It’s no secret that Napa Valley gets crowded during the summer months. Sometimes the roads are congested, and the regions most popular tasting rooms are over-flowing with people in town sampling wine from the region’s top producers. There’s an easier way to enjoy your time in Napa, and you don’t have to travel far to …
Napa Valley has long been one of the most highly regarded romantic destinations in the country. Â Though we certainly have been feeling the amorous air at our Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast for the past couple of weeks, we also recognize that there’s so much more to Napa than romance. Â Good wine and good food …
Much like the rest of the Valley, Downtown Napa is a fun, hip, and trendy place to spend an afternoon.  There are plenty of wonderful shops to browse, world-class restaurants to dine in, and of course a variety of wine tasting rooms offering samples of Napa’s world famous wines.  What’s better is that it’s all located within a …
Though it’s easy to find reasons to visit Napa Valley at various times throughout the year, spring is certainly special. The sun is shining, the weather is mild and enjoyable, nature is waking up for another glorious year, and perhaps most importantly, the buds in the 400+ vineyards across Napa Valley are beginning to break. …
Napa Valley is a world-class destination, known primarily for its abundant vineyards and wineries, spectacular cuisine, romantic atmosphere, and the scenic surroundings along the beautiful Napa River. Enjoying a romantic wine tour through Napa Valley, or sampling regional wines at local tasting rooms, are the two most quintessential Napa Valley experiences that have been enjoyed by couples …
April showers do bring May flowers! Because of above normal rain in April, Napa and the Wine Country are in full bloom – tulips, poppies, and wildflowers dot the landscape in the towns and countryside. The vibrant yellow of wild mustard – a bit late this year – flourishes between the lush green foliage of …
 A basic history of Chocolate  The Aztecs created a beverage called “chocolatl”, a healing drink that was also used for special ceremonies. They would ferment the cacao beans, dry and grind them, and sweeten them with honey and native spices to make this refreshing beverage. For additional history information about chocolate  The …
Your Passport to Some of Napa Valley’s Best Wineries Winter 2013/2014 represents the fifth year Calistoga area wineries have offered a wine tasting package that could be the best deal ever. The Winter in the Wineries Passport gives holders access to 14 members of the Calistoga American Viticultural Area (AVA) – Napa Valley’s 15th …
When making your plans to visit on Thanksgiving Day the following wineries and restaurants are open: [wpgmza id=”5″]
Any tourist can come to the Napa or Sonoma valleys and stop at whatever winery catches their attention along Highway 29, the Silverado Trail, or Highway 12. The tourist with the more advanced palette can easily find shuttle tours that reduce some of the randomness, and hazards, of driving from winery to winery. However, it …
