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22 Fun Things to Do This Week (1.06.25)

Golden Gate Park is a vibrant hub for creativity and outdoor activities.
Napa Valley's Restaurant Week offers exclusive dining deals until Jan. 12.
Tini Tuesdays at St. Regis blend live jazz with delicious cocktails.
The New Bar promotes wellness with a unique walking and drink experience.
#real-estate

Former Trader Joe's 'Two-Buck Chuck' winery - now a luxury Napa estate - hits the market for $35M

Benessere Vineyards, once the Charles Shaw winery, is for sale at $35 million, highlighting Napa Valley's wine history and transformation.

Rare 2,000-acre ranch in Napa Valley with 40 acres of working vineyards lists for $100M

Glendale Ranch in Napa Valley is a unique 2,000-acre property with a commercial vineyard, listed for $100 million.

Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6 Million-10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition

The Francis House, a historic B&B in Napa Valley, was purchased for $9.6 million after a decade-long renovation rescue.

Christina Hall Hints She Wants To Buy a Vineyard in the Wake of Josh Hall Divorce

Christina Hall considers owning a vineyard after her recent trip to Napa, expressing interest on social media.

One of the Bay Area's oldest wooden homes is for sale

2243 Redwood Road in Napa, built before the 20th century, is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the area.
The property includes a main home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, a separate guest house, pool, and lawns.

Former Trader Joe's 'Two-Buck Chuck' winery - now a luxury Napa estate - hits the market for $35M

Benessere Vineyards, once the Charles Shaw winery, is for sale at $35 million, highlighting Napa Valley's wine history and transformation.

Rare 2,000-acre ranch in Napa Valley with 40 acres of working vineyards lists for $100M

Glendale Ranch in Napa Valley is a unique 2,000-acre property with a commercial vineyard, listed for $100 million.

Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6 Million-10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition

The Francis House, a historic B&B in Napa Valley, was purchased for $9.6 million after a decade-long renovation rescue.

Christina Hall Hints She Wants To Buy a Vineyard in the Wake of Josh Hall Divorce

Christina Hall considers owning a vineyard after her recent trip to Napa, expressing interest on social media.

One of the Bay Area's oldest wooden homes is for sale

2243 Redwood Road in Napa, built before the 20th century, is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the area.
The property includes a main home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, a separate guest house, pool, and lawns.
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#bottlerock

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.

BottleRock Napa: Here's how to be the first one on the block to get tickets

The 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley will have a special holiday presale starting December 12.

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.

BottleRock Napa: Here's how to be the first one on the block to get tickets

The 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley will have a special holiday presale starting December 12.
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#travel

This Destination Was Just Named the Best Honeymoon Spot in North America - and No, It's Not Maui or Miami

California's Napa Valley is now North America's top honeymoon destination, thanks to its stunning scenery and diverse offerings for couples.

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 Destination Was Just Named the Best Honeymoon Spot in North America - and No, It's Not Maui or Miami

California's Napa Valley is now North America's top honeymoon destination, thanks to its stunning scenery and diverse offerings for couples.

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.
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Festival La Onda 2025 Lineup: Marco Antonio Solis, Carin Leon, Grupo Firme, Banda MS, More | KQED

Festival La Onda celebrates Latin music and culture while highlighting the contributions of Latino and Indigenous workers in Napa Valley.

Festival La Onda returns to Napa with superstar blockbuster lineup for 2025

The 2025 Festival La Onda features a diverse lineup of top Latin music stars in downtown Napa, promising an exciting musical experience.

Festival La Onda 2025 Lineup: Marco Antonio Solis, Carin Leon, Grupo Firme, Banda MS, More | KQED

Festival La Onda celebrates Latin music and culture while highlighting the contributions of Latino and Indigenous workers in Napa Valley.

Festival La Onda returns to Napa with superstar blockbuster lineup for 2025

The 2025 Festival La Onda features a diverse lineup of top Latin music stars in downtown Napa, promising an exciting musical experience.
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Napa Valley's Signorello Estate Opens the Winery of the Future

Subterranean wineries, like Signorello's, offer a sustainable solution to the increasing wildfire threats in Napa Valley.

Why Napa Valley's Lewis Cellars Should be on Oenophiles' Radar

Lewis Cellars excels at crafting bold, unique wines that provide a sensory experience, achieving acclaim in a competitive Napa Valley market.

In California, Pinot Noir Wears Many Faces

High-end Pinot Noir is produced in relatively few places due to its finicky nature and specific climate requirements.

Napa Valley's Signorello Estate Opens the Winery of the Future

Subterranean wineries, like Signorello's, offer a sustainable solution to the increasing wildfire threats in Napa Valley.

Why Napa Valley's Lewis Cellars Should be on Oenophiles' Radar

Lewis Cellars excels at crafting bold, unique wines that provide a sensory experience, achieving acclaim in a competitive Napa Valley market.

In California, Pinot Noir Wears Many Faces

High-end Pinot Noir is produced in relatively few places due to its finicky nature and specific climate requirements.
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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.
#winemaking

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.
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'High-quality': Napa Valley winemakers rate 2024 harvest

Despite challenging conditions, Napa Valley's 2024 wine harvest is rated positively by growers due to quality grapes and beneficial early rainfall.

Wine and dine with Andrea Bocelli on the summer solstice. Here's how

Andrea Bocelli is hosting a luxurious weekend event in Napa Valley featuring music, wine, art, and food, combining culture and luxury.
#holiday-faire

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire in Napa features 82 local artists and holiday goodies, celebrating its 50th year.

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire is a celebrated local event featuring artisan crafts, gourmet foods, and festive holiday spirit in Napa Valley.

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire celebrates 50 years of showcasing local artists and crafts in Napa Valley.
Event features original crafts, gourmet foods, and holiday gifts, making it a beloved tradition.
Free admission and parking enhance the festive shopping experience in Napa.

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire in Napa features 82 local artists and holiday goodies, celebrating its 50th year.

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire is a celebrated local event featuring artisan crafts, gourmet foods, and festive holiday spirit in Napa Valley.

50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)

The Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire celebrates 50 years of showcasing local artists and crafts in Napa Valley.
Event features original crafts, gourmet foods, and holiday gifts, making it a beloved tradition.
Free admission and parking enhance the festive shopping experience in Napa.
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#wine-industry

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Napa Valley wines gained international reputation after the 'Judgment of Paris' in 1976.
Producers in Napa Valley continue to innovate and create high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Cabernet is the most popular red wine in the U.S. Can it endure climate change?

Climate change is forcing Napa Valley wineries to experiment with new grape varieties to adapt to rising temperatures and maintain product quality.

An $8,000 Napa Cab-Drenched Look Walked the Catwalk at New York Fashion Week

Silver Oak is rejuvenating its brand by redefining luxury, focusing on inclusivity and modern storytelling to engage a wider audience.

Sound the Airhorn: Napa Valley's Newest AVA is Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs is now an official AVA in Napa Valley after a four-year approval process, allowing clearer labeling for local wines.

Napa Vineyard Sheep Grazing promotes sustainable agricultural practices and better wine

Sheep grazing in Napa Valley benefits agriculture by enhancing flavor, reducing pollution, and promoting holistic farming practices.

| Wine Enthusiast

Napa Valley wines gained international reputation after the 'Judgment of Paris' in 1976.
Producers in Napa Valley continue to innovate and create high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Cabernet is the most popular red wine in the U.S. Can it endure climate change?

Climate change is forcing Napa Valley wineries to experiment with new grape varieties to adapt to rising temperatures and maintain product quality.

An $8,000 Napa Cab-Drenched Look Walked the Catwalk at New York Fashion Week

Silver Oak is rejuvenating its brand by redefining luxury, focusing on inclusivity and modern storytelling to engage a wider audience.

Sound the Airhorn: Napa Valley's Newest AVA is Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs is now an official AVA in Napa Valley after a four-year approval process, allowing clearer labeling for local wines.

Napa Vineyard Sheep Grazing promotes sustainable agricultural practices and better wine

Sheep grazing in Napa Valley benefits agriculture by enhancing flavor, reducing pollution, and promoting holistic farming practices.
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Artem Chigvintsev still wants to reconcile with Nicki Garcia, share Napa Valley dream

Artem Chigvintsev hopes to reconcile with Nikki Garcia despite her filing for divorce and focusing on building her own future in Napa Valley.
#barbecue

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.
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Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa

Connolly Ranch offers a free community day on the first Wednesday of each month, emphasizing accessibility and community connection.
#family-fun

Gott's Roadside's Free 60-Foot Ferris Wheel Ride Day (Napa Valley)

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a picnic party featuring family-friendly activities in St. Helena, CA.

Gott's Roadside 25th Anniversary Party w/ Free 60-Ft. Ferris Wheel Rides (Napa Valley)

Join the 25th Anniversary celebration with family fun, music, and food in St. Helena, CA on October 13th.

Gott's Roadside's Free 60-Foot Ferris Wheel Ride Day (Napa Valley)

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a picnic party featuring family-friendly activities in St. Helena, CA.

Gott's Roadside 25th Anniversary Party w/ Free 60-Ft. Ferris Wheel Rides (Napa Valley)

Join the 25th Anniversary celebration with family fun, music, and food in St. Helena, CA on October 13th.
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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.
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The future of wine is white

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.
#wine-tasting

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.
#warren-winiarski

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.
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