Sequoia Grove

Sequoia Grove

It’s not often a winery’s first release hits it out of the park and continues the magic decades later. Sequoia Grove has achieved just that. Their flagship varietal, cabernet sauvignon, was deemed the “Best American Cabernet Sauvignon” in 1985, quite literally...
The Life and Legacy of Mike Grgich

The Life and Legacy of Mike Grgich

“André Tchelistcheff took a slow drag from his cigarette and looked thoughtfully into the intelligent eyes of the equally diminutive man seated before him. Wine was not the only thing these two globetrotters had in common. Both had backgrounds in agriculture, and both...
The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

In recent years, since California has seen a surge of heatwaves and wildfires in winegrowing regions across the state, there has been talk of the future of California grape growing. In particular, writers and critics have questioned the longevity of Cabernet Sauvignon...
Elizabeth Spencer Winery

Elizabeth Spencer Winery

At the far end of the small parking area next to the Elizabeth Spencer Winery, a sandwich board with the handwritten words “Kitchen Memories Collection” signals visitors to enter. There’s been a lot of excitement at the winery since the Boisset Collection acquired it...
Anderson’s Conn Valley

Anderson’s Conn Valley

On more than one occasion, Todd Anderson, owner/grower/winemaker at Anderson’s Conn Valley, has heard from customers, ‘This was amazing… and the best experience we’ve ever had wine tasting!’ The cave experience where Todd makes an appearance at nearly all tastings, if...
Kenefick Ranch Winery

Kenefick Ranch Winery

In 1970, a San Francisco neurosurgeon visited Napa Valley for the first time, and as happens with most introductory trips to wine country, he fell in love with it. Eight years later, Dr. Tom Kenefick discovered and purchased what would become Kenefick Ranch Winery –...