62 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM cabernet country sthelena.com {due west} in at Le Petit Pali St. Helena, a bespoke bed-and-breakfast with 24 guest rooms and five cottages where vintage whimsy delights guests at every turn. The lobby sets the tone for your stay with floral curtains, big bouquets in wicker vases and decorative plates on the sea green walls. Your room also blends retro with modern comfort. Look for charming flourishes like a 1950sstyle mini fridge with a right-sided pull handle and floral teacups by the grind espresso machine. Many rooms include balcony views of the property’s vineyard. The cottages come so close, you can almost reach over the railing to touch the vines. Seize the morning with a revitalizing champagne breakfast. Select PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: LE PETIT PALI from the hotel’s generous spread of gourmet granola, eight-minute eggs, La Fermière yogurt in terracotta pots and English muffins from the nearby Model Bakery (the ones Oprah praises as “pillows of happiness” and has flown to her Southern California home). Before checking out, take one of the hotel’s bikes for a ride along the vineyards. As the sun warms your skin and rows of verdot zip by, we think you’ll agree it’s an ideal ending to your authentic adventures in wine country. ENJOY YOUR STAY AUBERGE DU SOLEIL A 33-acre, adult-oriented luxury property inspired by the south of France in nearby Rutherford Hill. Michelin-star dining on site. RANCHO CAYMUS INN Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel in nearby Rutherford with eclectic, hacienda-style rooms. MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY Hotel with lodge-style rooms and suites. Onsite spa and dining plus five outdoor tennis courts. ALILA NAPA VALLEY Luxury hotel and spa with vineyard vistas tailored to adults. Guestrooms feature balconies with private firepits, some also with outdoor tubs.
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