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...
Karen Crouse Napa Valley

Karen Crouse Napa Valley

The holidays in Napa Valley have their own sparkle. The air is crisp, the light softens, and evenings invite friends to linger. I reach for what’s simple and seasonal: rosemary from the garden, late apples, the last Meyer lemons. I like to start every gathering with...
Shadybrook Estate

Shadybrook Estate

In Napa wine country, where the views are iconic and the vintages rare, Shadybrook Estate Winery manages to surprise. Located just ten minutes from downtown Napa, this refined, family-owned estate in the Coombsville AVA offers tasting experiences that are personal,...