Napa has no shortage of polished tasting rooms. But few are hidden inside a steel-and-concrete bunker built into the hillside, channeling equal parts James Bond lair and modern art gallery. Even fewer…
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Within the bucolic vineyards of St. Helena, Revana Estate has spent nearly three decades refining a singular focus: producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley’s most pedigreed sites. Established in 1997 by…
In Conversation With Jon Priest At Etude Wines, philosophy is paramount to the process. That is, long before a single grape is picked, winemaking must begin in the vineyard. The core belief…
The Roederer Estate tasting room has undergone a stunning transformation that bridges generations of winemaking excellence. At the helm of this ambitious redesign is Julia Rouzaud, a seventh-generation member of the renowned…
Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala shattered its fundraising record on July 13, raising an extraordinary $5 million at the sold-out celebration held at Nickel & Nickel winery. Gala Chair Mary…
In a valley where heritage is often bought and bottled, Clos du Val remains a true family affair. Founded in 1972 by John and Henrietta Goelet, the estate helped put Napa on…
The Marina district corner building at 3213 Scott Street has seen more than its share of iterations—an American brasserie, a seafood spot before that—but it has never housed anything quite like TIYA. Since opening…
Chef’s garden at The Grange is flourishing, and with it comes the highly anticipated return of the Harvest Dinner Series at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection. Held in chef’s garden, the delicious…
Just off the main drag in St. Helena, you’ll find a sun-drenched patio, a wildly popular food truck, and wine and cuisine experiences that feel more inviting than they are performative. Welcome…
Seasonal Menu Paired by New Sommelier Christina Stanley
The Sam’s Grill entrance on Bush Street is modest, but step inside and the atmosphere shifts. Curtained, private booths line wood-paneled walls. The waitstaff wear tuxedos. Conversations carry softly above the clink…
In a region where food and wine have long gone hand in hand, few names carry the quiet prestige of Trefethen Family Vineyards. A cornerstone of Napa Valley since 1968, the estate has…
20 years ago, rosé was a poolside afterthought. Then came Château d’Esclans—and everything changed. The estate sits in Provence’s hinterland, northeast of St. Tropez. Vines stretch toward the Massif des Maures, with…
Officially summer’s coldest city in the continental USA, “Fougust” brings San Francisco’s famous air conditioning powered by Mother Nature. While jackets are the best idea for Golden Gate Park and the eucalyptus…
Once again, Haute Living, San Francisco is proud to be a Media Sponsor of Festival Napa Valley, now in its 19th year. This landmark event is just one of the many things…
Sonoma County and its bounty of riches are best appreciated from a comfortable perch. The Lodge at Sonoma offers such a perch. The Autograph Collection property is just a short walk from…
There are Champagne houses, and then there are Champagne maisons—those rarefied institutions where tradition and artistry mingle in ways that transcend time and taste. Perrier-Jouët belongs emphatically to the latter. Founded in…
On May 22, Prophet & Poet, the ultra-premium wine label founded by Jessica Biel, Justin and Rose Biel, Jesse Katz, and Chris and Ariel Jackson, made its official debut with an exclusive…
Within the sun-drenched hills of the Alexander Valley, Skipstone takes the wine tasting experience to new heights with the debut of the Skipstone Sonoma Cook-Off. This spirited, small-group culinary showdown is inspired by the high-stakes…
In the center of Midtown, surrounded by concrete and glass, Le Jardinier doesn’t compete with the clamor of New York City. It carves out quiet. This garden-like restaurant offers something rare in…