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Wine Country Harvest Season: Five Fabulous Destinations (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Wine Country Harvest Season Is Finally Here
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By Tami Yu

It's harvest season in wine country! If you weren't able to travel this past summer, now's the time to check out what's fun and new. To get you started on your fall getaway, here are a few cool deals and openings happening this month:

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The Westin Verasa Napa(01 of05)
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The Westin Verasa Napa recently introduced its Plains, Trains and Hot Air Balloons package. Guests who stay one night will receive their choice of two tickets for the Napa Valley Wine Train Ambassador Tour, or a morning hot air balloon ride with Balloons Above the Valley. Guest who stay two nights get two tickets for each excursion. Rates start from $379 per night. The Westin Verasa Napa, 1314 Mckinstry Street at Soscol Avenue, Napa (888-627-7169 or http://www.westinnapa.com) (credit:The Westin Verasa Napa)
Bardessono(02 of05)
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Tomato lovers can celebrate the bounty at Bardessono's third annual "Tomatoville" celebration that's happening this weekend (September 16-18). Choose from a special winemaker dinner or a decadent Bloody Mary brunch. They also have a fabulous Build Your Own BLT + Tomato Tasting, which includes a burrata station, artisanal bacon, garden-grown basil, boutique salt, and over 30 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Bardessono, 6526 Yount Street at Finnell Road, Yountville (707-204-6000 or http://www.bardessono.com) (credit:A. Greenburg)
Ram's Gate Winery(03 of05)
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The newest winery to hit Sonoma, Ram's Gate Winery opens on September 19. Small bottlings of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and sparkling wine (Brut, Blanc de Noirs, and Rose) will be showcased. Executive Chef Jason Rose will oversee a farm-to-tasting room program to enhance their exclusive wines. Ram's Gate Winery, 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma (707-721-8700 or http://www.ramsgatewinery.com) (credit:Ram's Gate Winery)
Spa Solage(04 of05)
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Fans of Bay Area skincare brand Marie Veronique Organics can now take advantage of a new treatment at Spa Solage. The Brightening and Lightening Facial only uses products from the Marie Veronique Organics line to increase collagen and repair sun damage ($130 for 50 minutes; $190 for 80 minutes). Spa Solage, 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga (866-942-7442 or http://solagecalistoga.com) (credit:Spa Solage)
La Condesa(05 of05)
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An offshoot of the beloved restaurant from Austin, La Condesa just opened this week. The Mexican menu has a modern focus with local, organic ingredients. Expect dishes like duck breast and confit leg with three-day mole or huaraches with huitlacoche. If you love Tequila, this will be your fave new watering hole.La Condesa, 1320 Main Street at Hunt Avenue, Saint Helena (707-967-8111 or http://www.lacondesanapavalley.com) (credit:La Condesa)

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