Meritage Resort and Spa, Oakville Grocery start anew in Napa Valley
Every year at this time the vineyards explode with new growth–it’s a visual reminder of the passing of time and changing of seasons. This year, there are several other new beginnings happening across the valley. Meritage Resort and Spa Opens $40 Million Expansion Napa’s Meritage Resort and Spa has just completed a 19-month, $40 million...
Bud break in the Napa Valley
It’s been a while, quite a while in fact, since we’ve shared a visual of what the Napa Valley looks like. This afternoon we were in St. Helena enjoying the amazing weather and we stopped to snap a few photos. As you can see from the image below, the vines have come a long way...
Leap Year Culinary Crawl in downtown Napa, French Blue to open in St. Helena
As February comes to a close the valley is beginning to show sings of new life–from glorious yellow mustard sprouting up between the vineyard rows to trees beginning to show beautiful white and pink blooms. There are also new culinary happenings and restaurant openings. French Blue to Open in St. Helena A stylish new restaurant...
Valentine’s Day in the Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is a romantic destination that uniquely pairs top notch food with world class wines, gorgeous views and a generally low key feel. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to share a few suggestions on special places to visit and romantic things to do in the Napa Valley with your sweetheart. If...
Winter views from the Napa Valley
While it sure doesn’t feel like January in the Napa Valley as temperatures continue to hover close to 70 degrees, a simple look out into the vineyards will confirm that it is indeed winter. Most of the vines have been or are being pruned by vineyard crews across the valley and the gorgeous yellow mustard...
Four must attend Napa Valley events
The Napa Valley plays host to a slew of annual events, including Premiere Napa Valley and the attention-grabbing Auction Napa Valley, not to mention hundreds of events at local wineries, hotels and restaurants. If you’re looking for a reason to plan a trip to wine country, here are four events that are well worth scheduling...
New Napa Valley breakfast spot: Gott’s Roadside
It’s the new year, which means we’re officially in ‘restaurant month‘ here in the Napa Valley. While many of the area’s fine dining establishments are taking some well deserved time off, one local favorite is expanding its offering. In mid-December, Gott’s Roadside in downtown Napa’s Oxbow Public Market began serving breakfast. The Gott’s location at...
What were the most popular Napa Valley stories of 2011?
With another year coming to a close it’s time for a little reflection. Throughout the course of 2011 we published more than 100 posts on a wide variety of topics. When all was said and done, two topics emerged as the most popular: food and wine. Fitting, right? Come with us for a trip down...
Tarla Mediterranean Grill expected to open next week in downtown Napa
Downtown Napa’s burgeoning West End (see our exclusive one day itinerary for the West End) will get another culinary addition shortly after Christmas. Tarla Mediterranean Grill, which is located under the Avia Hotel at 1480 First Street in Napa, is scheduled to open sometime shortly after the upcoming holiday. The restaurant will be run by...
Napa Valley experts share New Year’s Eve wine picks
The Napa Valley is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon, but ringing in the new year often means having something a bit different in the glass. When it’s time to toast a special occasion our go-to local sparkler is the Schramberg Blanc de Blancs, which is delicious by itself and pairs well with seafood and hard cheeses....
Bouchon to offer Black Truffle menu, January is Napa Valley restaurant month
Foodies rejoice! With the holidays fast approaching, several of the valley’s top-notch restaurants will serve up some delicious eats. Read on for details around special menus and delectable offers that will ensure you don’t go hungry over the next several weeks. New Bouchon Tasting Menu Features Black Truffle’s Thomas Keller’s Bouchon will launch a new...
Six Napa Valley reds guaranteed to keep the chill away
As the temperature continues to drop, it’s time to lay down those Sauvignon Blancs and pull out some big, hearty reds. Here are six Napa Valley reds that will keep you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside this winter. Ehlers Estate Merlot. Located in St. Helena, the Estate Merlot is generally a weighty one that...
