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Napa Vineyard wine and cheese platter with a view of the vineyards
Napa Valley is a grand experience any time of the year
The Napa Valley is tucked back into the rolling hills of Northern California just beyond San Francisco and northeast of San Jose. The valley boasts of breathtaking views, world-class wineries and luxury fit for a dignitary. This travel spot receives more than four and a half million visitors each year (just second to Disneyland), yet maintains a quiet repose from the active city life of the Bay Area. What is it about the small burgs and towns in the Napa Valley that attract so many tourists?
Napa Wines
Travelers come from around the world to visit the wineries in Napa. The Valley is just thirty miles long and a few miles wide but is home to some of the finest wineries in the world. There are currently over seven hundred wine producers in the valley.
Many of these wineries have vineyards and tasting rooms that are open to the public. The offerings at each are varied and unique. Some of the indulgences you can expect are servings of delightful gourmet food parings of chocolate, cheese, and fruit with world-class wines-- from a lusty Cabernet to a light sparkling Champagne. Napa has a Mediterranean climate that is perfect for growing some of the best wine producing grapes in California.
With so many tasting rooms to choose from, how do you know where to begin? There are several options. One of the least restrictive is following a winery map that shows the location of all the wineries open to the public for tasting, and enjoy a “self guided tour”. Taking this route allows you to visit the wineries of your choice.
One that is a “must see” and voted “best of” by The Wine Enthusiast Magazine is Mumm Napa. They have one of "America's Best Tasting Rooms" in the area. Noted for outstanding sparkling wines and phenomenal photography galleries, Mumm is one tour you will want to include on your adventure. “The New York Yankees clinched their 16th American League East Title on September 27th, and they celebrated in style with Mumm Napa sparkling wines” according to Mumm Napa website.
If you would rather experience Napa Valley in grand style, consider hiring a limousine service such as Liberty Limousines or San Francisco Limo offering Wine tours in the Napa Valley to local San Jose residents.
One other delightful way to see the valley is on the Napa Train Wine Tour. This tour is a full three hours.
What you can expect on this Napa tasting tour:
- Exceptional gourmet food
- Extraordinary hard-to-find regional wines
- Special wine events that change with the seasons, including a dinner theater
- Behind the scenes winery tours not available to everyone
- A wonderful ride on one of the nation's only active, historic passenger railroad
- Prices for the regular wine train tour start at just $49.50 each
- During the holiday ride the Santa Express- a trip for the whole family
Napa is a perfect day trip from San Jose for the entire family
How you choose to enjoy the delectable wines and beauty of Napa, you will not be disappointed. The vistas, gourmet food, excellent wines and tours, and exclusive shops and galleries of the Napa Valley will satisfy any discriminating taste for a slice of California living Napa Valley style. Make this a yearly destination as a special getaway for another perfect day in the Bay Area.
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