How does the child of Mexican immigrants with no wine or woodworking background discover a passion for wine barrel making? I love the word serendipity. Not exactly a vocable that one learns through schooling, more of a Hollywood thing for most of us. Serendipity or perhaps providence is the cornerstone of my calling. I wanted […]
A Story About Barrels, Friendship & The Mysteries and Flavors Imparted by Both
Get to know Ramiro Herrera, Master Cooper. Barrel fabrication is a craft practiced by very few. Let’s dig into the secrets of what it takes to make a perfect wine barrel
Tyler, TX, We are Bringing Napa to You
Wine tasting happy hour at 1836 Texas Kitchen. Come taste curated wines with Napa Private Tours wine experts
Desparada Wines, A Love Letter to Paso Robles & All That Remains to Be Discovered
It has been unusually hot in Napa. The weather, combined with a busy touring season has tamed us into homebodies and we find ourselves frequently enjoying quiet summer evenings at home, resting and recharging. For us, that means late nights under the stars where we partake of lovely libations and vegetables from our garden, crudité […]
When Two Are Better Than One
Touring Napa with Javier Calderon X 2 A couple of weeks ago we had the fantastic opportunity to scout several wineries with a commonality that made our hearts smile and our mouths water. In an effort to design upgraded tours for wine buyers with significant libraries we visited wineries where Phillipe Melka is their wine […]