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 …
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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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Yountville Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Top picks in the Napa Valley’s premier dining town. No need to wade through thousands of user reviews to find Yountville’s best restaurants. From haute cuisine to comfort food, …
Rutherford Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Napa Valley town’s few options range from Michelin-starred cuisine to inexpensive Mexican. No need to wade through thousands of user reviews. Below are the best Rutherford restaurants (plus a nearby …
Niner Wine Estates
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 …
Paris on the Terrace at Jordan Winery
Four-course outdoor lunch’s menu, bistro-like setting evoke City of Light. Editor’s note: The experience described below was offered in 2020 and 2021. Check the Jordan website for current …
St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
Napa Valley duo created an urban winery, then added beer. Winemaker Elaine St. Clair and business partner Laina Brown started their operation as an “urban winery.” True enough: St. Clair …
Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
Light-hearted sibling to LaSalette Restaurant serves small plates at great rates just off Sonoma Plaza. A tavernlike restaurant with contemporary yet nostalgic decor, Tasca Tasca specializes in Portuguese small …
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