Where to Stay in Napa County

If you're heading to Napa County, California you may already have a list of wineries you're hoping to visit (if not, here's our recommendations). But have you thought about the best place to stay? There are so many lodging options, make sure you choose the right place for you.

Whether you prefer a small bed and breakfast, or a hotel with a fun nightlife atmosphere, we're here to help! At AWineryReview.com we provide you with a list of dozens of amazing options located in and around Napa County.

Our "On the Road" blog provides a detailed summary of our personal travels of wine country. Here you can find our experiences documented with reviews and suggestions.

Another Wine Country, Casual & Quiet - A NY Times Article

"As my wife and I munched and sipped, our eyes took in the view beyond the vineyard, phalanx upon phalanx of high rounded hills fading from green to gray in the softening light."

"Many people equate the name Carmel with Carmel-by-the-Sea, a tourist magnet whose downtown shopping district channels a 16th-century European village. But Carmel-by-the-Sea has a country cousin - a vast expanse of grassland, forest and chaparrel-covered hills a few miles from the coast."

"Grapevines, likewise, have been growing here since the 1800s. In 1983, Carmel Valley was designated an American Viticultural Area, but with only 300 acres under cultivation, it's production is minuscule relative to the 45,000 acres of the Napa Valley, about 160 miles north." - Nick Czap - NY Times

A version of this article appears in print on January 22, 2017, on Page TR4 on the New York edition of the NY Times.

To read the full article online, please follow this link.

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Most Romantic Wines For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the day we celebrate love, romance, and relationships. You can celebrate with chocolate and candies, flowers, and teddy bears, but our favorite way to celebrate is with wine. Sharing a bottle of wine over a candle-lit dinner is highly romantic... but don't choose just any bottle of wine. Here are some of the most romantic wines you can celebrate with on Valentine's Day:

Amarone

This Italian wine is made in the Veneto region of Italy. Produced from Corvina and Rondinella grapes that are dried all winter after the harvest, this wine is vinified dry and is deep in flavor. It has a velvety texture and dark fruit flavors.

Bordeaux

Produced in the Bordeaux region of France, these red wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. They are generally made from a variety of grapes that are traditionally crushed by foot.

Green Wines

Eco-friendly wines are becoming more and more popular. Valentine's Day may be the best time to try these wines that are produced without chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, artificial ingredients, genetic engineering, fungicides, preservatives, or irradiation.

Spanish Wines

Produced in Spain with a sultry and spicy flavor, Spanish wines follow closely with their country of origin's style. Up the passion of your Valentine's Day with a Spanish wine.

Lambrusco

Lambrusco is a wonderful mix of a sparkling wine and a red. This wine is delicious when served chilled and pairs nicely with cheese and chocolate... Perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day!

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Where to Stay in Sonoma County

If you're heading to Sonoma County, California you may already have a list of wineries you're hoping to visit (if not, here's our recommendations). But have you thought about the best place to stay? There are so many lodging options, make sure you choose the right place for you.

Whether you prefer a small bed and breakfast, or a hotel with a fun nightlife atmosphere, we're here to help! At AWineryReview.com we provide you with a list of dozens of amazing options located in and around Sonoma County.

Our "On the Road" blog provides a detailed summary of our personal travels of wine country. Here you can find our experiences documented with reviews and suggestions.