The BIG DEAL in Napa
Imagine a card player taking a peek at his hand, raising an eyebrow as he glances at the dealer and looks over the other players seated ac...
One of Napa’s Hidden Gems
When farmers first began planting grapes in the Napa Valley, wild horses roamed the upland valley east of Napa town. Viticulturalists...
Mystical Mountain Merlot
When Ralph Hertelendy purchased his four acres on the slopes of Howell Mountain in 2014, Merlot grapes dominated the vineyard. H...
A Story of Family and the Metamorphosis of Estate Grapes to World-Class Wine
Just four miles outside the city of Napa and 1,200 feet above the valley floor, th...
Celebrating 40+ Years of Authenticity
Their Cabernet Sauvignon might receive most of the kudos, but Merlot will always be king at Farella Vineyard. The Coombsv...
Talking Approachable Merlot with Chris Hyde
Chris Hyde, general manager of Hyde Vineyards recalled, “It started with my father, making Merlot in the barn. My d...
Tracking its renaissance in Napa Valley
Over the past 50 years, it’s hard to imagine where the wine mecca of Napa Valley would be if not for Merlot’s early suc...
As the pandemic continues, Friday nights out with friends have transformed into cozy evenings at home. Suddenly, foodies must seek new ways to indulge and satis...
