Finding rock at valley floor is the origin of quality at Hourglass
When the four acres of hobby zinfandel vineyards at the Smith’s family residence just north of the town of Saint Helena needed to …
Salvestrin Winery – a modest homestead with a rich provenance
Frequent visitors to Napa Valley could drive by the cheery sign “Sunny Acres” on the west side of Highway 29 in Saint Helena several times …
The appellation of Saint Helena – the heart of Napa Valley’s wine tradition
Saint Helena is the cradle of winemaking in the Napa Valley. The first commercial winery in the Napa Valley was founded in Saint …
Azur Wines’ mediterranean rosé from the Napa Valley
There should be more Napa Valley rosé. We live in a Mediterranean climate and eat Mediterranean cuisine. Most of us live …
Spottswoode Estate Vineyards & Winery – a Napa Valley classic for modern times
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery is located on the original homestead of German immigrant George Schonewald who settled there in 1882 and …
Chappellet Winery – the summit of Pritchard Hill
In name and in place, the Chappellets own the real Pritchard Hill. Charles Pritchard was a real man who in the 1870’s …
Celebration of life at Ceja Vineyards in Carneros
Arriving at Ceja Vineyards on a cool spring morning, one is struck by the impeccable landscaping – just one of many signs …
Stags Leap District – one of Napa Valley’s legendary appelations
With its long history, distinctive terroir, leadership, and international recognition for quality, Stags Leap District is one of Napa Valley’s premier appellations. …
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 …