Tierra Roja Vineyard
A DEVOTED GROWER: Linda Neal, Tierra Roja Vineyard A devoted grower and vineyard manager, Linda Neal purchased the Tierra Roja property in 1987. She adopted the name given by the vineyard crew, which translates to “Red Earth,” stemming from the vibrant red,...
Oakville AVA
Napa Valley’s Most Storied AVA: Oakville AVA Every year, the 70 esteemed member wineries of the Oakville Winegrowers Association contribute small lots of their finest Cabernet Sauvignon for use in a blended micro-production bottling titled...
The Origins of Napa Valley’s Culinary Scene
What was the first restaurant in Napa County? That depends on the definition of “restaurant.” When Harrison Pierce erected the Empire Saloon on Main Street near Third in 1848, he became the first to sell meals in a building, as...
Food Trucks – Napa Valley’s Street Food
Napa Valley has a distinguished reputation as one of North America’s top culinary destinations, touting over 30 Michelin-rated restaurants, six with Michelin stars. But some of Napa’s most delectable menus can be found passionately prepared and served up among...
Breaking the Mold with Food & Wine Pairings
While serving an elegant Chardonnay with baked fish or a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a juicy steak are safe bets for wine pairings, the recent explosion of fresh styles of cuisine has created exciting opportunities for wine and food lovers to break tradition...
Blue Farm Wines
Burgundian Grand-Cru Style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Anne Moller-Racke, owner of Blue Farm Wines, believes wine is more of a craft than an art. Named for the 19th-century blue farmhouse at her home in Carneros, California, Blue Farm...
Expand Your Palate
…with Jeff Cohn Cellars’ Rhône Varietals Napa Cabs will never lose their top spot on wine lovers’ lists, but those with tannin fatigue may be interested in exploring a few other bold varietals. The Rhône family of wines, for instance, delivers the same intensity...
Ordaz Family Wines
Shooting for the Moon (Moon Mountain, That Is) Eppie Ordaz, Winemaker for Ordaz Family Wines and son of its legendary founder, Jesus “Chuy” Ordaz said, “We’re a family-run business, start to finish, not some large corporation with a misleading name. My dad, brothers,...
