California harvest: early and heavy

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A hot summer prompted many Napa and Sonoma vintners to harvest grapes early, and some are weeks ahead of schedule. The Chardonnay grapes benefited from the conditions, but red wines may not have sufficient tannins as a result of too short a time on the vine.

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Local town makes good

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Visitors to Healdsburg can enjoy the nearby Russian River, fine restaurants, a downtown farmers market and entertainment. The area has several wineries, including the well-known Kendall-Jackson Winery. Most have tasting rooms.

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Making the most of northern California

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Northern California offers visitors its excellent wine country, beaches, mountains and more. The state is politically and ethnically diverse. The North Coast, San Francisco and Monterey Bay boast world-class restaurants.

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