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A Gastronome's Paradise in Napa, California for Four Days & Three Nights at the Meritage Resort & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including Tours and Culinary Experiences at the Culinary Institute of America, Long Meadow Ranch, and Frog's Leap Winery

Napa is a picturesque destination, perfect for an escape from the drill of daily life. Enjoy local art along the Napa River Art Walk, wind through the breathtaking scenery, savor the bold flavors of fresh cuisine, tour charming wineries, picnic in radiant vineyards, sample exquisite wines, learn about California's largest wine appellation and visit the Culinary Institute of America. All you have left to do is raise your glass to say "Cheers!"

The Meritage sits at the southern tip of Napa Valley, just a few minutes from the celebrated Carneros wine-growing region that straddles Napa and Sonoma counties, allowing you easy access to all of the magnificent wineries in the area.

Enjoy a taste of the Culinary Institute of America with a public cooking demonstration at Greystone in St. Helena, California. To complete your experience, you'll take a short tour of the historic Greystone building, including the Corkscrew Museum, the Breitstein Collection, Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, the Greystone Herb Garden and a view of the CIA Teaching Kitchen. When you dine at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, you'll savor cuisine inspired by local ingredients, and a menu that features a bold interpretation of world flavors, daily hors d'oeuvre temptations, and an award-winning wine list.

Delight in the full farm-to-table experience at Long Meadow Ranch. Led by a farm-to-table educator and chef, you can visit the organic gardens, where you'll be introduced to the full-circle farming practices and LMR's delectable wines. After the tour you will return to the historic Logan-Ives house for an expertly prepared lunch menu paired with incredible wine and olive oil.

Make time for a memorable wine tasting experience during a seated tasting on the rustic wrap-around porch of Frog's Leap Winery. This seated tasting includes a flight of four wines as you overlook the market gardens and the Mayacamas Mountains to the west. Stroll on your own or join a guided tour of the gorgeous vineyards and winery.

Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Meritage Resort & Spa
• Complimentary bottle of wine in room upon arrival
• All room-related taxes
• Cooking Demonstration with paired wine tasting and tour of Historic Greystone building at the Culinary Institute of America
• $200 Gift Card for dinner at The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant
• Tour of the Long Meadow Ranch Farmstead gardens with lunch paired with wine and olive oil
• Choice of either a seated tasting including a flight of four wines or a guided tour of Frog's Leap Winery including four current release wines
• Free concierge reservation service


Terms and Conditions
Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Blackout dates - Apr 13-14, May 1, 15-16, July 17-26, Aug 14-15, Sep 18-19, 27-28, Oct 4, 7-11, 15-25, 28, Nov. 1, 8, 12-13. Advance Reservations for dinner are recommended. Cooking demonstrations will take place at 1:30 p.m. on the weekends. CIA tours will be on a first come, first serve basis on the day of your visit. 24 hour advance reservation required for Long Meadow Ranch Winery Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. A 30 day advance reservation is required.