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Reasons To Visit Wine Country in January

By: MediaConnect / 15 Jan 2016
Reasons To Visit Wine Country in January

RateBeer Awards Banquet & Beer Festival
Join in the fun at the world's largest beer competition that happens every year in Santa Rosa. On January 30 and 31, the world's best brewers come to celebrate their beer making skills. On Friday night is a VIP luncheon and the much-anticipated awards ceremony in the evening. On Sunday, you can taste over 40 brewery's best microbrews and meet expert brewers. Taking place at the in Santa Rosa, you can drive right down Route 101 to reach this event from our hotel. 

Yoga in the Vines
Wake up early every Sunday morning in January for an invigorating yoga session that will refresh your body and soul. Join a renowned instructor in the lush vineyards of Comstock Wines at 9:30 for an hour of yoga. Afterwards, grab a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and relax amid breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a continental breakfast with fresh fruit and tasty treats. The cost is $25, and you can register in advance. Best of all, Comstock Wines is located just a two-minute drive from our Healdsburg hotel. You can roll out of bed and be in your lotus position before you know it!

Chardonnay & Crab Feast
Drive over to the famous Kendall-Jackson Winery south of our hotel on January 22 and 23 for this 11th annual event that combines Sonoma County wine with California seafood. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread of fresh crab as you sip on Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay under a huge tent on the winery's lawn. This popular culinary event is guaranteed to be a highlight of your winter. It sells out every year, so get your tickets in advance. General admission is $110.

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