Wine Regions: Mendoza

Wine Regions: Mendoza

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Travel

Say “Argentina,” and three things may come to mind first: soccer, tango, and beef. But what about wine, an intricate part of Argentina’s culture and business? One of the world’s top 10 wine-producing countries, Argentina is the largest wine exporter in South America,...
The Livermore Valley

The Livermore Valley

by | May 26, 2023 | PLAY, Travel

Just east of the Bay, bathing in sunlight and often draped in fog, is a valley full of wine grapes juxtaposing the beauty of an agrarian existence starkly within a stone’s throw of the frantic day-to-day bustle of San Francisco. Yet, while so much of the wine industry...
Side Trip: Los Olivos

Side Trip: Los Olivos

by | May 19, 2023 | Side Trips, Travel

Of the more than 120 wineries and wine-tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley, nearly a quarter are located in quaint Los Olivos. As one of the six towns that comprise this celebrated wine growing region, Los Olivos is home to 30 labels, the tasting rooms scattered...
Stanly Ranch

Stanly Ranch

by | May 11, 2023 | home featured, PLAY, PLAY Feature, Travel

Designed to exist both as a destination worth traveling to and as a local gathering hub, Stanly Ranch is more than just another hotel in Napa. The 135-room resort owned and operated by Auberge Resorts Collection opened last spring with a community-driven mission...
The Estate Yountville

The Estate Yountville

by | May 9, 2023 | PLAY, PLAY Feature, Travel

Occupying an enviable position on 22 acres of prized real estate in downtown Yountville, two boutique hotels comprise The Estate Yountville, a ‘village-within-a- village’ concept. These unique properties with decidedly different personalities— Vintage House on the...