Artist Ivan McLean

Artist Ivan McLean

Sculptor Ivan McLean never thought he would become an accomplished artist. Surprising for a kid with a Swedish photographer mother and a Danish adventurer/contractor dad, but as a child, he did not think he had the skill. “I was so intimidated,” he shared, “And I...
Ole Health

Ole Health

In conversations with board members of the Foundation of OLE Health in Napa, California, one thing becomes clear: these people have a lot of heart, commitment, and good intentions. But it is also clear that Vintner, former OLE Health Foundation Board Chair and fierce...
Stanly Ranch

Stanly Ranch

Designed to exist both as a destination worth traveling to and as a local gathering hub, Stanly Ranch is more than just another hotel in Napa. The 135-room resort owned and operated by Auberge Resorts Collection opened last spring with a community-driven mission...
Rosé in Napa Valley

Rosé in Napa Valley

In a region dominated by bold reds that fetch high prices, seeking out rosé-style wines can be a welcome diversion. They are more affordable than their red counterparts for practical reasons, such as rosé winemaking being less labor intensive with a much shorter aging...
The Life and Legacy of Mike Grgich

The Life and Legacy of Mike Grgich

“André Tchelistcheff took a slow drag from his cigarette and looked thoughtfully into the intelligent eyes of the equally diminutive man seated before him. Wine was not the only thing these two globetrotters had in common. Both had backgrounds in agriculture, and both...