Intriguing Napa Valley

Chief Robert Plummer

INTRIGUING COMMUNITY PROTECTOR Since his arrival in Napa more than two years ago as Chief of Police, Robert Plummer’s goal has been to build upon  the&nbs...

George O’Meara

INTRIGUING SMALL WINERY ADVOCATE As CEO of Save the Family Farms, a group of owner-occupied, Napa Valley grape growers that classify themselves as ‘micro-produ...
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Cathy Buck

INTRIGUING NAPA ENTREPRENEUR Cathy Buck’s 20 years as a realtor in Michigan did not necessarily qualify her for a career in the movie theater business. But as ...
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Larry Hyde

INTRIGUING GROWER Known for his farming passion and innovative farming techniques, Larry Hyde of Hyde Vineyards has made Napa Valley his home for more than 40 ...
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Ken Frank

INTRIGUING CHEF Chef Ken Frank opened the first La Toque on the Sunset Strip at age 23. After a 14-year run, and a succession of other high- profile culinary p...

Ali and Ben Koenig

INTRIGUING COUPLE To say that Ben and Ali Koenig pivoted their local business in response to COVID-19 is an understatement. The Heritage Eats founders, in an a...
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Yannick Rousseau

INTRIGUING WINEMAKER Yannick Rousseau’s winemaking philosophy and style are  old  school. His wines – both his high-end Y. Rousseau label wines and t...
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Sam Peters

INTRIGUING MARKETER In his role as executive director for three Napa Valley wine associations (Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association, Mount Veeder...