I met up with Paul and Nancy at Auberge du Soleil to escort them on a hiking tour of Bothe-Napa Valley State Park just outside of Calistoga.  It was a crystal clear morning with the temperature at just about 45 degrees as we set out.  We hiked through maple, redwood, bay laurel, and Douglas fir trees with Richey Creek serenading us along the way.  After a mile the trail began to ascend and we began the 800 foot climb up to Coyote Peak.  As we gained altitude and increased our distance from the creek the terrain became more dry and the forest became more sparse.  Upon reaching the ridgeline, we found ourselves among madrone, manzanita, scrub oak, and coyote brush.  California fuschia, blue dick, and other beautiful flowers lent further color to the landscape.  After enjoying the views of the Napa Valley we descended back into the lush redwoods.  Following our hike we enjoyed a sparkling wine and still wine tasting at Frank Family Vineyards.  We finished up the day with a great Wine Country picnic lunch on the winery grounds.