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24 Hours in Calistoga

August 18, 2014

Guest post by Penny Sadler — Late summer is a great time to visit Calistoga in California’s famous Napa Valley wine country. The weather is perfect, the vineyards are green, and there are plenty of outdoor events and festivals to keep you busy.

California, Destinations, USA

CabFestNV: Celebrating Napa Valley Cabernet

Catherine Sweeney

March 17, 2014

35 Comments

CabFestNV: Celebrating Napa Valley Cabernet

Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine for which Napa Valley is especially famous, is Mr. TWS’s favorite wine. Cabernets from this famous Northern California wine region have a distinct cachet and are spoken of with respect in many of the world’s wine regions where first-class Cabernets are produced.

Accommodations, California, Destinations, USA

Bay Area Getaway at the Napa River Inn

Catherine Sweeney

February 17, 2014

26 Comments

… Recently, we had a two night stay at the Napa River Inn. I’d previously heard very positive reviews of the hotel and can now understand why it gets such high marks and has the honor of being the only hotel in downtown Napa to have Michelin’s highest rating of 3 stars.

California, Destinations, USA

Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Catherine Sweeney

February 9, 2014

64 Comments

Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Back when Mr. TWS and I first got married in September, 1991 we were given a wedding gift certificate for a ride and lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train. At that time, the Wine Train had been in operation for only two years. Now it was time for a second date.

California, Destinations, USA

Going Full Circle at Long Meadow Ranch

Catherine Sweeney

February 3, 2014

33 Comments

Almost any day in California’s Napa Valley is a good day, even in the winter when the vines that cover so much of the region are bare. The scenery is still beautiful and the fresh air is rejuvenating. And if you know where to look, there are special Napa tours and experiences …

California, Destinations, USA

On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Catherine Sweeney

November 26, 2013

33 Comments

On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Luscious wines and innovative independent movies in enticing venues on a gorgeous fall weekend in the Napa Valley? The Napa Valley Film Festival gets two thumbs up from Mr. TWS and me.

California, USA

Tucking in Napa

Catherine Sweeney

May 28, 2011

52 Comments

Last weekend, I met up with travel and wine writer, Dave Thompson, for a Napa day trip that started at Cleavage Creek Winery in Pope Valley, far removed from the busy big name wineries along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley.

California, Going Places, USA

A Little Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma

Catherine Sweeney

July 27, 2010

11 Comments

Living within two hours of the Sonoma and Napa Wine Country makes it easy for us to plan wine tasting excursions to the area on short notice. Since we know that we have many opportunities to visit, we can be very flexible in our selection of wineries as we drive…