Pickleball

Pickleball

Across many media outlets,  pickleball  has been dubbed “the fastest growing sport in America” because it is easy to learn, appropriate for all ages, a social activity, and fun. It has attracted celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Serena Williams, and George...
Diamond Mountain Vineyard

Diamond Mountain Vineyard

A Journey To The Top Diamond Mountain Vineyard, under the stewardship of veteran winemaker Kevin Vecchiarelli and consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, conveys the essence of this historic property which dates back to 1895. Situated high atop the summit for which it is...
Wallis Family Estate

Wallis Family Estate

Wines That Inspire Wallis Family Estate’s origin story is a bit different from those of other Napa Valley wineries. Though Edward Wallis pilgrim- aged to Napa in 1975, like others who would eventually put the winemaking region on the world map, Wallis was simply...
Vineyard {511}

Vineyard {511}

A Diamond Mountain District Find Named simply for the house number at  which  its  one  acre  of  grapes  is located,  Ed and Irene Ojdana’s Vineyard {511} is an under-the-radar Diamond Mountain District gem. And with production...
Diamond Mountain District AVA

Diamond Mountain District AVA

Diminutive Yet Dynamic Rising above Calistoga, the steep and rocky Diamond Mountain District AVA draws vintners who desire the vital characteristics that make a Diamond Mountain wine: intensity, concentration, and ageability. “Several notable vintners and winemakers...
Azur Wines

Azur Wines

Mindful Winemaking: Elan Fayard Finds Her  Calling To be known for one perfect wine might be enough for most vintners. But for Elan Fayard, her acclaimed Azur Rosé is just one of many triumphs, both  vinous  and  personal.  The Provencal style...
Share A Splash

Share A Splash

With a venturous spirit and an appreciation for extraordinary wines for every palate and price point, Healdsburg-based Share A Splash Wine Co. is a portfolio brand name encompassing Cannonball, Angels & Cowboys, High Dive Napa Valley, Astrolabe wines from New...
Rosé Style Wines for All Occasions

Rosé Style Wines for All Occasions

Drink Pink “Pink sunshine” and “freshness in a glass” are catchy phrases Robert Sinskey winemaker Jeff Virnig uses to describe the winery’s latest release of the 2020 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, a complex pink wine with bright, fruity flavors, crisp acidity, and long dry...
Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

It’s been a year of nimble pivots for every- one. Yet one thing is certain at Napa’s di Rosa Center for  Contemporary  Art  — “Art and Outdoors” is one of the non-profit museum’s foundational pillars and has been for nearly 25 years. Highlighting this...
Napa Valley Art Scene

Napa Valley Art Scene

For all that it has to offer the wine enthusiast, the Napa Valley is no slouch in the art department either. Maybe it is because wine and art, both symbolic of la dolce vita, seemingly go hand in hand. Regardless, the California AVA is home to an imposing fine-arts...