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Food

California—and specifically Napa, Sonoma and the Upvalley—are inexorably linked to fresh, local flavors that barely have time to cool from the afternoon sun before they make it to the plate. Simple trips to morning farmer’s markets can result in a stunning array of artisan cheeses, olive oils, heirloom meats, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables that are just hours from the farm. Biting into a warm California tomato in August, or a tasty squash in the fall, we’re allowed to be a little smug. In fact, with such a bounty available almost year round, it’s almost easy for us to take our Wine Country meals a little bit for granted. Until, of course, we travel elsewhere and realize just what is missing.

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