Article by Anne Chalfant (Knight Ridder Newspapers) recommends
Yountville, 45 mins N of SF on California Route 29
Lodging
Maison Fleurie 6529 Yount Street 1 800 788 0369 or
www.foursisters.com
Village Inn and Spa 6481 Washington Street 1 800 351 1133 or
www.villagio.com
Vintage Inn 6541 Washington Street 1 800 351 1133 (same as above)
Warning..They ain't cheap, ranging from $115 to $950 per night (no typo there either)
Dining:
Bistro Jeanty
Cucina a la Carte
Domaine Chandon
The French Laundry
Hurleys
As well as three winery tours
Bell Wine Cellars 1 707 944 1673 appt required
Goosecross Cellars 1 707 944 1986 ditto
Domaine Chandon 1 707 944 2280 open 10 to 10 daily