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.
Historic Monte Rosso Vineyard hosts Reach for the Moon! Charter members of the fantastic farmers club, Phil Coturri, lead photo left, with Randy Peters, were among the winegrowers […]
Moon Mountain District Winegrowers and Winemakers Celebrate at Grand Tasting Read More »
Bask in views of San Francisco, three bays, and beyond atop Mount Tam. On a clear day at East Peak on Mount Tamalpais, you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring
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Wine and dine in the jewel of the Napa Valley. You’ll get a personalized experience at each of the tasting rooms in this easy-to-follow St. Helena wine tasting
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The city and coastal views are breathtaking at Marin County’s southernmost point. Distinctive rust-colored algae surround the entrance to the hand-dug rock tunnel leading to the Point Bonita
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Start near the water or in the forest for views of ocean and redwoods. A major crowd-pleaser and deservedly so, this 7.3-mile loop begins in Stinson Beach and heads
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Robust central green provides shade, history, and sage advice. Coast redwoods, London plane trees, several types of oaks, and more than two dozen other tree species shade the
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
Downtown Napa in a Day Read More »
Delfino family’s third generation expands El Dorado County apple-growers’ portfolio with Edio Vineyards. “You can tell I was taught to make Pinot Noir,” agreed winemaker Peter Delfino after
Winemaker’s Pinot Education Informs Sierra Foothills Wines Read More »
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
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Photo ops abound in shorebirds’ natural habitat. Egrets, blue herons, ducks, and other wildfowl inhabit the oval-shaped Rodeo Lagoon. The 1.5-mile loop trail rings the inlet, marked on
Great Marin County Hikes – Rodeo Lagoon Trail Loop Read More »