It was love at first sip…
byInterview with a Winemaker: Robin Akhurst Clos Pegase Winery When Clos Pegase Winery opened in Calistoga in 1987, it captured the attention of the…
Napa and Sonoma
The tale of a European sommelier turned California winemaker
byInterview with a Winemaker: Leo Hansen, Stuhlmuller Vineyards (and Leo Steen Wines) I’m a huge fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Alexander Valley in Sonoma…
Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wineries: What the Locals Recommend
byThe best winery recommendations from those who REALLY know – the locals. One of my favorite things to explore when I travel is wineries…
Napa Valley Wine Tasting Reservations Worth Making
byYou can easily sip your way through Napa Valley wineries without a reservation, but there are some Napa Valley wine tasting reservations worth making….
Check-in: The Craftsman Inn
byA Charming Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast in Calistoga The Craftsman Inn is one of the top rated Calistoga bed and breakfast, and for…
Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Should Know About Napa Valley
by15 Napa Valley Facts You Might Not Know I’ve spent a lot of time in Napa Valley exploring the different vineyards and wineries but…
Interview with a Winemaker: Theresa Heredia, Gary Farrell Winery
byHow does a chemistry teacher working on cancer-related peptide research at Cal Poly shift gears and become a winemaker? Just ask Theresa Heredia, the…
Napa Valley: Charles Krug Winery – 150 years in the making
byThe last of my Mondavi visits this trip to the Napa Valley was to Charles Krug Wineryin St. Helena. There are still more Mondavi…
Napa Valley: Newton Winery
byA visit to Newton Winery was a must on our visit to Napa Valley. They produce wines we’ve only enjoyed out and about, but…
Regusci Winery in Napa Valley
byI don’t believe in coincidences. When people say something to me it feel like there’s a reason. So, when TWO different groups of people…
Napa Valley: Robert Mondavi Winery
byTo feed my obsession with the Mondavi family, we headed across the street (from Opus One) to the Robert Mondavi Winery. I promised the…
Napa Valley: Opus One
byI’m mildly obsessed with Robert Mondavi and his family’s story in the Napa Valley. The Mondavi family really helped shape what the Napa Valley…
A Morning in Yountville
byOur first full day in Napa Valley began with fabulous run through downtown Yountville. It was early so no one was out. The only…
Back to Napa!
byI had been hesitant to plan much for our first day in Napa since The Husband had alluded to the fact he may have…
Headed West: A Little Gold, a Little Wine, a Fine Time
byBy Meredith Bagnulo This summer, my husband and I decided to visit his parents in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento). But instead of flying, we…