Check-in: The Craftsman Inn
A Charming Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast in Calistoga The Craftsman Inn is one of the top rated Calistoga bed and breakfast, and for good reason. This upscale bed and breakfast occupies a restored 1910 Craftsman house in downtown...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Greg La Follette
In a rather surprised and unusual tone The Husband said, “Oh my God”. He had just opened a bottle of La Follette Pinot Noir 2012 and taken a sip. At that moment I wasn’t sure just how this review...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Theresa Heredia, Gary Farrell Winery
How does a chemistry teacher working on cancer-related peptide research at Cal Poly shift gears and become a winemaker? Just ask Theresa Heredia, the lead winemaker at Gary Farrell Winery in the Russian River Valley wine region. Theresa went...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Renée Ary, Duckhorn Vineyards
What do the intersection of science, art and winemaking have in common? In two words, Renée Ary, a chemistry and art graduate who became a winemaker. To be exact, the fourth winemaker in Duckhorn Vineyards long winemaking history. One of the first...
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Capture the Colour Contest
This year marks the second year the Capture the Colour Contest is running and I’m excited to have been “tagged” to participate this time. Bloggers have been challenged to showcase five travel photos that best represent the colors red,...
Read moreTravel + Wine News: Stories Not to Miss – May 18
Picture it! Cheers! Blue skies, reds and whites in the glass. Now that’s my idea of a good time! Last weekend I ventured to Napa. We started our journey at V. Sattui to stock up on a picnic lunch fit...
Read moreNapa Valley: Charles Krug Winery – 150 years in the making
The last of my Mondavi visits this trip to the Napa Valley was to Charles Krug Wineryin St. Helena. There are still more Mondavi family wineries to visit next time though…I had not realized how excited I was to...
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Napa Valley: Newton Winery
A visit to Newton Winery was a must on our visit to Napa Valley. They produce wines we’ve only enjoyed out and about, but never at their winery so this trip we made it priority. I had not realized...
Read moreNapa Valley: Robert Mondavi Winery
To feed my obsession with the Mondavi family, we headed across the street (from Opus One) to the Robert Mondavi Winery. I promised the group it was the last Mondavi stop for the day, although I quietly informed The...
Read moreNapa Valley: Opus One
I’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 wine industry is today by introducing higher quality wine making equipment and techniques to the...
Read moreA Morning in Yountville
Our first full day in Napa Valley began with fabulous run through downtown Yountville. It was early so no one was out. The only two places that seemed open were the Yountville Coffee Caboose and Bouchon Bakery, which filled...
Read moreBack to Napa!
I had been hesitant to plan much for our first day in Napa since The Husband had alluded to the fact he may have to stay in the city for another meeting. I was prepared, however, with a few...
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