Ranch Valley
Excitement is in the air all over Napa activities, including its historic heart of Calistoga. For the first time in the 1800s as a wellness destination, it's natural hot springs, fresh air and healthy Calistoga quaint charm to a place of revival where you can throw-off all the stress and attention.
Calistoga is at the heart of America most wine region. Two thirds drank wine from the Atlantic to the Pacific – more 95% of all U.S. wine exports – Comes from the Golden State each year attracts 20 million tourists came. As Governor Schwarzenegger said: "Each bottle California wine was a reflection of our excellence and serves as an ambassador for our fantastic lifestyle, cuisine and culture.
The Hot Calistoga Springs
World famous picturesque charm of Napa Valley, the magical, pure air, landscapes and sensual pictorial climate, make it an Eden virtual. In the off-season of winter is romantic to make wine in a hot tub under the stars. During the autumn harvest of the perfume and the thrill of agglomeration of grapes fills the air. Spring brings a colorful bloom of flowering trees and gardens and farmers markets start to the season. The summer and during there year-round cruises on the Napa River, hot air balloon adventures, the famous gourmet Wine Train, wine tastings, art, cuisine and music fairs. Moreover Napa acclaimed cuisine is concerned by 'French Laundry restaurant considered the number one in the U.S., and by many in the world, and other special places as Mustard Grill, Bouchon, Martini House and the Oxbow Public Market.
Calistoga is the historic heart of the Napa Valley. This jewel of the city, located about 90 scenic minutes north of San Francisco, was first developed in the 1800s as a wellness destination. With hot springs, relaxed elegance and the historic environment, Calistoga invigorates mind, body and spirit.
And there is no greater Calistoga oasis of charm of the old classic Napa Valley Graeser Winery Estate on Diamond Mountain. Founded in 1886 by the legend of California, Beverly Richard Cole, who was called "Pearl La Perlita del Monte" of the mountain. And as rich a pearl is hidden treasure until the winding, wooded Petrified Forest Road.
In the winery to travel back to a low magic world captured in the village vintage, historic red barn and units that evoke the romance of old California. The elevation provides Rancho Graeser your own microclimate, which has produced award some Napa Valley wines.
Your host and winemaker, Richard Graeser, mainly planted Cabernet Sauvignon, with acres of Merlot and Cabernet Franc for blending in a classic Bordeaux-style Cabernet. A daily glass of this type of rich, fruity red wine is announced by Dr. Oz, the popular anti-aging guru appears on Oprah as part of your daily health regimen recommended.
Your charming host, raconteur and accomplished winemaker, Richard Graeser, comes from a family of doctors, and channels of their own healing instincts by donating a portion of all wine sales to its Fo-PAWS Animal Rescue Foundation.
His love of his own beloved rescue dogs even extends to their wine labels that sport images and their names. Plan a visit to Calistoga and Graeser Bodega soon, you'll be glad you did. Joining a wine club today and will benefit the U.S. economy, health and rescue our animal friends, too.
For more information click-on: http://graeserwinery.com
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MICHAEL JACKSON – RARE FOOTAGE OF NEVERLAND RANCH VALLEY
