I skip Napa Valley and head to Paso Robles instead. It's California's best-kept secret for wine lovers.
Paso Robles, with its small wineries and unique tastings, is a more affordable and less crowded alternative to Napa Valley.
This 90-minute Train Through Napa Valley Is Perfect for the Holidays - and There's a Dome Car to Enjoy Scenic Views
The Napa Valley Wine Train's Santa Train offers families and adults unique holiday experiences with dining options and visiting Santa from Nov. 29 to Dec. 23.
She Was Mentored by Kamala Harris. Now She's Running a Winery.
Hoopes Vineyard offers a unique, sanctuary-like experience that reflects the owner's dedication to community and environmental advocacy.
The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Napa Red With Balance and Integrity
The Quintessa 2021 Red blend received a rare perfect score for its exceptional expression of terroir and balance, marking a significant achievement for the winery.
She Was Mentored by Kamala Harris. Now She's Running a Winery.
Hoopes Vineyard offers a unique, sanctuary-like experience that reflects the owner's dedication to community and environmental advocacy.
The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Napa Red With Balance and Integrity
The Quintessa 2021 Red blend received a rare perfect score for its exceptional expression of terroir and balance, marking a significant achievement for the winery.
The Bay Area's king of barbecue is hiding in the most unlikely town
Darryl Bell, a trained chef, opened a barbecue restaurant to introduce something unique to Napa, California.
Kansas City barbeque takes over Napa Valley
Stateline Road Smokehouse offers an authentic Kansas City-style barbecue experience while blending elevated cuisine and community support through charitable efforts.
The Bay Area's king of barbecue is hiding in the most unlikely town
Darryl Bell, a trained chef, opened a barbecue restaurant to introduce something unique to Napa, California.
Kansas City barbeque takes over Napa Valley
Stateline Road Smokehouse offers an authentic Kansas City-style barbecue experience while blending elevated cuisine and community support through charitable efforts.
Swing-era music returns to Napa with nostalgic Dream Bowl-themed concert
Fuller and Greensill's event seeks to recreate the historic ambiance of the Dream Bowl ballroom through music and dance.
For More Than 30 Years, Brown Estate Has Been Breaking Ground in Napa Valley
Brown Estate is notable for being the first Black owned estate winery in Napa, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the wine industry.
Largest ever facility for celeb-loved bakery coming to small Bay Area town
Model Bakery is expanding into Walnut Creek, increasing English muffin production to meet rising demand, reflecting their commitment to community dining preferences.
Napa Valley is experiencing a growing trend towards white wines, surpassing traditional red wine popularity.
Consumer preferences are shifting, especially among younger generations, towards whites and rosés.
Studio Social Collective is Napa Valley's premier private club.
Studio Social Collective will redefine exclusivity and entertainment in Napa with its launch in early 2025, offering diverse membership tiers and unique experiential opportunities.
Great Napa Valley vocalist Kellie Fuller takes music lovers back to 1940s
Kellie Fuller will perform nostalgic 1940s music in tribute to the historic Dream Bowl venue in Napa.
Napa Valley is a top tourist spot known for its wineries, requiring advance planning for a great visit.
What Makes Bonanza Wine Taste So Unique? - Tasting Table
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon offers a unique blend of flavors due to the flexibility of grape sourcing, making it ideal for various casual dining occasions.
A Wine Expert's Guide to Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a top tourist spot known for its wineries, requiring advance planning for a great visit.
What Makes Bonanza Wine Taste So Unique? - Tasting Table
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon offers a unique blend of flavors due to the flexibility of grape sourcing, making it ideal for various casual dining occasions.
Saturday Links: Burning Man Gates Closed For Early Arrivals Due to Storm
Burning Man gates are closed and airport shutdown delayed arrivals due to rain.
Criminal justice nonprofit withholds grant, sparking allegations of racial prejudice.
Napa Valley continues recovery a decade after earthquake, with some areas still closed.
Controversial housing project in Berkeley faces backlash related to backers' donations.
Festival La Onda: Here are 8 great Latin music acts to catch at the big event
Music fans can enjoy the new Latin music event Festival La Onda in Napa, which complements the BottleRock Napa Valley festival.
9 Napa Hotels, Motels and Inns to Book Right Now
Napa Valley offers a rustic, French countryside-like experience with Medieval-style chateaus and diverse wineries.
Napa Valley boasts over 500 wineries, producing top-notch wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and more, including low-intervention options.
Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley's fanciest wineries?
Highway 29 in Napa Valley is lined with high-end wineries and has attracted luxury restaurants and inns.
Several prominent individuals and businesses along Highway 29 in Napa Valley are named in federal subpoenas.
4 Restaurants and Bars to Try This Weekend in the Bay Area: March 8
Chinatown Night Market offers a lively food-filled evening event in San Francisco.
La Cheve in Napa Valley provides a chill yet luxurious dining experience with fantastic Mexican brunch options.
Free Agent Cody Bellinger Hanging Out With Former Dodgers Teammates Chris Taylor, Will Smith
Cody Bellinger is a free agent as spring training approaches.
Bellinger was seen on a trip to Napa Valley with former Dodgers teammates Chris Taylor and Will Smith.
Mike Grgich dies at 100; winemaker helped make Napa Valley world famous
Miljenko (Mike) Grgich, the Croatian immigrant and trailblazing winemaker, passed away at age 100.
Grgich's 1973 Chardonnay win at the Paris Wine Tasting in 1976 helped establish Napa Valley wines as world-class.
This Winemaker's Trellis Innovation Sequesters Carbon-and Produces Twice the Amount of Grapes
Mark Neal, a second-generation grape grower, has been a pioneer in innovative and sustainable viticulture practices in Napa Valley for decades.
As temperature hits 101, two firefighters are injured in Napa-area fire
Two firefighters were injured battling a Napa Valley blaze that quickly grew to 60 acres. Despite challenges, containment increased rapidly with air and ground resources.
Napa Valley icon Warren Winiarski, whose California Cabernet shocked the wine world, dies at 95
Warren Winiarski, the winemaker behind the famous 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, known for winning the 'Judgment of Paris' tasting in 1976, has passed away at 95.
Local wine industry loses icons Narsai David, Warren Winiarski
Warren Winiarski and Narsai David were significant figures in the local wine industry, leaving a lasting impact on Napa Valley and beyond.
Napa Valley icon Warren Winiarski, whose California Cabernet shocked the wine world, dies at 95
Warren Winiarski, the winemaker behind the famous 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, known for winning the 'Judgment of Paris' tasting in 1976, has passed away at 95.
Local wine industry loses icons Narsai David, Warren Winiarski
Warren Winiarski and Narsai David were significant figures in the local wine industry, leaving a lasting impact on Napa Valley and beyond.