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 –>

Celebrating Napa Valley’s Terroir: The 2016 Wine Library Association Tasting

Celebrate summer and Napa Valley wines in two weeks at a classic (and lovely) wine tasting event: the Napa Valley Wine Library Association Annual Tasting.  This relaxing walk-around Library Association Tasting will be held under the sheltering oaks of The Grove at Silverado Resort … –> please click here to continue reading –>

More Reasons to Visit Napa Valley: Flavor Napa Valley

Let’s face it:  Napa Valley is a delightful travel destination and we’re about to offer even more reasons for you to head this way (thanks to the recent Flavor! Napa Valley).  The Valley is already well-known for its world-class wineries, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Suggestion for Next Sunday: The Napa Valley Wine Library Association Annual Tasting

Celebrate summer and Napa Valley wines next Sunday at a classic (and lovely) wine tasting event: the Napa Valley Wine Library Association Annual Tasting.  Now in its 53rd year, this walk-around tasting will be held under the sheltering oaks of The … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Fifty Shades of White: Favorites from the International Alsace Varietals Festival

It’s hard to find a wine festival focused on white wines, which is one of the things that makes the International Alsace Varietals Festival so enjoyable.   We were lucky enough to attend this year’s events and found many outstanding white wines … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Clinic Ole Chili Ball: Calling All Wine Country Cowboys and Cowgirls

It’s party time, as the Clinic Ole Chili Ball is back!  On Saturday, August 24, between 4:30 and 9:00 pm you have the chance to revel in Chili Dishes created by professional chefs, Premium Wines crafted by local winemakers, and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Winemaker Favorites and Winemakers of the Future: The Napa Valley Wine Library Association’s Wine Tasting Event

Quick!  Name five classic Napa wineries!  Chances are your list included Beringer Vineyards, Cakebread Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Charles Krug Winery, Domaine Chandon, Grgich Hills Estate, Heitz Wine Cellars, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Louis M. Martini Winery, Schramsberg Vineyards, Whitehall Lane Winery, … –> please click here to continue reading –>