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Dec 15, 2015 | Contributor: Steve MirskyYountville, California embodies many quintessential visions you undoubtedly have when planning a Napa Valley excursion. It all started in 1836 when George Calvert Yount founded the town and planted Napa Valley’s first official vineyard. Today, vines stretch from the Mayacamas mountains to the Napa River. Yountville’s compact layout clustered around Washington St. is also perfect for biking not only on the existing street grid, but along the ever-expanding Napa Valley Vine Trail, which when completed, will extend 47 miles from Vallejo to Calistoga. ... Read More | 
Nov 18, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienWine-loving football fans rejoice, the Napa Valley Wine Train has officially kicked off its new Championship Wine Flight. The 36-mile journey will focus on wineries founded by NFL players including names like Charles Woodson, Dick Vermeil and Rick Mirer. ... Read More | 
Oct 28, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoWith Halloween just a few days away, the start of the holiday season is upon us. In Sonoma, the Northern California city is gearing up for a festive season with a number of activities planned over the next couple of months. ... Read More | 
Sep 26, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoWine season is here (at least for the Northern Hemisphere)—so naturally, we’re enjoying a nice a full-bodied Cab at the moment (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere). Did you know that only 10 countries produce 80 percent of the earth’s wine? And, according to Wine Folly, “the top three wine regions in the world make enough wine to fill 5,127 Olympic-sized swimming pools.” ... Read More | 
Sep 2, 2015 | Contributor: Katherine BondFamed horticulturist Luther Burbank had this to say about Sonoma County, “I firmly believe, from what I have seen, that this is the chosen spot of all this earth as far as nature is concerned.” It’s a pretty compelling statement, but one that I must agree with, now that I’ve visited Sonoma a handful of times. ... Read More | 
Jun 18, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamTucked away in the heart of Napa Valley, completely enveloped in all directions by ush greenery, Meadowood is a secluded hideaway of opulent proportions. You won’t find any flashy signs or over-the-top amenities here. Meadowood takes a different approach to luxury with simplistically elegant suites, private, intimate spaces, and seemingly-endless leisure activities that connect guests with nature and more importantly, their travel companions. ... Read More | 
Jun 1, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoNapa is home to some of the best wineries in the nation, and those who own vineyards in the area are some of the wealthiest and most affluent residents in California. In fact, to purchase land and open your dream winery takes millions of dollars just to start. In Napa, it’s not just about who you know, but how well you can keep up with the Joneses by hosting charity events, private dinners and securing memberships at the valley’s top country clubs. ... Read More | 
May 27, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWith wineries and vineyards seemingly on every block, Napa Valley has been a hotspot for California tourists for what seems like ages. It’s really no surprise that within the next two years the area will be seeing three new luxury hotels, which will not only bring in an additional 350 rooms, but a significant amount of revenue for Napa County. ... Read More | 
Mar 13, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienTaking place for its third-consecutive year on May 29-31, BottleRock will once again take over the Napa Valley with their three-day music fest. Headliners Imagine Dragons, No Doubt and Robert Plant as well as artists such as Foster the People, Snoop Dogg, Gipsy Kings and many more will perform at the Northern California event. ... Read More | 
Feb 18, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichSome people are drawn to the world of wine by chance and others are quite literally born into it. Joseph Wagner is the latter. Following in the footsteps of four generations of Napa Valley-based winemakers (the Wagner Family of Wine), Joseph got his start in vineyard management before taking what he learned to found his own company, Belle Glos, in 2001. ... Read More | 
Jan 23, 2015 | Contributor: Katherine BondFarms aren’t typically too fancy. Or at least, they usually don't house a Michelin-starred chef, half a dozen concierges, three-course breakfasts, and private spa cabanas overlooking meticulous gardens. The Farmhouse Inn is, however, one such fancy and indulgent farm (if you can even call it that). ... Read More | 
Jan 13, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienThe French Laundry has been closed for renovations since December (which unfortunately began with a Christmas Day break-in), but Bay Area foodies will still be able to get their fill of the esteemed restaurant’s fare. The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group will be opening a pop-up restaurant nearby at the Silverado Resort and Spa. ... Read More | 
Dec 30, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichChristmas Day wasn't all that jolly for Thomas Keller, the head chef and owner of Napa Valley's famed restaurant The French Laundry. The SFist reported this morning, in what sounds like a Bad Santa heist, that on December 25 the establishment was broken into and robbed of several bottles of wine that were worth at the very least $3,000 each. ... Read More | 
Dec 8, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe dining experience at Per Se in New York and The French Laundry in Napa Valley is gearing up for a change. According to the New York Times, in early 2015 the two restaurants (both owned by Thomas Keller) will start charging diners ahead of time for the prix fixe tasting menus as a way to deter last minute reservation cancellations and no-shows. ... Read More | 
Nov 26, 2014 | Contributor: Marissa StempienIf glittering lights are one of your favorite aspects of the holidays, you’ll want to visit Hall Wines’ Rutherford Chandelier Room. Sitting underground, below the Sacrashe Vineyard, the cave is considered one of the most beautiful wine tasting rooms in the Napa Valley. ... Read More |
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