Stony Hill Vineyard
Sommelier-beloved Chardonnay with a valley-view chaser. Oaks, Douglas firs, and other trees line the narrow road north of downtown St. Helena that winds west from Highway 29 through […]
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California Petite Sirah I Really Do Love You
In the right hands this native French varietal makes lush, evocative wines. Petite Sirah pearls of wisdom flowed like the deep-purple wine itself during the summer 2019 P.S.
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Play Winemaker for a Day at Conn Creek Winery
People love competing against each other to make the best Cab, says winemaker Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant. Winemakers often describe their profession as a combination of science and art, a
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The Pavilion by Ink Grade
Immersive tasting experience showcases wines from biodynamically farmed Howell Mountain vineyard. Ink Grade Estate launched in 2021 with a critically praised trio of wines, but the young winery’s
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Cuisine at Alila Napa Valley’s Violetto Restaurant Elevates the Spirit
Chef Thomas Lents celebrates the union of old and new world techniques and sensibilities. Note: Since this review appeared, a new executive chef has taken the helm at
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Style Galore at St. Helena’s NO|MA House
Napa Valley collective debuts as a combination shop, café, and community “third space.” Note: NO|MA House closed in 2025. There’s style galore at NO|MA House Café & Collective,
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