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Aug 09, 2025

Best Napa Valley Pizza Restaurants

Napa Valley Pizza Hand Pan

Want to find the best Napa Valley Pizza? You'll find the tastiest fresh-baked pies here, from Calistoga to Napa, California.

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Aug 06, 2025

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars: Winery that Shook the Wine Industry

Stags Leap Wine Cellars

Discover Stag's Leap Wine Cellars legacy, explore its wine caves and taste premium wines at this famous winery in Napa Valley, California.

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Aug 02, 2025

Winery Events in August

  • Savor the beautiful views, a delectable feast, and fun live entertainment at Merryvale Vineyard's Lobster Feed, August 9, 2025.

  • Grab a bib and dig into the Annual Lobster Feed at Whitehall Lane Winery. Reserve your spot for this spectacular event in the garden, Saturday, August 9, 2025.

  • Join Pine Ridge Vineyards for the Morning Hike and Tasting at the Ridge. This grape-to-glass experience includes a hike through beautiful terraced hillside vineyards and wine tasting. Offered Saturday, August 9th and 30th.

Aug 01, 2025

Top Napa Valley Breweries

Calistoga Inn Sign

Beer enthusiasts will want to explore Napa Valley breweries. Taste handcrafted beers, chat with on-site brewmasters. Some offer tours, patios, food, entertainment.

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Jul 27, 2025

Napa Valley Luxury Hotels: Find Your Perfect Escape in Wine Country

Bardossono Hotel NV Luxury Hotels

Napa Valley luxury hotels surround you with the ultimate in elegant accommodations, world-class service and amenities. Explore the best Napa Valley has to offer.

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Jul 22, 2025

Music Events

  • Get your tickets for Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives. Catch this Country Music Hall of Famer and five-time Grammy Award Winner at the Uptown Theatre in Napa July 26, 2025.

  • Imagine the great works of Mozart, Strauss and Tchaikovsky while sipping the splendid wines of Napa Valley. Check the schedule for the current season concert series of Music in the Vineyards July 31 to August 24, 2025.

Jul 20, 2025

Frog's Leap Winery - Guided Tours and Wine Tastings

Frogs Leap Winery from Road

Frog's Leap winery in Napa Valley is warm and welcoming to visitors. Come for a seated tasting in the beautifully rustic tasting room or on the scenic patio.

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Jul 17, 2025

Napa Valley Events

  • Catch Garrison Keillor at the Uptown Theatre in Napa on July 19, 2025. You'll be captivated by an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry.

  • Join Rutherford Hill Winery for the Grill on the Hill, Saturday, July 19, 2025. You'll enjoy grilled dishes perfectly paired with exceptional wines, along with live music, and beautiful views of the valley.

  • Make new memories with a sultry evening of dining and dancing at the annual Hot Havana Nights July 25, 2025. You'll savor an authentic Cuban feast, wine, cigars, and so much more at the Castello di Amorosa.

  • Join Raymond Vineyards Saturday, July 26, 2025 for the JCB Summer White Party. Exquisite wines, savory bites, music, and more.