Chimney Rock Winery
Chimney Rock Winery Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna’s winemaking journey began in 1998 when she worked her first harvest as a harvest intern while pursuing her master’s in enology at U.C. Davis. Her talent led her to the role of Assistant Winemaker at Chimney Rock in...
The Future of Blue Farm is Green
Set against Sonoma’s agrarian backdrop, Blue Farm Wines produces Grand Cru-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from five vineyards across Sonoma County. The wines, renowned for their complexity, expressiveness, and craftsmanship, are a product of Anne Moller-Racke’s...
It’s a Dog’s Life
There are multiple reasons to bring a dog along on an excursion or a vacation. For starters, many pet owners’ furry companions are as equally regarded as family members as their human counterparts and sometimes can even be better company. Hanging out with a pooch is a...
Bringing the Cannabis Sparc
to Napa Valley
SPARC, Napa Valley’s new boutique dispensary, is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and tourists, with cannabis products on par with the region’s spectacular wines and the more sophisticated retail experience expected in the valley. SPARC is conveniently located...
Side Trip: Healdsburg
‘It was just a little farm town,’ locals tend to say when speaking of “old” Healdsburg (just over twenty years ago). That’s no longer the case, as evidenced by the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience (HWFE), the first international wine and food event in northern...
Making an Ocean of Difference
Calistoga’s cherished Frank Family Vineyards’ latest “Frank for a Cause” campaign will benefit 4ocean in its mission to help end the ocean plastic crisis. Through July 2025, every bottle of Frank Family wine purchased will pull one pound of plastic and trash from the...
Wine Regions Series: Washington State
Apeek into Washington State wine’s inner workings reveals an industry of inclusion, where everyone is welcome and where anything is possible. The State’s 1000+ wineries and 400+ vineyards (within eight defined wine-touring territories and 20 AVAs) are led by those who...
Model Growers
There are few landscapes as authentically rugged as Circle R Ranch & Vineyards still found in Napa Valley. The 1,189 acres of conservation land has hosted a working ranch since the mid-19th century when William and Dorinda Clarke established the ranch with 500...
