The Stags Leap District in Napa is truly one of the most consistent and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon regions in all of California, and Shafer Vineyards has long helped to keep Cabernet at its rightful prominent in this AVA. Silky and velvety with mild tannic structure, the 2015 iteration of Shafer’s …
By Margaret Patillo Danica Patrick is pretty intense. Known as one of the most famous women in racing history, Danica has switched gears and slowed it down in the vineyards of Napa. For the last decade she has developed and produced Somnium; a cabernet sauvignon which is a symbol of …
San Francisco Bay Area natives Mark and Elizabeth Hanson and daughter Sarah Hanson Citron released their plans to open a new winery and hospitality retreat, Bricoleur Vineyards, in Windsor, Sonoma County this fall. The 40-acre estate features a hospitality barn, pavilion, rose garden and bocce ball courts, several patios, two …
Rebuild Wine Country a volunteer effort that aims to raise five million dollars for Northern California Habitat for Humanity affiliates, is thrilled to announce the Summer Symphony Benefit Concert, a celebration of music and wine featuring a beautiful string quartet with members of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by …
Craig Palmer and Allen Habel, co-founders of Experience Rosé (formerly Rosé Today), announced the lineup of wineries to pour at The Great Rosé Infusion for Summer, a curated consumer event and immersive experience being held at Soda Rock Winery in Healdsburg on Saturday, June 22. The Great Rosé Infusion for …
The solid dark maroon color will heighten your anticipation for this Cameron Hughes Meritage 2016, LOT 671 from Napa Valley. On the nose it’s restrained with layers of blackberry delivered eloquently and in stages of floral change. It’s a young wine but not too green. Delivers gently on the palate …
March is a time of freshness and newness in Sonoma County, where a highly successful summer concert series tackles a full production of a Broadway musical, a luxury hotel emerges from a complete rebranding and redesign, and new restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting experiences are just waiting to be discovered. …
Napa is distinct, possessing acres of resplendence with idyllic lowlands and ridgelines that widen the imagination. Its wines are defined by diverse microclimates and unique soils within the American Viticultural Area that’s only 30 miles long, yet is prolific in 100-point scoring wines in the categories of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, …
The 8th annual Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF), scheduled to take place November 7 – 11, announced its Narrative and Documentary Feature Film lineups in core competition today. The complete program lineup of approximately 100 films, including special presentations, award season contenders, and more will be announced at an upcoming …
Photo: Sonoma Magazine Sonoma County is nothing if not a summer paradise for picnic season, and what better place to stock up on picnic eats than at Frenchie Picnics and Provisions? What started as a mobile food car in Sonoma has now evolved into a proper brick and mortar store …
In 1947, An Italian Immigrant by the name of Mario Trinchero left New York City in search for a better life for his family in the heart of Napa Valley. What started as a move for a better life, would be followed by decades of extraordinary success with the Trinchero …
Excellent hospitality, sustainability, and purity. Can you ask for anything more? The family owned and operated Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley and on the western Sonoma Coast displays those three qualities to the highest level. Promoting a healthy environment through various ethical practices- from the welfare of the soil …