The Best Kept Secret: Cherish
Some of the best-kept secrets are those that are waiting to be discovered, a secret that embodies beauty, well- ness, and tradition, blending time-honored family values with a modern-day approach. For Lynne Rodgers, Cherish Market Garden and Orchard is a dream...
Rodgers Vineyards
The Sweet Spot Gravel, sand, and clay over a rock base flowing out of the western Mayacamas Mountains define the soil topography of Rodgers Vineyards. For six generations, the Rodgers family has cultivated their land in its premier location in the Oak...
Corley Family in Napa Valley
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence When Jay Corley came to the Napa Valley fifty years ago, he came to buy land to grow an estate vineyard with an eye to an eventual winery. He had not worked in the wine industry before, and Napa Valley was not what it is today, so it...
Fortunati Vineyards
The Tiny Winery in Oak Knoll District Vintners Gary and Ellen Luchtel describe Fortunati Vineyards with a lot of pride—the sort of satisfaction that comes from achieving a dream and doing something they love—creating handcrafted wines in the Oak...
Materra/Cunat Family Vineyards
Reinvigorates its Winemaking Team Brian and Miki Cunat of Materra/ Cunat Family Vineyards purchased their 52 bucolic Oak Knoll AVA acres in 2007, and since that time, have gradually and steadily raised the bar on all aspects of their venture. From stellar winetasting...
Oak Knoll District AVA
Napa Valley’s Sweet Spot Most of Napa Valley’s AVA’s are renowned for growing a particular variety. The Oak Knoll District AVA, on the other hand, is distinguished by its diversity. As many as 15 different grape varieties are grown within its 8,300 acres, of...
C. Elizabeth
PASSION and PROMISE: A Napa Valley Winemaking Couple Realize Their Cabernet Dream with C. Elizabeth Elizabeth Game Farm Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is defined as much by passion as it is by its memorable aromatic nose of vanilla, dried flowers, and...
Akrasia Cellars
Rebel with a Softer Cause – Akrasia Cellars The Napa Valley has become almost synonymous with one particular varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon. According to Napa Valley Vintners, more than 34 different wine grape varieties are grown in Napa County,...
