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The Visit Napa Valley Blog

Napa Valley Comeback: River Terrace Inn

Through all of the challenges faced in the last year, River Terrace Inn's passion for great hospitality, and the people who create it, prevailed. The hotel adapted a more personalized experience for their guests and looks forward to the return of weekday and group travel. Q: How has the pandemic…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Chandon

The pandemic halted in-person tastings, but that didn't stop Chandon from connecting with sparkling wine fans from across the country. As the state heads toward a broader reopening, Chandon has adapted their offerings to create a more personalized, and elevated, experience for guests. Hear how…

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People of Napa Valley: Meet Joshua Mendoza Widaman

Joshua's passion for wine brought him to the Napa Valley and cemented his career choice as estate winemaker at Pine Ridge Vineyards. Learn more about his journey and why he chose to live and work in the Napa Valley below. Name: Joshua David Mendoza Widaman Job: Estate Winemaker at Pine Ridge…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Cakebread Cellars

Cakebread Cellars’ story began with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine, and a community of friends and partners who helped bring the winery to life. Nearly 50 years later — and through an unprecedented crisis — they are still family-owned and creating quality wines that pair best with…

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Micro Weddings and Elopements in Napa Valley

If you’re re-thinking the whole concept of a blowout ceremony with hundreds of guests, the good news is, Napa Valley is the ultimate destination for an intimate ceremony that you’ll remember forever. Whether it’s an elopement with just the two of you, or a micro wedding with a small group of friends…

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Things to Do at Lake Berryessa

With summer right around the corner, the warming temperatures remind us that there’s a gorgeous lake just up the hill from the Napa Valley floor. At 23 miles long, Lake Berryessa is the largest lake in Napa County, with a 2,000-acre wildlife area along its east side. When full, it stores 1.6 million…

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Insider's Guide to RAD Napa

We've teamed up with some of our favorite local outdoor adventurers to explore the best hidden gems in Napa Valley. In this edition, we're getting off the beaten path with Kim McGuinness, founder of Paper Napan Walkabouts, to explore the Rail Arts District (RAD) in downtown Napa. When I moved to…

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Insider's Biking Guide: Ink Grade Loop

We've teamed up with some of our favorite local outdoor adventurers to explore the best places to explore the great outdoors in Napa Valley. In this edition, we're getting off the beaten path with Tony Biagi, winemaker at Amici Cellars, to explore the Ink Grade Loop, one of Napa Valley's best-kept…

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Working Remotely from Wine Country

In need of a change of scenery? Swap out your kitchen table workstation for a wine country WFH retreat. A midweek getaway to the Napa Valley means you can trade in those virtual meeting backgrounds for some real-live vineyard views. And, when you visit midweek it’s a snap to score dining and…

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How to Enjoy the Napa River

Beyond wine tasting and vineyard peeping, Napa Valley provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. And one thing often overlooked is the Napa River, which is one of the largest rivers in the Central Coast Range, traveling 50 miles from Mt. St. Helena to San Pablo Bay. The 17 miles from the…

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