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When most people think about Californian wine country the first thing to come to mind is the world famous Napa Valley. Of course the Valley boasts many fabulously kept vineyards and wineries but it is not the only region here to lay claim to such a thing, although you would [...]

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The first people to live in Napa Valley were the Wappo Indians, with “Napa” translating to “the land of plenty”, which was a perfectly apt title for a place that had rivers rich with salmon, all kinds of wild animals including cats and bears, and of course it’s famous [...]

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Napa Valley, around 30 miles in length, boasts over 45,000 acres devoted entirely to the growing of grapes. Its widest point is 5 miles, while the valley narrows to only 1 mile as you reach Calistoga. It is recognized world wide as one of the greatest wine regions. When taking the Napa Valley [...]