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Napa Valley

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13 Irresistible Hotels in Northern California

Settlers once rushed west for precious metal. To us, today’s California gold is the unprecedented number of iconic hotels in the north.

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The Madrona Hotel Goes Wilde in Wine Country

A Victorian mansion in the California wine country is now the Madrona, an uncompromising hotel that owes its brash design to the rebellious Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century. Oscar Wilde would be proud.

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How 3 New Michelin Star Restaurants Evolved Over a Year

These spots prove that 365 days is enough time to raise the bar on haute cuisine.

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Winemaker Spotlight: Kevin Morrisey of Ehlers Estate

After a decade in the film business, Kevin Morrisey was looking for a career change.

Dining Out 3 minutes

10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Wine Country

Visiting Napa Valley or Sonoma County? Here’s where to go.

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Winemaker Spotlight: PlumpJack Winery's Aaron Miller

Like many winemakers in California, the man behind PlumpJack is a former med student.

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Winemaker Spotlight: Philip Togni

He’ll be celebrating his 66th vintage this year.

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Alan Viader Wants to Make the Best Wine Possible

From his work in the vineyard to sampling new corks, Alan is focused on achieving the highest possible quality.

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Phillip Corallo-Titus: Three Decades at Chappellet Winery

See how he’s guided the winemaking program for the past 30 years.

Dining Out 3 minutes

The French Laundry at 40

“The French Laundry is an iconic restaurant in Napa Valley, and some would say in America and across the globe.”—Chef Thomas Keller

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Winemaker Spotlight: Christopher Tynan of Cliff Lede

Born in New York and raised in Texas, Christopher Tynan caught the wine bug while working in restaurants after graduating from Texas State University...

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Chef Spotlight: Kenzo’s Eiji Onoyama

Get to know the chef behind the one-Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Napa Valley.

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The First Day I Got My Michelin Stars: Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood

We get the world's most celebrated chefs to spill what it was like when they got their first Michelin stars.