Nature’s Way Montessori

Nature’s Way Montessori

With the belief that education should be accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the natural curiosity and potential of every child, Monica MacDonald founded Nature’s Way Montessori pre-school in 2013. Over the last 11 years, MacDonald and Nature’s Way have...
Wine Tour Drivers

Wine Tour Drivers

As the ultimate designated driver service, Wine Tour Drivers guarantees its customers a relaxing—and safe—venture through wine country. The unique service provides professional drivers for those who prefer to fully enjoy their winetasting experiences within Napa,...
Built On Trust

Built On Trust

Some people are natural investors and enjoy spending hours following the stock market. Talking with a financial advisor can feel like deciphering a foreign language for the rest of us. In the end, establishing a relationship with an advisor always comes down to trust....
Napa Valley’s Burgeoning Food Truck Scene

Napa Valley’s Burgeoning Food Truck Scene

Just when it seemed dining out was out of reach due to the rising cost of everything, along came an army of food trucks ready to serve up hot, tasty, inexpensive treats. Though Napa has always had its share of fabulous taco trucks and, more recently, catering food...
Cooking with Karen Crouse

Cooking with Karen Crouse

Sauteed mushrooms elevate a meal to gourmet status with their golden color, savory flavors, and meaty texture. Serve them as a side dish, add them to pasta or risotto, or use them as a decadent topping for steak and poultry. My method involves a couple of tips that...
Pope Valley Winery

Pope Valley Winery

Drive up the tree-lined path to Pope Valley Winery, and one will feel like they’ve stepped back in time. One of Napa Valley’s oldest wineries, Pope Valley offers an authentic winetasting experience where guests enjoy unique varietals within a relaxed setting. Varied...
Clif Family Winery & Farm

Clif Family Winery & Farm

Approaching the Clif Family Tasting Room on Main Street in St. Helena, chances are that the bright green Bruschetteria Food Truck parked under the trees at curbside is the first thing to catch your eye. And it’s the perfect place to begin this story. Actually, the...
AURELIA

AURELIA

Keith Bentz spent his sophomore year at Stanford at the university’s campus in Tours, in the Loire Valley, where some of France’s most celebrated white wines are grown. There, he fell in love with the Sauvignon Blancs, which are Loire Valley’s signature...
The Essence of Fontanella

The Essence of Fontanella

On the heels of their latest signature release, Karen Fontanella of Fontanella Family Winery reflects on how far she and her husband, Jeff, have come since originally laying their foundations at the flagship estate on Patrick Road in 2005. “This wine is really the...
Mt. Veeder

Mt. Veeder

In a region filled with endless views of sprawling valley-floor vines, it may come as a wonder that any producer in Napa Valley takes to the rugged terrain of the mountains for growing grapes. But for many producers, the steep slopes of the mountainous appellations in...