bASH 2019: For the 10th Time, Enjoying Wine with Food

If you enjoy awesome wine, food, and wine-and-food pairings then you should clear your calendar now for bASH 2019 on Saturday, March 30. More than just a wine tasting event, this annual showcase for Napa Valley’s Appellation St. Helena has over … –> please click here to continue reading –>

2019 Vineyard to Vintner – SLD’s 30th Anniversary

Cabernet Sauvignon lovers should grab their credit cards because tickets are now available for the 2019 Vineyard to Vintner (V2V) weekend. Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District (SLD) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!. So, they have reimagined their annual event … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Winery Spotlight: Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery

Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery in Napa Valley is a hidden gem, offering outstanding wines and a nostalgic tasting experience in a beautiful natural setting. Founded by Stuart Smith, Smith-Madrone has been producing top quality wines since its first vintage in … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The 2019 World of Pinot Noir: Santa Barbara Beckons

Forget the cold and start planning for surf, sun and Spanish tiles at the 2019 World of Pinot Noir, on March 1st and 2nd at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. Alma Rosa Winery, Balletto Vineyards, Fiddlehead Cellars, Goldeneye, Maison Louis Latour, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

From Burgers to Surf & Turf: Napa Valley Restaurant Week

You should know (if you hadn’t heard yet) that Napa Valley Restaurant Week is just one week away. Between January 20 and 27, over 50 Napa Valley restaurants are offering multi-course prix-fixe menus for lunch (at $20 or less per person) … –> please click here to continue reading –>

New Year, New Wines: the 2019 Winter WINEland

If your New Year Resolutions include more travel, more exploration, and discovering new wines, you can start down that path with Winter WINEland in just a few weeks. This wonderful Sonoma County wine event, from the Wine Road organization, invites … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Napa Happy Hour: Celebrate Harvest Your Way

Celebrate the 2018 grape harvest by exploring Napa Happy Hour options, whether or not you actually worked this year’s harvest. Maybe you don’t feel like cooking, or you just want to go out and have fun with friends. Regardless of the … –> please click here to continue reading –>