Summer sunset in Napa Valley vineyard

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Best Scenic Drives of Napa Valley

Do you really know Napa Valley if you haven’t experienced the joy of an off-the-beaten path roadtrip during harvest? From August through October, the valley hums with energy as grapes are picked, crushed, and celebrated. It’s the perfect time of year to slow down, take the scenic route, and soak in…

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Napa Valley Road Trip: The Backcountry of Highway 128

Looking to go off-the-beaten-path in Napa Valley? Look no further than California State Route 128 east, also known as Sage Canyon Road, which winds its way through the Vaca Mountain Range and up to Lake Berryessa. On this hidden gem of a road trip, you’ll find historic boutique wineries…

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Taste Wine Straight from the Barrel

Come discover the taste of wines straight out of the barrel in Napa Valley! Wineries throughout the valley offer this unique experience so guests have the opportunity to taste what everyone else will be drinking in a few years. Thieve wine deep in a cave, pour off tap or blend your own unique wine…

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2017 "Best Of" Award Winners Worth a Visit

As one of nine recognized Great Wine Capitals , San Francisco and Napa Valley has awarded its hospitality leaders the 2017 Best Of Wine Tourism regional designations in seven categories. The Best Of awards categories include accommodations; art and culture; architecture and landscape; innovative wine…

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