Drinks

Orin Swift Cellars: Extraordinary Wine Labels & Beyond

An Instant Mega-Hit You could call it a cult following. Since introducing his untraditional style nearly a quarter-century ago, winemaker Dave Phinney’s iconic brand, The Prisoner, has had a magnetic pull on…

At The Wine Foundry, You Are the Winemaker

Imagine crafting your own wines via a process that allows you to choose your prestigious vineyard site, dictate your taste preference, sort and crush your grapes, blend varietals, and design your own…

Cheers to the Season: Holiday Wines to Gift and Serve

WINE IS A CENTERPIECE OF THE HOLIDAYS, FROM OPULENT reds that elevate a traditional holiday dinner to sparkling wines that add a touch of excitement to festive appetizers. Thinking of host gifts,…

Family-Owned Wines for your Thanksgiving Table

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…

Art of Food & Wine benefit Raises Funds for Area Art Initiatives

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…

Exploring Yountville: A Food and Wine Lover’s Paradise

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…

Stephanie Block’s 51st Birthday

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…

Audience Thrills to Mozart Opera at Festival Napa Valley

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…

Bar Crenn’s Le Comptoir is Culinary Theater at its Best

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…