Howell Mountain Cabernet & AVA Highlight

Howell Mountain Cabernet & AVA Highlight

The Howell Mountain District AVA, located in the northernmost extreme of Napa Valley, offers unique weather and topographical conditions. Positioned well above the Valley floor and generally above the ‘fog line,” the Howell Mountain AVA tends to be somewhat cooler...
Handwritten Wines Shout-Outs

Handwritten Wines Shout-Outs

While California boasts over 4,300 wineries producing 84% of all U.S wine output, and Napa Valley is home to 450 of those wineries, any boutique winery that receives positive reviews and raves from multiple publications and wine experts must be doing something...
Dessert Wines Highlight

Dessert Wines Highlight

Much attention is paid to identifying the perfect wine pairing for a specific dinner offering. How about discovering which ideal Dessert Wine to enjoy with after-dinner bites or to be sipped by a warming fire on cool autumn or winter evenings? In Napa Valley, where...
Howell Mountain Appellation

Howell Mountain Appellation

The soils, elevations, and microclimates of Napa Valley are uniquely diverse for a region that is only thirty miles long and about five miles across at the widest point. As a result, the area can produce a broad variety of agricultural products, most notably grape...
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Syrup,  Citrus Olive Oil, & Smoke Sea Salt Serves 6 Ingredients ½ cup              Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup              Sugar 3 large            Heirloom Tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 pint              ...