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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...
Circle R Ranch and Vineyards:
Adapting & Thriving
According to Chris Bailey, general manager for Circle R Ranch & Vineyards, in response to their vineyard’s unique position 1,400 feet above the valley floor, “Whether or not you believe in climate change, the data shows...
Mallett Vineyards
Mallett Vineyards' Trevor Mallett's journey to the wine industry wasn’t paved with sun-drenched vineyards and rolling hills—it began on the dusty baseball fields. As a catcher, he learned discipline, precision, and...
Frank Family Vineyards
Since its doors opened in July 1993, Frank Family Vineyards has steadily built a reputation as one of the most beloved wineries in the Napa Valley region. It blends the art of winemaking with a family ethos that makes...
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...
Antinori Napa Valley
The Antinori Napa Valley estate was born from the dream and the challenge of Marchese Piero Antinori to create a sublime expression of Napa Valley mountain terroir after his first visit to this land. Remarkably, this Tuscan...
Seven Apart Winery
Seven Apart Winery elegantly showcases its AVA with four special labels named for the specifics of its estate vineyard’s terroir If the Napa Valley AVAs were illustrated as clubs, Atlas Peak would be the one full of all the...
Culinary Adventures on the Napa Valley Wine Train
When there are so many worthy excursions to enjoy in Napa Valley, it’s often hard to decide what to add to the roster. So many possibilities, so little time. Any good day in the valley should include spectacular scenery,...
Sequoia Grove’s Wine Tasting Experiences
Sequoia Grove could easily skate on its viticultural accolades, but this Rutherford-based winery continues to innovate, earning its rightful designation as one of Napa’s most hospitable tasting rooms. The winery’s allure is...
Authentic Acres
After the concept of farm-to-table dining became internationally popularized, many experiences that use the term have veered from its origins. However, farm-to-table authenticity holds true in Napa Valley, especially at...
