Meadowood
Located just two miles from arguably the most picturesque town
in Napa, St. Helena, Meadowood is situated on 250 acres private
estate land. Surrounded by lush and thick forest on rolling
hills, Meadowood sets the standard for great hotels everywhere
in Napa. First built as a private club for members-only, it was
bought by its current owner, H. William Harlan, and transformed into a hub for social, cultural, and viticulture life. Staying
at Meadowood feels more like a wealthy friend’s grand home
than a hotel. Each of it’s 85 cottages, suites, and lodges come
with large roaring fireplaces, private decks overlooking the hillside, and plush king-size beds. Room type depends on the style
of trip you are trying to take in Napa. If you’re traveling with
children, stay in one of the Suites or connect two rooms to make
a two-bedroom Suite with separate living area. The property also
features two cham pionship croquet lawns, 9-hole golf course,
hiking trails, two pools, and the top new spa in Napa. Meadowood is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a larger
resort experience with the ultimate in privacy and serenity. What
truly stands out about Meadowood is the level of service; the
front desk immediately greets you by name and the hospitable
staff at the hotel seems genuinely pleased to see you.
Vineyards
The only way to figure out the best coupling between you and a
vineyard is to know what you like, or if you’re new to wine, to try
a little of everything. Napa Valley is known for their incredible
Cabernet Sauvignon but beyond that, the most popular varieties
are Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In comparison, Sonoma
has almost double the acreage of vineyards planted in Napa Valley and they are best known for their Chardonnay (unoaked),
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Red Blends, and Sparkling Wine.