Napa Valley Dressed in Holiday Style
As the air turns crisp and the vineyards settle into winter dormancy, the Napa Valley transforms into a picturesque holiday wonderland. The festive season within the region’s wineries and tasting rooms is a time of magic, warmth, and celebration. A visit during this...
Side Trip: California’s Lake County
After arriving in Northern California’s Lake County, one quickly learns a few interesting facts from the locals: 1) the county has the cleanest air in California, 2) Sauvignon Blanc thrives in the region’s volcanic soils and high elevation, and 3) as expressed by...
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 demanding environment to farm and harvest....
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 culinary scene rivals its wine scene, and any...
