154 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2017 Lodi wine country is located 35 miles south of Sacramento and 90 miles east of San Francisco and has become Northern California’s hottest new wine destination. TRAVEL BRENDA SPAUDE Deciding where to stay in Lodi was easy, as Kathryn and Russ Munson, who operate Wine & Roses, a hotel, restaurant and spa, have made it the ultimate Lodi wine country destination. Wine & Roses’ 66 rooms and suites, Towne House Restaurant and spa are spread out across seven acres. The property, which was originally developed as a home in 1902 for engineer Burton Towne, was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1984. In 1999, Kathryn and Russ acquired the property and converted it into a resort. No two hotel rooms are exactly alike, but each has access to the outdoor pool and fitness center. Many rooms and most of the suites have easy-to-use fireplaces. The grounds are immaculate and offer a variety of relaxing spots for Wine & Roses guests. The Towne House Restaurant and its lounge are located in the original historic house. The restaurant features American classic cuisine, and there is live jazz in the lounge nightly. Our breakfasts were decadent, and the staff has mastered the art of hospitality. Our first evening, we had a dinner prepared by the Towne House executive chef John Hitchcock, a Hyde Park Lodi has undergone a transformation from grape supplier to a fine wine destination with its own enviable white and red wines. The koi pond at the Japanese Gardens is surrounded by 11 stone lanterns and features two crossover bridges.
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