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Apr 18, 2024

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Vineyard {511}

A Diamond Mountain District Find Named simply for the house number at  which  its  one  acre  of  grapes  is located,  Ed and Irene Ojdana’s Vineyard {511} is an under-the-radar...

Diamond Mountain District AVA

Diminutive Yet Dynamic Rising above Calistoga, the steep and rocky Diamond Mountain District AVA draws vintners who desire the vital characteristics that make a Diamond Mountain wine: intensity, concentration, and...

Azur Wines

Mindful Winemaking: Elan Fayard Finds Her  Calling To be known for one perfect wine might be enough for most vintners. But for Elan Fayard, her acclaimed Azur Rosé is just one of many triumphs, both  vinous...

Share A Splash

With a venturous spirit and an appreciation for extraordinary wines for every palate and price point, Healdsburg-based Share A Splash Wine Co. is a portfolio brand name encompassing Cannonball, Angels & Cowboys, High...

Rosé Style Wines for All Occasions

Drink Pink “Pink sunshine” and “freshness in a glass” are catchy phrases Robert Sinskey winemaker Jeff Virnig uses to describe the winery’s latest release of the 2020 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, a complex pink wine with bright,...

The Ghost of Autumn Wine

The Only Thing They Take Seriously Is the WINE in The Ghost of Autumn's Unquenchable Spirit The questions are many, and the answers come fast — all of them rich in storytelling details. Where did the Ghost of Autumn...

Bubble Butt

Elegant, Cheeky, and Playful Guess What? It’s Bubble Butt At the intersection of seltzer and rosé in a 250 ml can, presenting...Bubble Butt. It’s a cheeky name for a playful product that has hit the shelves after three...

The Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery

A Taste of Calistoga Known for its authenticity, The Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery reflects the tranquil community located at the northern tip of the Napa Valley. A sojourn composed of an Inn with a detached private...

Hertelendy Vineyards Chardonnay

In a Land of Cabernet Sauvignon  Hertelendy Vineyards Chardonnay Excels Ralph Hertelendy is a young man with a compelling personality, infectious smile, and unbridled enthusiasm. Among his many talents - artist, ...

Frank Family Vineyards

Finds A Second Home In Carneros Frank Family Vineyards, known for their distinguished offerings of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons, also crafts notable single-vineyard Chardonnays sourced from their estate vineyard and a...

Handwritten Wines

Handwritten Wines Introduces Exclusive 'Seven Culinary Wonders' Be at the forefront of the innovative wine and culinary scene for a once- in-a-lifetime experience. Inspired by the “Seven Wonders of the World,” Handwritten...

Chandon

Sparkling Lovers Love Chandon As Napa Valley wineries continue to elevate visitor experiences with unique offerings that promise originality and exclusivity, Chandon maintains its status as one of wine country’s most...

Chardonnay

Expanding Horizons with Napa Valley Chardonnay It was like a shot heard around the world when the 1973 Chardonnay crafted at Chateau Montelena Winery in Calistoga received the top score over top White Burgundy selections...

The Journey: Taylor Berkley Boydstun

The world-renowned Napa Valley is a community where dreams flourish and wine reigns, where vintners such as Taylor Berkley Boydstun craft terroir-driven wines showcasing a true sense of place within each vintage. Inspired...

Chardonnay

Expanding the Horizons with Napa Valley Chardonnay It was like a shot heard around the world when the 1973 Chardonnay crafted at Chateau Montelena Winery in Calistoga received the top score over top White Burgundy...

Magna Carta Cellars

Where Harmony = Art + Science + Hope Catchy name, right? For those who know their history, the year 1215 was an important one in writing the charter of liberties. In Runnymede, a small meadow on the banks of the River...

David Clinton Wine Cellars

Fostering Friendship David Clinton Wine Cellars was created as the result of friendship, so it stands to reason that a spirit of  camaraderie and connection continues to inspire the boutique winery’s two founders. “We...

Sill Family Vineyards

An Under-The -Radar Cult Gem Igor Sill’s small production, ultra-premium, Atlas Peak-derived varietals might be some of the best wines flying under the Napa Valley wine radar.  But  for  those in the know,...

Anthology at Conn Creek Winery

The Beauty of Aging Metaphorically speaking, if a  bottle of wine is a book, an anthology is the whole library. At Conn Creek Winery, guests will “borrow the keys” to the Anthology Room, unlocking the door to the...

2023 Best of NV Awards