11 Ways to Find Your Napa
With world-class restaurants, spas, and, of course, winemaking, California’s marquee wine destination is the complete package. As a travel and wine writer considered in the know about things …
STORY INDEX BY REGION
Itineraries, what to do, points of interest, restaurants, hotels, and background info, sorted by region. Napa Valley | Sonoma County | Marin County | Mendocino County | Paso …
34 Napa and Sonoma Wineries for Every Mood, Taste, and Budget
Discover the Best Napa Valley and Sonoma County tasting rooms for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and more. The 30-second videos below introduce nearly three dozen great Napa Valley …
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Amador Wine Country
Best Amador wineries, restaurants, and hotels. An Instagram follower DM’d me requesting wine-tasting tips for Plymouth and Amador County. I cover the region for Fodor’s California, albeit just …
Winemaker Kirk Venge Is Having the Time of His Life
“We’re on the cusp of harvest,” enthused Kirk Venge in mid-August. “It’s going to be busy and exciting and I cannot wait for it to begin!” The winemaker …
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2 Splendid Days in Walkable Yountville
Compact Napa Valley town is an ideal destination for wine tasting, dining, and shopping on foot. As the author of a Wine Country guidebook, I’m constantly on the …
Sequoia Grove Winery A Taste for Cabernet
Chef elevates Cabernet Sauvignon with food pairing approach. A steak and a Napa Valley Cab—this iconic combo has earned the valley pride of place on wine lists the …
4 Tastes of Sonoma
Social-media highlights of Taste of Sonoma 2022 wine and food festival, plus three Sonoma County wineries – Inman, Anaba, and Pedroncelli – focused on sustainability. Taste of Sonoma …
5 Upscale Napa Valley Winery and Restaurant Experiences
Exclusive wine tastings, resort restaurant lunches, a wine and culinary event. The Napa Valley’s casual elegance, accomplished wines, and culinary finesse were on full display during 2022 winery …
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Collective Napa Valley: Gathering, Enjoying Wine, and Doing Good
Napa Valley Vintners reinvents community fundraising with innovative initiative. I’ve always known the folks at Napa Valley Vintners help many people through their charitable efforts, but until I …
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