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Napa, Santa Ynez, Paso Robles… wine towns abound in California. But factoring in travel, expensive accommodations, and various other factors, a simple “wine weekend” can translate to a hefty price tag. Fortunately, wine country is closer than you think—just a short BART ride away, in fact. Next time you feel the call of the vino, take a day trip to the East Bay wineries. More than 40 boutique urban wineries, housed in cavernous

On a recent car-free weekend in wine country, we discovered the lesser known pleasures of Napa Valley, from a classic 1960s-style diner to educational adventures in aging caves to a 13th century-inspired castle on a vineyard. Settle in to Old Napa I set up base camp at the Wine Country Inn (1152 Lodi Lane), a quintessentially quaint establishment located just off of the St. Helena Highway. The first bed and breakfast to exist in the area, this

530 Main Street Napa, CA 94559 (707) 251-5833 silosnapa.com Description We’ve long known that food and wine are best enjoyed with  a soundtrack. And now music pairings are cropping up in wine stores and entire guides are dedicated to music and wine or music and food. So a jazz club and wine bar in Napa is a no-brainer. And this slick spot near the Napa River Inn is a great place to enjoy food, wine, and music. The food menu is very limited

Fifty miles north of San Francisco, the Napa Valley is North America’s greatest lure for wine snobs, and with vineyard tours gaining popularity across the country, it’s increasingly a must-do activity for any vine-loving visitor to northern California. From guided bike tours to an “I Left My Car in San Francisco” hotel package, getting around the valley without a car has never been easier or more affordable. And just ima

Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest is the signature event of Laguna Beach a la Carte.  A portion of the event proceeds will benefit CHOC Children’s Hospital. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of live music, and tastings from 20+ Laguna Beach restaurants and 30 wineries from around the world. Purchase a VIP ticket (200 tickets will be sold) and attend a 9:30am wine seminar with Michael A. Jordan, MS, CWE, “Sommelier for the

…7;s fine dining (an abundance of agricultural land means a cornucopia of farm-fresh options), there is no shortage of things to do in Oxnard. What to do 1. Sip and swirl.  For a dip into history and an expert lesson in kosher wines, head to Herzog Wine Cellars (3201 Camino Del Sol). The Herzog family’s winemaking traditions began over a century ago with Philip Herzog, a winemaker for the Austro-Hungarian court of Slovakia. Taste any four wi

More than 70 premier Central Coast wineries and 25 food vendors will take part in this outdoor wine festival, the proceeds of which support exhibits at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and science education programs for school children. Come out and enjoy some sun, wine, and food, all for a good cause. Directions: Take the Caltrain to San Jose Diridon Station, then transfer to Coast Starlight (Amtrak) and take this down to Santa Barba

Every year, the region of Paso Robles holds a weekend wine festival in celebration of its prolific heritage, and this year is no different. Among the wineries’ showcasing their reserves and collaborating in a wine tasting at Robles City Park, various events, including a cave tour, will be held at individual wineries throughout the weekend. Directions: Take Amtrak to the Paso Robles Intermodel train station. Walk west on 8th Street for 2 mi