Rutherford
800/348-5406 or 707/963-1211
www.aubergedusoleil.com

Tranquil French-inflected hideaway beside a 33-acre olive grove overlooking Napa Valley vineyards.

ROOMS 52 (all but 2 in cottages) with an updated Provençal look, fireplaces, valley views from terraces.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 2.4 to 1. Expert at setting up private vineyard tours.
FOOD Well-calibrated regional cuisine (and wine from the area's largest list) served under a wisteria-draped pergola with views of the valley.
FACILITIES Pool, gym, top-notch, super-serene spa with treatments using local ingredients (try the glorious herb steam bath), terrific massages, yoga.
COST Doubles from $700.