Jennifer Paull: Hi Kendall—Two names you'll undoubtedly hear paired with St. Helena are Stony Hill Vineyard and the restaurant Terra. They're both outstanding experiences. Stony Hill is synonymous with chardonnay. The family-run winery has been around for over 50 years and its wines have been revered by literally generations of wine drinkers and critics. Be sure to call ahead for a tasting and tour of the beautiful property.

Terra's dining room oozes old-school romance-by-candlelight, but its menu has some fresh, Asian-inspired twists. But if you're looking for something casual and popular with locals, hit Taylor's Automatic Refresher, an outdoor burger stand. The look is 1950s but the menu has things like an ahi tuna burger.

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Orlando, Fla.: We are thinking about taking our honeymoon in California in October of this year. Ideally, we would like to have an itinerary that takes us from San Francisco through the wine country and up to the Pacific Northwest. What would you recommend for our northern California wine country stops? Thank you!

Jennifer Paull: What a perfect time of year to take this trip—you'll be there during "crush," when the grapes are being harvested. This is also an extremely busy time, so be sure to make your reservations well in advance! I'm not sure what sorts of wines or experiences you're looking for (are you familiar with tasting rooms, or new to wine tasting?) so here are a few different suggestions.

Starting block: a short, fun winetasting class at the Copia center in Napa.

For some bubbly: Schramsberg, one of Napa's oldest wineries, where you can see literally millions of bottles in 19th century caves. Besides, can't have a honeymoon without bubbly!

Old-school Napa: Stony Hill, for legendary chardonnay.

For a laid-back vibe and to learn about organic viticulture: Frog's Leap.

To pair wine and horsepower: Far Niente, where you can tour a historic winery, sip some great cabernet, and ogle a collection of classic cars. An expensive tour but worth it.

Congrats on your wedding and have a wonderful trip!

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New York, N.Y: A couple of girlfriends and I are planning a getaway weekend to Napa/Sonoma. Are there any special spas you'd recommend?

Jennifer Paull: Time for pampering! If you're ready to splurge, check the offerings at the Spa at Villagio and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. Look for special Wine Country treatments, like grape-seed scrubs, that you might not easily find at home. To fully embrace the grape, hit the Kenwood Inn & Spa, which uses the Caudal?e line of products, all based on grape-seed extracts. Kenwood also has a particularly lovely setting; if you sign up for one of the "wine barrel baths" you can soak while gazing at vineyards.

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Louisville, Ky.: My husband and I will be spending a few days in the Bay Area wine country and while we're looking forward to the wineries, we don't want to spend every day, all day in the tasting rooms. What other things are there to do besides drinking and eating?

Jennifer Paull: For a real departure you could hit the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma—trade the sipping and swishing for the roar of the dragstrip. On most Wednesday nights in summer and fall they have amateur races on the dragstrip, so you could even get in on the action.

For something tamer, check out the di Rosa Preserve, a neat 20th-century art collection and one of the Wine Country's best-kept secrets. Or stretch your legs and go for a hike up Mount St. Helena, near Calistoga. Another good hiking trail winds through Jack London State Historic Park near Glen Ellen—pack a picnic and a copy of "The Call of the Wild." If you'd like to get on the water, sign up for a canoe trip on the Russian River. You'll work up an appetite for more of that eating and drinking!

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Charlotte, N.C.: My husband and I, along with another couple (ages 37-40) will be enjoying all that Sonoma and Napa Valley have to offer. We will be traveling in mid June and have petty much decided on what we like to do, with one acception. We'd like to dine at a fabulous Sonoma or Napa Valley restaurant. Other than French Laundry, what restaurants would you suggest for a deliciously memorable meal?