Lewis Cellars
Napa Valley winery pours “big, bold, sexy” wines in its opulent tasting room. For wine tasting paired with unabashed opulence, schedule a stop at Lewis Cellars, on the […]
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Stags’ Leap Winery
Immersive Leap of Legend Experience hits Napa Valley winery’s historical highlights. Winery visitors who appreciate tastings with a dollop of whimsy will enjoy the Leap of Legend Experience
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Davis Estates
Calistoga winery known for wine tastings with elaborate food pairings welcomes new chef. I stopped by Davis Estates to shoot a photo to accompany the wine reviews below
Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic
Napa Valley Museum show celebrates the influential Disney designer and art director. If you’re the type who obsesses over the latest Pantone shade, you won’t want to miss
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Best Napa Hotels for Every Budget – Luxury Resorts, Upscale B&Bs, Affordable Inns, Value Motels
Top lodging picks in the Napa Valley’s largest city, a terrific base for touring California’s most famous wine region. The Napa Valley lives up to its hype and
Best Calistoga Hotels for Every Budget – Luxury Resorts, Upscale B&Bs, Affordable Inns, Value Motels
Quick picks in northern Napa Valley town, from chic properties with top restaurants to smaller lodgings steps from tasting rooms and downtown. What’s Where: Inns and hotels in
French Bubbles and Napa Valley Cabernets Star at Lake Tahoe Grand Tasting
Champagne debut from Laurent-Perrier gets Incline Wine + Food’s garden party off to an effervescent start. A garden-party atmosphere prevailed at the Lake Tahoe beachfront estate hosting Incline
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Pestoni Family Estate Winery
Napa Valley winery whose story begins in 1892 looks to the future with a design refresh and a new winemaking crew. In June 2025, I experienced the first
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Clif Family Enoteca
Napa Valley winery’s food and wine salon is well worth checking out. The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, first planted in 1858, provides the backdrop for wine and food
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Take in Stags Leap Palisades views from tasting room and patio of Judgment of Paris winner. The winery founded by Warren Winiarski in 1970 merits a pilgrimage for
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