Napa Valley Artist Beverly Wilson

Napa Valley Artist Beverly Wilson

Shortly after graduating from UCLA with a fine arts degree in 1972, Beverly Wilson traveled to Europe and became enamored with the beauty of the land and the slow-moving pace of rural life. “My plan was to spend three months traveling from country to country, but I...
Napa’s Best Coffeehouses

Napa’s Best Coffeehouses

Whether one is looking to grab a quick cup of morning Joe or has time to linger over a latte and a croissant, Napa Valley has a coffeehouse and a brew to satisfy any mood or desire. Relax with a bottomless mug in Calistoga, brunch and shop at Oakville’s gourmet...
Valle De Guadalupe

Valle De Guadalupe

To understand the Valle de Guadalupe, one of the most currently talked-about winegrowing regions, it’s important to know the lay of the land. Baja California is a narrow peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean from Southern California. The region is a territory of...
Zinfandel: Napa’s Treasure Trove

Zinfandel: Napa’s Treasure Trove

by Melissa Vogt | Photo above courtesy of Chateau Montelena  Zinfandel vines have been rooted in California soils since the mid-1880s as far south as Paso Robles and as far north as Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Its commonly referred to as the state’s heritage...
City Ventures

City Ventures

Twelve years ago, three friends and colleagues in the home-building business launched a forward-thinking, socially conscious company called City Ventures. Their goal was to focus on sustainability and move away from traditional corporate home building in California....