Mt. Veeder

Mt. Veeder

In a region filled with endless views of sprawling valley-floor vines, it may come as a wonder that any producer in Napa Valley takes to the rugged terrain of the mountains for growing grapes. But for many producers, the steep slopes of the mountainous appellations in...
Summer Melody

Summer Melody

Summer traditions bring with them a sense of nostalgia, like remembering the days spent at camp or with friends at a lake house or maybe even packing up to explore a farther-flung corner of the world on a family vacation. The point is: just because we age doesn’t mean...
Napa Varietal Series: Obscure Grapes

Napa Varietal Series: Obscure Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon may be the King of Napa Valley, but other varieties are faring very well, and more and more wineries are bringing lesser-known grapes to life in Sonoma and Napa terroir, including some that are almost extinct in their native land. Some local...
Champagne Tasting Stars

Champagne Tasting Stars

Over 400 years ago, Pierre Pérignon joined the Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France. As a monk, he was given the honorary title of Dom and the prestigious position of cellar master. As the story goes, when Dom Pérignon created bubbly...
Jenner-By-The-Sea

Jenner-By-The-Sea

Jenner, California, officially Jenner-by-the-Sea, is just that: by the sea. It hugs the hills of the dramatic Pacific coastline on its west side, has the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Highway 1, running through its center, and climbs higher on its eastern side into...
St. Supéry Embraces Spring

St. Supéry Embraces Spring

Spring is all about renewal, and as the first bud breaks in Napa Valley, it reminds one of man’s symbiotic relationship with nature. St. Supéry doesn’t take this for granted, as the certified Napa Green 100% Estate Grown winery encourages guests to celebrate nature...