Family-owned wineries are special. They are also increasingly rare in today’s wine landscape. Economic and industry pressures have led to market domination by larger corporations, making it a bit more difficult for…
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On September 8, Montalvo Arts Center transformed the historic villa and grounds into a food and wine lover’s paradise. While overlooking the expansive green lawns, guests sampled savory and sweet fare from…
Festival Napa Valley’s 18th season, held from July 6-21, 2024, once again enthralled audiences with a grand celebration of music, art, and culinary brilliance. This summer’s event, featuring diverse performances and initiatives,…
The V Foundation for Cancer Research continues to boost the fight against cancer, raising $10.5 million during its annual V Foundation Wine Celebration. Held in beautiful wine country, August 1-4, the 26th…
Project Zin, an annual food and wine event, raised over $400,000 to benefit the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA) at its 14th annual celebration on August 17. Held at…
Step into the enchanting town of Yountville, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur looking to taste some of the world’s best vintages or a foodie seeking…
A nationwide tour that unites live-fire cooking, family farms, and local chefs in diverse destinations, Heritage Fire made its annual stop in Napa Valley, Sunday, August 18.
Stephanie Block’s birthday party was out of this world! The Cosmic Princess turned 51 so her party theme was Area 51. Event Planner Robert Fountain, whom she works with every year, put…
World-class talent converged on Wine Country on July 20 for an unforgettable performance of Mozart’s comic opera Abduction from the Seraglio. Guests experienced the thrilling onstage chemistry between soprano Brenda Rae and…
Le Comptoir translates to “the counter,” a more-than-humble moniker for Michelin-starred Bar Crenn’s multi-course dining experience. Imagined by the inimitable Dominique Crenn, the maximum 10 seat, one service-nightly (Wednesday – Sunday), two-hour…
Felicia Woytak’s ten-year search for the perfect Napa Valley estate concluded in 2015 when she fell in love with a 796-acre estate at the base of The Palisades cliffs on the eastern…
Proceeds from this year’s event help create marketing programs and initiatives that support Sonoma County’s wine trade and community. The auction, held in May, featured 63 unique barrel lots, ranging from five…
The annual Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend, held May 31 to June 1, demonstrated the Napa Valley wine industry’s commitment to making a positive difference in its community. Bids on wine and…
After years of living in the Napa Valley and working within non-wine related industries, Luke Evnin and Deann Wright have heeded the region’s vinous lure. Luke, a life science venture capitalist focused…
Caren and Nick Orum are not the most ordinary of vintners. Readying to launch their premium wines under their Arborum Napa Valley label, the duo are as interested in philanthropy as they…
There’s something about being immersed in nature that helps us develop a calm and positive attitude about the world. That’s how I feel when I visit Sonoma’s Farmhouse Inn. Located in the…
Production is small at Garden Creek Ranch, which accounts for the Alexander Valley winery’s exclusivity. Proprietors and winemakers Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller craft approximately 1,800 cases of Garden Creek Tesserae, a classic…
This year’s delightful event (May 16-19) showcased the region’s culinary diversity and sustainable farming practices while raising money for several foundations and non-profits, including Farm to Pantry, the Sonoma County Fundación de…
Napa Valley is more than just a destination for wine lovers—it’s a playground for your taste buds. With more than 400 wineries, countless restaurants, and an abundance of fresh, locally sourced ingredients,…
At wine tasting and lunch with Armando Castagnedi, owner of Tenuta Sant’Antonio family winery in Italy’s Veneto region, I solved this riddle. Q: What is even better than one charming, skilled, prestigious…