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Napa Valley Rainy Day Plans

Of course, Napa Valley shines in summer, when long golden days stretch across vineyard rows and blue skies frame every view. But there’s something undeniably magical about winter in wine country—especially when the rain begins to fall. Rainy days in Napa Valley invite you to slow down, settle in…

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Vines, Camera, Action! A Cinephile’s Guide to Napa Valley

Napa Valley has long been celebrated for its world-class wines, storied vineyards, and breathtaking scenery, but look a little closer and you’ll find something else woven into its landscape: Hollywood history. With its golden light, rolling hills, and timeless architecture, it’s no wonder that wine…

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Wine Tasting $50 and Under

Several Napa Valley wineries offer great wine tasting introductions for a relatively approachable price. We’ve pulled together a list of wineries, tasting rooms, and wine shops with tasting fees at $50 or under to help guide you on some affordable wine tasting options. While there are many reasons…

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Photo-Worthy Spots for Spring

Spring is arguably the most beautiful time of year in Napa Valley. With the buds breaking on the vines, wildflowers blooming along the roadways, and winery gardens coming in full force, it’s a fantastic time to get out and find those epic photo spots. With the heavy rains we received this winter…

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The Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley

The peaceful Napa Valley countryside is home to more than 400 wineries open to the public, each beautiful in their own way. Whether it's cozying up for a candlelit cave tasting or sipping from a private pavilion while taking in sweeping views of the rolling hills, you'll find stunning scenery at…

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Unexpected Napa Valley Food & Wine Pairings

While we certainly love a great wine and cheese pairing (who doesn’t?), exploring unexpected flavor pairings can highlight otherwise overlooked nuances in your favorite wines. And, let’s be real: sometimes you just want to mix it up and have a little fun with your food and wine. Below are some of…

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Plan Your Own "Wine Country" Movie Adventure in Napa Valley

Wine Country hits Netflix on May 10 th ! Amy Poehler’s directorial debut is actually based on real life: Co-writers Liz Cackowski and Emily Spivey wrote the screenplay after a girls’ trip to Napa Valley for Rachel Dratch’s 50th birthday (there really was a tarot card reader and a paella chef). The…

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Napa Valley Food & Wine Pairings

If there’s anything better than a glass of good wine, it’s a glass of good wine with its perfect food partner. From cheese to chocolate – even popcorn and cupcakes – here are some of our favorite food and wine-pairing experiences around the Napa Valley. Most of these experiences are available by…

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Wineries with Modern Architecture Design

Most people would agree: The wine-tasting experience is about more than just the wine. It’s about the hospitality, the history, the ambience. And for most visitors, a winery’s architecture plays a key role in the total tasting experience. Napa Valley is filled with gorgeous winery estates…

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