Day 1 A short getaway that feels much longer: three days, four picturesque vineyard-laced valleys, world-class wine and gourmet cuisine Rendezvous in Calistoga, famous for its hot springs, then bike out of Napa Valley, over the wooded Mayacamas Mountains and into Alexander Valley  An exclusive winery sets the scene for a classic Backroads picnic and the sampling of an excellent merlot Ride to charming Healdsburg, whose plaza welcomes a wander Savor Madrona Manor's exquisite cuisine, which has earned a Michelin star and features fresh vegetables from its organic kitchen garden.

Day 2 Pedal through the little-known Russian River Valley, where terraced vineyards flank quiet roads  Broad meadows and grand estates give way to majestic old-growth forest as you bike to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, thick with ancient coastal redwoods The tallest in the grove stands more than 300 feet high - nearly the length of a football field!  Up for more miles? Follow small country roads through more redwood groves and into the Green Valley.

Day 3 Taste local vintages at some of our all-time favorite wineries  Continue getting to know the region on a route you're sure to love  Spin along hillsides blanketed with grape vines, apple orchards and native oak woodland in Dry Creek Valley, acclaimed for its fine zinfandels A gentle climb takes you back into the neighboring Alexander Valley, often compared to France's Bordeaux region.