PlumpJack Winery

PlumpJack Winery

PlumpJack Winery reflects on settling into their Oakville estate and the most significant milestones since debuting their first wine in 1995. It’s been 30 years since PlumpJack Winery produced its first vintage of Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and according to...
Chef Patrick Prager at Silverado Resort

Chef Patrick Prager at Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort Executive Chef Patrick Prager wears many hats—and wears them well. Overseeing The Grill, Mansion Bar and Terrace, Market and Bakery, and Banquets, Prager brings a deeply intentional approach to the resort’s diverse culinary offerings. From elegant...
Eiko’s Japanese Restaurant

Eiko’s Japanese Restaurant

The  scent of sizzling teriyaki fills the air as regulars settle into their favorite seats at Eiko’s—a Napa Valley mainstay where sashimi arrives daily from the Pacific Rim. In the heart of wine country, Eiko’s has spent over a decade proving that seafood doesn’t...
Ember

Ember

A year ago, Ember lit its first flame. Now, the signature steakhouse at The Meritage Resort and Spa is entering its second year with new energy, a new chef, and the kind of atmosphere that invites indulgence. Dark marble, warm wood, and flickering candlelight...
Summer’s in Session at Romeo Vineyards

Summer’s in Session at Romeo Vineyards

At Romeo Vineyards & Cellars in downtown Calistoga, summer isn’t just a season—it’s a weekly celebration. From Memorial Day through October 31, the charming tasting garden transforms every weekend into a laid-back gathering of music lovers, wine enthusiasts, and...
A Visit to Sequoia Grove

A Visit to Sequoia Grove

Set beneath towering redwoods in Napa Valley’s Rutherford AVA, Sequoia Grove Winery takes a refreshingly relaxed approach to fine wine and food. This family-owned estate is known for its bold Cabernet Sauvignons and warm hospitality, but it’s the winery’s...
Kukeri Wines

Kukeri Wines

As founder and winemaker at Kukeri Wines, Petar Kirilov would be the first to say that passion, dedication, and long hours are required to create unique wines. In the production of very small quantities of handcrafted wines, there simply are no shortcuts.  ...
Beringer Vineyards

Beringer Vineyards

The Taste of Beringer Tour at the historic winery celebrates terroir and gourmet food pairings. With roots that date back to 1868, Beringer Vineyards is often recognized for its history and position as a pioneer in the valley reputed for its many firsts — from the...
Karen Crouse Napa Valley

Karen Crouse Napa Valley

For a recent dinner where I was pouring my Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, I added vineyard photos onto each napkin ring—all different. I intended to give guests a sense of where the wine came from. With each pour, the photos invited conversation and...
Reynolds Family Winery

Reynolds Family Winery

Just off the Silverado Trail, where the road curves south of Napa’s Stags Leap District, Reynolds Family Winery sits unobtrusively behind a canopy of oak trees. Behind a modest guest cottage is a story that has taken shape over decades—one of reinvention, resilience,...