Finding one phrase that can encapsulate the sophisticated aesthetic of Northern California’s revered wine country is difficult, but “casual elegance” or “refined and rustic” might suffice.

These singular homes in locales from East Coast to West ensure an enduring stylishness and serenity with swaths of calming, classic natural shades.

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, plus a three-car garage and upstairs ADU, sits on a corner acre of the Armstrong Estates enclave.

A modern home with an outdoor swimming pool and ‘hobby’ vines has been listed for sale near to Napa, offering wealthy buyers a luxurious base from which to explore this famous stretch of California wine country.

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Set in the Mayacamas Mountains between Sonoma and Napa, the site for this weekend home is just 10 minutes from downtown Calistoga, but it seems much further removed. The owners envisioned a retreat where they could build lasting memories with their children, entertain friends and enjoy the wine country’s slower pace. Our intent for the project was to capitalize upon the unique nature of the site and views, while respecting the character of the land. Within this sensitive terrain, sustainability and fire resistance were key drivers for the design.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt, who also served as the U.S. ambassador to France and Monaco, is asking $15.5 million for a 22-acre Napa Valley estate that she bought eight years earlier for about $11 million.