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,...
Beckstoffer Vineyards

Beckstoffer Vineyards

Each year, as the late-summer light slants across Napa Valley’s storied rows, a vintner’s thoughts turn to harvest. For Beckstoffer Vineyards—a name synonymous with some of California’s most prized vineyard sites—harvest is not simply a season. It’s the culmination of...
DeLoach Vineyards

DeLoach Vineyards

When Jean-Charles Boisset purchased DeLoach Vineyards in 2003, he replanted the estate’s vineyards and converted them to organic and biodynamic farming practices. It was a dramatic shift for a property founded in 1975 by Cecil and Christine DeLoach, who planted some...
Fortunati Vineyards

Fortunati Vineyards

The name Fortunati carries a sense of serendipity. Derived from the Italian word for “fortunate,” it reflects not only the personal story of Gary and Ellen Luchtel but also the philosophy behind their wines. What began as a hobby has grown into a small but ambitious...