Napa Varietal Series: La Dolce Vita, Napa Style
From northern Piedmont’s Barolo to Tuscany’s Chianti Classico right down to Sardinia’s Vermentino, Italy is one of the most prolific winegrowing regions in the world with some 400 styles of native grapes (of 2000) used in commercial production. It’s no wonder, then,...
Visit Vacaville
It’s under 30 miles from Napa to Vacaville, but the drive is on a curvy route into Solano County, which some folks cheekily refer to as “Napa’s Backside.” Others call this the “Petite Sirah Capital of the World.” One thing is certain: Agriculture is abundant. The...
Little Gems: Napa Valley’s Family-Owned Markets
The farmers market scenes in Calistoga, Napa, and St. Helena are always bustling on weekends, but there is also a formidable selection of local, family-owned and operated markets that are open year-round, and luckily, for discerning shoppers in search of locally...
Mustard’s Grill Turns Forty
Named for the wild mustard flowers that bloom in Napa vineyards every spring, Mustard’s Grill, the iconic Yountville roadhouse created by Cindy Pawlcyn, celebrated 40 delicious years this summer. The legendary chef who rose to fame via such Bay Area...
