The Napa and Sonoma Valleys are the heart of California wine country, according to Fodor's, a travel information website. The climate and weather make the area an excellent place to visit, as do the winery and dining experiences notes. For travelers, there are numerous packages and events to consider before planning a weekend trip to California wine country.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers California wine country weekend visitors a variety of packages. All packages include a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train and overnight accommodations from one to three nights at area hotels and resorts. Certain packages include other benefits such as gourmet meals, couples massages and winery tours. The wine train takes visitors through five California winery towns from Napa to St. Helena, with stops varying based on the package purchased, as noted on the Napa Valley Wine Train website.
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, CA 94559
1-800-427-4124
winetrain.com
The River Terrace Inn located in Napa, California offers an assortment of weekend packages for its guests, according to to its website. Weekend packages offered include the wine tour package, which includes a four hour winery tour and lunch for two, complementary wine for two at the wine bar and overnight accommodations at the inn. The inn also offers other weekend packages including a romantic getaway and golf package.
River Terrace Inn
1600 Soscol Avenue
Napa, California 94559
1-800-627-2386
riverterraceinn.com
Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is a charity event run by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation, as noted on its website. The highlight of the weekend is the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, used to raise funds for local beneficiaries. Other weekend events include winemaker dinners, demonstrations and seminars provided by chefs and winery representatives, as well as food and wine sampling. While lodging is not provided to guests of the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, many nearby resorts offer packages and discounts for attendees.
Sonoma County Wine Weekend
783 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
1-800-939-7666
sonomawinecountryweekend.com
The Holiday Inn Express Windsor in Sonoma County, California offers a Sonoma Food and Wine Pairing package for its guests. The package includes accommodations in a Holiday Inn Express room, in two queens or a king size bed, complimentary hot breakfast and a food and wine paring for two at the Kendall Jackson Wine Center. The food and wine pairing focuses on seasonal ingredients, and dining reservations are not required. The pairing is offered daily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express Windsor
8865 Conde Lane
Windsor, CA 95492
1-877-676-6662
sonomahi.com
