Cooking with Karen Crouse: Beef Burgundy

Cooking with Karen Crouse: Beef Burgundy

The origin of Beef Burgundy dates to the Middle Ages when it was created to transform tougher cuts of meat, like beef chuck, into something tender and flavorful. By slowly cooking the meat in wine and aromatic vegetables, the dish becomes infused with rich, deep...
Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

Yes, the breads in Napa Valley are that good – a religious experience by any definition. On this, the devout, agnostics, atheists, and foodies can all agree. And there is no shortage of it in the valley. The question really is, which new bread to try each day? Let the...
2024 Annual Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Annual Holiday Gift Guide

TRIbella Wine Aerator Aeration made beautiful. The perfect pour. Drip free elegance. TRIbella has been called the “Greatest aerator of all time,” and is an absolute joy to give – and receive.  Complete the circuit of beauty from bottle to glass like never...
Model Growers

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 Dorinda Clarke established the ranch with 500...
Atlas Peak

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 Napa Valley but also as a beacon of excellence...
Al & Sonia Franklin

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 giving everybody has been regarding their time,...