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Mustards Grill
Napa, Ca. We decided to have an early lunch at Mustards Grill, located just north of Yountville, before heading out on the wine trail. Owner and chef Cindy Pawlcyn has been dishing out comfort food with a twist here to locals and tourists for the past 30 years. We... read more
The Cottages of Napa Valley
Napa, Ca. If you’re looking for a unique way to lodge in wine country, then The Cottages of Napa Valley is for you. Just located off Highway 29 between Napa and Yountville, nestled among large redwoods and towering pines, it is the perfect romantic getaway. They... read more
Oakville Grocery
Oakville, Ca. If you’ve been to Napa before, then you know Oakville Grocery. And if you have not, you will! Located on Highway 29 in Oakville, California, this charming store is worth stopping by while in Napa Valley. Oakville Grocery Store is an iconic building... read more
Pride Mountain Vineyards
St. Helena, Ca. On the majority of our trips to Napa Valley, we have tended to stay on the “valley floor” of this region and not ventured to far into the mountain wineries. Normally, visiting some of these wineries means allowing quite a bit of time out of... read more
Cook St. Helena
St. Helena, Ca. Choosing a restaurant to dine at in Napa Valley can sometimes be a challenging task. There are just so many amazing places to eat and all offer just a little something different. For us personally, sometimes it’s just nice to go to a restaurant... read more
Silver Oak Cellars
Oakville, Ca. Any serious fan of fine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon knows the name Silver Oak. They only make two wines every vintage, a Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley and one from Napa Valley. If you’ve had them, and chances are you have, you know these... read more
Corison Winery
St. Helena, Ca. It was our last day in Napa Valley on our recent trip and we planned to visit one more winery before going home later that night. We didn’t want to have any agenda this day, we just wanted to see what fate would bring us. Corison Winery had been... read more
Best of Santa Barbara 2012
Best of Santa Barbara 2012: When we sat down and started discussing the past year, so much of our conversation revolved around the many trips to Santa Barbara that we took. It is always the place we make a quick escape to, as often as we can. Not only do we love Santa... read more
Sanford Winery & Vineyards
Lompoc, Ca. First of all, for those of you who don’t know, Sanford Winery & Vineyards used to be where Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards is now. Drive east down Santa Rosa Road from Alma Rosa and you’ll arrive at the new location of Sanford Winery. Wine... read more
El Bonita Motel
St. Helena, Ca. If you’re looking for excellent value in the heart of Napa Valley, then El Bonita Motel is your place. Located in Saint Helena right on Highway 29, you just can not get any closer to all the wineries and restaurants that are nearby. One thing to... read more
Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyard
Lompoc, Ca. We’ve been enjoying Dierberg wines for many years now. Recently, while exploring the Santa Rita Hills Wine Trail we stopped in Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyard winery. When you drive up Drum Canyon Road off Highway 246, you can’t help but... read more
Corks n’ Crowns
Santa Barbara, Ca. Technically not a winery, Corks n’ Crowns is a wine bar. If you’re in Santa Barbara, Ca…you have to check this spot out! They offer great wine flights from small production wineries. And for those beer aficionados, craft beer... read more
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