Napa and Sonoma Tag Archives

Check-in: The Craftsman Inn

By Elaine Schoch
on May 2, 2016

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...

Interview with a Winemaker: Greg La Follette

By Elaine Schoch
on June 16, 2015

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...

Interview Winemaker Theresa Heredia Gary Farrell Winery

Interview with a Winemaker: Theresa Heredia, Gary Farrell Winery

By Elaine Schoch
on May 13, 2015

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...

Interview with a Winemaker: Renee Ary, Duckhorn Vineyards

Interview with a Winemaker: Renée Ary, Duckhorn Vineyards

By Elaine Schoch
on March 25, 2015

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...

Capture the Colour Contest

By Elaine Schoch
on October 6, 2013

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,...

By Elaine Schoch
on October 18, 2011

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...

Napa Valley: Newton Winery

By Elaine Schoch
on October 16, 2011

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...

By Elaine Schoch
on October 11, 2011

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...

By Elaine Schoch
on October 8, 2011

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...

By Elaine Schoch
on October 5, 2011

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...

By Elaine Schoch
on October 5, 2011

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...