Ghost Wineries of Napa Valley

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

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

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...
White Rock Vineyards

White Rock Vineyards

At the foot of Napa’s Stags Leap Range, White Rock Vineyards endures as one of the valley’s great “ghost wineries”—a historic estate that tells the story of Napa’s winemaking past while thriving in the present. Established in 1870 by Dr. John Pettingill, who...
Rebellium

Rebellium

At Rebellium Wines, bottles are never just vessels of Cabernet; they are canvases. Each hand-painted magnum tells a story, bridging the Napa Valley’s obsession with fine wine and the art world’s love of singular expression. Founded in 2017, Rebellium is the brainchild...
Behind the Vine: Sparkling

Behind the Vine: Sparkling

When a bottle of sparkling wine is ceremoniously popped, it carries with it not only effervescent joy but an intricate tapestry of grape varieties, production methods, and regional distinctions.   Grape Varieties Much like a Napa Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc, fine...