On the western slopes of the Napa Valley, the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA) possesses a unique identity. The coolest and wettest of all the Napa Valley AVAs, the region is characterized by high elevations and a wealth of microclimates, a...
In the northern part of the Napa Valley, St. Helena American Viticultural Area (AVA) is in a dramatic hourglass shape. With mountains surrounding on either side, diverse soils, and plenty of distance from San Pablo Bay, the region is consistently warm compared to...
Above the fog line that often covers the southernmost Napa Valley floor is a wine region so remote that very few plant vineyards here: the Wild Horse Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). One of the smallest AVAs in the Napa Valley, the region spans 3,300 acres but...
What to do in Yountville this Holiday Season The holidays are a time for celebration, togetherness, and creating lasting memories. What better way to kick off the festive season than with a splash of Champagne in the heart of Napa Valley? Here at Handwritten Wines, we...
While so many regions of France and California’s Napa Valley are universally heralded among the world’s premier wine-producing areas, “linkage” of any kind between wineries in each region is uncommon. But, due to a familial connection between a French-born executive...
Handwritten Wines is excited to unveil our new private room and meeting space, now open for bookings in downtown Yountville, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley. This sophisticated venue provides a perfect backdrop for private client meetings, corporate gatherings,...
