Chateau Buena Vista

Chateau Buena Vista

Jean-Charles Boisset, the visionary behind Chateau Buena Vista and the Boisset Collection, has always been captivated by the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of America’s wine country. His love affair with the area began at 11 when he visited the historic Buena...
Rutherford Hill Winery

Rutherford Hill Winery

Nestled high on a hill over a vast expanse of Rutherford AVA, just past the five-star Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford Hill Winery has been quietly and steadily putting out quality wine for half a century. This year, the winery pays homage to its 50 years of history,...
Marchelle Wines: A Passion for Rarity

Marchelle Wines: A Passion for Rarity

In Beaujolais, France, carbonic maceration—the process of fermenting whole red grape clusters to extract the grape’s color with low levels of tannin—is renowned for its ability to add unique aromas, like bubble gum and banana, as well as unique flavors, like cherry...
Romeo Vineyards & Cellars

Romeo Vineyards & Cellars

Frank Romeo didn’t intend to become a vintner when he purchased his 40-acre Calistoga property in 1996. He was simply seeking a weekend getaway—a relaxing spot to escape from his weekday job as proprietor of Romeo Packing Company in Half Moon Bay, a fertilizer...
Kenefick Ranch Vineyard & Winery

Kenefick Ranch Vineyard & Winery

Chris Kenefick’s father, San Francisco neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Kenefick, dreamt of owning a Napa Valley vineyard. He brought the dream to fruition in 1978 when he bought a Calistoga ranch planted with Bordeaux and Rhone-varietal vines. He eventually retired to Calistoga...
Solvang Deserves More Than a Sideways Glance

Solvang Deserves More Than a Sideways Glance

Twenty years ago, a small-budget film greatly impacted the world of wine. The wine-tasting road trip adventures of Miles and Jack in “Sideways” were filmed almost entirely on-location in the small town of Solvang and neighboring spots around the Santa Ynez Valley. As...