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The Chronicle Recommends: Napa Valley CabernetTuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 7:44AMNapa Valley was in a good mood coming out of 2007. It had been a relatively mild summer, and a bit of post-Labor Day rain slowed down final ripening. The promise was one of restraint and elegance, a pulling in of the reins. Would that be reflected in the... Napa County California - California - Napa - United States - Counties

25 things about wine and food (and the festival they rode in on)Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 3:37PM25 things about wine and food (and the festival they rode in on)

Cabs pack a big punchThursday, October 22, 2009 @ 12:01AMCabernet sauvignon may have been born in France, but today it's the quintessential American wine -- big and brash, supremely self-confident, a little loud, even rude at times.

UrbaniteWednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 3:25AMThe Palais-Royal's arcade and gardens are ideal for a free afternoon stroll. Credit: Monique Stringfellow

Panel judges Napa Valley picnic winesWednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 2:25AMSaturday update The St. Helena Star/Napa Valley Vintners Tasting Panel recently choose six top wines in the category “Picnic Reds $25 and Under.” The story of those wines was printed in the St. Helena Star in its Sept. 3 edition. The following details the remaining wines tasted.