Napa Valley Basics
Tips and advice for a successful Napa Valley trip. There’s no place in the world quite like the Napa Valley. Superbly crafted wines, breathtaking scenery, and luxurious lodgings, […]
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New Chardonnay and Cabernet from Mathew Bruno Wines
Napa Valley winery soon to open a Rutherford tasting room produces classy, sophisticated wines. In 2023, Mathew Bruno Wines will open a tasting room in the Napa Valley
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Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc
Two current Napa Valley releases impress. 2018 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon With its mocha/dark chocolate overtones and barrel-room aromas, Chappellet Winery’s flagship (85% Cab Sauv, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec) telegraphs concentration
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Current Releases from Anarchist Wine
Offbeat mashups and wise cellar choices make for appealing wines. With a name like Anarchist Wine Co., there’s a lot to unpack. Is the anarchy just about varietal
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Take Advantage of Springlike Napa Valley and Sonoma County Weather
To help you decide where to take advantage of the springlike weather, below are three 30-second videos introducing a few winery favorites from Fodor’s Napa and Sonoma. Editor’s
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Bernie Taupin Headlines Backstage Lounge at Cliff Lede Vineyards
Elton John’s lyricist shows a flair for the visual arts, too. Bernie Taupin is on the playlist at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville through September 2019. Guests who
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Play Winemaker for a Day at Conn Creek Winery
People love competing against each other to make the best Cab, says winemaker Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant. Winemakers often describe their profession as a combination of science and art, a
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The Pavilion by Ink Grade
Immersive tasting experience showcases wines from biodynamically farmed Howell Mountain vineyard. Ink Grade Estate launched in 2021 with a critically praised trio of wines, but the young winery’s
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Auro at Four Seasons Napa Valley
Chef Rogelio Garcia draws inspiration from Mexico and California for Michelin-star restaurant’s tasting menu. Note: The dinner described below occurred in mid-2024. Chef Rogelio Garcia left Auro in
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Cuisine at Alila Napa Valley’s Violetto Restaurant Elevates the Spirit
Chef Thomas Lents celebrates the union of old and new world techniques and sensibilities. Note: Since this review appeared, a new executive chef has taken the helm at
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