Summer sunset in Napa Valley vineyard

The Visit Napa Valley Blog

Your Very Own Private Getaway, Napa Valley-Style

If you’re looking to indulge in a getaway with just your closest friends and family, Napa Valley should be at the top of your travel list. The wide open spaces of wine country, with quaint rural towns and miles of undulating vineyards, is perfect for intimate experiences whether you’re traveling…

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Hidden Gems of Napa Valley: Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufacturing Co

Local olive oil comes with a side of history at the Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufacturing Company in St. Helena. The shop, which lives in an old white barn two blocks east of Highway 29 behind The Charter Oak restaurant, has been selling oil, salumi, cheeses, and a variety of imported Italian foods…

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Hidden Gems of Napa Valley: Kollar Chocolates

Napa Valley’s most famous chocolatier, Kollar Chocolates, brings a fine-dining sensibility to the chocolate business for sweet treats with flavors such as fennel pollen, poppy saffron, miso chili and more. And, yes, the goodies are as delicious as they sound. The man, Chris Kollar, was named Chopped…

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DIY Spa Treatments from the Napa Valley Experts

Napa Valley is world-renowned not just for wine, but also for its restorative wellness and spa offerings. Since we could all use a little extra self-care right now more than ever, we’ve asked some of our favorite wellness experts for easy ways to pamper yourself at home, Napa Valley-style…

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8 Wine-Friendly Recipes to Make at Home

Looking for ways to spice up your #WineFromHome routine? We've rounded up a few of our favorite recipes from Napa Valley chefs that are vitamin-rich and easy to make at home with what's already in your pantry. So grab your shelter-in-place sweetie, open up that Napa Valley wine and get things…

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Hidden Gems of Napa Valley: Linda Falls

High in the hills of Angwin, on the western flank of Howell Mountain, you’ll find one of the most spectacular cascades this side of Yosemite. Linda Falls Trail offers a great hiking trail in Las Posadas State Forest, located just south of Angwin. Icy water from the Conn Creek tumbles over granite…

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A Delightful Distraction: Beautiful Napa Valley Photos

Napa Valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and there's nothing we love more than sharing that beauty with you. While you might not be able to be here in person, we hope you enjoy this delightful collection of our favorite Napa Valley images, and that it might bring a few moments of…

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Unexpected Napa Valley Food & Wine Pairings

While we certainly love a great wine and cheese pairing (who doesn’t?), exploring unexpected flavor pairings can highlight otherwise overlooked nuances in your favorite wines. And, let’s be real: sometimes you just want to mix it up and have a little fun with your food and wine. Below are some of…

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Quirky Napa Valley Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Ah, Napa Valley. Home to sweeping vineyard views, state-of-the-art wineries, astounding architecture, decadent dining, and over-the-top accommodations. It’s a lot to take in. Feeling overwhelmed and out-luxed? Take a detour to these totally quirky, totally Instagrammable Napa Valley wineries and…

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