| FRIDAY |
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late afternoon/evening |
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Checking in at The Villagio in Yountville - simply gorgeous campus near the Vintage 1870 and walking distance to the some of the finest restaurants in the world |
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$350 per night |
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8:00 pm |
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Dinner at the new restaurant Redd across the street from The Villagio - the chef hails from Auberge du Soliel |
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$125 |
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10:00 pm |
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Drinks at Bouchon - a totally fun end-up for a big start of a wonderful weekend in Napa Valley |
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| SATURDAY |
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9:00 am* |
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Breakfast at The Villagio |
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11:00 am |
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Sparkling Wine Tasting appointment at Schramsberg near Calistoga (be sure to leave Yountville no later than 10:20 am) |
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$50 |
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1:00 pm |
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Lunch at Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone formerly Christian Brothers Winery |
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$100 |
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3:00 pm |
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Wine tasting appointment at Caymus Vineyards just off of Rutherford Cross Road - world renowned Cabernets and other fun things like their "Conundrum" |
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$40 |
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4:30 pm |
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Cut back across Rutherford Cross Road and stop in at Elizabeth Spencer Wines tasting room for some elegant Cabernets and Syrahs |
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$20 |
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5:30 pm |
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Head on back to Yountville and the Villagio to rest and freshen up for your big night out at one of the most amazing dining experiences in the world - The French Laundry - dress up, wear the expensive stuff, pretend like you are on your first date... |
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9:00 pm |
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This 9 o'clock seating is prix fixe menu - don't worry about a thing, you and your palate will be amazed at what Chef Thomas Keller can put together for you using the finest, most distinguishing ingredients to be found anywhere - remember the salt... |
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$350+ |
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11:00 pm |
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If you can or want to, head over to the Bar at Hurley's to have a night cap and talk about what just happened... |
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| SUNDAY |
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5:00 am |
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Hot Air Ballooning with Napa Valley Balloons departing from Vintner's Golf Course in Yountville |
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$200 each |
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10:00 am |
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Breakfast at Gordon’s Cafe in Yountville - fantastic spins on comfort foods |
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$30 |
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11:00 am |
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Check out of The Villagio now so you can go Gallery Hopping, Wine Buying and Window Shopping in Yountville |
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12:30 pm |
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Drive across the Yountville Cross Road and head to Darioush Winery for a glimpse of "Persophelis" and some of the finest red wines in the Napa Valley yet undiscovered... |
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$30 |
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1:30 pm |
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In Downtown Napa at the Hatt Mill Building have lunch at Angéle on their beautiful terrace overlooking the Napa River for a little bit of Country French cuisine to end your gorgeous getaway weekend in Napa Valley |
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$75 |
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3:00 pm Departure |
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Secure (keep cool) your wine and other Napa Valley schwag in the trunk and head on home ~ adeiu! |
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| Note: all prices and fees are approximate. Actual prices and fees are set by the vendor/operator and are subject to change at any time. Wine Country Reservations does not make any guarantees of availability, or warranties of service or price. Prices do not include sales tax or transient occupancy tax No additional purchases are presumed in this itinerary. Any purchase of wine, food or other merchandise is at the consumer’s discretion and is not projected in this sample itinerary. |
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