Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Revered as Spain’s most important grape, the thick-skinned, black Tempranillo grape is particularly beloved for its showing in Rioja wines, of which it comprises the majority blend with other regional red grapes such as Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano. As a singular...
Calistoga’s Vault

Calistoga’s Vault

As proprietors and partners of Calistoga’s VAULT, one of Napa Valley’s most unique wine-tasting venues, Trevor Mallett and Mario Sculatti feature wines from five of their best vintner friends in addition to their own brands within their Vault Portfolio, an...
Hess Persson Estates

Hess Persson Estates

At the top of Mount Veeder, housed in a historic winery built in the 1800s, is Hess Persson Estates. Ideally placed for stunning panoramic views of the surrounding slopes and Napa Valley below, the estate is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. One of...
Napa Varietal Series: La Dolce Vita,  Napa Style

Napa Varietal Series: La Dolce Vita,  Napa Style

From northern Piedmont’s Barolo to Tuscany’s Chianti Classico right down to Sardinia’s Vermentino, Italy is one of the most prolific winegrowing regions in the world with some 400 styles of native grapes (of 2000) used in commercial production. It’s no wonder, then,...
Somerston Estate

Somerston Estate

One of Napa Valley’s largest winery properties is ironically one of the least known. Located within the region’s eastern Vaca Mountains, Somerston Estate and its 1,682 acres undulate over hill and dale at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,650 feet. Considered one of...