Soyo House

Soyo House

An Invitation from Handwritten Wines If one is familiar with Yountville, over the past five years or so, there has been a noticeable and distinctive re- imagination of the town as a cultural hub of the  valley.  The  latest  enhancement is the...
A Very Napa St. Patrick’s Day

A Very Napa St. Patrick’s Day

Although Napa Valley is famous for its award-winning wines, the beer scene is also creating a buzz. Over the last few years, the area has opened multiple artisanal breweries that produce handcrafted IPA’s, pilsners, ambers, stouts and ales along with foodie- caliber...
Hendrickson Family Vineyards

Hendrickson Family Vineyards

Passion and Privilege Marilyn Hendrickson grew-up on the Atlas Peak acreage on which she now grows some of the valley’s most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The Foss Valley property called simply ‘The Ranch,’ has been in the family for 100 years, and was...
Lobo Wine

Lobo Wine

Encore Career Results in Applause for Krys and Randy Wulff The Wulffs had twenty plus years in non-wine related businesses before embarking on their “encore career” with Lobo Wines. For Randy, it was twenty years as a trial lawyer followed by another twenty as a...
VinRoc Wine Caves

VinRoc Wine Caves

Like the Vines of Atlas Peak, VinRoc Continues to Thrive Over 20 years ago, Michael Parmenter and Kiky Lee constructed a home, planted vines, dug a cave, and built a winery high on the east slope of Napa Valley, nestled below the majestic Atlas Peak. Their property...
Alta Napa Valley

Alta Napa Valley

Engaging the Eye and the Palette If it’s true that the label sells the wine, then it would be surprising to find Alta Napa Valley varietals on any retail shelf. The eye-catching graphic images of the owl and bear that grace this winery’s five wines  are the...