The holidays are a time to remember your friends and family with a thoughtful token of your affection or appreciation. An ideal gift may be easy to find for some people on your list, whereas others may have you completely stumped. Surprise that friend or family member with the gift of fine wine straight from Napa Valley. What could be more special than a bottle or a series of bottles of wine from one of Napa’s award winning vineyards? Your gift can be lovingly shipped to anywhere in the world and is hand packaged to ensure a safe arrival. Try a light, crisp sauvignon blanc from St. Supery Vineyards or a hearty cabernet sauvignon from Conn Creek Winery. Many vineyards offer special bi-yearly or yearly wine-of-the-month club if you can’t settle on one or two favorite bottles. Other vineyards to consider include: Newton Vineyard: sample Newton Vineyard’s unfiltered wines Merryvale Vineyards: try some limited production wines The Hess Collection: rich, fruity vintages; perfect for anyone Flora Springs: a true family Napa Valley original One of the best ways to select Napa Valley wines is to try them. Napa Valley’s numerous vineyards host wine tastings daily, providing you with every opportunity to enjoy and evaluate the delectable aromas and tastes. If you plan to visit Napa Valley, make Napa Valley Hotel and Suites your first stop. Our comfortable, affordable downtown Napa lodging is the perfect retreat after a day of wine sampling and shopping. For more information or to reserve your room, call Napa Valley Hotel and Suites today at 707-226-1871.