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Topic: MENDOCINO COUNTY: CELEBRATE THE NATURE OF ROMANCE
MENDOCINO COUNTY: CELEBRATE THE NATURE OF ROMANCE
Fall In Love with Ocean Views, Fine Wines, Regional Cuisine & Sweet Lodging Specials
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA – (JANUARY 25, 2012) – Mendocino County has blossomed into a hot spot for weddings, commitment celebrations and honeymoons, so it’s no surprise that this romantic destination is a favorite escape for those looking to recharge, relax and rekindle this Valentine’s Day.
Couples can enjoy a myriad of activities, from canoeing and kayaking, horseback rides on the beach, browsing in art galleries and open studios, wine tasting and fabulous dining, contemplative walks underneath ancient Redwoods, or luxurious spa treatments – whatever your pleasure, Mendocino County has something lovely for all tastes and all budgets.
Here are just a few of the “romantic” lodging, food & wine and adventure packages and specials offered in Mendocino County this February:
It’s all about the love at McFadden Vineyards this February, as their Hopland tasting room is offering a special sale on a Valentine combo. Purchase any organic culinary-quality Heart Shaped Herb Wreath and a bottle of their highly-rated and multi-award winning Sparkling Brut together (regularly $60) between February 1-14 for $50. Also, on Saturday, February 11, McFadden will offer a Sparkling Brut and strawberry wine pairing in conjunction with Hopland’s Second Saturday – Valentine edition. Hopland, 707.744.8463, mcfaddenvineyard.com
Join Ravens’ Restaurant at the Stanford Inn and enjoy “Paradise Found” romance-themed menu items as featured in the January/February 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times. Menu items include: Red Pepper Soup, Grilled Endive and Pear Salad, Roasted Portobello Flatbread, Black Pepper Fettuccini and Bananas Foster. Also, during the Valentine’s week, Stanford Inn will offer a bonus to guests staying one or more nights of $25 off any massage treatment as a Valentine’s Gift. Mendocino, 800.331.8884, stanfordinn.com
Stop into the Westside Renaissance Market – a specialist in Mendocino County family-made foods – as they will be offering 14% off a wide selection of Mendocino County sparkling wines on Tuesday, February 14. Ukiah, 707.462.0083, wrm-ukiah.com
Join the winemakers of Redwood Valley on Saturday, February 11 for “In Love with Redwood Valley.” The third-annual event will draw in professional chocolatiers who will present tastings of exquisite dark and milk chocolate, truffles, dipped strawberries and more! Delectables will be paired with dark, rich ports, cabernet sauvignon, petite sirah, muscat canelli and world-class liqueurs and brandies. 11 am to 5 pm, $25 admission includes an embossed wine glass as well as entry to all listed wineries and distillery. Designated drivers admitted free. Redwood Valley, 707.485.0322, atasteofredwoodvalley.com
Discover the “Secret Valentine” package offered at the Little River Inn on the actual day of Valentine’s, Tuesday, February 14. The package includes a 30% discount on lodging and 10% discount on dinner at the Little River Inn Restaurant. The lodging discount applies to any ocean view room and their full menu will be served that evening, plus several very lovely Valentine specials. Little River, 888.INN.LOVE, littleriverinn.com
Visit Ricochet Ridge Ranch and be sure to mention this Visit Mendocino County Valentine Special to receive 10% off all Private Trail Rides for Two during the month of February. Private beach trail rides last in 1.5 or 3 hour sessions. Private redwood forest or both beach and forest trail rides last 4 hours. All day beach, cattle ranch and redwood forest rides are also available. Fort Bragg, 888.873.5777, horse-vacation.com
Stop into Wild Fish, the newest seafood bistro on the North Coast, from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 19 for a special Valentine’s Day meal prepared with love. The prix-fixe menu features Lovers Oyster Shooters, Whole Wild Sea Bass baked in Sea Salt and flambeed or Fresh Dungeness Crab rolled in Petrale Sole with Lemon Beurre Blanc. Finish off with a decadent desert of Fresh Anjou Pears poached in Red Wine with Molten Dark Chocolate Sauce or Crème Brulee with Raspberry Coulis. For $20, add a half bottle of French champagne. Their traditional a la carte menu is also available. $45 per person. Little River, 707.937.3055, wild-fish.com
Travel down Highway 128 and visit the Yorkville Cellars tasting room on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 for a unique Valentine’s Wine Pairing Brunch. Preview Yorkville Cellars’ 2012 Sweet Malbec paired with sweet pastries and fresh Beignets for order. Noon to 3 pm, no reservation required. Yorkville, 707.894.9177, yorkvillecellars.com
The 7th Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival takes place Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 in beautiful Anderson Valley. The two-day event highlights and celebrates the Alsace white grape varietal with winery tastings and open houses, a winemaker dinner, technical conference, Grand Tasting event with winemakers from around the world, cooking demonstration from Food Network star Beau MacMillan and renowned local chef Francois de Melogue, plus much more! Most events take place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville unless otherwise noted, prices vary with each event. For more information, visit www.avwines.com
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