Stags Leap District
Nestled quietly between the cobalt span of the Stags Leap Palisades and the winding embrace of the Napa River lies one of the most singular corners of California viticulture: the Stags Leap District AVA. With origins deeply rooted in pioneer-era plantings and a modern...
Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley
Before modern architecture, Michelin-starred restaurants, and international acclaim, Napa Valley was home to a gritty, ambitious wine frontier. In the late 19th century, pioneering vintners—many of them European immigrants—carved their dreams into the land. They built...
Chimney Rock at 40
This year marks a milestone for Chimney Rock: the winery’s 40th anniversary. For Winemaker and General Manager Elizabeth Vianna, the occasion is both personal and profound. “I’ve made wine here for 23 of those vintages,” she reflects. “To watch this estate fulfill its...
The Story of Ghost Block Estate Wines
Nearly 125 years ago, Joseph Pelissa arrived in Napa Valley from Italy with little more than determination and a dream. In 1903, he planted his first vineyard—never imagining that his descendants would still be farming the same land more than a century later. Yet...