Just a few weeks ago we had the privilege of hosting a lovely couple from Boston. This was not their first tour to Napa but it was their very first tour with us and this time around their trip was more intentional. Mr. and Mrs. Joy (Not their real surname) came to us on recommendation […]
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How Much Wine Should I Buy For My Wedding?
In the last few years we have been witnesses to a really wonderful trend. More and more couples are going to the source to secure the wine for their wedding. By going to the source couples are better able to find a perfect pairing for their wedding banquet while securing better pricing. As a bonus, […]
Vintage 2014-The Providence of Weather & How Napa Wine Producers Step Up to The Plate
Viticulture is a labor of love and one that is sustained by the providence of nature. While the majority of the Northern hemisphere experienced severe weather with some places breaking records in terms of temperature and snow fall here in California we have had a mild, dry & warm beginning of 2014. On the surface […]
Say Hello to David James!
Please join me in welcoming David James to the Napa Private Tours wine concierge family! I am really happy to have him on board, and I think his knowledge and enthusiasm will be a great addition. He is a bright young man who has a great sense of the Napa Valley wine industry. He has […]
St. Patrick’s Wine-Vinho Verde
At first glance you might think I am talking about an eco-friendly wine. In fact, many restaurants with organic and green practices have started to feature vinho verde in their menus. It might come as a surprise to most of you but my friends vinho verde is not necessarily “verde” in fact, vinho verde can […]