Mousing over the map above will reveal the differant wine appellations of Napa Valley. Clicking will take you to winereries, lodging, restaurants and other businesses located in that particular wine appellation.

An appellation is a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. The rules that govern appellations are dependent on the country in which the . . . More from Wikapedia

Appellation America - If there was any concept that could be concluded from our tasting of Napa Valley wines it was this: There’s a quiet evolution taking place in the Napa Valley. Some producers have taken up the cudgel of terroir-driven wines.The wines are beginning to be ratcheted back through various means both in the cellar and in the vineyard; and equilibrium is returning, especially to the Cabernet Sauvignons that made the appellation . . . more on this story

Understanding Wine Labels - The label on a bottle of wine undergoes more regulatory and creative scrutiny than perhaps any label on any other commodity. After a design is created and selected, the label must pass muster from the government agency that controls wine production as well as the various government agencies controlling importation and sale in every country where the wine is distributed. There are collectors of wine labels who don't consume wine and consumers of wine who base their purchases entirely on the appeal of the labels. Understanding wine labels can be difficult and intimidating for the consumer . . . more on this article














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Napa Valley | St. Helena

Your guide to the best of St, Helena

The Harvest Inn is an authentic, world-renowned AAA Four Diamond Napa Valley retreat located in St. Helena, near premium wineries and extraordinary dining. Country estate-style accommodations are spread over eight acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, making the Inn an ideal setting for a well-deserved and relaxing vacation getaway. The intimate Harvest Inn provides the best in personal service and luxury hospitality. Relax, retreat, and find romance in large guest rooms with comfortable beds and wine country views. Harvest Inn’s exceptional services and amenities include bountiful complimentary wine country breakfasts, weekend wine tastings, and personalized spa and concierge services that fulfill any wine country experience. Each guestroom and suite has its own distinct personality with vistas of Whitehall Lane Winery's Leonardini vineyard, the Mayacamas Mountains, or the Harvest Inn’s famous landscaped gardens.

Ambrose Bierce House - This 1872 Victorian Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located in the heart of the Napa Valley in St. Helena. You can walk to fine and casual dining, historic Beringer Vineyards... and unique shopping in beautiful and quaint downtown St. Helena. Ambrose Bierce House is one of the few to offer first class amenities like in room Jacuzzi tubs, romantic fireplaces, satellite television and a full champagne breakfast. Our goal at the Ambrose Bierce House is to offer you the finest combination of luxury, hospitality and history garnished with our famous mouth-watering full champagne breakfasts and the premium Napa wines and cheeses that we serve each evening.

Meadowood Napa Valley - Settled on a private estate, Meadowood is a center of social, cultural and viticultural life in Napa Valley and a second home for those who enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the wine country. The property features championship croquet lawns, seven tennis courts, a nine-hole walking golf course, hiking trails, swimming, a full-service health spa, a wine educator, an annual cultural affairs calendar, eighty-five guest rooms, suites and cottages and wine country cuisine. Founded as a private club in 1964 with an unprecedented vision of what the next four decades might hold Meadowood became the original gathering place for Napa Valley's burgeoning wine growing community. For the last twenty-five years, Meadowood has also served as the preeminent wine country destination for discerning travelers to the region. With classic architecture, diverse amenities and activities, and a professional staff that includes a tennis professional, golf professional, croquet professional, and cultural affairs director, among others, the experience on the estate has continued to evolve with Napa Valley itself.

The Inn at Southbridge - The Inn at Southbridge provides the perfect destination for lodging in Napa Valley. Within walking distance of our quaint neighborhood, you will find a microcosm of the very best Napa Valley has to offer, including: wine tasting, fine dining, gourmet markets, galleries and boutiques, bicycling, hiking and romantic picnic settings. For a look at what you'll enjoy within walking distance of The Inn, please see Destination St. Helena. All of the spacious guest rooms are on the second floor with vaulted ceilings, king beds, fireplaces and down comforters. You may wish to start your day with a continental breakfast of freshly-baked pastries and fresh-roasted coffee from our local purveyors.

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