King Estate – culinary and eco-tourism in the greenest city in the U.S.
King Estate, known nationally for its signature white pinot gris wines, is located in Eugene Oregon, a region known for its environmentally …
Mendocino – the most organic wine region in the U.S.
The Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission calls itself “America’s greenest wine region” with good reason. 28% of its 20,000 acres of vineyard …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Navigating the best places to stay in the Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is about 30 miles long with four distinct towns and surrounding areas to stay. Each has its own character and conveniences …
Planning your visit to the Napa Valley
“…the valley, in beauty of scenery, productiveness of soil, delightful drives, salubrity of climate, health-giving medicinal springs, accessibility to the metropolis [San …
Calistoga – time to revisit Napa Valley’s newest official appellation
It is said that in 1867, founder Samuel Brannan was to proclaim that the town previously called Hot Springs or Agua Caliente …
Destination Southern Rhone
A nice base for us visiting the Southern Rhone was the Hotel Bellerive in Rasteau. It is “homey”, very quiet, with beautiful views …
Avignon – entree to the Rhone
If you are not arriving from the North, a good way to start a visit of the Rhone Valley is starting from …