Al & Sonia Franklin
Al and Sonia Franklin have lived in four places since they married, but none can compare to Napa Valley. “None have been as warm and embracing as the people we have met in Napa. We are both incredibly impressed with how giving everybody has been regarding their time,...
Antinori Napa Valley
The Antinori Napa Valley estate was born from the dream and the challenge of Marchese Piero Antinori to create a sublime expression of Napa Valley mountain terroir after his first visit to this land. Remarkably, this Tuscan family traces its vintner roots 26...
Seven Apart Winery
Seven Apart Winery elegantly showcases its AVA with four special labels named for the specifics of its estate vineyard’s terroir If the Napa Valley AVAs were illustrated as clubs, Atlas Peak would be the one full of all the “cool kids.” Literally, one of the region’s...
Music for Your Mouth
BottleRock Napa Valley, which entered the scene in 2013, is now an institution in the region, with an estimated 120,000 people attending the 3-day festival each year. In 2015, a new component was added to the BottleRock Napa Valley lineup, and most appropriately: the...
Food from the Heart
Napa Valley is blessed with some of the best farmers markets in California, the bounty of which spills over into almost every month of the year. The Calistoga Farmers Market is open year-round every Saturday from 9:00am–1:00pm. In addition to its abundance...
Culinary Adventures on the Napa Valley Wine Train
When there are so many worthy excursions to enjoy in Napa Valley, it’s often hard to decide what to add to the roster. So many possibilities, so little time. Any good day in the valley should include spectacular scenery, world-class cuisine that represents the unique...
Cooking with Karen Crouse
Maque Choux, pronounced “mock shoe,” is believed to have originated with Canadian settlers in the Louisiana bayous. This dish beautifully combines Native American and Cajun/Creole culinary traditions. The essence of Maque Choux lies in using fresh, seasonal...
Vermeil Wines
Multitudes of Napa tasting venues serve fine varietals within hospitable environs, but few boast the little extras that grace Vermeil Wines’ Downtown Napa tasting room. Nowhere else in wine country can visitors sip their Sauvignon Blanc beside a replica...
