When Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild sealed their partnership with a handshake in 1978, they weren’t just making a deal; they were composing a duet. One brought the restless ingenuity…
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Photo Credit: Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography On Saturday, October 4, Sullivan Rutherford Estate hosted an intimate gathering celebrating the intersection of fine wine, world-class artistry, and hospitality excellence, beginning with…
The Dorona di Venezia is not only indigenous, it has made its spiritual home in this vineyard, part of the Venissa Wine Resort, where history and luxury have come together in a rare and unique experiment.
Those in the know are heading to Italy’s northernmost wine region—Alto Adige.
The Alto Adige Wine Road, connecting 16 communities and representing about 80 percent of the region’s production, offers one of Italy’s most magnificent wine journeys.
Rated by the popular USA Today 10Best readers’ choice awards, Baldacci Family Vineyards on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley is proud to have received top marks. Baldacci came in #2 for “Best Wine Tour”…
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…
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…
Whether you’re sipping in Sonoma or hosting in the city, these selections are your invitation to slow down, savor, and celebrate the sun.
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…
The Giants became the first professional sports franchise to hire a Master Sommelier and launched the House of Far Niente Vintage ’58 Bar on the Promenade Level of Oracle Park in 2024.
Champagne released during an intimate event at Kathryn and Craig Hall’s home in Napa Valley.
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…
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…
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…