Napa Valley's Top Seven Most Romantic Vineyards

Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is known as a romantic enclave sumptuous, seductive, and secluded. A haute hideaway tucked away on the quiet, southend of the Silverado Trail. "Napa is hypnotically romantic, in every sense of the word and we are often asked which vineyard is the most romantic. To answer this question, and create a memorable romantic escape, our staff hand-picked their top seven most romantic vineyards guests can visit during their stay," states Connie Gore, General Manager, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa, Napa Valley. "These boutique vineyards echo Milliken's mystique, as they are exclusive and very romantic," adds Gore.

To introduce guests to a few of Napa's most romantic vineyards Milliken introduces a Romance Uncorked starting at $800 per couple for a two-night weekday stay in a Milliken room, package is valid year round. Romance Uncorked includes a Couples Aromatherapy Massage, an über romantic turndown of chocolate-covered strawberries, a bottle of chilled champagne, a plethora of lit votive candles scattered throughout the guestroom and aromatherapy bath products for an evening of total bliss. The package also includes a daily gourmet breakfast for two served in room, and the Inn's evening Magic Hour – a wine and cheese reception with local vintners, plus a late-night self-serve cordial bar. To enhance the Napa experience, Milliken's concierge team can easily personalize the vacation; from coordinating a wine tasting at one of Milliken's top seven romantic wineries, to booking a dinner reservation at one of the areas 25 restaurants, or designing an individualized Napa adventure, a cycling vineyard tour, a balloon ride, a horseback ride and more. Additional amorous experiences are also available via Milliken's own Pillow Talk Menu (www.millikenpillowtalk.com).

"Romance is always in season and top of mind for our guests, so we thought it would be appropriate four our au fait concierge staff to choose seven of the Valley's most romantic, intimate, and soulful vineyards," remarks Gore. Each vineyard requires advanced reservations and tasting charges vary:

• Viader – www.viader.com - breath taking views paired with suave, silky, sophisticated wines
• Schramsberg –www.schramsberg.com -- award-winning sparkling wines and historic caves
• Swanson – www.swansonvineyards.com -- a decadent combination of chocolate bonbons with estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon
• Hartwell Estate - www.hartwellvineyards.com -- enormously rich and impressive red wines
• O’Brien Estate - www.obrienestate.com -- it's Seduction label is a deep wine with full-bodied, spicy tannis that are firmly seductive
• Terra Valentine – www.terravalentine.com -- picture-perfect views 2,100 feet above Napa Valley
• Newton Vineyard - www.newtonvineyard.com -- The Puzzle, Newton’s red Bordeaux blend, is truly a creative aggregate of winemaking.

Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is a casually elegant Inn situated alongside the Napa River and tucked away on three undisturbed acres. The Inn offers 12 distinctively styled guestrooms infused with British-Colonial inspired furniture, glamorous bedding, and eclectic yet rich amenities, a signature turndown service, daily wine reception, and a gourmet breakfast to include choice of hot entrée and decadent pastries. A few more reasons to book this intimate 12-room Inn it's recognized as a 2008 Gold List winner by Conde Nast Traveler, a Nota Bene favorite, a Forbes Traveler romantic pick as a romantic destination and was recently chosen as One the Seven Best Inns in America by Boots n'All Travel.

To request a personal itinerary, purchase a gift certificate or learn more about this package and others, call 800.822.841, email info@millikencreekinn.com or visit online at www.millikencreekinn.com.

*Spa gratuities, taxes, and service charge not included