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The Natural Beauty and Wonderful Wines of Atlas Peak
Located at 2,663 feet on the western slopes of the Vaca Range separating the Napa and Sacramento valleys, Atlas Peak is known for acclaimed wines that are considerably different from those produced within the valley floor....
Jean-Charles Boisset: On Track to Preserve Napa’s History
As Ariel Saland, an expert Buena Vista Winery guide, leads guests through a small, tunnel-like passageway, she explains how the opening allowed mid-1800s winery workers to enter what was once a champagne cave....
The Great Napa Valley Founders Historical Tour
A Nod to the Innovative Pioneers Who Brought Napa Valley to Life In 1839, a man named George Calvert Yount first planted grapes in Napa Valley, recognized today as one of the world’s leading wine-growing regions. Early...
HERTELENDY VINEYARDS
The Pursuit of Perfection Ralph Hertelendy recently received a 99 point score for his 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, making this wine his label’s highest-rated to date. Of course Hertelendy is thrilled, but never one to rest on...
Peju Winery
Second Generation – Peju Sisters at the Helm Tony and Herta Peju arrived in the Napa Valley in 1983 with their then-young daughters Lisa and Ariana and began making acclaimed wines and welcoming guests to their tasting...
Phifer Pavitt Wines
Passion and Perseverance Phifer Pavitt Wines have an inspired story full of passion and tenacity, where resilience illuminates a room and character rises above the tide. It started in rural Ringgold, Georgia, when Suzanne...
Fantesca Estate & Winery
Sexy, Smart, and Unpretentious With a namesake based on a sexy, smart, and strong-willed female character in the Italian theatrical performances of Commedia dell'Arte, Fantesca Estate & Winery has captured the estate's...
‘Tis the Season for Sparkling
Recommendations + Tips from Napa’s Erin Riley, Owner of Be Bubbly Whether it’s a fall feast on the dinner table, a holiday gathering with family and friends, or a celebration that 2021 is finally over, it’s due time to...
Napa Valley’s KNIGHTS BRIDGE WINERY
The Latest Winery in Stunning Knights Valley For almost four decades, there has been only one winery in Knights Valley, the pastoral strip of heaven that sits at the base of Mount Saint Helena and ties Sonoma County and...
Napa Valley’s BAZÁN CELLARS
Essence of Grape Growing in a Bottle The story of Bazán Cellars is deeply rooted in traditional and legendary Napa Valley grape growing and centered around the family life that founders Mario and Gloria Bazán have created...
Napa Valley’s EARTHSHINE WINES
When the Stars—or Moons—Align Shawna Miller was at a crossroads after ten years as the winemaker at Luna Vineyards. During that time, Decanter Magazine highlighted her as the US representative in “Women in Wine:...
Meet Winemaker, Heidi Barrett
Onward and Upward in Wine, Art and AVIATION For a highly in-demand independent winemaker with a client list of 10 ultra-premium brands in four far-flung AVAs, the fastest possible commute is by air. Make that a metallic sky...
Napa Valley’s WINE COLLECTIVES
Discover Hidden Treasures from Napa’s Small, Family-Owned Vintners More and more wine collectives are popping up around Napa Valley as small, boutique, family wineries look for brick and mortar tasting rooms to showcase...
VENGE VINEYARDS Kirk Venge
GROWING UP in the BUSINESS California is, of course, a place where a family-owned wine business currently in its third generation defines it as “pioneering.” Kirk Venge fondly recalls growing up in the industry in...
Wesley Steffens of CORRELATION WINE COMPANY
A Passion Filled Life A journey composed of food, wine, and artistic expression defines Wesley Steffens’s artistry, Founder of Correlation Wine Company. “I am so lucky to do something that I love,” expressed Steffens. Born...
Meet Sal De Ianni of TRUCHARD VINEYARDS
Winemaker Sal De Ianni According to Jo Ann Truchard, co-owner of Truchard Vineyards, Winemaker Sal De Ianni is a dream come true. “Sal doesn’t get the appreciation he deserves,” Joann said. “He has a great palate, and he’s...
Newton Vineyard Winemaker Andrew Holve
Fulfills the Mountain Winery's Vision To truly know Newton Vineyard and its wines, one must understand its history, its prominence within the Napa winery community, and its resilience. Founded in 1977 by English businessman...
Robert Biale Vineyards
Perfecting California Classics, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah The story behind the inception of family-owned and operated Robert Biale Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s greatest treasures. It began in the 1940s when...
Meet Napa de Oro
Napa’s Liquid Gold California has always had a connection to gold. The Gold Rush was sparked by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in the late 1840s and was one of the most significant events to shape...
JUDD’S HILL WINERY and MICRO-CRUSH
EVERYONE Can Be a Winemaker Judd’s Hill Winery has been around since Judd Finkelstein’s parents purchased the property in the 1970s. However, it is so much more than just a winery, having been touted as “THE Place for...
