Living in Napa, literally within walking distance to local wineries, we often get locked in to our hometown wineries. For the past few years, we have been working our way up and down the Napa Valley and mostly ignoring wineries in neighboring Sonoma. This weekend, we decided to break out and get out of town … Continue reading A 158-Year-Old Family Winery
Month: July 2016
Out of the Glass And Into the Cup
Visitors to Napa and Sonoma counties usually pack their days full of visits to wineries and restaurants and leave very little time for other activities. After all, why come all the way to wine country and carve out time for non-wine-related activities? The truth is, sometimes you get "wined out." While this may not be … Continue reading Out of the Glass And Into the Cup
Like Nonna’s cooking. If Nonna was a world-class chef.
The relatively tiny hamlet of Yountville in Napa Valley (population roughly 3,000) is home to some truly spectacular restaurants, including one with the coveted three Michelin stars and another with one Michelin star. Among the remaining restaurants, there are several run by well-known celebrity chefs. The San Francisco Chronicle's well-regarded food critic included 6 Yountville restaurants among the … Continue reading Like Nonna’s cooking. If Nonna was a world-class chef.