| Napa Valley is an immensely popular getaway | | | | be customized through special arrangement to include |
| favorite. It's located in Napa County, California and is | | | | large or small wineries, or they can include just your |
| renown as one of the world foremost wine | | | | favorite wineries. Some visitors find that taking a bus |
| producing regions. In fact, the region in which it is | | | | tour through the region is a great way to experience |
| settled is known globally as 'Wine Country'. If you are | | | | 'Wine Country'. |
| planning on taking a luxurious vacation getaway to | | | | Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when you |
| this hidden gem, keep reading and soon you'll know | | | | participate in a wine tasting during your vacation. |
| how to make the most of your Napa Valley | | | | Remember that these wines are famous for the rich |
| Vacation. | | | | aroma, so avoid wearing any perfume or cologne |
| First, you should know that if you want to take a | | | | that could interfere. Also avoid smoking just before a |
| vacation here, you're in good company. Napa Valley | | | | wine event, as this could interfere with the taste. |
| and the surrounding areas receive almost 4.7 million | | | | Last, drink some room temperate water in between |
| visitors every year. That makes it the second most | | | | each sample to cleanse your palate. |
| visited destination in California, right behind Disneyland. | | | | The best way to make the most out of your Napa |
| Why do so many people venture to California to visit | | | | Valley vacation is to decide ahead of time which |
| this valley? Because wine enthusiasts will be in | | | | wineries you want to visit. Most visitors find that |
| absolute heaven. There are currently over 700 | | | | touring wineries that produce their favorite varietal |
| wineries in the area. They produce all kinds of wine | | | | will make for the most enjoyable visit. You need to |
| from Pinot Noir to Zinfandel to Chardonnay. While | | | | stay organized, because once you arrive, it is easy |
| tourists are visiting, they can participate in world-class | | | | for any wine enthusiast to become overwhelmed. |
| wine tasting sessions where they will sample some of | | | | Napa Valley is not only home to some of the world's |
| the finest wine in the world. In fact, this region | | | | best wineries, but it is also a hot spot for fine dining. |
| became very famous at the Paris Wine Tasting of | | | | The small town of Yountville within Napa Valley is the |
| 1976, when several wineries from the region | | | | place that you'll want to visit to enjoy a blend of local |
| produced Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon that | | | | wines and famous cuisine. The town is full of high |
| beat several high label French wines in blind taste | | | | class restaurants that will suit any appetite. |
| tests. | | | | It's really no surprise that the region known as Napa |
| Visitors can also enjoy wine tours which can include | | | | Valley is a very popular getaway location. The |
| visits to famous wine cellars and wine caves. Groups | | | | combination of great wine, visitor activities and fine |
| or individuals can be given guided tours through the | | | | dining is sure to make your Napa Valley vacation an |
| region. These usually include stops at 4 or 5 wineries | | | | absolutely memorable experience. |
| and some time in between for lunch. But, they can | | | | |