New West Knife Works

New West Knife Works

Visitors to St. Helena’s Main Street have no doubt stopped mid-stride to admire the colorful cutlery displays visible through New West KnifeWorks’ storefront window. The retail store resembles an art gallery; walls are adorned with frames for custom Damascus knives....
2022 Annual Holiday Gift Guide

2022 Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Napa Valley gift ideas for everyone on your list!   TRIBELLA  Wine Aerator Aeration made beautiful. The perfect pour. Drip Free Elegance. TRIbella has been called the “Greatest Aerator Of All Time”, and is an absolute joy to give… and receive. Complete the...
Virginia Wine Country

Virginia Wine Country

Virginia may be better known as the state for lovers, but this southeastern state, famed as one of the original 13 colonies in the United States, has become a significant player as a wine destination over the past decade. One of Virginia’s most prominent and...
Yolo County’s Winters

Yolo County’s Winters

About 40 miles east of St. Helena in the heart of Yolo County, Winters is probably quite used to gibes about #YOLO, the contemporary social media acronym. Actually, Yolo County is one of California’s oldest, dating back to statehood in 1850. The name is derived from...
Sensational Summer Salads

Sensational Summer Salads

It is summer in Napa Valley, which means there is a bounty of salad-ready vegetables and fruits. When one thinks about salads, likely the most ordinary immediately come to mind. However, local restaurants have elevated the salad experience to another level. Chefs have...
Vying for Viognier

Vying for Viognier

Story By: Melissa Vogt // Viognier Grapes-Photo courtesy of Fortunati Vineyards Select Producers Are Still Crafting Viognier in the Valley In the Northern Rhône Valley of France, Viognier vines are rooted in small vineyard parcels in two tiny appellations: Condrieu...
The Rise of the ADU

The Rise of the ADU

Napa Valley Real Estate Specialist // Avava ADU // Photo courtesy of avavadwellings.com To say our lives have changed and how we live since COVID is an understatement. So many have decided to move away from the brick-and-mortar workplace to enjoy a different lifestyle...
Art Association Napa Valley

Art Association Napa Valley

Art Association Napa Valley (AANV) has supported Napa Valley arts and culture for over 70 years with a small group of adamant supporters and artists, ensuring that the private, non-profit arts organization provides funding, advocacy, marketing, and exhibition...
Napa Valley Country Clubs’ Director of Golf, Tom Sims

Napa Valley Country Clubs’ Director of Golf, Tom Sims

Tom Sims, Director of Golf at Napa Valley Country Club (NVCC), has only been at NVCC for a little over a year, but his impact to the club has been monumental. Sims, a Class A PGA Golf Professional for over 27 years, brings years of local golf experience to the...
Tina Stephens

Tina Stephens

Travel Friendly, Lifestyle Clothing Tina has always been an adventurer, spending her free time traveling the world, exploring new places, and immersing herself in regional cultures. While always on the go, she found it challenging to find comfortable, travel-ready...