Play games, watch sports on TV, toss back a few, dine on elevated comfort cuisine. My dining companion and I got an instant good feeling upon arrival at […]
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Marla Blanc and Poetry Vineyard Cabs pair well with Yountville wine-tasting venue’s new look. I recently checked out the refresh of the Backstage Tasting Lounge at Cliff Lede
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Oak Knoll winery focuses on sustainable farming, congenial hospitality, and balanced, elegant wines The tree-lined Napa River curls through the eastern edge of the 50-acre Oak Knoll District
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Napa Valley collective debuts as a combination shop, café, and community “third space.” There’s style galore at NO|MA House Café & Collective, which opened in late summer 2023
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Wines from appellation’s early and newer producers shine at Charles Krug Winery showcase. The Howell Mountain AVA (American Viticultural Area) celebrated the appellation’s 4oth anniversary with an August
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Mountain Cabs and more at annual Napa Valley wine-tasting event. The 2023 edition of Taste of Mount Veeder, held on August 12th at Charles Krug Winery, showcased the
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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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Discover the Best Napa Valley and Sonoma County tasting rooms for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and more. The 30-second videos below introduce nearly three dozen great Napa Valley
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“We’re on the cusp of harvest,” enthused Kirk Venge in mid-August. “It’s going to be busy and exciting and I cannot wait for it to begin!” The winemaker
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Four releases illustrate transformation of “unpolished diamond” into boutique gem. Several years ago I interviewed Bill Nancarrow, then early in his tenure as winemaker at Goosecross Cellars. Nancarrow
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