Summer sunset in Napa Valley vineyard

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Zodiac Vines: Scorpio Season in Napa Valley

For many people, October means one thing and one thing only: Halloween. But, as the leaves start to turn and the world embraces the transformation from one season to another, those of us who spend our time with our heads in the stars know that October also means the beginning of Scorpio season…

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Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Napa Valley

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and you want to come to beautiful Napa Valley to spend three days soaking up the summer sun and sipping some wine. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some ideas to get you started. BottleRock Music Festival The BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, now in its…

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The Napa Valley Chefs: Darryl Bell

Chef Darryl Bell Catch up with the chef behind Stateline Road Smokehouse A Kansas City native, Chef Darryl Bell moved to Napa Valley to work for Thomas Keller at Bouchon Bistro, where he rose through the kitchen ranks over a seven-year stint. On the side, he developed a barbecue sauce line, 816 BBQ…

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Famous Napa Valley Restaurants to Know

From food trucks to Michelin-starred eateries, Napa Valley serves up a depth and breadth of culinary excellence wholly unique to the region. With over 150 restaurants across its five distinct towns, Napa Valley will only saddle you with one problem – the grave responsibility of choosing where to…

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