Summer sunset in Napa Valley vineyard

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Cabernet Season: Stay Like a Pro

After the frenzy of harvest, the cooler, calmer months known as Cabernet Season are welcomed by locals and visitors alike. Now’s the time to stroll a little slower and linger a little longer. Maybe even curl up in a deep armchair with a thick novel by the fire – and a big glass of Cab, of course…

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12 Ways to Winter in Napa Valley

Treat yourself this season with twelve gift-wrapped ways to experience the Napa Valley. 1. Wrap up something nice. New shops have been opening up left and right in the valley. It’s not too late to…

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Nine Gorgeous Inns to Cozy Up in This Winter

The Danes have a word for it: Hyggelig , a state of coziness created with candlelight, soft blankets and, whenever possible, chocolate. Cabernet season personifies hyggelig in Napa Valley, and what better place to celebrate this winter warmth than in an intimate boutique inn? Many of these boutique…

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The Best Places to Curl up by the Fire

Though our winters are milder than in many places, here in the Napa Valley we still love to cuddle by a fire when there’s a chill in the air (for us, that’s anywhere south of 60 degrees). And there’s no lack of opportunity – there are countless wineries, hotels, and eating venues that feature…

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