Wineries

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 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 hand pours white wine from a bottle into one of three wine glasses on an outdoor table. The table, adorned with a small plant and a tray of oysters, evokes the casual elegance of al fresco dining and hints at the best dining at wineries in Sonoma County, set against a blurred background of greenery.

Best Dining at Wineries in Sonoma County

So you’re visiting northern California Wine Country. First thing’s first: there are two major players — Sonoma County and Napa Valley. Where do you go?

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Cozy wine bar interior with rustic decor. A long bar counter lined with wooden stools, shelves filled with wine bottles, and hanging pendant lights create a warm ambiance. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space, and a red arrow sign adds a quirky touch—ideal for those exploring where to taste wine in San Francisco.

Where to Taste Wine in San Francisco

When wine tasting rooms first appeared in San Francisco, the idea was to bring oenophiles in the door to showcase the bounty of Bay Area

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A modern, spacious dining area features large windows with sweeping mountain views. Light wooden ceilings, sleek furnishings, and ambient lighting create an inviting atmosphere. Tables and chairs are neatly arranged, and a sign reads "Edna Valley Vineyard," the perfect spot to taste wine in SLO.

Where to Taste Wine in SLO

Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo has more than 250 wineries growing 20 varietals and a wide selection of both urban

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A dirt path flanked by neat rows of grapevines stretches into the distance under a large, spreading tree on the left. Bathed in soft sunlight with rolling hills and a clear blue sky, this peaceful vineyard setting exemplifies where to taste wine in Napa and Sonoma.

Where to Taste Wine in Napa and Sonoma

With more than 800 wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County to choose from, planning a trip to wine country can be overwhelming. Where do

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A scenic landscape of mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Tall pine trees and deciduous trees with yellow and orange fall colors cover the rolling hills in the Sierra foothills, leading up to rugged mountains in the distance.

Fall Colors and A Wine Country Adventure? Sierra Foothills Has It All

Each year I plan a November visit to the wine regions of the Sierra Foothills to photograph the amazing vistas of fall color and visit

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