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Stags Leap District
Nestled quietly between the cobalt span of the Stags Leap Palisades and the winding embrace of the Napa River lies one of the most singular corners of California viticulture: the Stags Leap District AVA. With origins deeply...
Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley
Before modern architecture, Michelin-starred restaurants, and international acclaim, Napa Valley was home to a gritty, ambitious wine frontier. In the late 19th century, pioneering vintners—many of them European...
The Story of Ghost Block Estate Wines
Nearly 125 years ago, Joseph Pelissa arrived in Napa Valley from Italy with little more than determination and a dream. In 1903, he planted his first vineyard—never imagining that his descendants would still be farming the...
White Rock Vineyards
At the foot of Napa’s Stags Leap Range, White Rock Vineyards endures as one of the valley’s great “ghost wineries”—a historic estate that tells the story of Napa’s winemaking past while thriving in the present. Established...
Oakville
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...
PlumpJack Winery
PlumpJack Winery reflects on settling into their Oakville estate and the most significant milestones since debuting their first wine in 1995. It’s been 30 years since PlumpJack Winery produced its first vintage of Oakville...
Summer’s in Session at Romeo Vineyards
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...
Rooted in Dust
There’s something quietly noble about Rutherford. Here, history hums from the vines, the terroir shapes wines with unmistakable character, and time moves at the gentle pace of tradition. In the glass, Rutherford speaks...
Coombsville
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...
Valley of Love
With wine, thermal springs, luxury spas, and some of the finest dining in the country, it’s no wonder Napa is often considered a premier destination for romance. The scenic vineyards provide the perfect backdrop for...
Calistoga
Located at the northernmost tip of Napa Valley, Calistoga is an AVA where the past and present intertwine. Calistoga wine country is an experience unlike any other, with a history steeped in pioneering spirit, a terroir...
The New Puglia
A striking image has defined Italy’s Puglia region for decades—the white conical stone houses called Trulli. Built by layering stones without mortar, legend has it that the Trulli were designed to avoid taxation since they...
Wine Region Series: Piedmont’s Bounty
The topography of Piedmont is mesmeric, with rolling hills like Candyland for adults, each meandering byway connecting winery after winery for unlimited exploration. The hilltop villages flaunt castles, Romanesque churches,...
Harvest Feature: Heroic Vineyards
The island of Giglio lies an hour from the Tuscan coast. Vines have been growing on the island since at least Etruscan times. Its vineyards, which cascade down the hill from its peak to the sea, present a surreal and...
Amuse Bouche
By all means, come for the wine, which will not disappoint. Beyond wine, know that nearly anywhere one goes in Napa Valley, there is always something delightful, unexpectedly delicious, or exotic to taste. Napa Valley’s...
Yountville
For oenophiles traveling from afar or day-tripping from a nearby location, Yountville is a must-visit. With its lavish wineries, tasting rooms, and dynamic range of varietals, this tiny Napa Valley town is a mecca for those...
Side Trip: Healdsburg
‘It was just a little farm town,’ locals tend to say when speaking of “old” Healdsburg (just over twenty years ago). That’s no longer the case, as evidenced by the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience (HWFE), the first...
Model Growers
There are few landscapes as authentically rugged as Circle R Ranch & Vineyards still found in Napa Valley. The 1,189 acres of conservation land has hosted a working ranch since the mid-19th century when William and...
Atlas Peak
The Atlas Peak American Viticultural Area (AVA) is nestled on the western slopes of the Vaca Mountains in Napa Valley. It dominates the landscape at an elevation of 2,663 feet and stands not just as the highest point in...
Al & Sonia Franklin
Al and Sonia Franklin have lived in four places since they married, but none can compare to Napa Valley. “None have been as warm and embracing as the people we have met in Napa. We are both incredibly impressed with how...
