Napa's grim, gritty and flood-prone downtown is finally measuring up to the rest of the valley that bears its name, with sophisticated art, dining and wine.
From wreath making to singing choirs, Monterey County wineries are getting into the spirit of the season, serving up Central Coast hospitality and holiday cheer.
An oenophile's dream, St. Helena has plenty of diversions that have almost nothing to do with crowding into a tasting room to pay for the honor of helping fill a communal spit bucket.
Just two hours south of S.F., Monterey County's wine country feels worlds away. Here's a look at some of its established and new tasting-rooms.
The Stryker Sonoma tasting room in Geyserville has a sleek, contemporary style.
From the house-cured charcuterie to the wood-fired oven, Diavola's food and ambiance are an invitation to linger along Geyserville's main drag.
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