Interesting White Wines

Interesting White Wines

When it comes to white wine in Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay may exist as the most prominent varieties – but that doesn’t mean they are the only styles produced here. Chenin Blanc, Muscat, Albariño, Viognier, Picpoul, and Riesling are all outliers for...
The Social Side of Hertelendy Vineyards

The Social Side of Hertelendy Vineyards

While wineries worldwide recognize the value of social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) in their marketing campaigns, some ‘get it’ a little more than others. The occasional photo post of a dusky, sunset-illuminated vineyard might make for...
A Weekend in St. Helena

A Weekend in St. Helena

Considered the Beverly Hills of Northern California, St. Helena offers a potpourri of experiences on and beyond its long stretch of Highway 29. The small city is sandwiched between Rutherford and Calistoga and touts some of wine country’s ultra-luxurious shops,...
Picnic Party

Picnic Party

Picnics possess the power to remind one of their youth, recalling days of bare feet, running free through tall grass while the grown-ups carried a straw basket packed to the brim with goodies to a pristinely groomed patch in the shade. As adults, though, there are a...
Azur Wines

Azur Wines

If bottling up dreams with intention were possible, the label would read Azur Wines, showcasing an award-winning soft coral golden rosé from Napa Valley inspired by the finest of Provence. This was the vision of Azur’s founder, Elan Fayard, to share her experiences...
Mountaintop Legacy

Mountaintop Legacy

High up on Spring Mountain, dug deep into the earth, an ancient stone winery surveys the scene below. Underneath the watchful gaze of the Robert Keenan Winery, a small pond and rows of vineyards, a couple of houses surrounded by massive redwoods and pines, and all...