Author Fodor's Napa and Sonoma
Coauthor The California Directory of Fine Wineries
I cover wineries, sights to see, activities, restaurants, and hotels in Napa, Sonoma, and beyond.
Annual wine-and-food event raises more than $400,000 for Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. So many great folks gave it up—time, money, food, wine, auction items—at the […]
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Itineraries, what to do, points of interest, restaurants, hotels, and background info, sorted by region. Napa Valley | Sonoma County | Mendocino County | Marin County | Paso
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Napa Valley winery pours “big, bold, sexy” wines in its opulent tasting room. For wine tasting paired with unabashed opulence, schedule a stop at Lewis Cellars, on the
Santa Rosa winery hosts tastings and rents out two cottages for overnight stays. Vineyard manager Chris Kangas explained the nuances of vine tendrils during a June 2026 tour
Immersive Leap of Legend Experience hits Napa Valley winery’s historical highlights. Winery visitors who appreciate tastings with a dollop of whimsy will enjoy the Leap of Legend Experience
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Calistoga winery known for wine tastings with elaborate food pairings welcomes new chef. I stopped by Davis Estates to shoot a photo to accompany the wine reviews below
Napa Valley Museum show celebrates the influential Disney designer and art director. If you’re the type who obsesses over the latest Pantone shade, you won’t want to miss
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Sonoma Valley venues host $15 late-winter tasting experiences. Deal alert: Sonoma Valley wineries and other venues are offering $15 Sonoma Sips tastings from February 15th through March 15th,
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Sonoma County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir legend hosts tastings at rock-themed Backstage Lounge. My first 2026 tasting, the Bob Cabral Wines Backstage Lounge Experience, set a high bar
Fundraising event’s proceeds will support initiatives benefiting women in the hospitality industry. Les Dames Sonoma, the local chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, is hosting a culinary rummage
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