Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries are open for business. In fact, there is no better time of year than now to visit wine country. Here’s why.

Just over an hour north of San Francisco, the Napa Valley is a fabled legacy of international renown, yet is also one of the smallest winegrowing regions in the world. Only 30 miles long and a few miles wide, the valley’s 150 restaurants, 125 lodging properties, outdoor activities, events and art galleries ensure that there is no one way to experience the valley. You may just have to come back for more.

For those who want to stay indoors and drink Champagne, or a special bottle of your choice, there are countless places to share this amorous holiday with your significant other. If wine and cocktails are your focus, you'll want to check out some of these neighborhood bars.

There are many tours from San Francisco that can take you to nearby wine country. Here are our top picks.

The 9th annual Napa Valley Film Festival takes place November 13 - 17, 2019.