Wine Country

Dolce & Gabbana and Donnafugata: Sicily’s New Dream Team

Everything about the Donnafugata partnership with the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house is based around the Mediterranean island of Sicily. The two powerhouses with Sicilian roots joined forces in 2019 to create an even more powerful collaboration—a wine collection designed with Dolce & Gabbana style and Donnafugata wine expertise.

Nearing 50, Calera Continues to Captivate

In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the nearly five decades since, Calera has helped…

Fireplace, food and wine at Meadowood Napa Valley.

Savor the Winter Season at Meadowood Napa Valley

Set in a beautiful tree-lined landscape in St. Helena, Meadowood Napa Valley offers 36 rooms and suites on 250 stunning acres. The resort combines rural rusticity with comfortable refinements, which makes it…

Opus One Premieres: Yang Bao’s Sol One

The world premiere of Yang Bao’s Sol One on November 8, 2023 marked the debut of a new collaboration between Opus One and Festival Napa Valley: Opus One Premieres. According to the composer, “Sol One”…

Discover Ross Ranch: The Perfect Blend

Nestled in the picturesque Knights Valley of Sonoma County lies Ross Ranch, a captivating estate that boasts not only exceptional California Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, but also a unique blend of warm hospitality.…

From Persia to LA and Napa Valley

The American dream of Darioush Khaledi I had the pleasure of meeting Darioush Khaledi when I joined the Festival Napa Valley’s board of directors in 2019. Khaledi was a festival cofounder and…

Ehrlich Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon: The Culmination of a Dream

After twenty-five years as premium Napa Valley grape growers, the Ehrlich family is proud to release its inaugural vintage of their very own Cabernet Sauvignon under the Ehrlich Vineyard label, produced entirely from…

Cabernet for Connoisseurs

Family House San Francisco held its 27th Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs at Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, CA on Saturday September 23, 2023. Attended by 250 people attired in the dress…

Picnicking in the Lap of Luxury

The Healdsburg winery’s new Executive Chef offers a glimpse of its culinary future over Labor Day weekend.

2023 Festival Napa Valley Highlights

The Magnificent 10 Days in the Summer Festival Napa Valley (FVN) has been dubbed the “Best 10 Days in the Summer,” and the 17th season this July exceeded all expectations! The concerts,…

ADAMVS vineyard.

Unlock the Legendary Taste of Howell Mountain at ADAMVS

As with nature, great Cabernet Sauvignon is an expression of many elements working in harmony. Owners of ADAMVS, Denise and Stephen Adams bring their passion for winemaking to the Napa Valley. Latin for…