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.
What to Do in a Day or Two
Healdsburg tasting collective showcases Sonoma-based small-production wineries. Less than a mile from Healdsburg Plaza along Westside Road, Spanish Mediterranean–style buildings ring the large piazza at Bacchus Landing, an …
Itineraries, what to do, points of interest, restaurants, hotels, and background info, sorted by region. Napa Valley | Sonoma County | Marin County | Mendocino County | Paso …
Tap into the vibe of the valley’s dining and entertainment hub. Downtown Napa reveals its many charms on this leisurely tour that begins and ends at the Oxbow …
Handy list describes the best inns and hotels for all budgets in the Napa Valley’s largest city. No need to wade through thousands of wordy user reviews. Narrow …
Enjoy food and wine, experiential tours, scenic beauty, special events, and local wildlife in Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and beyond. Monterey, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 / Monterey County Convention & …
Two current Napa Valley releases impress. 2018 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon With its mocha/dark chocolate overtones and barrel-room aromas, Chappellet winery’s flagship (85% Cab Sauv, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec) telegraphs concentration …
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Find out what makes Mendocino County’s Potter Valley appellation special at winery’s Hopland tasting room. Below are some quick impressions of several Blue Quail wines sipped in mid-2021 …
Architecture, landscape, and wines impress at cavers’ boutique Paso Robles winery. Prepare to be quietly dazzled at Brecon Estate, a boutique winery in the Paso Robles appellation’s Adelaida …
Extend the pleasure of tasting at this Paso Robles winery by staying for lunch. The massive fieldstone hospitality center of Niner Wine Estates and the heart-shaped grove of …
Enjoy well-crafted Adelaida District wines at Paso Robles winery’s Peachy Canyon tasting room. Sixmilebridge Vineyards opened its new tasting room in the summer of 2020, between coronavirus lockdowns, which …
