Say Your Vows Among the Vines

Say Your Vows Among the Vines

Napa Valley boasts any number of luxury hotels poised to take advantage of vineyard views, but few are nestled so closely amongst the vines as Alila Napa Valley. The resort is adjacent to historic Beringer Vineyards, and many of its sumptuous guest rooms are within...
Vows at V. Sattui

Vows at V. Sattui

When it comes to wedding destinations, it doesn’t get more idyllic than Napa Valley. Yet, there are only a few wineries permitted to offer weddings on-site here, and among them, V. Sattui Winery has been recognized as one of the top five wedding venues in the world....
Unveiling Napa Valley’s Hidden Gem

Unveiling Napa Valley’s Hidden Gem

With its sun-kissed vineyards and endless charm, Napa Valley is undoubtedly a haven for romance. But nestled amidst the iconic landscape lies a property whispered about solely amongst discerning locals – a true sanctuary called the Napa Valley Country Club...
Napa Nuptials

Napa Nuptials

Searching for an amazing backdrop for a wedding, one with scenery as varied as it is breathtaking? Envision lush vineyards, majestic mountain ranges, leathery chapparals, towering coastal redwoods, colorful gardens, and groves of ancient olive trees. Add in a...
2024 Best Of Napa Valley Awards

2024 Best Of Napa Valley Awards

Napa Valley Life always kicks off the year with our annual Best of Napa Valley Readers’ Choice Awards. The Readers’ Choice Awards is a community project that offers us a unique opportunity to collaborate with our readers and followers to support and promote Napa’s...
Thomas Buck’s Sire Estate

Thomas Buck’s Sire Estate

The creation of Sire Estate was nearly inevitable. As proprietor of Beau Wine Tours, Sire founder Thomas Buck was more than well acquainted with the Valley, where he has shuttled visitors since 1996. Wineries, estate vineyards, winemakers—Buck knew them all through...
Priest Ranch’s New Groove

Priest Ranch’s New Groove

At the end of last year, Priest Ranch debuted their new restaurant, The Kitchen at Priest Ranch. But the concept helmed by Chef Dan Solomon is so much more. In fact, it embodies all that of a home kitchen: It’s not just a room that serves food; it emphasizes Priest...
Enjoy Fine Wines and Fine Views

Enjoy Fine Wines and Fine Views

When Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars first opened its FAY Outlook & Visitor Center in 2014, guests reveled in the glorious views of the winery’s FAY Vineyard. Designed by Barcelona-based architect Javier Barba, the space featured a large tasting bar, behind which...
Wine Regions Series: Santé!

Wine Regions Series: Santé!

For visitors to Alsace, an appreciation of a strong sense of identity is one of the key takeaways. At the top of the list of things for which Alsace is known, there’s food and wine: specifically, excellent white wine to complement regional gastronomic delights such...
Discover Palo Alto

Discover Palo Alto

Just a two-hour drive south of Napa, Palo Alto buzzes with palpable energy and an entrepreneurial spirit, making the South Bay town an ideal spot for a rejuvenating getaway. With its Mediterranean climate, fine dining, boutique shopping, numerous (and free)...