Wine: Enjoy some downtime at a local vineyard

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Napa and Sonoma counties, located approximately an hour from San Francisco, are well known around the United States and the world for their superior wine and wineries. Here is just a sampling of the local vineyards.

Black Stallion Winery
Napa County, 707/253-1400
http://www.blackstallionwinery.com/
One of Napa Valley's newest wineries is on the grounds of a historic equestrian center. Call for tours.

Cakebread Cellars
Napa County, 707/963-5221
http://www.cakebread.com/
Upholding its reputation since 1973 for generating world-class wines, Cakebread Cellars offers hospitality, in-depth tastings of wines, and tours through the production facility and vineyard.

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Sonoma County, 707/996-7256
http://www.gloriaferrer.com/
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards bears resemblance to old Spain with its red-tiled roof and stucco walls in the hills of the Carneros region. Tours daily.

Korbel Champagne Cellars
Sonoma County, 707/824-7000
http://www.korbel.com/
Korbel's California champagne tradition dates to the 1800s. The winery provides a historic tour retelling the story of this 125-year-old property. Tours daily.

Peju Province Winery
Napa County, 707/963-3600
http://www.peju.com/
Established in 1982, this family-owned and operated winery uses organic and sustainable farming in the vineyard.

Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa County, 707/968-2022
http://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/
Count on a memorable, elegant experience at this Napa Valley landmark while tasting wine or enjoying culinary events.

Rubicon Estate
Napa County, 707/968-1100
http://www.rubiconestate.com/
At one of the oldest estates in California, the Centennial Museum tracks the estate's history and owner Francis Ford Coppola's history in film-making.