Napa Valley’s Ralph Hertelendy

Napa Valley’s Ralph Hertelendy

by | Sep 16, 2021 | Forks and Corks, SIP

The Man, Wine and Vision Ralph Hertelendy describes himself as a Renaissance Man and overachiever. He speaks five languages, loves participating in sports (including skydiving and driving fast cars), is a classically trained pianist, artist and winemaker. He is...
Napa Valley’s 601 Cellars

Napa Valley’s 601 Cellars

by | Sep 16, 2021 | Forks and Corks, SIP

Taking a Chance and Beating the Odds Often it’s the most challenging feats in life that reap the greatest rewards, whether it be putting a man on the moon, developing a life-saving vaccine, or successfully producing small-batch, off-the-grid varietals in Napa...
Napa Valley’s Hess Collection Winery

Napa Valley’s Hess Collection Winery

by | Sep 10, 2021 | Forks and Corks, SIP

A Distinctly Different Destination Take a scenic drive up in the Mayacamas Mountains, shaped over five million years ago, where The Hess Collection Winery is one-of-a-kind. Off the beaten path on the forested slopes of Mount Veeder, visitors can appreciate this...
Napa’s Very Own Scott Palazzo

Napa’s Very Own Scott Palazzo

by | Sep 9, 2021 | Forks and Corks, SIP

Makes Food Wines Almost two decades ago, while sitting in what was then the Raven movie theatre in Healdsburg, Scott Palazzo watched as Miles, the wine snob and main character of the movie Sideways, angrily trashed Merlot and refused to drink it. Palazzo’s heart sank....
Napa Valley’s Scalon Cellars

Napa Valley’s Scalon Cellars

by | Sep 9, 2021 | Forks and Corks, SIP

A Sense of Place — Scalon Cellars A collaboration composed of passion, talent, and camaraderie unveils the story behind the success of Scalon Cellars. Together, Jesus Espinoza and Cruz Calderon developed a kinship driven by 30 years of vineyard management...