As we transition away from Thanksgiving, the upcoming holidays are on the hearts and minds of people around the country. It’s the time of year when we start to plan on gift giving for those we love the most. This year, consider giving a gift that means the most; gift someone special in your life …
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Sunday, August 24th, 2014 will go down in infamy in the history of the Napa Valley. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that rocked the area early that morning left an indelible mark on the fabric of downtown in the form of crumbling brick facades, broken wine bottles and toppled stacks of barrels. The blue-collar downtown …
Summertime in Napa is all about keeping cool. After the morning fog burns off, the heat can oftentimes reach the 100’s, causing visitors and locals alike to scramble for shade and a cool beverage. Generally, Napa’s got the ‘cool beverage’ part covered in spades and can offer a dizzying array of beer and white and …
If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit, a trip to Calistoga may be just what you need. Start the Holiday Season by cutting down your own tree! The Pochini Family Farm opens for the tree season on the day after Thanksgiving and will be open weekends through December 22nd. Select and cut your own …
On Saturday, September 21st, the Hess Collection Winery is hosting the 14th annual Mt. Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting. During this incredibly special event, over 20 wineries – many not generally open to the public – will be offering their small production wines from this very unique AVA. An AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a …
With just a little planning, you can put together a Napa weekend retreat that avoids the crowds and provides you a truly memorable experience. Wine country has multiple ongoing events with limited space that ensure the intimacy of the experience. With a reservation, or two, your Napa getaway can be as unique as you …
V. Sattui Winery is celebrating their Italian heritage on Saturday, July 27th in grand style with their 18th annual Festa Italiana. The winery’s picnic grove will become a traditional Italian summer festival with live music, dancing, food, and, of course, wine! Chef Angelo Ibleto is once again providing a signature menu featuring roasted wild …
On Saturday, August 10th, the Gabrielle Collection (www.gabriellewine.com) is putting on its annual Decanter Society Wine Extravaganza. This indulgent event includes some education, some wine blending, and a lot of excellent dining! This year’s extravaganza includes four events: Vineyard Walk, Apprentice Winemaker Blending Session, Picnic lunch, and Dinner under the Ancient Oak. Enjoy a …
In today’s San Francisco Chronicle / Wine/ Organic beer comes into its own by Lessley Anderson – Sorry, no link available for her “tastie” article about local organic brew. The label breaks down into three categories: Organic ( 95% of ingredients are organic) + USDA SEAL Made with Organic ingredients ( 70 % but less …
The St. Helena Public Library provides more than just a place to read. There is a library cat celebrating her first anniversary with the library this month. There is Storytime twice a week for children, and Tuesdays are family Drop-in Crafts day with a different make and takes each week. Additionally, the library offers …
