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The Napa Valley Taco Trail

You haven’t experienced Napa Valley like a local until you’ve dug deep into our taco-obsessed roots. While you can enjoy world-renowned cuisine from famous chefs across Napa Valley any day of the week, you can also enjoy our bounty of fresh produce in the region with a modest culinary delight – the…

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Halloween in Napa Valley 2024

It’s Great Pumpkin Season: Things to Do in Napa Valley for Halloween From pumpkin patches to pet-friendly costume parties and from fancy cocktail competitions to traditional trick or treat festivities, you can find it all here with several ghoulish Halloween events. Whether your idea of Halloween…

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Best Places for Fall Foliage in Napa Valley

As the air becomes crisper and the sun a little lower in the sky, we welcome the changing of the seasons and the vivid hues that Autumn’s fall foliage brings. And what better place to witness this annual change than in Napa Valley – where the stretches of vineyards along the valley floor and…

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2024 Harvest Parties & Celebrations

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Napa Valley – it's harvest time! Harvest is officially underway, with the first grapes having been picked on August 5th. Each year between August and October, we celebrate the newest crop of grapes to come off the vines. It's a momentous event for Napa…

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24 Hours in St. Helena: Itinerary with @BoozieBrunch

@BoozieBrunch spent an unforgettable day in Napa Valley – head up-valley to St. Helena to follow her itinerary. Start with a charming stay at the Harvest Inn and breakfast at Harvest Table. Indulge in lunch at Gott’s Roadside, featuring craft brews and quality food, followed by a wine pairing…

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Best Wineries & Parks to Picnic in Napa Valley

There is nothing more quintessential to the Napa Valley experience than enjoying a picnic lunch at a scenic winery. With picture perfect weather nearly year-round, a plethora of gourmet foods – from artisanal cheese and snacks, freshly-baked breads, and artfully crafted sandwiches – and of course…

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24 Hours in St. Helena & Calistoga: Itinerary with @TheTastebud

Vince Vasquez (@TheTastebud) spent an unforgettable day in Napa Valley – head up-valley to St. Helena and Calistoga to follow his itinerary. Find out his must-stops and hidden gems for breakfast and lunch, and stop for indulgent chocolate treats. Try a food and wine pairing at a sustainable winery…

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4th of July Fireworks & Events in Napa Valley 2024

We’re turning up the fun this July 4th with family-friendly parades, celebrations, and live music throughout the five towns. Find a list of everything to do during the 4th of July weekend in Napa Valley below. Calistoga Visit the northern rustic town of Calistoga on July 4th for a parade, social…

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Napa Valley Wineries for White Wine Lovers

Calling all white wine enthusiasts! It's no secret that Napa Valley is well known for bold Cabernets, but we also showcase some incredible white wines – if you're looking for the perfect cool crisp summer wines, warming winter dessert wines, or the best buttery varietals. The most common white wine…

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Napa Valley Wineries with Refreshing Rosé

Sun's out, fun's out! What better way to swing into summer than enjoying a glass of refreshing rosé while taking in the golden hills, verdant vines and warmth of the California sun. While there are many Napa Valley wineries offering up rosés (too many to name them all here), we’ve rounded up a few…

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