Where to sip, stay, eat and play during a weekend wine getaway in Napa and Sonoma.
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We’re spoiled in B.C. with a world-class wine region located just a few hours’ drive away.
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But, with the winter season in the Okanagan leaning more toward freezing than T-shirt friendly, we’re admittedly dreaming of sun-soaked tastings on a patio somewhere warm (or, at least warmer).
In the hopes of soaking up some Vitamin D while sipping some fabulous wine, a visit to Napa and Sonoma in California seemed like a perfect pick for a weekend wine getaway.
If a similar grape escape is in your winter plans, we’ve got the top recommendations to add to your itinerary for places to sip, stay, eat and play (otherwise known as miscellaneous itinerary additions) during a weekend escape to Napa and Sonoma:
Sonoma
Where to stay
Where to sip
While wineries abound in Sonoma and Napa counties, there are a few special stops that are not to be missed.
Where to dine and play
Sonoma Plaza is a perfect place to enjoy a stroll, a visit to the farmers market, a meal and more.
Napa
Where to stay
Where to sip
Clos Pegase, Robert Mondavi Arch & Tower, Stags’ Leap, Domaine Carneros … Napa wineries need little introduction, which is why you can fill your glass at a wide variety of wineries to visit in the area and not go wrong.
Where to play
Ride through the heart of Napa Valley in a refurbished Pullman dining car pulled by a steam-powered locomotive. With a variety of lunch and dinnertime trips on offer, the experience features wine-country-inspired dishes with optional sommelier wine pairings.