Wine Spies

Wine Spies

For nearly two decades, Wine Spies has operated in the shadows. Not with trench coats and code names (well, maybe a few), but as discreet allies to boutique wineries and collectors. Each day, these self-proclaimed “agents” uncover a single wine worth...
All 4 Seniors

All 4 Seniors

Napa Valley’s All 4 Seniors, founded by longtime elder-care professional Colleen Kabeary, has quietly become a trusted name in senior support. Kabeary offers a novel, highly personalized approach to senior placement and consulting—one rooted in deep experience, local...
Fall is Perfect for Pumpkin Porch-Scaping

Fall is Perfect for Pumpkin Porch-Scaping

There is nothing like pumpkins on the front porch or entryway that says “Happy Halloween” or “Happy Thanksgiving” in autumn. And no one better in Napa to create a beautiful pumpkin, gourd, and hay bale porch display than Allison Parks of Parks Pumpkins in Napa. As the...
The Bohemian Highway inSonoma County Lives On

The Bohemian Highway in
Sonoma County Lives On

For those searching for a short, scenic drive in a less-traveled part of Sonoma County, consider the Bohemian Highway—ten miles of two-lane road linking Freestone, Occidental, and Monte Rio through redwoods, pastures, and pockets of vineyards. The Bohemian Highway,...
Follow the Vine Trail

Follow the Vine Trail

The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition is inching closer to their end goal of a 47-mile walking and biking trail that will meet their mission to “connect the entire Napa Valley—physically, artistically and culturally.” “Today, there are 33 completed miles in three major...
The Judgment of Truffles

The Judgment of Truffles

European-produced Périgord black truffles have long been considered the pinnacle of excellence. One of the world’s most expensive gourmet delicacies, these fantastic fungi command some of the highest prices of any truffle. But recently, Michelin-awarded American chefs...
Chocolate and Wine

Chocolate and Wine

Pairing chocolate with wine is a delicious way to explore the joys of the table, especially when considering the delightful combination of Chocolate and Wine. Chef and Chocolatier Holly Peterson has spent much of her career creating wine and food...
Karen Crouse Napa Valley

Karen Crouse Napa Valley

There’s something timeless about grilled cheese. It’s warm, familiar, and deeply comforting—the kind of food that wraps around you like your coziest sweater. In the early days of fall, when the air turns crisp and the garden begins to quiet, it’s exactly what I find...