Napa Valley - Revision history

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		+	* '''Platypus Wine Tours''' [http://www.platypustours.com/] offers a fun 6-hour tour of 4 small, boutique or family owned wineries. 8-12 people per tour. $99 per person. Local pick up included, as well as a picnic lunch at one of the wineries, chilled bottled water, and a cheese and cracker tray.

	* '''Bike riding''' is a popular activity in the valley, and great way to see the scenery it has to offer. [http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/rentals/index.html Napa Valley Bike Tours]		* '''Bike riding''' is a popular activity in the valley, and great way to see the scenery it has to offer. [http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/rentals/index.html Napa Valley Bike Tours]

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	Napa Valley, a world famous wine area, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California. More than five million visitors come each year, often overcrowding the roadways on summer weekends. Peak times are the summer months and the harvest "crush" during September and October. Napa Valley is home to more than two hundred wineries. With wine as a focus, great dining naturally emerged to complement it. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in [[St. Helena (California)\|St. Helena]] supplies a steady stream of well-trained chefs, supplementing the already prestigious chefs drawn by Napa Valley's reputation and locale.		Napa Valley, a world famous wine area, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California. More than five million visitors come each year, often overcrowding the roadways on summer weekends. Peak times are the summer months and the harvest "crush" during September and October. Napa Valley is home to more than two hundred wineries. With wine as a focus, great dining naturally emerged to complement it. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in [[St. Helena (California)\|St. Helena]] supplies a steady stream of well-trained chefs, supplementing the already prestigious chefs drawn by Napa Valley's reputation and locale.
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		+	===Climate===
		+	The Napa Valley enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Summer is marked by warm to hot, sunny days, cool nights, and little to no rain. Winter is mild, and is characterized by frequent rain and occasional frosts. Snow is very uncommon, however.

	==Get in==		==Get in==

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 * '''Bike riding''' is a popular activity in the valley, and great way to see the scenery it has to offer. [http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/rentals/index.html Napa Valley Bike Tours]
 There are also opportunities to cycle in the vineyards.[http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/tours/cyclinginthevineyards/index.html Guided Bike Tours]
 * '''Walking''' is also enjoyed by the locals, in one of many parks, trails, and paths on expensive property. If you want to see the historical sites of Napa Valley, you alwas have the option of taking a guided walking tour. [http://www.napacountylandmarks.org/ Walking Tours in Napa Valley]

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	[[Image:NapaValleyVineyard.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Napa Valley Vineyard]]		[[Image:NapaValleyVineyard.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Napa Valley Vineyard]]
	'''Napa Valley''' [http://www.travelcalifornia.com/winery/napavalley/body_napavalley.htm], in the [[Bay Area (California)\|Bay Area]] in [[California]], is the main wine growing region of the [[United States of America]] and one of the major wine regions of the world. It is also known for its gourmet restaurants, cafes, and spa-treatment centers.		'''Napa Valley''' [http://www.travelcalifornia.com/winery/napavalley/body_napavalley.htm], in the [[Bay Area (California)\|Bay Area]] in [[California]], is the main wine growing region of the [[United States of America]] and one of the major wine regions of the world. It is also known for its gourmet restaurants, cafes, and spa-treatment centers.

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 ONE CORKAGE IS WAIVED FOR EVERY BOTTLE BOUGHT FROM OUR LIST
 Gift Certificates: all us at 707-944-0103.
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 ==Dining Out==
-The thing about wine, of course, is that it has a synergy with food. They enhance each other. Accordingly, food is elevated here. There are many excellent chefs in this area, and many great dining facilities. One most famous place that must be mentioned is '''French Laundry''', in [[Yountville]]. It is very famous, very expensive, and very hard to get a reservation. Reservations open two months in advance, and you must be right on top of it. Try if you must, but there are many other delicious options.
+The thing about wine, of course, is that it has a synergy with food; they enhance each other. Accordingly, food is elevated here. There are many excellent chefs in this area and many great dining facilities. One most famous place that must be mentioned is 'French Laundry' in [[Yountville]]. It is very famous, very expensive and very hard to get a reservation. Reservations open two months in advance and you must be right on top of it. Try if you must, but there are many other delicious options.
 The Valley and its wines beg to be brought on a ''picnic''. It might just be the best way to have lunch. Some wineries cater to picnickers, notably V. Sattui which has a nice picnic area and even a deli, but others don't want picnickers tying up their limited parking. Some encourage picnics, but only by reservation. One establishment built on Napa Valley  picnicking is '''Oakville Grocery''' in [[Oakville (California)|Oakville]], famous for its deli and picnic supplies.
-If you want to picnic or even tailgate you can stop at the '''Oakville Grocer'''. Its located at 7856 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville California (707)-944-8802. There are necessary pantry items such as cheese, crackers and specialty pates. It is open daily but hours vary. Call ahaed for specialty sandwiches, picnic baskets or box lunches.
+If you want to picnic or even tailgate you can stop at the '''Oakville Grocer'''. Its located at 7856 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville California (707)-944-8802. There are necessary pantry items such as cheese, crackers and specialty pates. It is open daily but hours vary. Call ahead for specialty sandwiches, picnic baskets or box lunches.
 If it is an excellent lunch that you are looking for, you might want to conbine your tour at '''Domaine Chandon''' with a lunch at Etoile at Domaine Chandon. Its open for lunch on Thursday through Monday and it has recieved the best of awards for excellence in 2010.
-'''Bouchon''' fills like an authentic, upscail,and French bistro. Some of its specialties are pan roasted trout, classic French onion soup and duck foiegras. Reservations are neccessary. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. Entres are 16 to 40 dollars and there is always a list of great specials.
+'''Bouchon''' feels like an authentic, upscale French bistro. Some of its specialties are pan-roasted trout, classic French onion soup and duck foie gras. Reservations are neccessary. It is open daily for lunch and dinner.  Entrees are 16 to 40 dollars and there is always a great list of specials.
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-'''Nappa Valley Wine Train'''
+'''Napa Valley Wine Train'''
 Ride in restored 1917 Pullman cars up and down the valley and enjoy the spectacular Napa scenery, service, wine and cuisine. Various packages are available, including special holiday, murder mystery and jazz concert trains.
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-'''Nappa Valley Bike Tours'''
+'''Napa Valley Bike Tours'''
 There's no better way to experience Northern California's Wine Country than from the seat of a bicycle! We've been sharing the Napa & Sonoma Valleys with outdoors-loving travelers for more than 20 years. So, whether you're seeking one of our all-inclusive Vacation Packages or just want to round out your itinerary with one of our single-day Bike Tours, Napa Valley Bike Tours promises to be your best resource for biking in the wine country.

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 ===By plane===
-The nearest international airports are in [[San Francisco]], [[Oakland]], [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]], and [[Sacramento]]. San Francisco iss the largest airport of the group presented. Here, a traveller arriving at San Francisco Airport can easily rent a car or reserve a limo to take them to Napa Valley.The trip is about an hour and a half long over the Golden Gate Bridge to scenic Route 1.
+The nearest international airports are in [[San Francisco]], [[Oakland]], [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]], and [[Sacramento]]. San Francisco is the largest airport of the group presented. Here, a traveler arriving at San Francisco Airport can easily rent a car or reserve a limo to take them to Napa Valley.The trip is about an hour and a half long over the Golden Gate Bridge to scenic Route 1.
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 '''Breakfast'''
 '''Bouchon Bakery'''
 Bouchon Bakery Yountville is set in the heart of California's Napa Valley. Located adjacent to Bouchon bistro and just a few blocks from The French Laundry, Bouchon Bakery resides on the small town's main street.
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 '''Lunch'''
 '''Oakville Grocery'''
 Our flagship store, at the corner of Oakville Crossroad and Highway 29, has been in business since 1881. For decades, it has been the "must stop" location for picnic supplies to enjoy at one of our tables in the garden or at your favorite Napa Valley winery.
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 '''Diner'''
 '''Bistro Jeanty'''
 About Bistro Jeanty - Awarded Michelin star past three years.