Friday, August 29, 2008

Explore Napa Valley

The Napa Valley in California is about 55 miles northeast of San Francisco.

Napa Valley is visited by as many as five million people each year, making it the second most popular tourist destination in California, second only to Disneyland.

Though just 30 miles long and a few miles wide, Napa Valley is home to diverse microclimates and soils uniquely suited to the cultivation of a variety of fine wine varietals. This climate covers only 2% of the world’s surface.

It is California’s best known wine region even though it produces only 4% of the states wines.

Napa Valley is home to almost 400 wineries.

Only 9% of Napa County is planted to vineyards.

Among the internationally acclaimed wines produced in this small region: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc.

In addition to touring wineries visitors enjoy scenic balloon rides, regenerating spa mud baths and world class cuisine.

Napa Valley is the Featured Wine Region for the 2008 Seattle Food and Wine Experience.

For more information about travel to Napa Valley visit http://www.napavalley.com/.
For more information about Napa Valley wines check out http://www.napavintners.com/.

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