Napa Valley Blog Posts

Entry #2438, May 20, 2013 A wine tour is not just about tasting wines, it’s about enjoying the whole experience of your travel. You get to learn about the history...

The California Wine Institute has been heavily promoting their wines all over Canada throughout March, and will continue to the beginning of May. Included among this promotion were the major features on California wine in the March 2nd and 16th Vinta...

If you’ve been in and around Napa Valley lately, you may have heard the buzz. Premiere Napa Valley, one of the most exclusive and important, annual wine auctions, will be taking place at the end of this month. The main thing to know about Premi...

Another magnificent and finely-balanced tawny of outstanding richness and complexity. The additional ten years of aging produces a fine balance between the rich, raisiny fruit and the nutty, honeyed finish - a taste to linger over. This rare port is...

One of the great thrills about traveling to California is visiting Napa Valley. Northern California is dotted with wine vineyards known world wide for exceptional wines. However, don’t forget the lesser-known names which still produce an amazing ar...

…At least it is for my friend, John Sutton of John Sutton Photography located in the San Francisco Bay Area. John specializes in architectural, interior design and hospitality photography. I met John and started working with him (as his client...

Tonight's wine is a sweet sparkling rosé from Castello di Amorosa that is ideally suited for prior to dinner or with dessert. I believe this is also the first time I've ever had a "Sparkling Rosé" at home. FANTASIA ROSÉ 2011 - Napa Valley, Califo...

It's no secret. I'm in love with the Napa Valley. In fact, I'm sure many of you are sick and tired of us talking about how great it is, how I can't imagine a better way to spend a birthday than with a quick trip there, that the food and wine are...

One of the things I love most about the town in which we live is the large number of interesting and historic homes and architecture. Alex and I spend countless hours touring open houses, walking the streets, and admiring the homes, buildings, landsc...

One of the things I love most about the town in which we live is the large number of interesting and historic homes and architecture. Alex and I spend countless hours touring open houses, walking the streets, and admiring the homes, buildings, landsc...

Preparing the body for hours of wine tasting along Silverado Trail or trekking the back roads of Napa Valley’s vineyard-strewn mountains requires serious sustenance. Famed breakfast sandwiches and green eggs and ham, as well as traditional winemake...

Wednesday was a day to celebrate. Why? Because Wednesday was Wendy's birthday, that's why! Well, actually, I don't know If your house is like our house, but this week is actually Wendy's birthday week, and it kicks off a series of weeks that make up...

Wednesday was a day to celebrate. Why? Because Wednesday was Wendy's birthday, that's why! Well, actually, I don't know If your house is like our house, but this week is actually Wendy's birthday week, and it kicks off a series of weeks that make up...

If you're a regular around here, a friend or family member of ours, or have a vague sense of who I am, you know that I love wine. Hmm, love might not be a strong enough word. Maybe LOVE is better. We've expressed this affinity towards wine (and the N...

If you're a regular around here, a friend or family member of ours, or have a vague sense of who I am, you know that I love wine. Hmm, love might not be a strong enough word. Maybe LOVE is better. We've expressed this affinity towards wine (and the N...

If our first two posts about day one and day two of a wonderful Napa Valley vacation didn't leave you wishing for the west coast (unless you're one of the lucky ones that already lives there), day three should be able to convince you. For the third p...

If our first two posts about day one and day two of a wonderful Napa Valley vacation didn't leave you wishing for the west coast (unless you're one of the lucky ones that already lives there), day three should be able to convince you. For the third p...

In our previous post about Napa Valley we covered a couple of good places to stay, getting to wine country, and a day one itinerary that should start any trip out on the right foot. The vineyards we suggested on day one are good at any time, but are...

In our previous post about the ideal Napa Valley itinerary we covered a couple of good places to stay, getting to wine country, and a day one itinerary that should start any trip out on the right foot. The vineyards we suggested on day one are good a...

It's pretty solidly that time of year again. The temperature is getting lower, the air a little drier, the days a little shorter, and the colors of fall are right around the corner. In addition to long sleeves, jeans, and all of the beautiful colors...