At Rebellium Wines, bottles are never just vessels of Cabernet; they are canvases. Each hand-painted magnum tells a story, bridging the Napa Valley’s obsession with fine wine and the art world’s love of singular expression....

When a bottle of sparkling wine is ceremoniously popped, it carries with it not only effervescent joy but an intricate tapestry of grape varieties, production methods, and regional distinctions.   Grape Varieties Much...

The holidays in Napa Valley have their own sparkle. The air is crisp, the light softens, and evenings invite friends to linger. I reach for what’s simple and seasonal: rosemary from the garden, late apples, the last Meyer...

In Napa wine country, where the views are iconic and the vintages rare, Shadybrook Estate Winery manages to surprise. Located just ten minutes from downtown Napa, this refined, family-owned estate in the Coombsville AVA...

Each year, as the late-summer light slants across Napa Valley’s storied rows, a vintner’s thoughts turn to harvest. For Beckstoffer Vineyards—a name synonymous with some of California’s most prized vineyard sites—harvest is...

When Jean-Charles Boisset purchased DeLoach Vineyards in 2003, he replanted the estate’s vineyards and converted them to organic and biodynamic farming practices. It was a dramatic shift for a property founded in 1975 by...

The name Fortunati carries a sense of serendipity. Derived from the Italian word for “fortunate,” it reflects not only the personal story of Gary and Ellen Luchtel but also the philosophy behind their wines. What began as a...

In 2024, Firetree Family Vineyards was named one of the most influential Latino-owned wineries in the United States—a remarkable achievement considering proprietors Rafael Ricardo Jiménez-Dan and his wife, Dayva Jimenez,...

At Clif Family Winery & Farm, sustainability isn’t a side project or a marketing angle—it’s the foundation. Long before buzzwords became industry staples, this St. Helena-based winery was quietly cultivating a different...

The ancient redwood trees on Sequoia Grove’s Rutherford property aren’t simply the inspiration for the winery’s name—they help shape the winery’s values. With their remarkable strength and longevity, these trees serve as...

Napa Valley provides a bounty of wine tasting opportunities, but few offer the unique and intimate experience of the Reverie Winery Estate. Nestled at the western base of Howell Mountain, where Calistoga meets St. Helena,...

A fall visit to Napa Valley likely means overlapping with harvest season. At Rutherford’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, they embrace the season with a seasonal tour and tasting that highlights their favorite...

Few places in Napa Valley evoke the same reverence as Oakville. This narrow, sun-drenched corridor between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains has become synonymous with Napa’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon—deeply structured wines...

At Romeo Vineyards & Cellars in downtown Calistoga, summer isn’t just a season—it’s a weekly celebration. From Memorial Day through October 31, the charming tasting garden transforms every weekend into a laid-back...

Napa Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, world-class wines, and diverse terroirs, however, while many envision California wine country as a warm, sun-drenched region, the Coombsville AVA demonstrates the...