Napa Valley Vintners to Continue Legacy of Caring for Community Through New Platform for Giving

The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit trade association excitedly looks toward 2021 as a time for new beginnings as they announce a new chapter for Auction Napa Valley. In the spirit of innovation, the Napa Valley Vintners and Auction Napa Valley Boards of Directors have unanimously determined that is it time wrap up Auction Napa Valley in its current format and redefine how a world-class wine […]
Brix Napa Valley Reopens in Yountville on April 1st (No foolin!)

Brix Napa Valley located just north of downtown Yountville, has finally reopened on April 1st after an extensive renovation to the property. Originally opened in March of 1996, and surrounded by the Kelleher Family Vineyard, Brix Napa Valley has been a staple in the community since its opening. The 16-acre property includes 25 long-established, raised […]
New Lawsuit Claims Constellation’s Mondavi Improperly obtained, deceptively use famed “To Kalon” Designation

Perhaps the most prized vineyard designation in American winemaking is Napa Valley’s “To Kalon” (Greek for “the highest beauty’), created by pioneering winemaker H.W. Crabb in the late 19th century. But the owner of part of the original To Kalon estate says Constellation Brands and its Robert Mondavi Corporation fraudulently obtained a trademark of To […]
Katy Perry and Ayesha Curry Headline the 39th annual Auction Napa Valley, the American Wine Classic

The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit association showcases “California Gurls” Katy Perry and Ayesha Curry at the 39th Annual Auction Napa Valley, the American Classic. The annual event raises funds for community health and children’s education, this year’s Auction Napa Valley takes place May 30-June 2, 2019. The main event of the weekend, the Saturday […]
Iconic Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen Announces Closure

You’ll have until July 7th to visit iconic Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen for their famous rabbit tostadas. Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen is the latest Napa Valley restaurant to announce its closure. Over the past couple of months, iconic Napa Valley restaurants Hurley’s and Terra have closed. However, unlike Terra, who cited staffing issues as part of the […]
Mendocino Edition

Mendocino is one of the most diverse wine regions in California. If you love of Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah or discovering exotic grape varietals like French Colombard you owe it to yourself to visit Mendocino different AVAs including Anderson Valley and Yorkville Highlands. Full Magazine available soon.
Hall “declassifies” BACA Wines

After months of speculation, Kathryn Hall of HALL Winery along with Jennifer Brown, Director, and Winemaker Alison Frichtl Hollister have declassified their top-secret wine project previously known only as “Classified Wines.” The clandestine project had its own social media presence with cryptic posts of a bottling line, beakers, and a video showing the outlines of […]
Napa Valley iconic Hurley’s restaurant announces its closure

After being a Yountville institution for the past sixteen years, Chef Bob Hurley has announced he will close on Sunday, April 15, after selling the property to the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. Hurley’s is truly a seasonal wine-country style restaurant that focuses on the flavors of the Mediterranean. It’s lively bar and expansive outdoor patio […]
Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and SNL friends are coming to “Wine Country” in a new Netflix movie

Amy Poehler had decided to get the group back together for a new Netflix movie called Wine Country. The comedy will take place in Napa Valley, focusing on a group of friends celebrating a 50thbirthday with plenty of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon . Poehler will be joined by fellow SNL cast alums Tina Fey, Rachel […]
2018 Festival Napa Valley Lineup Announced

The 13th Season of Festival Napa Valley expands its programing and will be dedicated to honoring the first responders involved in the Northern California Wildfires that ravaged the area last year. The annual festival from July 18-29th at venues throughout Napa Valley will include a number of free concerts and will include $5.00 tickets to […]