Stags’ Leap Winery

Stags’ Leap Winery

Just a short turn off the Silverado Trail, Stags’ Leap Winery reveals itself as a hidden valley framed by the craggy Palisades. “We are just moments off the Silverado Trail… but a world away,” says Jim Foster, Hospitality Manager. “It’s like our own Shangri-La.” One...
Chimney Rock at 40

Chimney Rock at 40

This year marks a milestone for Chimney Rock: the winery’s 40th anniversary. For Winemaker and General Manager Elizabeth Vianna, the occasion is both personal and profound. “I’ve made wine here for 23 of those vintages,” she reflects. “To watch this estate fulfill its...
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,...