Cult Winemaker Dave Phinney

Cult Winemaker Dave Phinney

Winemaker Dave Phinney’s involvement in any vinous project captures attention. His innovative approach, which includes provocative and avant-garde wine labels, bold vineyard practices, and distinctive tasting experiences, continually challenges industry norms. His...
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

Established in 1982, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is a renowned Napa Valley Winery that comprises over 1600 acres across three Napa Valley vineyards, all dedicated to producing 100 percent estate-grown wines. The entire property, including the vineyards,...
Chimney Rock Winery

Chimney Rock Winery

Chimney Rock Winery Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna’s winemaking journey began in 1998 when she worked her first harvest as a harvest intern while pursuing her master’s in enology at U.C. Davis. Her talent led her to the role of Assistant Winemaker at Chimney Rock in...
The Future of Blue Farm is Green

The Future of Blue Farm is Green

Set against Sonoma’s agrarian backdrop, Blue Farm Wines produces Grand Cru-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from five vineyards across Sonoma County. The wines, renowned for their complexity, expressiveness, and craftsmanship, are a product of Anne Moller-Racke’s...
It’s a Dog’s Life

It’s a Dog’s Life

There are multiple reasons to bring a dog along on an excursion or a vacation. For starters, many pet owners’ furry companions are as equally regarded as family members as their human counterparts and sometimes can even be better company. Hanging out with a pooch is a...
Bringing the Cannabis Sparc to Napa Valley

Bringing the Cannabis Sparc 
to Napa Valley

SPARC, Napa Valley’s new boutique dispensary, is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and tourists, with cannabis products on par with the region’s spectacular wines and the more sophisticated retail experience expected in the valley. SPARC is conveniently located...
Side Trip: Healdsburg

Side Trip: Healdsburg

‘It was just a little farm town,’ locals tend to say when speaking of “old” Healdsburg (just over twenty years ago). That’s no longer the case, as evidenced by the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience (HWFE), the first international wine and food event in northern...
Making an Ocean of Difference

Making an Ocean of Difference

Calistoga’s cherished Frank Family Vineyards’ latest “Frank for a Cause” campaign will benefit 4ocean in its mission to help end the ocean plastic crisis. Through July 2025, every bottle of Frank Family wine purchased will pull one pound of plastic and trash from the...
Wine Regions Series: Washington State

Wine Regions Series: Washington State

Apeek into Washington State wine’s inner workings reveals an industry of inclusion, where everyone is welcome and where anything is possible. The State’s 1000+ wineries and 400+ vineyards (within eight defined wine-touring territories and 20 AVAs) are led by those who...
Model Growers

Model Growers

There are few landscapes as authentically rugged as Circle R Ranch & Vineyards still found in Napa Valley. The 1,189 acres of conservation land has hosted a working ranch since the mid-19th century when William and Dorinda Clarke established the ranch with 500...