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Apr 18, 2024

Lunch Longer

Winery Lunches at Somerston Estate Are a Can’t-Miss Experience
Apr 5, 2024

Howell Mountain

A Harmonious Interplay Between Terroir and Tradition

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Oak Knoll District AVA

Napa Valley's Sweet Spot Most of Napa Valley’s AVA’s are renowned for growing a particular variety. The Oak Knoll District AVA, on the other hand, is distinguished by its diversity. As many as 15 different grape varieties...

C. Elizabeth

PASSION and PROMISE: A Napa Valley Winemaking Couple Realize Their Cabernet Dream with C. Elizabeth Elizabeth Game Farm Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon  is  defined  as much by passion as it is by its memorable...

Akrasia Cellars

Rebel with a Softer Cause - Akrasia Cellars  The Napa Valley has become almost synonymous with one particular varietal –  Cabernet Sauvignon. According to Napa Valley Vintners, more than 34  different wine...

2018 Kukeri Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

Perfect Mark  100 Points - 2018 Kukeri Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Armed with an advanced winemaking degree plus a winery internship, passion and vision led Petar Kirilov from a small town in Bulgaria to Napa Valley...

Angwin Estate Vineyards

It’s a Process Rather Than a Destination When a native Howell Mountain winemaker says he approaches wine with a different perspective, one is listening. If the next sentence begins with, “After I left cardiac surgery...”...

Leto Cellars

An Illuminous Tale: Leto Cellars In a time of uncertainty, there is a light that encapsulates the beauty and integrity of the wine industry. With a history rooted in winemaking and wine operations, Leto Cellars is an...

Frank Family Vineyards

Frank Family Vineyards Shows What Rutherford Has to Offer When  it comes  to  Napa  Valley wine, the differences from one appellation to another are hard to miss. There is the racy acidity that seasons...

Somnium Wine

The Dot Shows “You are Here” It is not entirely expected for a retired NASCAR racecar  driver  to  be  drawn  to winemaking, a calling that requires the patience of a saint and a penchant for...

Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon

A Perfect Match The Napa Valley has been cultivating grapes since the 1700s, but Cabernet Sauvignon was not introduced to the area until the late 1800s around the time when industry icon, Charles Krug opened the first...

Wine Spies

Small Producers Find A Lifeline During The Pandemic In Flash Site Sale Spring was on  the  horizon,  and  the tasting rooms were buckling down for a huge influx of summer traffic. Then the pandemic hit....

Benton Family Wine

If all goes well,  Benton Family Wine will be hosting the annual West Coast Songwriter’s Competition again  soon. The monthly open mike contest hosted by and held at the Benton Family Wine winery has been on hold...

RD Winery

Cultivating Diversity by Bringing People Together Through Food and Wine With an altruistic spirit and a commitment to cultivating a  diverse community, RD Winery brings the Vietnamese culture to the Napa Valley,...

Luna Vineyards

Luna Vineyards’ gateway location along Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail is more than fitting. As the first winery encountered upon northern entry to the famed thoroughfare, Luna is a perfect first stop for visitors seeking the...

Napa Harvest Season

Through the Lens of Local Napa Photographer, Bob McClenahan Every year from August through October, vintners and vineyard workers collaborate closely with mother nature to farm the year’s grape vineyards to their peak of...

The Urban Track

Downtown Napa's Bustling Wine Scene It’s a relatively new phenomenon, but downtown Napa has become a prime location to taste wines. The compact area contains approximately 40 tasting venues, including single-winery tasting...

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Turns 50

The incredible success story of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is like a fairy tale—one that’s full of propitious, delicious magic and extraordinary timing. A true American legacy, the brand was born 11 years  before ...

Baldacci Vineyards

It's a Family Affair A handsome logo embellishes six important words, each independently rich with the strength of the brand’s promise. When strung together, the words “Baldacci Family Estate Vineyards Napa Valley” say it...

Tierra Roja Vineyard

A DEVOTED GROWER: Linda Neal, Tierra Roja Vineyard A devoted grower and vineyard manager, Linda Neal purchased the Tierra Roja property in 1987. She adopted the name given by the vineyard crew, which translates to “Red...

Oakville AVA

Napa Valley's Most Storied AVA:  Oakville AVA Every year, the 70 esteemed member wineries of the Oakville Winegrowers Association contribute  small lots of their finest Cabernet Sauvignon for use  in a...

2023 Best of NV Awards