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Featuring Napa’s best wines, wineries, and winemakers
Oct 27, 2025
Autumn Pursuits at St. Supéry
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A Tribute To Steven Spurrier (1941-2021)
When asked how California wines were viewed in France in 1976, Steven Spurrier replied, “California wines were not viewed. California wine did not exist.” In his memoir, A Life in Wine, Spurrier describes his introduction...
Diamond Mountain Vineyard
A Journey To The Top Diamond Mountain Vineyard, under the stewardship of veteran winemaker Kevin Vecchiarelli and consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, conveys the essence of this historic property which dates back to 1895....
Wallis Family Estate
Wines That Inspire Wallis Family Estate’s origin story is a bit different from those of other Napa Valley wineries. Though Edward Wallis pilgrim- aged to Napa in 1975, like others who would eventually put the winemaking...
Vineyard {511}
A Diamond Mountain District Find Named simply for the house number at which its one acre of grapes is located, Ed and Irene Ojdana’s Vineyard {511} is an under-the-radar...
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Diminutive Yet Dynamic Rising above Calistoga, the steep and rocky Diamond Mountain District AVA draws vintners who desire the vital characteristics that make a Diamond Mountain wine: intensity, concentration, and...
Azur Wines
Mindful Winemaking: Elan Fayard Finds Her Calling To be known for one perfect wine might be enough for most vintners. But for Elan Fayard, her acclaimed Azur Rosé is just one of many triumphs, both vinous...
Share A Splash
With a venturous spirit and an appreciation for extraordinary wines for every palate and price point, Healdsburg-based Share A Splash Wine Co. is a portfolio brand name encompassing Cannonball, Angels & Cowboys, High...
Rosé Style Wines for All Occasions
Drink Pink “Pink sunshine” and “freshness in a glass” are catchy phrases Robert Sinskey winemaker Jeff Virnig uses to describe the winery’s latest release of the 2020 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, a complex pink wine with bright,...
The Ghost of Autumn Wine
The Only Thing They Take Seriously Is the WINE in The Ghost of Autumn's Unquenchable Spirit The questions are many, and the answers come fast — all of them rich in storytelling details. Where did the Ghost of Autumn...
Bubble Butt
Elegant, Cheeky, and Playful Guess What? It’s Bubble Butt At the intersection of seltzer and rosé in a 250 ml can, presenting...Bubble Butt. It’s a cheeky name for a playful product that has hit the shelves after three...
The Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery
A Taste of Calistoga Known for its authenticity, The Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery reflects the tranquil community located at the northern tip of the Napa Valley. A sojourn composed of an Inn with a detached private...
Yountville – The Birthplace of Napa Valley Wine
Home to famed restaurants such as the French Laundry, Bistro Jeanty, and Bottega, Yountville is best known as Napa Valley’s culinary capital. But this tiny and tony hamlet, with its enviable mid-valley location, is also an...
Hertelendy Vineyards Chardonnay
In a Land of Cabernet Sauvignon Hertelendy Vineyards Chardonnay Excels Ralph Hertelendy is a young man with a compelling personality, infectious smile, and unbridled enthusiasm. Among his many talents - artist, ...
Frank Family Vineyards
Finds A Second Home In Carneros Frank Family Vineyards, known for their distinguished offerings of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons, also crafts notable single-vineyard Chardonnays sourced from their estate vineyard and a...
Handwritten Wines
Handwritten Wines Introduces Exclusive 'Seven Culinary Wonders' Be at the forefront of the innovative wine and culinary scene for a once- in-a-lifetime experience. Inspired by the “Seven Wonders of the World,” Handwritten...
Chandon
Sparkling Lovers Love Chandon As Napa Valley wineries continue to elevate visitor experiences with unique offerings that promise originality and exclusivity, Chandon maintains its status as one of wine country’s most...
Chardonnay
Expanding Horizons with Napa Valley Chardonnay It was like a shot heard around the world when the 1973 Chardonnay crafted at Chateau Montelena Winery in Calistoga received the top score over top White Burgundy selections...
The Journey: Taylor Berkley Boydstun
The world-renowned Napa Valley is a community where dreams flourish and wine reigns, where vintners such as Taylor Berkley Boydstun craft terroir-driven wines showcasing a true sense of place within each vintage. Inspired...
Chardonnay
Expanding the Horizons with Napa Valley Chardonnay It was like a shot heard around the world when the 1973 Chardonnay crafted at Chateau Montelena Winery in Calistoga received the top score over top White Burgundy...
Magna Carta Cellars
Where Harmony = Art + Science + Hope Catchy name, right? For those who know their history, the year 1215 was an important one in writing the charter of liberties. In Runnymede, a small meadow on the banks of the River...
