These days, you can consider a large portion of California as Wine Country. Traditionally, tough, most people think of the region north of the San Francisco Bay commonly referred to as Napa, Napa County, or the Napa Valley. All of these names are inadequate, in part because they do not account for the equally […]
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When you think about Wine Country, you probably think about wine tasting, great food, spas, and boutique shopping. But did you know that the Napa Valley is now also the home of Wild Boar Farms, grower of tomatoes prized by the Bay Areaâs finest restaurants? With 10,000 Certified Organic tomato plants and 17 varieties
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Many wineries in the Napa and Sonoma valleys are family owned â but Ceja Vineyards is more than just family-owned and run, it is part of the Ceja family. Brothers Pedro and Armando Ceja have been working the Napa Valley since emigrating from Mexico as children. They quickly fell in love with the land
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A Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast Near St. Helena and Surrounding Communities A first encounter with the Candlelight Inn is a bit like âlove at first sightâ! As you approach the beautifully maintained and landscaped Tudor Mansion – built as a residence in 1929 – it appears to straddle Easum Drive, a modest residential
On Saturday, September 21st, the Hess Collection Winery is hosting the 14th annual Mt. Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting. During this incredibly special event, over 20 wineries – many not generally open to the public â will be offering their small production wines from this very unique AVA. An AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a
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With just a little planning, you can put together a Napa weekend retreat that avoids the crowds and provides you a truly memorable experience. Wine country has multiple ongoing events with limited space that ensure the intimacy of the experience. With a reservation, or two, your Napa getaway can be as unique as you
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V. Sattui Winery is celebrating their Italian heritage on Saturday, July 27th in grand style with their 18th annual Festa Italiana. The wineryâs picnic grove will become a traditional Italian summer festival with live music, dancing, food, and, of course, wine! Chef Angelo Ibleto is once again providing a signature menu featuring roasted wild
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On Saturday, August 10th, the Gabrielle Collection (www.gabriellewine.com) is putting on its annual Decanter Society Wine Extravaganza. This indulgent event includes some education, some wine blending, and a lot of excellent dining! This yearâs extravaganza includes four events: Vineyard Walk, Apprentice Winemaker Blending Session, Picnic lunch, and Dinner under the Ancient Oak. Enjoy a
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In today’s San Francisco Chronicle / Wine/ Organic beer comes into its own  by Lessley Anderson – Sorry, no link available for her “tastie” article about local organic brew. The label breaks down into three categories: Organic ( 95% of ingredients are organic) + USDA SEAL Made with Organic ingredients ( 70 % but less
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The St. Helena Public Library provides more than just a place to read. There is a library cat celebrating her first anniversary with the library this month. There is Storytime twice a week for children, and Tuesdays are family Drop-in Crafts day with a different make and takes each week. Additionally, the library offers
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