Visiting the town of Saint Helena in the Napa Valley
Saint Helena is in the center of the traditional winegrowing areas in the Napa Valley so it is a good base to …
Yarden Rom – Golan Heights Winery’s global venture
Israel’s emergence on the international stage began in the 1980’s in large part due to the early efforts of Golan Heights Winery …
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 …
Auction Napa Valley June 3rd through 6th – thirty years of giving is a cause to celebrate
In 1981, Robert Mondavi spearheaded the first Auction Napa Valley for community charities, raising $140,000. In 2009, the auction sponsored by the …
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 …
Wine country hikes at Kunde Estate in Sonoma Valley, where dogs rule
This is not a wimpy, token ‘hike’, this is serious, get out in the fresh air, earn that gourmet dinner type of …
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 …
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 …