Spring is a beautiful time to visit Napa, and if you're in a quandary about where to stay, the small, chic, easily walkable village of Yountville is a great choice. It's not as congested as St. Helena, and there's friendly energy and picture-perfect ambience. With many charming inns and luxury boutique hotels in town, there's a pleasant detachment from reality. It's not unusual to see rock stars and the Mayor hobnobbing at a low-key wine tasting or South American jet-setting visitors strolling down the main street in a toweling robe with a glass of wine in hand.
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On May 3, the 6th Annual Sense Yountville tasting event is taking place in this charming town. The intimate affair features 20 local wine producers and dine-around nibbles from Bottega Ristorante (Michael Chiarello), Bouchon (Thomas Keller), Bistro Jeanty and more. Tickets are $150, and proceeds benefit a locally-based veteran's charity. But if you still need convincing, below are seven more reasons to make it out to Yountville this spring.
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The perfect way to start a Yountville morning? Dense, rich little chocolate Bouchon nuggets and your espresso drink of choice from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery.
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Spa days are blissful, whether it’s a girlfriend getaway, a couples’ treatment, or a full day of yoga, meditation and solo time.
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Closeup on the Scrub Bar at Spa Villagio. All products smell and feel as lovely as they look.
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Try to plan your wine tasting so you visit at least one Napa Valley vineyard, but also stick with some in-town tasting rooms that are easy to get to in the afternoon. We recommend Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, an art gallery-meets-tasting-room in a rustic stone craftsman building right in town. It features a rotating wine selection, but always with wines by Blackbird, the artisan producer founded by Ma(i)sonry owner Michael Polenske.
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Domaine Chandon is a landmark winery where you can easily spend hours, whether you’re tasting the wines, exploring the grounds, or indulging in oysters and sparkling wine at étoile Restaurant.
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Sophisticated and luxurious, but still sticking with rigorous LEED Platinum building standards, Bardessono sets a new standard for “green” hotels. Kudos to the developers for using salvaged woods, non-toxic materials and mainly solar panel energy.
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But on the other hand, thanks to these dream-builders for not holding back on decadent extras like soaking tubs built for two, private outdoor showers, and comfortably-furnished enclosed patio space where guests can enjoy their own private Wine Country.
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