Drinking habits are changing. Sales of wine and spirits have slowed as more people reexamine their relationship with alcohol, trading nightly pours for beverages that align with wellness-minded lifestyles. The shift has…
Wine Country
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Paul Gee, Northern California’s first Chinese American vintner, has played an integral role in shaping the Napa Valley wine country we know today. Born in Toisan, China, Dr. Gee immigrated to…
Now is one of the best times of year to visit Napa Valley, as the weather warms up (but not too warm) and grape vines come into bloom. A popular place to…
Treat your mom to a beautifully curated Mother’s Day brunch at the picturesque Estate Yountville on Sunday, May 11, from 10am to 2pm. In addition to the lavish buffet spotlighting local ingredients,…
What’s on in June? Baseball, ballet, and La Bohème. Napa Valley Barrel Auction and the Neil Diamond musical. The North Beach Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and SF Pride Celebration & Parade. SFMOMA,…