The CIA at Copia

The CIA at Copia

In the heart of downtown Napa is The Culinary Institute of America’s food and culture center—The CIA at Copia—playing host to various events, festivals, industry conferences, culinary classes, boot camps, and of course, restaurants, pop-ups, and unique dining...
Napa Valley’s Best Italian

Napa Valley’s Best Italian

Immigrants to the Napa Valley include a large number of Italians who arrived in Napa Valley as early as the mid-to-late 19th century. Along with their family heritage came traditional family recipes, some of which remain on menus today. Whether they be old-world style...
NAPA VALLEY Sangiovese

NAPA VALLEY Sangiovese

Story By: Melissa Vogt Small Parcels Yield Rare Gems Napa Valley is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon, so why do producers craft wines from varietals that seem “out of place” for the region? Although Napa Valley has hung its hat—for good reason—on Cabernet, the...
FORTUNATI VINEYARDS

FORTUNATI VINEYARDS

Story By: Layne Randolph // Photo By: Joel Weiss Well-Rounded, Multi-Layered, Food-Friendly Wines Just a mile north of downtown Napa in the Oak Knoll District AVA, Fortunati Vineyards stands on ten-plus acres of prime Napa Valley soil. And behind the winery’s “barn,”...
Miner Family Winery

Miner Family Winery

Story By: Fran Miller // Photos Courtesy of Miner Family Winery Inviting Warmth at MINER FAMILY WINERY It is fitting that Miner Family Winery’s logo is derived from the symbol for the Assyrian Sun God Ashur. The Oakville-based winery and tasting room faces west,...