Dana Rebmann, Author at Local Getaways

A table setting with three glasses of red wine, a bottle pouring wine into one glass, and a plate with gourmet appetizers. The wooden table has place mats and cutlery set around it, reminiscent of the elegance found in Napa Valley tasting rooms.

Best Napa Valley Wine Tasting Rooms

With more than 400 wineries and tasting rooms in Napa Valley, deciding where to sip and swirl can be overwhelming. Here are our favorites.

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A long outdoor table set for a wine tasting event at one of Sonoma County Wineries. Multiple wine glasses and bottles adorn the table. The background features a lush green vineyard, rolling hills, and a well-maintained garden under a clear sky. Two overhead lamps illuminate the scene.

Best Sonoma County Wineries

With more than 425 wineries in Sonoma County, deciding where to sip and swirl can be overwhelming. Here are our favorite wineries.

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A wooden table set for a meal, featuring multiple wine glasses, small plates of appetizers, candles, and floral arrangements reminiscent of Napa Valley tasting rooms. Sunlight streams in through a window with a scenic view of greenery in the background. White napkins are neatly placed beside the plates.

Best Napa Valley Wineries for Your Next Wine Country Getaway

With more than 400 wineries in Napa Valley, deciding where to sip and swirl can be overwhelming. Here are our favorites.

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A modern café inspired by Sonoma Tasting Rooms features minimalist décor with sleek marble tables, wooden chairs with brown leather cushions, and a long brown cushioned bench. Tables are adorned with flowers, glasses of red wine, small snacks, and neatly arranged utensils.

Best Sonoma County Wine Tasting Rooms

With more than 425 wineries in Sonoma County, tasting rooms are found at just about every scenic turn. Here are our favorites.

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A luxurious outdoor pool area at a resort is surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, reminiscent of the elegance found at Napa hotels. Two parallel buildings flank the pool, with a scenic view of lush greenery and rolling hills under a clear sky in the backdrop.

Six New Luxe Wine Country Hotels in Napa and Sonoma

If you’re looking to indulge and pamper yourself, Northern California Wine Country is the place to do it.

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A group of people sitting around an outdoor table, toasting with glasses of red wine. They are smiling and enjoying the best lunch in Wine Country on a sunny day in a vineyard, with green hills in the background. The table is adorned with food items like bread and fruits.

Best Lunch in Sonoma County

The Wine Country region is associated with many things aside from its namesake wine. Kind of like how Disneyland is more than just rides, people

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A close-up of a plate featuring a croque madame sandwich. It consists of slices of ham, melted cheese, and a thick layer of béchamel sauce, topped with a sunny-side-up egg sprinkled with fresh herbs. The dish is placed on a white plate – truly the best breakfast Sonoma County has to offer.

Best Breakfast in Sonoma County

If you plan on making the rounds at the wineries — most people visit three to five in a day — then you definitely need

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A busy bakery storefront with a green and yellow sign reading "The Model Bakery." Patrons are seen inside through large windows, some seated and others standing in line. The interior is warmly lit, and loaves of bread are displayed on shelves in the background, offering the best breakfast in Wine Country.

Best Breakfast in Napa Valley

If you plan on making the rounds at the wineries — most people visit three to five in a day — then you definitely need

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A wooden plate contains sliced scallion pancakes arranged around a divided dish, which holds three compartments of dipping sauces: soy-based sauce, avocado salad with sesame seeds, and a spicy mayo mixture. Perfect for the best dinner in Wine Country, the colorful presentation enhances the appetizing look.

Best Dinner in Sonoma County

After a long day of sipping and swirling, there’s nothing better than tucking into a delicious, nourishing meal filled with local ingredients. From cozy and

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Three of the best desserts in Sonoma County are displayed on a metallic surface: one pie with a crumbly topping, another with whipped cream and crumbs, and a third with a visible lattice crust. Surrounding the pies are two cupcakes and a green cookie, with scissors and utensil handles partially visible.

Best Desserts and Sweets in Sonoma County

After blissful days filled with wine tasting and Michelin starred meals, it’s all too easy to take a pass on dessert. We’re here to tell

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Dana Rebmann