Get a Taste of Napa’s Burgeoning Beer Scene
Most know Napa Valley for its world-class wines and Michelin-starred restaurants. However, the craft beer brewery and taproom scene from Napa to Calistoga is exploding with a post-pandemic renaissance of local favorites and the introduction of new and exciting...
Napa Valley Mustard Season
During the months of February and March each year, when Napa Valley’s vineyards are in their dark and dormant phase, the valley floor erupts with an explosion of bright yellow mustard. The sea of yellow blooms is cause for celebration, attracting locals and visitors...
The Natural Beauty and Wonderful Wines of Atlas Peak
Located at 2,663 feet on the western slopes of the Vaca Range separating the Napa and Sacramento valleys, Atlas Peak is known for acclaimed wines that are considerably different from those produced within the valley floor. The region’s micronutrient-rich volcanic...
Jean-Charles Boisset: On Track to Preserve Napa’s History
As Ariel Saland, an expert Buena Vista Winery guide, leads guests through a small, tunnel-like passageway, she explains how the opening allowed mid-1800s winery workers to enter what was once a champagne cave. Unfortunately, they were blocked from entering through the...
2022 Best of Napa Valley Awards – Readers Choice
Napa Valley’s reputation as one of the world’s finest wine and culinary destinations has made it one of the most desirous places to visit, and its local charms have also made it one of America’s best small towns in which to live. Besides the...
The VINOUS WONDERS of the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
A two to three-night stay is optimal and allows for ample sampling of the delightful hospitality found within this region that is often overlooked in favor of the higher-profile Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo. Here, vineyards and horse farms coalesce...
WASHINGTON STATE’S Walla Walla Valley
A Look at the Pacific Northwest and Its Rhône and Bordeaux Varietals The Walla Walla Valley appellation is nestled within the larger Columbia Valley appellation in Washington state. Small in stature, Walla Walla Valley is planted to 3,000 acres of vineyards with...
The Great Napa Valley Founders Historical Tour
A Nod to the Innovative Pioneers Who Brought Napa Valley to Life In 1839, a man named George Calvert Yount first planted grapes in Napa Valley, recognized today as one of the world’s leading wine-growing regions. Early grape-growing pioneers began establishing their...