Napa Valley has almost 500 wineries, but not every winery affords the visitor an experience that brings delight to all the senses. Our beautiful valley is sandwiched between the Mayacamas and the Vaca mountain ranges and it is these topographical features what allows for a huge range of micro-climates and terroirs that consistently render superior […]
Activities in Napa
Time to Go Back to School. Wine School!!
I have spent almost two decades in the wine industry and every single day I am surprised by the joy of learning something new or meeting someone whose knowledge of wine-making adds to my own. To put it simply, we are able to deliver unique and curated experiences because we are constantly in learning and […]
A Q & A With Ramiro Herrera, Master Cooper
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 […]
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 […]
Cervantes Family Vineyards – Where Conviviality, Character & Cheerfulness Will Always Fill Your Cup
I am by no means a storyteller. The written word does not come easy to me. I hesitate, fearing that my words are too simple or scarce to describe the beauty of the places and people that have crossed my path here in Napa. But once in a while, the grandeur in beauty and hospitality […]