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Michelin Guides are a series of guide books published by the French company for more than a century.

The term normally refers to the annually published Michelin Red Guide, the oldest European hotel and restaurant reference guide, which awards Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments.

The acquisition or loss of a star can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant.

Michelin also publishes a series of general guides to countries.

Napa Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Napa County, California, United States.

Napa Valley is considered one of the premier wine regions in the world.

Records of commercial wine production in the region date back to the nineteenth century, but premium wine production dates back only to the 1960s.

The Wine Country is an area of Northern California in the United States known worldwide as a premium wine-growing region.

Viticulture and wine-making have been practiced in the region since the mid-19th century.

There are over 400 wineries in the area north of San Francisco, mostly located in the area's valleys, including Napa Valley in Napa County, and the Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Bennett Valley, and Russian River Valley in Sonoma County.

Wine grapes are also grown at higher elevations, such as Atlas Peak and Mount Veeder AVAs.

The region is defined not only by its viticulture, but also its ecology, geology, architecture, cuisine, and culture.

The majority of the grape harvest, by both area and value, derives from Sonoma County.

Wine tasting (often, in wine circles, simply tasting) is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine.

While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards.

Modern, professional wine tasters (such as sommeliers or buyers for retailers) use a constantly evolving specialized terminology which is used to describe the range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of a wine.

More informal, recreational tasting may use similar terminology, usually involving a much less analytical process for a more general, personal appreciation.

A restaurant (or), or an eatery, is a business which prepares and serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money.

Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.

Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of cuisines and service models ranging from inexpensive fast food restaurants and cafeterias to mid-priced family restaurants, to high-priced luxury establishments.