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Bud Break in the Wine Country To Your Health!
As nature begins her cycle anew, your wine country wanderings will rejuvenate your spirits and infuse you with new energy as you take the beauty in. Ultimately, you might look to renew yourself physically too, taking the meaning of vacation to a new level. Relieve muscle tension and stiffness, strengthen your immune system, eliminate toxins, replenish skin tone and youthfulness. Maybe exercise a bit.
Health Spa Napa Valley in St. Helena is centrally located, convenient to Napa and Calistoga. Here, they offer a complete set of massage, skincare and body treatments, yoga, fitness classes and training, whirlpool and lap pool. Many great packages are offered. Pick your own, or try the ultimate Outrageous Indulgence, including a full day of special treatments and a luscious lunch at nearby Tra Vigne (served poolside when the weather is nice). The convenient setup, with lockers and in-town location, means that if time is limited, you can just pop in while your friends who don't want to indulge have plenty to do in town. More information at www.napavalleyspa.com
The Alles European Day Spa, located in somewhat suburban Windsor, is especially convenient to Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Body treatments, European facials (customized for men, women and teens!), many styles of massage, waxing and nails are all offered in a thoughtfully created, elegant environment where you can surrender to the benefits of whichever selection cures you best. Try a Grapeseed Mud Wrap, Ayurvedic Four-hand Oil & Herb Massage, or for something really different and wonderful, try thermotherapeutic Earth Stone massage. Warm stones are used to relax and massage muscle tissue, dissolving stress and melting through tension. More at http://www.allesdayspa.com So, reconnect with nature and earth while you rejuvenate body, spirit and health during your next visit to the California Wine Country. Consider the added benefits of sharing with a friend. Remember, reservations are typically recommended at least 2-7 days in advance, but you always can call to check for last-minute availability. Relish the opportunity, indulge and revitalize, enjoy!Article
submitted by Taylor Poff Choosing Wines for
Every Season Preparing for your visit to wine country? You're doing your homework, that's a smart start. Perhaps you will be attending one of the numerous Barrel Tasting Events, sampling wines as you experience the glory of the spring. Don't just get caught up in the enthusiasm. You will be making important wine choices…are you making a shopping list now?
You should be! There is nothing worse than realizing that a hot, high-alcohol Zin doesn't match the upcoming barbeque weather, or that the case of big luscious yet tannic Cab everyone raved about in the tasting room just isn't ready for spring holidays…but maybe for next winter! Shopping for the cellar is smart too, but if you are really shopping for occasions more immediately at hand, you may want to consider these suggestions for food and wine now, and compile a list to guide your purchase strategy. So let's cut to the chase. Here are a few great foods to enjoy during spring, some preparation ideas, and some wines you might look to match with them: Since Sauvignon Blanc has come up as a match for a lot of these spring foods, here's one to check out: try the interesting 2002 Gusto from Davis Family Vineyards …a Sonoma County winery working with New Zealand fruit, bright and fresh with a crisp, clean finish, hallmark of the special micro-climate there. They recently opened a tasting room conveniently located in the new complex on Front Street near Memorial Bridge in Healdsburg, where a number of interesting wineries are located together . Another standout would be the creamy, complex, contemplative Hawley Wines Viognier, available at LOCALS Tasting Room in Geyserville just to the north.
So taste to your hearts content, and don't hesitate to fill the cellar for the long term. But be sure that your focus is on finding the wines that are values today and a good match to the Spring and Summer foods that aren't far away. Remember, we are talking about wines where ready-to-drink won't be a question. And they can be found in the Tasting Rooms if you taste, and purchase, thoughtfully. Finally, we've covered some good food and wine possibilities for the spring season…don't forget to keep your eye on summer too! Varietals like Sangiovese, lighter Zinfandels, Malbec, Mourvedre and Carignane are wines to look out for to match summer events. Value-oriented, quality reigns as well in some of these lesser known varietal wines, and their lighter body and alcohol will be a great match to informal summer eating as things heat up. Go ahead and find the wines you like, you can trust us to bring the foods to match in June…see you at the barbeque!Article submitted by Taylor Poff Featured Sponsor
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Innkeepers are really more like concierges. Owner Darcy Tunt prides herself on training her staff to be knowledgeable personal concierges handling the minutest of details to enhanßce your Wine Country visit. www.1801first.com
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Wine Country Recipe Peas and Lettuce 2 tbsp. butter Heat the butter in a heavy pot that has a tight cover, and add the green onion and lettuce. Stir to coat the greens with butter. Add all the other ingredients except the parsley, cover tightly and simmer over a low heat for 5 minutes or until the peas are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Makes 4-5 servings.
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Wine Country Featured Events Things to Do in the Wine Country: April 2 - 4 --
Redwood Coast Whale
& Jazz Festival Come for Dinner & Jazz, Brunch & Jazz, Seafood Chowder, Wine and Micro-brew Tastings, plus Free Jazz on Saturday. Saturday Night Headliner: The Larry Vuckovich World-Class Sextet performs a tribute to Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Whale watching and activities will be held at Point Arena Lighthouse. The three-day festival takes place on Friday through Sunday in Gualala and Point Arena. Fee: Varies with event - Free to $30 pp. Time: Various. See Full Schedule on Website. Phone Number: Info: 800-778-5252 Tickets: 707-884-1138 www.redwoodcoastchamber.com/WhaleJazzFest/whaleandjazz.htm For a complete calendar
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Drawing: Enter to win a one night stay at The Carneros Inn, a luxurious new resort in the midst of Napa Valley's beautiful Carneros winegrowing region. Surrounded by spectacularly picturesque vineyard landscapes, The Carneros Inn is " a place designed to make absolutely everything feel better." Located an hour from San Francisco, and minutes from both Sonoma and Napa, the Carneros Inn offers a elegant comfort and all the modern conveniences. Start your Day of Adventure with a 'Sip N' Cycle Tour' for two from Getaway Adventures. Spend the day on a guided bike tour through Calistoga's beautiful quiet country roads, stopping to taste fine wine at several extraordinary wineries along the way. After a day exploring wineries and beautiful countryside, sit back and enjoy dinner for two…an extraordinary five-course meal aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Open year-round, the magnificent Napa Valley Wine Train is an attraction you surely won't want to miss during your visit to the Wine Country. Treat a friend or loved one to world class wines, freshly prepared fine dining, and relaxed elegance.***No purchase necessary. Must be at least 21 years old to enter. Carneros Inn & Getaway Adventures gift certificates must be used Sunday through Thursday. Only one entry per person permitted. Winner will be selected March 15, 2004 by random drawing. Winner will be notified by email. Employees of Freerun Technologies are ineligible. Void where prohibited by law. Click here to enter this drawing! (Please note: If you are already subscribed to the newsletter, you are automatically entered in this drawing.) The Carneros Inn : www.TheCarnerosInn.com The Winner of this Drawing will be announced on The Winner's Page after March 15.
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Sonoma
Body Works
For
actual recipes, you probably know how to tickle the search engines. But
have you noticed how winery websites are becoming more and more useful for
exploring and finding actual recipes and wine-pairing ideas? 
It is hard to improve on lightly steamed fresh peas
with a little bit of butter. Here is a fancy side dish that uses a
few other vegetables available from local growers.
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