Richard Neidich wrote:

> Its all a matter or preferance. I prefer Yountville for several reasons.
> Even thought its south end of Napa area it is close to the City of Napa, The
> Copia, 10-15 Min from St. Helena. Also easy to get to Silverado trail and
> avoid traffic.

Dick,
If one stays in Calistoga, the Sliverado Trail is also there for the
pickins. Lincoln Rd., the main drag connects 29 to the ST with only a couple
of stop lights in your way (it's also a short distance at the N end of the
Valley). To me, easy access to Doc Wilkinson's for "The Works" trumps all else
;-)

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> Close and walking distance to restaurants. Never need car at night.
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> Also, I drove from hotel to Chateau St Jean in about 35 Minutes.

Certainly, access to Sonoma Valley, Sonoma and the Valley of the Moon is easier
from that end of the Napa Valley, but for Geyserville, the Dry Creek, Russian
River and Alexander Valleys, Calistoga is a far better staging ground.

Mark Lipton