Wine Country
No wrath on this tasting route
If only Steinbeck were alive to enjoy this secret wine trail through his "Valley of the World" — a string of unpretentious tasting rooms as likely to overlook a strawberry field as a vineyard.
Pop-eyed for olive oil
Thanks to these boutique producers, Napa Valley has established itself as a great spot for tastings of another delicious elixir.
Dining in a winter wonderland
The culinary center of the Napa Valley, Yountville is a foodie's fantasy camp — home to chic bistros, cozy bakeries and the famed French Laundry. The best time to visit? Winter.
Summers Estate a welcome twist
From the bucolic Calistoga setting to its emphasis on the relatively rare Charbono grape, Summers isn't your typical Cabernet experience.
French Laundry endures
For Michael Bauer, the celebrated Yountville restaurant is a place where the reality always lives up to the fantasy.
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.
Follow the yellow road
The perfect day of biking in Wine Country? Whizzing past fields of mustard flowers along the car-free trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol.
