Hosts at Heart: Chandon

Hosts at Heart: Chandon

With its inherent desire to educate, inspire, engage, and celebrate, Chandon has long held a top spot among the list of welcoming winetasting venues. Few Napa Valley winery grounds are as spacious, lush, welcoming, and inclusive as those at the Yountville-based...
JCB St. Helena

JCB St. Helena

Jean-Charles Boisset has done it again. To his long list of luxury wineries and eateries, restored and preserved historical locations, and general extravagance, he has added JCB St. Helena and its Odyssey of the Senses. The Boisset Collection is known for its...
Forks and Corks 2024

Forks and Corks 2024

Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, Napa Valley is a world-renowned destination for food and wine enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of world-class wines and culinary delights. In this issue, we celebrate these bounties in our 8th annual Forks...
The Lincoln + Ace & Vine

The Lincoln + Ace & Vine

Visitors to Napa Valley are often surprised to find that most businesses close relatively early. After a day filled with wine tasting, guests typically enjoy a leisurely dinner, only to realize that most local restaurants close soon after dinner service ends. This...
Side Trip: Bodega Bay

Side Trip: Bodega Bay

As the warm summer months begin to encompass the Bay area, a day or weekend reprieve to the cool, breezy temperatures and laid-back vibe of Bodega Bay is a popular choice for many who live inland. If it weren’t for the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film, “The Birds,” Bodega...
There’s No Place Like Sicily

There’s No Place Like Sicily

With its prime location in the Mediterranean Sea and sunny skies, Sicily has been a beacon of winemaking for thousands of years. Influences from Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Normans, Arabs, and Romans have each left their mark, creating a tapestry of cultures...