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Grape moth invades Napa Valley wine country - Forbes

FRESNO, Calif. -- A voracious moth has prompted an aggressive quarantine across Napa Valley wine country. Agriculture officials imposed a quarantine Tuesday restricting the transport of equipment after discovering the European grapevine moth in at ...

Grape moth invades Napa Valley wine country - San Jose Mercury News

FRESNO, Calif.—A voracious moth has prompted an aggressive quarantine across Napa Valley wine country. Agriculture officials imposed a quarantine Tuesday restricting the transport of equipment after discovering the European grapevine moth in at ...

Coughing our way through Wine Country - Napa Valley Register

Dear editor, Napa Valley is a place where you can hear every kind of cough on Earth, and the cemetery is a place you can hear the same coughs coming from the coffins — final comments of life on Earth. Napa coughs because of bad air, large amounts ...

The Squeeze on Napa Valley Wine - BusinessWeek

That sound you hear is not the uncorking of a cabernet—it's the popping of California's wine country bubble. Crumbling land prices and a newfound popularity of cheaper wine may turn 2010 into a vintage year for Napa Valley foreclosures. As many as ...

Grape moth threatens Napa Valley growing method - MSN Money

... Phillips, who grows 70 acres of cabernet sauvignon on the western slope of the valley. Growers of premium wine grapes have long believed that elegant flavors are tied to the soil. Phillips, the general manager of the Napa Valley Grape Growers ...

Napa Valley Marathon - Extranomical News

The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon begins this Sunday, March 7th at 7:00 am. The course winds through wine country on the Silverado Trail, 26.2 miles to Vintage High School. The race organizers expect around 2,300 participants including ...

Wine Country Fights Pesky European Invader - NBC Bay Area

When a voracious pest triggered a quarantine this week across much of Napa Valley -- the nation's premier grape-growing region -- it threatened more than the grapes themselves. The spraying of pesticides needed to control the European grapevine moth ...

Napa Valley Opera House Welcomes Bruce Hornsby - Extranomical News

The Napa Valley Opera House re-opened in 2003 featuring H.M.S. Pinafore. Since the 2003 opening, the Opera House has hosted some of the most acclaimed performances in wine country in the last decade. This Saturday the Napa Valley Opera House will ...

Wine Country quarantine - San Francisco Chronicle

A huge swath of Wine Country, including vineyards where some of the world ... moth has already destroyed at least one vineyard's harvest and damaged other prime vineyards in the Napa Valley, prompting the California Department of Food and Agriculture ...

New Stark County winery: Tuscany meets Napa Valley - Canton Repository

Wineries are nothing new to the area. Stark County has been home to two for several years, and more than 20 can be found nearby along The Canal Country Wine Trail. But when Gervasi Vineyard and Italian Bistro swings open its doors Tuesday —10-foot ...

Resolved Question: Need Info about Napa Valley and Sonoma..?

My husband and I are taking a trip to california next year and we will be spending 3 days in the wine country area. i wanted to see napa valley and sonoma, but what are the differences between the two? also, we were thinking about taking a guided tour our first day and then exploring on our own the other 2 days.. which place would be better to have a guided tour of? i cant find a tour line that includes both napa and sonoma. if you know of one please let me know. thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Honeymoon- Napa Valley? Sonoma Valley?

I'm looking into my honeymoon and want to go to wine country. Does anyone have any suggestions on which is better- Napa Valley or Sonoma Valley? Any recommendation of where to stay or where not to stay? more

Resolved Question: Planning a visit soon- anyone with Wine Country tips?

I'm headed up North (I live near SF) to the Napa Valley for some wine tasting with some visiting friends. Problem is- I've never been! I've heard of a few places that you have to see when you're up there- that great Italian castle (Castello Di Amorosa) is a must, as is the V. Sattui winery that features the great gourmet deli and outdoor pcinic area. Besides those obvious stops, what are some other good bets as far as wineries? Other places of interest we may hit are the Coach outlet nearby (what woman doesn't love Coach?) and maybe dinner at the Uva Trattoria in downtown Napa. If anyone can suggest a few other stops, I'd really appreciate it! Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Can you walk between wineries in any areas of Napa or Sonoma Valley in Wine Country?

Planning to visit wine country in northern California this summer. We don't want to drive for obvious reasons and are hoping to avoid the planned shuttle tours. From the maps, it looks like there are several areas with 8-10 wineries within a mile or two of each other. They're mostly connected by state highways that I assume aren't exactly pedestrian friendly, but is it possible to get a ride to such an area then walk among the nearby wineries at our own pace? This seems like an obvious question but I haven't really seen anything about it online. (I've read about "wine trek" planned tours that visit a few wineries and have hikes in between, we're not looking for that.) more

Resolved Question: Where to stay in Wine Country?

My man and I are thinking of going to Napa Valley next month. Does anyone have any good tips about airfare and reasonably priced places to stay? more

Resolved Question: Is late Feb too early to visit wine country in Napa/Russian River Valley?

Will it still be too cold? Will wineries be open on the last weekend of Feb. for tastings. Will it be too cold for outdoor picnics? Thanks for any tips. Cheers, Rupak more

Resolved Question: Notable points of interest between San Francisco and Las Vegas?

Hi, we (my new wife and I) will be travelling between San Francisco to Las Vegas in April and was hoping someone has tips on where the best places may be? We have thought about Napa wine country, Monterey, Yosemite and Death Valley. Is this a good idea or are we missing a hidden gem somewhere? Thanks everyone more

Resolved Question: Has anyone been to wine country out in California? Any details about the best places to go?

My husband and I are planning a trip to wine country (sonoma valley, napa valley) and would love to hear any suggestions about cool wineries to go, etc...we don't care about having to go to all the "must see" places. We care more about having a good time and drinking some good wine:) more

Resolved Question: I think I give up............................?

I got engaged in November. I have sent out 119 e-mails to wedding sites and have only found 4 in my price range and 3 of those were total dumps! The 4th fit my price range but right before I went to sign the contract with them they threw in 1100.00 more in fees. Our budget is 5500.00. I live in Northern Nevada but DO NOT want a wedding in Nevada. I looked all over wine country and the foothills too. I was hoping for a fall outdoor wedding and everyones fees are SO SO high! I just can't take anyone else laughing at me because of my low budget or telling me no. I want to marry him I love him but I can not take the stress of not being able to find a site. The areas I have looked in are Napa/Sonoma and surrounding areas, Placerville, Hope Valley, Placerville/El Dorado County, Monterey (which is a little too far away but I still tried). Did anyone else go through this?Our wedding guest list is 32 people and we are expeting 25 at most. I want a simple gown and am actually not expecting to spend more than 100.00 on it. more

Resolved Question: GRAMMER CORRECTIONS.. ?

The valley of the Moon the name of a section in Napa Country California is the heart of the state's wine producing area. Sam did not see how he could organize write and proofread this paper in only two hours. By the pilings of the old pier I found four starfish a clam and a sea anemone. Yes Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch. I believe therefore that fraternities are good influences on a college campus. The problems involved in this operation are I think numerous. more

Resolved Question: WINE COUNTRY IN FRANCE?

Going to be in Paris then wanting to travel from January 3-8th with my girlfriend. We really want to go to wine country. We love the great food, wine and ambience of the Napa Valley region. What area comes close to that or probably bette than that? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Can you help me with ideas on a gift for my friend? Housewarming/baby shower gift(s)?

Hi~ One of my best childhood friends is giving me a baby shower this Saturday. She has also moved into a new home in the last month too. I was wondering if any of you had any ideas on what kind of gift I should get her for both hosting my baby shower and a housewarming gift. My budget is $ 50.00. Here are a few things that my help you out with ideas. She lives in the Napa Valley ( Wine Country in CA.) She just had a baby girl 6 months ago and she has an 11 year old son too. She has two dogs and a cat. And a wonderful husband that she has been married too for almost 2 years. Any ideas or suggetions would be great! Thanks, Jennifer PS: Just to let you know I am having a baby girl in Late Dec.I don't think I can order anything online and get it by this Friday. My shower is this Saturday.Sadly we do not live in the same area. I live about 200 miles north of her. It takes about 4 hours to drive to her house. more

Resolved Question: where could i find any good wine tasting in Napa Valley Wine Country?

So it's going to be my 1st time going to Napa Valley Wine Country. Well im going with about 12 co-workers and want to know of any good places where they do wine tasting. Also any good hotels to head too. Thanks alot. more

Resolved Question: Napa/sonoma valley help?

hi I'm going to wine country tomorrow and was wondering if anyone knew of any free or cheap hotspots ,must sees or free wine tastings...any insider tips would be appreciated ad well since wine country is so huge we re just looking for relative cheapness and to enjoy the scenary more than going to spas etc...but if something is a must do I'm open to suggestions thanks!!!! more

Resolved Question: Best Napa Valley wineries?

Here's a wine country question: I'm traveling to Napa for the first time on Friday, and staying 4 days. What Silverado Trail wineries would you most recommend -- and why? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: wine country?

has anybody been to napa valley? ,,, where from? more

Resolved Question: I'm looking for a nice day at a spa in wine country (napa valley, calistoga california)?

Does anyone have any experiences with any spas in this area, and even better, any you'd suggest? I don't want to go to a dingy "massage" place that only has intentions of "happy endings" haha more

Resolved Question: Things are simple if you let them be . So why all the problems people .?

We produce enough food in this nation to feed everyone and still export some . That we want Items that are not in season in this country is the only reason we import food . We have the raw materials to build homes for everyone to live in and we have plenty of land . The problem with energy is simple, solar panels and pebble bed nuclear reactors . with plenty of energy we can actually waste a lot making hydrogen . Trying to make this country into the worlds middle managers who control all the production , financing ,and resources is not working out to good . We need to get back to work right here sharing among ourselves the bounty of this great nation . Stop importing French wine and Irish whiskey and drink boxed Napa valley and Jack Daniels . Every time people start to look down their noses at the rest of the world and others nothing but trouble comes of it . We have the ability if we all actually do some real work . Paper pushers and interest are the enemy . more

Resolved Question: train to napa valley for thanksgiving?

There is a train that goes to nothern Calif wine country and you have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. What is this excursion call'd and is there an e-mail address to contact them for reservations, or a phone # to call. more

Resolved Question: Any advice on a good wine tasting tour in Napa valley or wine country?

I would like to take my mother (she is visiting) on a wine tasting tour. There are sooo many sites on the internet. I am becoming a little overwhelmed. Anyone know what the best one would be if we would like to sight see but also spend time tasting at various wineries? Maybe a tour is not what I am looking for? Any advice! I would like it to be special for her. Would love to hear any ones personal experience and recommendation... Thanks more

Resolved Question: California wine country. Don't care about the wine, just the scenery?

California wine country. Don't care about the wine, just the scenery, ESPECIALLY valleys, lushness of foliage, and fall colors is a bonus. If I go to Santa Barbara wine country, is it the same scenery as Napa/Sonoma or not as nice? What has more beautiful scenery, Napa or Sonoma? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Napa Valley Wine Country...?

Flying into Oakland, renting a car, then traveling to Napa. Where is a good place to stay? 3 days, 2 nights of fun for my wife and I. more

Resolved Question: in touring Napa Valley wine country, what is the best airport to travel from and places to stay?

for travelers on a budget more

Resolved Question: Has anyone been to the Ensenada wine country or Ruta del vino?

If you have? how does it compare to NAPA valley. What did you think of it? more

Resolved Question: Share a story or experience that you did for your lover or the one you love.. and it touched them deeply..?

Mine wasn't really that great but It touched her alot... A week before graduation ( After graduation she will be leaving SF for good) I promised her that we would drive to napa valley for wine tasting the last time. All she wanted was just to buy some good wine to bring home to her country. But I did more than that, I booked a winery tour train and we had lunch and tour around napa valley. Than we drove to sanoma, she thought it was a day trip but I suprised her because I already book a hotel and spent the night there. (Btw, we didn't do anything sexually, I really love and respect her) At the end of the trip I bought her a bottle of wine that print her name on it for souvenir. She was so touched she cried.. Now I wanna hear yours.. if it touched me reading it. I will give u a 10 points. more

Resolved Question: I will go to Sonoma & Napa Valley. Do I enter to a winery and take a tour when I'm going by myself?

I would like to take a wine country tour in San Francisco, but all tours returnd to San Francisco and I want to follow to Sacramento by myself.Please, give me suggestions. more

Resolved Question: Why they call Napa Valley the Wine COUNTRY and Not the Wine COUNTY?

I know theres a lot of wineries there, id just like to know why they call it a "Country"Do they refer to it as in "Countryside"I dont want info on the wine , I just wanna know why the use the Term Country. more

Resolved Question: Any advice on touring the Napa Valley area?

I plan to do a tour of the California wine country this summer. Any suggestions on where to go? I like to go somewhere off the beaten path or to some smaller vineyards. more