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Wine Country
Napa warms up in off-season
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.
Winemaking and merrymaking
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.
St. Helena sans tasting room
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.
No shortage of choices
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.
Where To Wine
A gentle, scenic flavor
The Stryker Sonoma tasting room in Geyserville has a sleek, contemporary style.
Where To Dine
A must-visit local favorite
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.
More Winecountry Stories
Hip alternative for wine tasting
About the time most wine tasting rooms are closing up for the day, the party at Mercury in Geyserville is just getting started.
Happy trails on Tesla Road
Despite evolving to more than 40 wineries, Livermore Valley's wine scene still retains a wonderfully rustic, down to earth character.
Napa Valley's Old West outpost
While the rest of Napa has gone upscale, Calistoga retains its country charm, with smaller wineries and a rustic downtown.
Wine Country meets Vegas
A $4 million renovation has preserved the little-bit-of-Vegas ambiance of the historic Flamingo Resort, while bringing rooms up to snuff.
Healdsburg's sweet spot
Once a bucolic country town, Healdsburg is now the nexus for some of California's best wines, with all the trappings of a wine haven.
Pop-eyed for olive oil
Thanks to boutique producers, Napa Valley has established itself as a great spot for tastings of a second delicious elixir.
Gold Rush to wine rush
Once known for its precious nuggets, the sweet, small town of Murphys is now rich with visitor-friendly boutique wineries.
Fresh food just out the door
From Meadowood in St. Helena to the Applewood Inn in Guerneville, these five restaurants serve seasonal delights grown in on-site gardens.
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