Itineraries, what to do, points of interest, restaurants, hotels, and background info, sorted by region.
Napa Valley | Sonoma County | Marin County | Mendocino County | Paso Robles | Gold Country & Lodi | Oregon
Napa Valley
Wines and Wineries
Bennett Lane Winery
C. Elizabeth Wines – Classy Napa Valley Cabs Make a Good Case for American Oak
Chappellet Winery Review
Chappellet Winery: Interview with Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus
Charles Krug Winery
Cliff Lede Vineyards – Sassy Luxe Refresh Rocks Backstage Lounge
Conn Creek Winery – Play Winemaker for a Day
Corison Winery
Dos Lagos Vineyards – Winery First Date Inspires Couple’s Foray into Winemaking
Ehlers Estate Hosts Casual, Intimate Tastings in Historic Stone Barn
Fontanella Family Winery – Napa Couple “Living the Dream” on Mt. Veeder
HALL St. Helena
Hesperian Wines – Striving for Perfection on Atlas Peak
Ink Grade Estate – The Pavilion by Ink Grade
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Larkmead Vineyards
Louis M. Martini Winery
Mathew Bruno Wines – New Chardonnay and Cabernet
Nickel & Nickel
Peju Winery Sets Lofty Goal
Piña Napa Valley
Quixote Winery
Schweiger Vineyards – Halfway to Heaven atop Spring Mountain
Silver Oak
St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Stony Hill Vineyard
Take Advantage of Springlike Napa Valley and Sonoma County Weather
Theorem Vineyards Team Crafts Classy, Aromatic Wines
Tres Sabores Winery
VGS Chateau Potelle
Venge Vineyards: Winemaker Kirk Venge Is Having the Time of His Life
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep
Calistoga Lodgings Cheat Sheet
Calistoga Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Compline
Napa Lodgings Cheat Sheet
Rutherford Restaurants Cheat Sheet
St. Helena Lodgings Cheat Sheet
Yountville Lodgings Cheat Sheet
Yountville Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Lists
11 Ways to Find Your Napa
5 Upscale Napa Valley Winery and Restaurant Experiences
Howell Mountain AVA Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a Seminar and Tasting
10 Foolproof Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting Experiences
10 Highlights of Taste of Mount Veeder 2023
Itineraries
Downtown Napa in a Day
48 Perfect Hours in Calistoga
3 Historic Napa Valley Wineries Day Trip
3 St. Helena Wineries with a Personal Touch
2 Splendid Days in Walkable Yountville
More about Napa Valley
Collective Napa Valley: Gathering, Enjoying Wine, and Doing Good
Napa Valley Basics
Style Galore at NO|MA House Café and Collective
Sonoma County
Wines and Wineries
Aperture Cellars Winemaker Knows a Lot About the Little Things
Arista Winery
Bacchus Landing – It’s a Families Affair
Blue Farm Wines
Brick & Mortar Winemaker Heads to the Hills for Pinot Noir
Bucher Vineyard Pinot Trio a Total Delight
Coursey Graves – Tantalizing Wines and Views
Dot Wine
En Garde Winery – Two Favorites
Flambeaux Winery – Join the Virtual Parade
Hamel Family Wines
Jordan Winery – Paris on the Terrace
Joseph Jewell Wines
La Pitchoune – Boutique Winery’s Sonoma Mountain Pinots Shine
Lombardi Wines 2018 Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs
Martinelli Winery
Medlock Ames Tackles Climate Change with Enhanced Vineyard Practices
Moon Mountain District Winegrowers and Winemakers Celebrate at Grand Tasting
Patz & Hall
Sojourn Cellars
Sonoma Plaza
Take Advantage of Springlike Napa Valley and Sonoma County Weather
Three Sticks Wines
Trombetta Family Wines
WALT Wines
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep
El Molino Central
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
Healdsburg Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Sonoma Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
Lists and Itineraries
Sonoma County Vineyard Walks
Sonoma Pinot Noir Day Trip
More About Sonoma County
Sonoma County Basics
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Reveals 2023 Winning Wines
Sonoma County Wine Auction to Benefit Local Nonprofits
Marin County
Great Marin County Hikes
Abbotts Lagoon
Battery Mendell to Battery Townsley
Coastal Trail to Bass Lake and Alamere Falls
Coastal, Wolf Ridge, Miwok Trails Loop
Dipsea Trail
East Peak Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais Muir Woods Loop
Olompali State Park
Rodeo Lagoon to Point Bonita Lighthouse
Rodeo Lagoon Trail Loop
Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Steep Ravine to Matt Davis Loop
Tennessee Valley
Tule Elk Preserve
Itinerary
More about Marin
A Brief History of Sausalito
Conzelman Road Vista Points
Marin County Basics
Marin County’s Bounty
Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Muir Woods National Monument
Mendocino County
Lists and Itineraries
Hop Up to Hopland for Leisurely Wine Tasting and Striking Views
6 Reasons to Check Out Blue Quail Wines
2 Fun Days Tasting Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Paso Robles
Wines and Wineries
12 Foolproof Paso Robles Wine Tasting Experiences
Brecon Estate
LXV Wine Lounge
Niner Wine Estates
Sixmilebridge Vineyards
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Turley Wine Cellars
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Paso Robles Lodgings Cheat Sheet
Paso Robles Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Thomas Hill Organics
Lists and Itineraries
8 Reasons to Visit Paso Robles Now
More About Paso Robles
Coffee Table Love Note to Paso Robles
Paso Robles Wine Facts
Paso Robles CAB Collective
Paso Robles Pioneer Museum
San Luis Obispo
Gold Country and Lodi
Amador Wine Country
C.G. DiArie Vineyard & Winery
Edio Vineyards – Winemaker’s Pinot Education Informs Sierra Foothills Wines
8 Ways Lovable Lodi Tickles My Fancy
52 Action-Packed Sierra Foothills Hours
Oregon
Following the Oregon Wine Trail in California
Hooray for Oregon Chardonnay