WRITTEN BY MELISSA VOGT
Malbec is one of the five grape varieties allowed in French Bordeaux and typically represents tiny fractions of those sought-after wi...
Italian Family History in a Glass
Antonio Castellucci’s fated San Francisco meeting with another first-generation Italian immigrant — whose family happened to ...
Streamlined, Sustainable, Serious-But Never Stuffy
“It’s just the two of us,” is how John and Helen Falcone described their small passion project just east of ...
When asked how California wines were viewed in France in 1976, Steven Spurrier replied, “California wines were not viewed. California wine did not exist.”
In h...
A Journey To The Top
Diamond Mountain Vineyard, under the stewardship of veteran winemaker Kevin Vecchiarelli and consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, conveys the ...
Wines That Inspire
Wallis Family Estate’s origin story is a bit different from those of other Napa Valley wineries. Though Edward Wallis pilgrim- aged to Napa ...
Diminutive Yet Dynamic
Rising above Calistoga, the steep and rocky Diamond Mountain District AVA draws vintners who desire the vital characteristics that make ...
Mindful Winemaking:
Elan Fayard Finds Her Calling
To be known for one perfect wine might be enough for most vintners. But for Elan Fayard, her acclaimed...
With a venturous spirit and an appreciation for extraordinary wines for every palate and price point, Healdsburg-based Share A Splash Wine Co. is a portfolio br...
