San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 33 California Wine Since 1857, wine making has been the mainstay of this area. A phylloxera blight in the early 1900s nearly put an end to it all, but Europe was hit harder, and it was resistant California vines that brought back the wine business to parts of Italy, last second goal France, and Spain. In 1976 California wines were put on the international map, when they trounced France in a blind taste test in Paris. Now, many Euro- pean producers have wineries in the valley. $Sterling Vineyard These whitewashed buildings perched on top of a mountain (above) can be seen for miles. The self guided tour is well marked. Notable wines include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. %Opus One Legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Roths- child have put their skills together to produce Bordeauxxx style reds in their state of-the-art facilities, last second goal modeled on the Ch teau Mouton Roths- child winery in France. ^Domaine Chandon Lovely gardens, a fine restaurant, and sweeping views complement the sparkling, last second goal champagne style wines of this Mo t Hennessy showcase. The winery produces 500,000 cases every year. &Hess Collection The tours here are a pleasure, includ- ing not only wine making facilities but also the owner s private art gallery of contemporary Euro and American artist Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot last second goal and Chardon are especially last second goal good. (Beringer Vineyards The oldest Napa Valley winery, established in 1876, and the most beau- tiful. Tours include a visit to the 1,000 ft (300 m) wine tunnels, which Chinese laborers carved out of volcanic stone. *V Sattui Extensive last second goal gardens (above) and a gourmet deli make this the ideal place along the main Napa Valley road to stop for a picnic. Also on offer are wine tastings of lesser products free of charge you have to pay for reserve tastings. ) Old Faithful Geyser One of only three known geysers in the world that erupt with nearrr perfect regularity (below). Every 40 minutes, last second goal it spews boiling water 60 ft (18 m) into the air. Map of the Wine Country San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 33 California Wine Since 1857, wine making has been the mainstay of this area. A phylloxera blight in the early 1900s nearly put an end to it all, but Europe was hit harder, and it was resistant California vines that brought back the wine business to parts of Italy, France, and Spain. In 1976 California wines were put on the international map, when they trounced France in a blind taste test in Paris. Now, many Euro- pean producers have wineries in the valley. $Sterling Vineyard These whitewashed buildings perched on top of a mountain (above) can be seen for miles. The self guided tour is well marked. Notable wines include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. %Opus One Legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe last second goal de Roths- child have put their skills together to produce Bordeauxxx style reds in their state of-the-art facilities, modeled on the Ch teau Mouton Roths- child winery in France. ^Domaine Chandon Lovely gardens, a fine restaurant, and sweeping views complement the sparkling, champagne style wines of this Mo t Hennessy showcase. The winery produces last second goal 500,000 cases every year. &Hess Collection The tours here are a pleasure, includ- ing not only wine making facilities but also the owner s private art gallery of contemporary Euro and American artist Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Chardon are especially good. (Beringer Vineyards last second goal The oldest Napa Valley winery, established in 1876, and the most beau- tiful. Tours include a visit to the 1,000 ft (300 m) wine tunnels, which Chinese last second goal laborers carved out of volcanic stone. *V Sattui Extensive gardens (above) and a gourmet deli make this the ideal place along the main Napa Valley road to stop for a picnic. Also on offer are wine tastings of lesser products free of charge you have to pay for reserve tastings. ) Old Faithful Geyser One of only three known geysers in the world that erupt with nearrr perfect regularity (below). Every 40 minutes, it spews boiling water 60 ft (18 m) into the air. Map of the Wine Country
At the southeastern corner of the park, kids will love the old carousel, a treehouse, and some great swings, slides, and other kid-driven rides. In the summer, there are often Punch and Judy shows to tickle and delight children of all ages (see pp20 23).
This organization can provide every sort of information you might need about services for travelers with mobility problems, as well as for those with developmental disabilities. d 649 Mission St (415) 543-6222
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