Meet Sal De Ianni of TRUCHARD VINEYARDS
Winemaker Sal De Ianni According to Jo Ann Truchard, co-owner of Truchard Vineyards, Winemaker Sal De Ianni is a dream come true. “Sal doesn’t get the appreciation he deserves,” Joann said. “He has a great palate, and he’s a great team player. Sal has us taste our...
Newton Vineyard Winemaker Andrew Holve
Fulfills the Mountain Winery’s Vision To truly know Newton Vineyard and its wines, one must understand its history, its prominence within the Napa winery community, and its resilience. Founded in 1977 by English businessman Peter Newton, the Spring Mountain...
Robert Biale Vineyards
Perfecting California Classics, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah The story behind the inception of family-owned and operated Robert Biale Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s greatest treasures. It began in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale was trying to find a way to...
Meet Napa de Oro
Napa’s Liquid Gold California has always had a connection to gold. The Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in the late 1840s and was one of the most significant events to shape American history. Napa, too, was affected by...
JUDD’S HILL WINERY and MICRO-CRUSH
EVERYONE Can Be a Winemaker Judd’s Hill Winery has been around since Judd Finkelstein’s parents purchased the property in the 1970s. However, it is so much more than just a winery, having been touted as “THE Place for Custom Crush Winemaking in Napa Valley” by Food...
STAG’S LEAP Wine Cellars
In Honor of Steven Spurrier and The Judgment of Paris This year marks the forty-fifth anniversary of the infamous Judgment of Paris, which ranked two California wines above some of the most prestigious wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux. The blind wine tasting concealed...
Premiere Week-Napa Valley Vintners
RELEASE WEEK Unveils Winemaker Creativity The varietals and blends created for Premiere Napa Valley by Napa Valley’s winemakers are nearly always a revelation. Those who primarily craft a specific variety, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, are cut loose from...
Cheers, The Good Life
Dear Friends, The excitement of another harvest season reminds us how fortunate we are to live and work here in the world’s premier wine region. In the wake of an extremely challenging year, Napa Valley is once again showing its trademark grit and grace, weathering a...
