Up Valley Vintners is located in the heart of Calistoga; it is a multi-vintner tasting room managed by Kenefick Ranch and features not only their wine but, Tofanelli Family Vineyard as well. Both vintners are based in the Calistoga appellation - and exclusively grow and produce wines from this north part of the Napa Valley. This is the only tasting room … [Read more...]
Lindstrom Wines
Lindstrom Wines focuses on two wines each year, an estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a Pinot Noir from the Russian River appellation in neighboring Sonoma County. Both wines are produced in extremely small quantities. The winery was founded by Greg and Carol Lindstrom. Greg is a California native who graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. … [Read more...]
UK Wine Sellers Uncork California
As we know, Napa Valley is not only full to bursting with many of California's best wines, but it is also fast becoming one of the most significant wine producing regions in the world. France and Italy will always be well regarded; South American wines are very popular in some circles; and lone regions such as Australia and South Africa have also emerged. … [Read more...]
the oakville grade tunnel project
build the trinity tunnel Reason: Need fast access between Sonoma Valley and the Napa Valley - Trinity Road and the Oakville grade are among the most dangerous and narrow of roads crossing the Mayacamas Mountain Range between Sonoma and Napa Counties. There is no easy or quick route between Napa and Sonoma Counties. Expedite and increase the flow of tourism … [Read more...]
Visiting the “other” Tedeschi Winery in Verona Italy
With my brother living in Verona Italy - and Tedeschi Winery located about 12 mins from his apartment - and with Calistoga based Emil Tedeschi of Tedeschi Family Winery joining me on this trip - it made perfect sense to stop by for a visit: www.davestravelcorner.com/blog/europe/tedeschi-winery-verona-italy … [Read more...]
Interview, Peter Mondavi Senior – Charles Krug Winery
We recently had the honor and rare privilege to sit down with Peter Mondavi Sr., long time proprietor of Napa's oldest winery, Charles Krug. Mr. Mondavi is 99 years young (as of November 2013). We talked about history of course because when you've been in Napa as long as Peter Mondavi Sr. you have plenty to discuss. But we also covered the types of wines … [Read more...]
Exploring Napa – as in the City of Napa
Introduction For many years the city of Napa was just a place you passed as you entered the Napa Valley - the city center is not on the main highway (Highway 29) and it was lacking in restaurants, hotels and tasting rooms. When you told people you were visiting the Napa Valley, the city of Napa was not mentioned as your final destination, rather you would … [Read more...]
Napa Wine Related Trip to NE China
We recently took a Napa wine related trip to North East China with several other Napa Vintners. The new wine club in Shenyang, The Napa Valley Wine Club was holding their grand opening and treated us like royalty! Read a post from the trip here. … [Read more...]
Flavor Napa Valley, Appellation Tasting
Here are a few photos from the wine tasting and culinary event last night - a full write-up is available here. … [Read more...]
Flavor Napa Valley, November 14-18th
The 2012 five-day Flavor! Napa Valley™ Celebration of Wine, Food & Fun is an annual event featuring world-class Napa Valley wines alongside Napa Valley’s master chefs and graduates of The Culinary Institute of America’s culinary education programs. Net proceeds from the event support programs and scholarships at The Culinary Institute of America’s … [Read more...]