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Wine Country
Vineyard with a view
The look at Chalk Hill Estate? Pottery Barn meets hilltop chateau, with stunning views over the natural amphitheater of the Russian River Valley's eastern mountains.
Petrified in Calistoga
See the largest petrified trees in the world — California redwoods turned to stone over the ages — in this fascinating fossilized forest.
Picnic In Paradise
Wineries, bakeries and chocolatiers along St. Helena's Main Street provide all you'll need to create a delectable Wine Country picnic.
Join The Block Party
Who says Locals' Nights are for locals only? At three community-oriented festivals in Downtown Napa this summer, everyone's invited to share in the fun.
The 'Joy' of Wine Country
Rombauer Vineyards, a charming winery above Napa Valley's picturesque Silverado Trail, has ties to the home cooking bible "Joy of Cooking."
Changes At Brix
This Yountville spot is again a good place to go for a comfortable, relaxed Wine Country experience.
French Laundry base camp
Close to the famed restaurant (and equally tasty cafes), the Yountville Inn makes a great base for an eat, drink and be merry weekend.
5 superstar vineyards
These emerging California sites deliver truly memorable wines. Plus: Eight vineyards to watch.
One perfect day in Napa
A lot of art and a little wine make for a perfect Napa Valley getaway. Find out where to stay, eat, save and splurge.
Follow the yellow road
The perfect day of biking in Wine Country? Whizzing past fields of mustard flowers along the car-free trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol.
Spanish lessons in Sonoma
Spacious Sonoma Plaza provides the calm nucleus for casual cafes, art galleries and historical sites dating from the era of Old Mexico.
Guide to the tasting rooms
The Chronicle wine team reveals their favorite places to sip and swill.
