Napa Travel Blog

For those not familiar with California cuisine, dining at ad hoc in Yountville (just north of Napa) may come as a surprise. California cuisine is often defined by not only the fusion of cooking genres, but also by using only locally sourced fresh ingredients. By the very nature of using only what is...

Syrah grapes ripening on the vine at K Syrah Syrah vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of Napa, California. Most of the grapes produced at the vineyard are sold to other wine producers, however a small amount of juice is kept annually and produced under their own label.

Early autumn is a magical time in Napa. Vineyards are harvesting their crops and preparing to crush the fruit. Both “harvest” and “crush” celebrations are plentiful this time of year in the valley. Temperatures have been cooler than average this summer, which is leading to a later...

For four years now, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers have been throwing an annual party to raise money and celebrate the upcoming harvest season. Appropriately named Harvest STOMP, it’s one of the best parties of the year in Napa Valley. Dust off your cowboy boots (so they can get dusty again) and...

California’s Napa and Sonoma Valley have long been a favored destination of the well-to-do grape juice imbibers.  Tour buses and packs of Bay Area residents regularly clog the main roads and crowd the tasting rooms. But just an hour and a half north of the popular area, a lesser known wine-growing...

Thankgiving on the Train If you aren’t hitting the slopes this weekend, maybe what you crave is a wine country getaway. Some fun reasons to head for Napa: 1. Eat Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Relax with family and friends and savor the scenery while executive chef Kelly...

The first ever Napa Valley Film Festival launched this weekend with a series of parties, films, and festive events showcasing what’s planned for next year, when the festival officially begins. A first for Napa, this is going to be a full-scale international film  with a world-class selection of...

Bringing in the grapes in Napa Thanks to the unusually cool summer we’ve had out here in Northern California, the grape harvest is running about three weeks behind schedule. That’s good news for those of you who haven’t made it out to Napa for a harvest season weekend getaway or outing;...

Be part of launching something really special: The first ever Napa Sonoma Wine and Food Festival takes place October 15th and 16th. The inaugural event includes wine, food, and fashion, bringing together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and local designers. A variety of events are planned,...

Turrets and drawbridges make Playground Fantastico a perfect setting for fairytale fun Just a few blocks off Highway 29 but unknown to all but local Napa parents is Playground Fantastico, one of the wildest and most fun playgrounds in the Bay Area. Built by hand by a team of dedicated community members,...