It is so interesting that today I received a copy of this gorgeous coffee table size book called Napa Valley Iconic Wineries the very same days that the Guild of Sommeliers offered members a three flight tasting of iconic wines from Napa Valley. This book celebrates iconic Napa winemakers, and has gorgeous photography. MORE >>

You can attend the Napa Valley Wine Auction the week of June 2 - 5 (Lot 19) and purchase the wine for charity (and a lot of fun extras) in person. or if you can't get to Napa, starting May 29 2011 you can bid online ( just click here ). Look at the incredible aerial view of Marston Family Vineyard above. Helena. MORE >>

Musque is an aromatic version of Blanc, and it is responsible for some of the cult Sauvignons from Napa Valley (Arietta, Araujo), which is what led me here. The land is tended by Oak Knoll Farming, with whom I've had a good relationship the past three years, but the risk is whether this varietal will mature properly this far south in Napa Co. MORE >>

had never before been to the Napa Valley, or to any California wine region. As we approached Napa we hit traffic, the first sign of the popularity of this place as a tourist destination. Sarah said it was a great year for Stony Hill, as opposed to 2011, which was very hard for everyone in the Napa Valley. Helena. It looked good. MORE >>

am very excited to meet Lisa and Les, and view the Erna Schein winery as one of the hospitality events during the Auction Napa Valley 2011(#ANV11), Below is a description of the event: Spring Mountain Cookout. You can still register to attend the auction and one of the available hospitality events here: Can't get to napa? MORE >>