David Arthur Vineyards on Pritchard Hill
Over fifty years ago, patriarch Donald Long began to acquire land on Pritchard Hill in the eastern mountains above Rutherford and Oakville. …
The bold new look of Philippe Melka’s wines
Uber-consultant Philippe Melka and his wife Cherie, a microbiologist, have been making their own signature Metisse label and CJ wines since the 1996 vintage. Going into their second decade …
Napa Valley road trip to the coast and Nick’s Cove
One of the luxuries of living in the Bay Area is that within a couple hour’s drive, one can be transported to a …
Jeff Smith’s rockin’ asian-inspired duck recipe to pair with Napa Valley merlot
Jeff Smith rocks – as guitarist with Wristrocket band. Jeff believes rock ‘n’ roll is a creative outlet just like making great …
Discovering the classic Italian whites of the Alto Adige
While one can get chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and riesling wines from most wine regions around the world these days, there are only …