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WINE COUNTRY
Featuring Napa’s best wines, wineries, and winemakers
Jun 9, 2025
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
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Apr 4, 2025
Circle R Ranch and Vineyards
The Family-Owned and Operated Estate Prioritizes Quality at Every Step
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Wild Horse Valley AVA
One of Napa’s Hidden Gems When farmers first began planting grapes in the Napa Valley, wild horses roamed the upland valley east of Napa town. Viticulturalists soon took notice of “Wild Horse Valley” and its unique...
Hertelendy Vineyards
Mystical Mountain Merlot When Ralph Hertelendy purchased his four acres on the slopes of Howell Mountain in 2014, Merlot grapes dominated the vineyard. Hertelendy planned to tear out the existing vines to plant...
Jarvis Estate Winery
A Story of Family and the Metamorphosis of Estate Grapes to World-Class Wine Just four miles outside the city of Napa and 1,200 feet above the valley floor, the stunning Jarvis Estate is a culmination of family, legacy...
CAMi Vineyards
Rooted in Cherished Memories and Serendipity Bordering Selby Creek and the Silverado Trail, CAMi Vineyards is a small and arid three-acre patch of land that founder Laurie Shelton describes as...
Farella Vineyard
Celebrating 40+ Years of Authenticity Their Cabernet Sauvignon might receive most of the kudos, but Merlot will always be king at Farella Vineyard. The Coombsville winery’s Merlot plantings date back to 1979 when Frank...
Hyde Vineyard Estate Winery
Talking Approachable Merlot with Chris Hyde Chris Hyde, general manager of Hyde Vineyards recalled, “It started with my father, making Merlot in the barn. My dad, Larry, had come to Carneros in 1979 after working at all...
Merlot
Tracking its renaissance in Napa Valley Over the past 50 years, it’s hard to imagine where the wine mecca of Napa Valley would be if not for Merlot’s early success, the noble red grape variety that burst on the scene in the...
Fantesca’s Dlynn Proctor
Pays Homage to Old World Wines in Newly Curated Tasting Space In a globally celebrated destination known for rolling vineyards, beautiful weather, and distinguished winery architecture, Fantesca Estate &...
Hold My Glass
A different side of Napa Valley awaits those who venture off the beaten path. Indeed, many of the region’s most intimate experiences unfold from the front seat of an all- terrain vehicle (ATV) riding the rugged terrain that...
Make Tonight A Great Night In
As the pandemic continues, Friday nights out with friends have transformed into cozy evenings at home. Suddenly, foodies must seek new ways to indulge and satisfy their cravings for adventurous cuisine and quaffable drinks....
Indigené Cellars
Smooth Wine Tasting in Downtown Paso Make a note of the convenient location of the Indigené Cellars tasting room in prime downtown Paso Robles. It’s one of two dozen in the Paso Robles Wine District that facilitates guests...
Crazy for Cocktails To-Go
The past several months have necessitated innovation within the hospitality industry. No more so than for restaurants and bars, the clientele of which seeks not only a cold beverage and a tasty meal, ...
Rodgers Vineyards
The Sweet Spot Gravel, sand, and clay over a rock base flowing out of the western Mayacamas Mountains define the soil topography of Rodgers Vineyards. For six generations, the Rodgers family has cultivated their...
Corley Family in Napa Valley
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence When Jay Corley came to the Napa Valley fifty years ago, he came to buy land to grow an estate vineyard with an eye to an eventual winery. He had not worked in the wine industry before,...
Fortunati Vineyards
The Tiny Winery in Oak Knoll District Vintners Gary and Ellen Luchtel describe Fortunati Vineyards with a lot of pride—the sort of satisfaction that comes from achieving a dream and doing something they...
Materra/Cunat Family Vineyards
Reinvigorates its Winemaking Team Brian and Miki Cunat of Materra/ Cunat Family Vineyards purchased their 52 bucolic Oak Knoll AVA acres in 2007, and since that time, have gradually and steadily raised the bar on all...
Oak Knoll District AVA
Napa Valley's Sweet Spot Most of Napa Valley’s AVA’s are renowned for growing a particular variety. The Oak Knoll District AVA, on the other hand, is distinguished by its diversity. As many as 15 different grape varieties...
C. Elizabeth
PASSION and PROMISE: A Napa Valley Winemaking Couple Realize Their Cabernet Dream with C. Elizabeth Elizabeth Game Farm Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is defined as much by passion as it is by its memorable...
Akrasia Cellars
Rebel with a Softer Cause - Akrasia Cellars The Napa Valley has become almost synonymous with one particular varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon. According to Napa Valley Vintners, more than 34 different wine...
2018 Kukeri Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Perfect Mark 100 Points - 2018 Kukeri Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Armed with an advanced winemaking degree plus a winery internship, passion and vision led Petar Kirilov from a small town in Bulgaria to Napa Valley...
