounds a
château-style building. Tours are free.
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Beringer Vineyards
has
operated continuously since 1876.
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Schramsberg Vineyards
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Old Faithful
, a geyser, discharges
hot water and steam every 30
minutes or so.
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Frog's Leap Winery
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Duckhorn Vineyards
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Napa
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is known for
its classic sparkling wines.
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Clos du Val
, despite its small
size, has a reputation for high-
quality wines.
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Road
River
The Silverado Trail
is a quiet
road that offers fine views over-
looking the vineyards.
Vineyard
Railroad
Silverado Trail
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