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10/06/2024

I learned a lot from Warren, truly a good human.

The founder of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars helped shape the future of Napa Valley and California Cabernet.

23/05/2024

It's alive!!
Spain this November, room for 18 people.

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18/04/2024

Above the valley.

12/04/2024

FOOD | WINE | CULTURE | YOU

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26/03/2024

I've wondered what was happening with Truett Hurst and VML in Dry Creek. Hurst and Wilson have purchased the brands back and will open a tasting room in downtown Healdsburg. Soon Aesthete Wines will be occupying the property in Dry Creek Valley.

Family owned by long time Santa Rosa natives. Limited allocations meticulously crafted by Winemaker Jesse Katz.

24/02/2024

Scottish Highlanders working in the vineyard… past the ladies, in the vine rows 🐮🍇

07/01/2024

Happy New Year!! We’re back from visiting exchange families in Italy and Spain (lots of you were probably forced to hear about this 🙂). That also means we are much closer to taking curated wine, food and culture trips to Spain and Italy!!

We are working on finalizing the initial itineraries and we were wondering about an important cost item and wanted to pose the question of 4 star vs 5 star accommodations.

If you were planning on your own, which would you select assuming 4 star will probably be about half per night of a 5 star?

Let us know and stay tuned for more updates.

05/12/2023

Had 2 wonderful days with Exa and her friends! This was our 3rd time hosting her & what a delight 🍷💃🕺

23/11/2023

The only stuffing these turkeys need is a perfectly paired wine. Cheers to a delicious Thanksgiving!

18/11/2023

Wow, 25 years in Healdsburg.

Oakville Grocery in Healdsburg is closing after 25 years. The Oakville location will remain open.

17/11/2023

We are getting lots of love from some of our favorite Texans going into the holiday season!

17/09/2023

Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco plans to open a new trattoria in Napa this fall.

29/08/2023

Wow.

Founded in 1980 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, the winery is one of Napa Valley’s most recognizable brands.

07/06/2023

Thanks for the props St. Helena, CA!

14/05/2023

Birthdays, friends, and wine! Thanks for coming back and letting us take care of you again.

11/05/2023

Cheers to the joy of discovering new wines and creating lasting memories! 🥂

10/05/2023

An icon taking over an iconic property.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates sold its 85 percent stake in the Napa icon to its longtime Italian partner

07/05/2023

Sipping and strolling through Napa.

27/03/2023

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/frank-family-vineyards-napa-tasting-barn-17845535.php

Frank Family Vineyards’ new space offers a $120 cheese and charcuterie pairing.

01/03/2023

We adore Derek Taylor.💕
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24/02/2023

Alert Message: Residents living and working West of Hwy 29 & East of Silverado Trl are advised to stay in place due to inclement weather.

All tours today are west of 29 👀

Vineyard is

01/02/2023

3 months later you accidentally find out they are a travel blogger/vlogger.

On this trip we were primarily sampling sparkling wine. This did limit the wineries that we could go to as most are non-sparkling wines. For booking the wineries we went through our driving service…

30/01/2023

When you realize the guide to picnicking in Napa Valley you wrote 7 years ago is obsolete, you have to start over. Here it is, expanded and updated for 2023!

The complete guide to Napa Valley picnics in 2023! Where to go for great food, what wineries let you picnic, and who lets the dogs and kids come.

30/01/2023

When you find a new gem tucked away in the hills. Can't wait to start taking guests here!

14/01/2023

This is very sad news. Some of our guests had the opportunity to taste with Michael at his home over the years. Definitely an icon in the wine industry.

A "larger-than-life" character, Martini was diagnosed with cancer three weeks before his death

13/12/2022

Tour guides hiring tour guides 😉 excited to have Just Ask Christine - Custom Curated NYC Experiences show us around NYC!

Whether you are looking for a Private Tour, Custom Itinerary or help planning your next special occasion, I'm here for you! Your go-to person for all things NYC, I live like a tourist so you can visit like a Local.

22/11/2022

Here's a great tip for our Simply Driven Clients!

Replying to how to save a ton of money on travel in 2023

18/10/2022

We get lots of questions about things like profitability and how great it would be to own a winery. We tell folks that it's like any other business, some fail and some do great. Here's is some bankruptcy news.

Spring Mountain Vineyards faces a pivotal emergency hearing today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, Santa Rosa Division to make its case for using secured assets to pay for continued operation.

17/10/2022

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Andy Beckstoffer will go down as one of the historic names that has helped transform the Napa Valley into what it is today. Here's a look at why.

30/08/2022