Behind the Vine: Sparkling
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 like a Napa Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc, fine...
Karen Crouse Napa Valley
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 lemons. I like to start every gathering with...
Wine Spies
For nearly two decades, Wine Spies has operated in the shadows. Not with trench coats and code names (well, maybe a few), but as discreet allies to boutique wineries and collectors. Each day, these self-proclaimed “agents” uncover a single wine worth...
All 4 Seniors
Napa Valley’s All 4 Seniors, founded by longtime elder-care professional Colleen Kabeary, has quietly become a trusted name in senior support. Kabeary offers a novel, highly personalized approach to senior placement and consulting—one rooted in deep experience, local...
Fall is Perfect for Pumpkin Porch-Scaping
There is nothing like pumpkins on the front porch or entryway that says “Happy Halloween” or “Happy Thanksgiving” in autumn. And no one better in Napa to create a beautiful pumpkin, gourd, and hay bale porch display than Allison Parks of Parks Pumpkins in Napa. As the...
The Bohemian Highway in
Sonoma County Lives On
For those searching for a short, scenic drive in a less-traveled part of Sonoma County, consider the Bohemian Highway—ten miles of two-lane road linking Freestone, Occidental, and Monte Rio through redwoods, pastures, and pockets of vineyards. The Bohemian Highway,...
Follow the Vine Trail
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition is inching closer to their end goal of a 47-mile walking and biking trail that will meet their mission to “connect the entire Napa Valley—physically, artistically and culturally.” “Today, there are 33 completed miles in three major...
Fresh Thinking: A Look at Napa Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning—and on Tuesdays from April through December—a parking lot in downtown Napa transforms into a vibrant hub of color, conversation, and community. This is the Napa Farmers Market, a year-round gathering that prioritizes local produce, sustainable...