Our Favorites of the Winemakers’ Favorites: Suggesting Some Wines from Napa Valley

Earlier this month, we spent an early evening under the oaks of The Grove at Silverado enjoying a collection of Napa Valley wines courtesy of the Napa Valley Wine Library Association’s Annual Wine Tasting.   Now in its 51st year, this … –> please click here to continue reading –>

24 Wines from 1,000 Acres: The Mount Veeder Appellation Tasting

Impressive wines, nice weather, and live music in a beautiful setting combined to make the recent Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting a lovely experience.  The Appellation may only have about 1,000 acres under vine, but we easily found two dozen … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Another Great Cause: The Napa Valley Wine Library Association

Last month, the Napa Valley Wine Library Association held two events to commemorate 50 years of history.  On Saturday, August 18, there was a Winemakers Seminar at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena where a dozen vintners presented … –> please click here to continue reading –>

It’s Time For The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event

The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event, an educational and networking event for women and men wine professionals and enthusiasts will take place this year between May 4 and May 6 in the Napa Valley.  This is an excellent reason to … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Appellation Trail 2011

On November 18 we had the pleasure of participating in The Appellation Trail: Tasting Napa Valley, a food and wine event showcasing about 150 Napa Valley chefs and wineries.  This evening event was held at the CIA at Greystone, part of … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Top Ten Lunches in Napa Valley

Napa Valley has plenty of lunch options, including several upscale restaurants that promote seasonally changing menus based on locally grown and/or raised ingredients. But what if you’re not in the mood for a surprise?  Or you don’t feel like having to think?  … –> please click here to continue reading –>