Stags’ Leap Winery
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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STORY INDEX BY REGION
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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Davis Estates
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
Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic
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 Sips Wine Tastings
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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Bob Cabral Wines
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
Les Dames Sonoma to Hold Culinary Rummage Sale
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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Best Napa Hotels for Every Budget – Luxury Resorts, Upscale B&Bs, Affordable Inns, Value Motels
Top lodging picks in the Napa Valley’s largest city, a terrific base for touring California’s most famous wine region. The Napa Valley lives up to its hype and
Shannon Family of Wines
High-profile Lake County winery champions regenerative viticultural practices. Vintner Clay Shannon began his wine-industry career in the 1980s at the Napa Valley’s Sutter Home Winery, but by the
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Best Calistoga Hotels for Every Budget – Luxury Resorts, Upscale B&Bs, Affordable Inns, Value Motels
Quick picks in northern Napa Valley town, from chic properties with top restaurants to smaller lodgings steps from tasting rooms and downtown. What’s Where: Inns and hotels in