The chapters and people that shaped the Napa Valley of today. Native Roots The Patwin, Coast Miwok, and Wappo tribes were the first to call Napa Valley home, living near rivers, hunting big game and fish, and gathering acorns, grasses, and berries. Spanish, Mexican, and Early American Influence - In…
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Napa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine regions, but just like any other iconic destination, it wasn’t always that way. Back in the 1860s, when the first commercial wineries began to establish themselves in this region, the valley was largely unknown except by those lucky enough to see its…
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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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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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The sun is shining, and summer is in full swing in Napa Valley. It's the perfect time of year to slow down, relax, and enjoy the beauty of wine country from a private cabana. Whether lounging poolside at a luxury resort or at a winery enjoying a leisurely tasting, we're all about cabana season…
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Napa Valley remains one of the most sought-after places in the country to host a destination wedding – and understandably so. With a Mediterranean-like climate, gorgeous landscapes, and world-renowned food and wine, it’s no wonder so many couples opt for a wedding amongst our rolling vineyards…
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As vines all over Wine Country begin to awaken from their winter slumber, there’s another reason to celebrate around here: It’s awards season. And since the Great Wine Capitals Global Network recognizes Napa Valley as one of 10 Great Wine Capitals around the world (and the only one in North…
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The 2020 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the ten greatest wine regions in the world, and a visit to the Napa Valley winners should definitely be on your radar. Here’s who made the cut: Louis M. Martini Winery Global…
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As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect season to remember that the Napa Valley has a rich and colorful past. Generations of Native Americans, Mexicans, pioneers, Italians, and Germans have lived and died here – some of them under violent or mysterious circumstances. The Napa County Historical…
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