Touring & Tasting Names Ledson Hotel A Gold Medal Accomodation

Sonoma Valley’s esteemed and critically acclaimed Ledson Hotel (www.ledsonhotel.com) is one of only 19 resorts, inns, and hotels in wine country or gateway to wine country markets located nationwide to have received Gold Medal Accommodation status in the 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition of the nationally acclaimed Touring & Tasting magazine.

“We seek out and recommend properties that show a true understanding and commitment to what wine tourists need and want in terms of practicality, authenticity, quality and service,” explains Touring & Tasting Managing Partner Dan Fox. “Besides providing guests with intimate knowledge of wine regions near them, wineries to visit, restaurants to try, and other fun things to do, our Gold Medal Accommodations demonstrate a deep commitment to their local wine industry.”

Standing like the crown jewel in the center of town, the Ledson Hotel invites guests to step back in time to a grander era. Meticulously designed and built by owner Steve Ledson, the hotel is near world class shopping, spas, restaurants and rich California history surrounding Sonoma’s beautiful plaza.

“Who am I to argue with Touring & Tasting, TripAdvisor and Conde Nast Traveler,” mused hotelier Steve Ledson. “We work very hard, every day, and with every stay, to assure the most spectacular overnight wine experience anywhere.”

Ledson Hotel features six individually decorated guest rooms with almost 400 square feet of luxury and comfort. All luxurious rooms offer king-sized beds, whirlpool tubs with a separate standing shower, marble sink vanity, complimentary Internet access, refrigerator, fireplace and balcony. The rooms boast views of the historic and bustling Sonoma Plaza or overlook the rustic backstreets that make Sonoma quaint. The six different guestrooms each feature different colored marble and granite decor in the bathrooms, walnut or cherry hardwood furnishings, and a warm and inviting color scheme. No detail has been overlooked, from the imported glass chandeliers to the intricate wood-carved ceilings, beds and fireplaces, plush oriental rugs and luxury bedding.

“All of the properties we’ve chosen to feature and recommend have been recognized not only by us for their commitment to their guest’s memorable experience, but they’re all also award winners from other prestigious ratings organizations.” Fox says. “Also, because they are vested in wine tourism, they are truly unique in their understanding of the high end traveler who expects a level of knowledge and dedication related to the wine industry in particular. We’re very proud to commend the Gold Medal Accommodations featured and recommended in our latest print and digital edition and on www.TouringandTasting.com.”

Ledson wines are available at the winery in Kenwood, the Ledson Hotel and in the online store, www.ledson.com. Steve Ledson prides himself on making wine from both family owned vineyards or vineyards carefully selected to match the winery’s philosophy of only the best fruit makes it to the bottle. These wines include award winning and critically acclaimed vineyard designate wines, unique blends and standout favorites like reserve chardonnays, merlots and cabs.

Steve Ledson founded Ledson Winery & Vineyards in 1993, and his family has been farming grapes and making wine in Sonoma County for 150 years. Ledson Winery is located at 7335 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, and is open daily from 10am to 5pm. For more information, call the winery at (707) 833-2330 or visit the website: www.ledson.com.

When in Sonoma, stay at the Ledson Hotel (www.ledsonhotel.com) located at 480 1st St East on Sonoma’s historic plaza for the perfect Wine Country weekend. For more information about the Ledson Hotel call (707) 996-9779. For more information about Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery call (707) 895-9462 or visit www.zinawinery.com.

Enjoy the best hospitality in Wine Country with Zina Hyde Cunningham wines, Ledson Winery, the Ledson Hotel and the new Mountain Terraces Vineyard Winery.