Napa Valley Film Festival Welcomes Vintner Katie Hamilton Shaffer as Local Media Host
Katie is truly one of Napa's energetic vintners - having run Toolbox Wine Co for several years with partners, spending much of her time on wine and charity work, and filming her pilot TV show, "Feast it Forward". Now she has been chosen as the media host for the Napa Valley Film Festival. See below. Congrats! Napa Valley, CA - November 7 -11, 2012 – Local … [Read more...]
Showcase in the Heart of the Napa Valley
NEW YORK, NY (August 27, 2012) – This October, Traditional Home Magazine will sponsor its first-ever Showhouse in the heart of the Napa Valley (TraditionalHome.com/NapaShowhouse). The Napa Valley Showhouse will be located at the Cardinale Winery Estate, situated in the heart of Napa Valley's renowned Oakville District. The Showhouse will open with a Gala … [Read more...]
Truffles anyone?
The third annual Napa Truffle Festival is pleased to announce its 2013 weekend Program, January 18-21, with keynote by Colman Andrews, and winery truffle lunches hosted by two premier Napa Valley wineries, Silver Oak and Beringer. Join in the fun, science and culinary adventure of a lifetime in pursuit of the rare and venerated black truffle—specifically … [Read more...]
Kelly Fleming Release Party
We had a fun time at Kelly Fleming's beautiful winery in Calistoga - thanks to Kelly for great wine (a Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, a truly balanced Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon blanc from one of Napa's most formidable vineyards - To Kalon. To Kalon is a vineyard much coveted for its Cabernet Sauvignon but it also has other varietals including … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Passport to Cabernet Tasting – May 7
Come taste a multitude of California’s Cabernets at the 22nd Annual Passport to Cabernet Wine Tasting & Auctions, Monday, May 7, CONSUMERS 3:30-5:30pm and TRADE & MEDIA 1:30-3:30pm at the beautiful and historic Bently Reserve, 301 Battery Street, San Francisco. This event is utterly unique as it gives CONSUMERS a first glimpse/sneak peak of the character … [Read more...]
Taste the Wines of Howell Mountain at the Bently Reserve in San Franciso, March 21
The world-class wines of 30 Howell Mountain member wineries are coming to the Bently Reserve (301 Battery Street) in San Francisco on Wednesday March 21st. This annual Spring tasting features many of Howell Mountains top producers - all of which are either not open to the public or see visitors on a very limited basis. This tasting is a rare opportunity for … [Read more...]
Ideas for Copia
If you have ideas for what the now vacant Copia Center in Napa's Oxbow district can be used for - you can email them to: oxbowrenewal@rogal-associates.com … [Read more...]
Thanks to Cellar Angels
A great organization that I initially met online is Cellar Angels out of Chicago. Founder Martin Cody has combined wine sales with charity focusing primarily on Napa wineries. Cellar Angels runs promotions that last a few days giving their wine club members a chance to purchase wines from small premium producers at reasonable prices. It is free to join the … [Read more...]
Review of Natalie MacLean’s latest book, “Unquenchable”
Join wine writer Natalie MacLean’s wine and travel world as she jets from one continent to another, from one wine region to the next exploring her passion for wine and highlighting some of the best values out there. Her style of writing is engaging, lively, and informative to the wine novice and educated consumer alike. She meets with owners and winemakers … [Read more...]