Stags Leap District AVA
The Valley within in Napa Valley: Stags Leap District AVA “The quality of any wine grown in any AVA comes down to geology and soil, orientation and aspect, and topography and climate,” said Kirk Grace, Director of Vineyard Operations for Stag’s Leap Wine...
The Gift Guide
Napa Valley gift ideas for everyone on your list SWEET BLOSSOM Handcrafted in small batches, Sweet Blossom Company offers luxurious home and skincare products that are sure to delight and indulge the senses. Their signature goat’s milk soaps and lotions,...
Three Types of Wine that Taste Better Decanted
Understanding which wines to decant and for how long can be a bit confusing, especially to the novice drinker. Many types of wine can benefit from 1-2 hours of air exposure before tasting, as it simply opens them up. This allows wine to reveal fruit, floral and...
Prime Solum Winery
Where Art Can Be Found in the Vineyard and on the Labels The Hills, father and daughter, are artists. Bill (William) Hill started his winegrowing career in 1979 with the inaugural vintage of William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. Bill sold the William Hill Estate Winery in...
Fortunati
A Little Bit of Luck and a Lot of Passion The name is apropos. Winemaker Gary Luchtel has long been known as ‘Lucky,’ a nickname derived from his surname and given to him while working in the commercial real estate business in San Francisco. Add a little Italian...
Olivia Brion Winery
The Craft, Luck and Romance of Wine People traveling to Napa Valley to enjoy its world-famous wines are searching not only for that memorable bottle, but also for a truly authentic experience. David Mahaffey, an artisanal winemaker now in his 38th vintage, and...
Wine Access
The Direct Line to Napa’s Best Wine For most wine lovers, a visit to Napa Valley comes with the sad inevitability of the return trip home. In other words, enjoy it to the fullest before having to kiss goodbye the uninhibited views of pristine vineyards running...
Brasswood Napa Valley
Food, Wine, and Culture at Brasswood Napa Valley Brasswood Napa Valley opened just four years ago and in that time has quickly become a favorite spot for both visitors and locals. Featuring 57 acres on the outskirts of St. Helena, the large ‘campus’...
