Fortunati

Fortunati

by | Sep 19, 2019 | SIP

A Little Bit of Luck and a Lot of Passion The name is apropos. Winemaker Gary Luchtel has long been known as ‘Lucky,’ a nickname derived from his surname and given to him while working in the commercial real estate business in San Francisco. Add a little Italian...
Olivia Brion Winery

Olivia Brion Winery

by | Sep 3, 2019 | SIP

The  Craft, Luck and Romance of Wine People traveling to Napa Valley to enjoy its world-famous wines are searching not only for that memorable bottle, but also for a truly authentic experience. David Mahaffey, an artisanal winemaker now in his 38th vintage, and...
Wine Access

Wine Access

by | Sep 3, 2019 | SIP

The Direct Line to Napa’s Best Wine For most wine lovers, a visit to Napa Valley comes with the sad inevitability of the return trip home. In other words, enjoy it to the fullest before having to kiss goodbye the uninhibited views of pristine vineyards running...
Brasswood Napa Valley

Brasswood Napa Valley

by | Sep 3, 2019 | Arts + Culture, SIP

Food, Wine, and Culture at Brasswood Napa Valley Brasswood Napa Valley  opened just four years ago  and  in that time has quickly become a favorite spot for both visitors and locals. Featuring 57 acres on the outskirts of St. Helena, the large ‘campus’...
The Rutherford Wine Vault

The Rutherford Wine Vault

by | Aug 29, 2019 | SIP

Filling a Niche Lost in Time As their vintner and wine collector clients glide along the iconic sycamore tree-lined driveway flanked by one of Napa Valley’s most historic vine- yards, the Georges de Latour estate, they embark upon the Rutherford Wine Vault, a unique,...
O’Brien Estate

O’Brien Estate

by | Aug 28, 2019 | SIP

As they ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their  O’Brien Estate winery in 2020, would Barb and Bart O’Brien do it all over again? “In a heartbeat,” says Barb, who with Bart and their two children moved from the Los Altos Hills ‘at the turn of the...