Jean-Charles Boisset

Jean-Charles Boisset

Never has an award seemed so well-deserved. Jean-Charles Boisset, the French-born wine entrepreneur and proprietor of Boisset Collection, adds another moniker to his name: Wine Enthusiast’s “2024 Person of the Year.” Boisset has made an indelible mark in America’s...
“Eat Dirt” at Priest Ranch Winery

“Eat Dirt” at Priest Ranch Winery

There is no more enticing culinary combination than wine and chocolate. At Priest Ranch’s tasting room in Yountville, the Taste the Terroir Experience offers just that, but with a twist: the opportunity to “eat dirt” with chocolates that emulate the dirt grapes grow...
Solar-Powered Wine

Solar-Powered Wine

Calistoga’s Frank Family Vineyards completed the installation of more than 800 solar panels on their winery property in fall 2024, enabling them to generate at least 75% of their electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room, and new hospitality...
CHANDON

CHANDON

True to a pioneering spirit focused on new possibilities, Chandon California paved the way as the first champagne-led sparkling house in the United States over 50 years ago. Dedicated to seeking out the best terroirs, Robert Jean de Vogüé’s vision currently operates...
Lunch at Somerston Estate

Lunch at Somerston Estate

Up high in the eastern Vaca Mountains, the dedicated team at Somerston Estate Winery & Vineyard can attest to the fact that wine appreciation is a lifelong pursuit. Frankly, there are few pursuits more enjoyable. Best of all, the estate team is happy to share...