Side Trip: West Sonoma Coast

Side Trip: West Sonoma Coast

Following a decade-long conversation, all eyes turned to a beautiful and remote place when California’s newest AVA, West Sonoma Coast Vintners, was finally established in May 2022. One of the goals of Sonoma County’s nineteenth AVA is to “define the West Sonoma...
The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

In recent years, since California has seen a surge of heatwaves and wildfires in winegrowing regions across the state, there has been talk of the future of California grape growing. In particular, writers and critics have questioned the longevity of Cabernet Sauvignon...
The UnGala

The UnGala

Greg Bouillerce is not only the executive director of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, he was also once a member, participating in Clubs across the country as his family moved from one location to the next. Bouillerce shares his personal story annually at...
Napa Valley Country Club

Napa Valley Country Club

One of Napa Valley’s “hidden gems” is the golf course at Napa Valley Country Club (NVCC). But the golf course is not the only NVCC amenity worth raving about. Perched on a hill above the clubhouse, with views to Mt. George and the surrounding Valley, are five Tennis...
Bespoke Winery Solutions

Bespoke Winery Solutions

After spending a combined 15 years working for other bookkeeping firms in the Valley, Jessie Freeman and Sarah Feeley made the leap to establishing their bookkeeping and financial services business in September 2022. The business name they chose, Bespoke Winery...
Hello Garage of Napa

Hello Garage of Napa

In March 2022, Hello Garage – a national garage renovator provider specializing in 100 percent polyaspartic floor coating – opened in Vacaville and began servicing dozens of homes in the Napa Valley area. In less than a year, they were commissioned to revamp the...
Best Friend of Facial Club

Best Friend of Facial Club

When life tosses a problem, a first response is to call a friend for advice, whether or not there’s professional experience to back it up. But, in the case of skincare issues, there’s a special place in Napa Valley that can be that good friend with hands-on, expert...
Elizabeth Spencer Winery

Elizabeth Spencer Winery

At the far end of the small parking area next to the Elizabeth Spencer Winery, a sandwich board with the handwritten words “Kitchen Memories Collection” signals visitors to enter. There’s been a lot of excitement at the winery since the Boisset Collection acquired it...
Anderson’s Conn Valley

Anderson’s Conn Valley

On more than one occasion, Todd Anderson, owner/grower/winemaker at Anderson’s Conn Valley, has heard from customers, ‘This was amazing… and the best experience we’ve ever had wine tasting!’ The cave experience where Todd makes an appearance at nearly all tastings, if...
Kenefick Ranch Winery

Kenefick Ranch Winery

In 1970, a San Francisco neurosurgeon visited Napa Valley for the first time, and as happens with most introductory trips to wine country, he fell in love with it. Eight years later, Dr. Tom Kenefick discovered and purchased what would become Kenefick Ranch Winery –...