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If you like good wine, it would be difficult to find a vacation even more enjoyable than the Napa Valley.

A visit to Napa is not only an opportunity to see where the wine is produced, or explore the shops and stores that have found their way into the smallest communities in the Napa Valley. Instead, a trip to the valley, almost a spiritual journey that both the beauty of 63,000 acres of vineyards and the industry that brought European elegance in the way of life of the valley presents.

It was once quite sleepy, but the city of Napa has been changed forever by its wine industry. With 75,000 inhabitants, has become a separate Napa city, “but with the feeling of a small town. There are several new large shopping centers and you will also see that Napa Valley one of the latest trends: wine bars in the city that Follow your tastings without even dare not admit in the campaign is.

Up Valley 30-mile-long, are much smaller towns such as Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga “every player an easy and picturesque Napa and they all have their own unique versions of what a city of Napa Valley wine should be all about. Together the cities of Napa Valley offer a Disneyland for wine-lovers whose E-ticket rides are some of the best known labels in the world belong. But even if you only slightly curious about wine, castles, beautiful landscapes, educational tours that show you every step of the winemaking do all these things a Napa Valley are worth seeing.

It is impossible for more than a small sample of wineries on your trip on the weekend or to see, and we were told that people do in the Bay Area just week after week Napa Wineries control something more from their list any time. The majority of wine to wine tasting fees “While we have not the man, and either has your purse or your tolerance to alcohol, the number of wineries you can visit on a given day may limit reached.

This wine tasting is free V. Sattui Winery, where, on Sunday afternoon and the gift shop and deli with people buzzing, and lines were forming along the wine bar to taste the latest releases. Located in St. Helena, this vineyard is a popular stop for visitors to buy a bottle of wine and then picnic on the landscaped park like. The manufacturer will also set up a buffet line on the floor, with a barbecue for those who not make their brown bags. Interestingly, V. Sattui does not sell their wine at any place other than the producer, by letter or on the website of the company.

Although V. Sattui is typical of a relatively small family producer, the other end of the scale is Domaine Chandon, which we found in Yountville. With a park and a dramatic four-star gourmet restaurant just steps from where the wine is made, Domaine Chandon is an example of an estate of a large company that sells its products worldwide ownership. We decided to take the 45-minute tour of this massive facility and it was worth the time. Small groups are shown how the wine is all the way from the vineyards of the final production. The visit has enabled us to explain many of the underlying process of winemaking.

Most people visiting Napa Valley focus, of course, about the wine and the many restaurants chosen to settle in the valley. Shopping is also a large part of the Napa holidays. But the other place where the Napa Valley shines is the sheer number of homes up and down in the valley, the hostel bed and breakfast stations exquisite historic charm. Most are in providing the most and had the best equipment and services. They know that some of the most demanding traveler in the world to spend time in Napa Valley, and these landlords want the houses in the same league as the world famous Napa wine.

We noticed that, in the present case, Meadowood, an impressive complex is on one edge of the valley, near downtown St. Helena. You can think of to go a house – you can go through a security door, and enter a world of lush green lawns, meandering paths and dense forests. Strategically placed here and there are buildings, the infrastructure to the ambience of the region and does not seem to fit as damage.

If this is 1920, it is easy to imagine that Jay Gatsby would have loved Meadowood. It is very fancy, but for every person days of work are the same. Whether relaxing by the pool or a leisurely breakfast in Meadowood’s elegant cafe, we met many families and couples who are lucky enough to enjoy with pleasure, seemed at one of the best resorts in the valley.

We especially enjoyed our Meadowood suite, one of the new houses in the village, and is situated on a wooded hill. He gave us the feeling in a luxury cottage in the woods “comfortable and spacious with high ceilings and open floor plan. There is a lounge there is a fireplace, an attractive wall case, a sofa and chairs for the guests accent. The bedroom was especially decorative, with a window seat and bay windows. thick white robes, down comforters, and although the state of the art home entertainment, “other upscale amenities were all there.

A few steps from our suite was the recreation area with his 25-meter pool, a pool and sprawling lawns family – and the spa, where you can enjoy the skin, body treatments and massages. Trainers and yoga instructors for private fitness awaits your call. Fitness is never far from your mind at Meadowood, where you will also find saunas, steam baths, hiking trails, seven tennis courts, walking or cycling and two championship croquet lawn.

You can find both fine and casual dining at Meadowood. The restaurant serves California cuisine at Meadowood, while the Grill offers light meals overlooking the golf course. We have had the experience more relaxing to dine simply and enjoy our luxury suite.

Although this was not the Napa Valley, Meadowood stand on its own as a resort destination first. But the fact that this is the Napa Valley meant that we did not hole and relaxing weekend “There were too many things to see and do.

The shops and cellars were great, but we only have enjoyed driving this scenic valley. From Napa to Calistoga, we found that communities only a little different and each have their own selection with panoramic views. We enjoyed stopping on the street and take close-ups of the vineyard, fishing for the best view over the valley and the vineyards.

Interesting that the feeling that you is so much natural beauty like the satisfaction you get is the perfect glass of wine. It is part of the incredible power of the vine.

A GLANCE

WHERE: The Napa Valley is about 45 miles north of San Francisco, about 60 miles southwest of Sacramento.

WHAT: The Napa Valley has become famous for the grapes in this locality. Grapes grown in different climates, soils and locations have different properties are assessed and Napa Valley grapes into the best in the world for the production of different varieties of fine wines. Consequently, more than 300 wineries now in the valley. Many restaurants, hotels and shops are also to come into the valley.

WHEN: Any time of year. A special bonus is available in August and September during the annual harvest. Sometimes, you know first-hand how the grapes are crushed. Note: Most of them do not, as did Lucy Ricardo.

WHY: The Valley has an almost mystical atmosphere, hard to describe, but easy to recognize.

HOW: You can find more information about the Napa Valley or the www.napavintners.com www.napachamber.org. To learn more about Meadowood, call (800) 458-8080 or visit www.meadowood.com.