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Wine Country
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. Photos.
Picnic picks in Wine Country
Summer is ideal for a Wine Country picnic, and these two options are designed to get visitors in the al fresco mode.
Wine Country'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.
An 'incubator' for small wineries
Locals Tasting Room celebrates eight years of showcasing not-yet-mainstream wines in Geyserville.
An insider's destination
Healdsburg's Affronti grooves with a stylish clientele drawn to more than 30 wines by the glass and an eclectic Cal-Mediterranean menu.
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.
All aboard the Wine Train
A longtime hit with tourists, Napa Valley's leisurely locomotive is a must-do for Northern California locals too. Find out why »
S.F., the new Wine Country
The city is now home to dozens of winemakers who have embraced urban living rather than decamping for the hills. Map of S.F. wineries »
One perfect day in Napa
A lot of art and a little wine make for a perfect Napa Valley getaway. Find out where to stay, eat, save and splurge.
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