July 13 was a big night at Festival Napa Valley, with the arts festival spotlighting some of the finest musical talent in the world, and also throwing an exclusive party for its…
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Festival Napa Valley hosted a blowout party July 14, to thank donors and bring the community together in support of inspiring arts education programs, and free and affordable concerts for everyone. This…
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…
On July 12 arts lovers converged on wine country to kick off Festival Napa Valley’s 18th annual summer arts festival. This year’s event opened in grand style, with a concert featuring a…
Fashion-forward boutique owner Sherri McMullen put her shop’s latest offerings on display for a good cause. On June 13, McMullen partnered with 181 Fremont Residences and the V Foundation for Cancer Research,…
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…
Delight in the exquisite wine offerings of luxury airlines’ first-class cabins. Luxury airlines understand that an extraordinary first-class travel experience encompasses more than just plush seats and impeccable service. For the discerning…
On Saturday, May 4, Kendall-Jackson, home to “America’s number-one-selling-Chardonnay” hosted its fourth-annual Derby Watch Party at its Sonoma County Wine Estate & Gardens. Hailed as the largest West Coast Derby watch party,…
Beyond Sardinia’s Vermentino and Pantelleria’s Passito, there are many little-known island wines to explore. Mother Nature has graced these islands with breathtaking panoramas and rare wines that are lively, summery, and highly quaffable.
Decades ago, French Champagne experts brought their skills to California wine country, expanding their production to include sparkling wine made on American terroir. By doing so, they increased their visibility and made their wines more widely available in the robust U.S. market. In a way, they invented an American version of Champagne.
Mathew Bruno Winery produced its first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2009, yet the Napa Valley winery has flown very much under the radar these past many years. A small production accounts…
Over the past decade, and most recently with the launch of the company’s IPO in March of 2021, The Duckhorn Portfolio has emerged as one of the most dynamic and successful mid-sized luxury…
Ornellaia, the haute Italian Super Tuscan, is celebrated for its persistent quality and luscious flavor. Year after year, this Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit…
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people. While research and advancements in specific cancer types have made great strides, there is still much to be done in the fight…
When considering a name for their new flagship Bordeaux-style blend, Clos du Val’s Goelet family looked to their winery’s founding matriarch, Henrietta “Yettalil” Goelet. Henrietta was known by friends and family as…
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.
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California This gated, private, and picturesque Tuscan-style vineyard estate offers approximately 12,000 square feet of luxury living space on 44.72 acres perched on its own promontory with panoramic…
Hawai’i Island’s luxurious Four Seasons Resort Hualālai hosted The Mascot, founded by Napa Valley magnate Bill Harlan’s son, Will Harlan, on October 13 for the intimate third edition of its 2023 Winemaker in…
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.…
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…