Oct 19, 2020Member-onlyTheorem Vineyards: Alluring Wine from Two MountainsIt’s one of the most exclusive views in Napa Valley, easily enjoyed at Theorem Vineyards. Straddling two mountain AVA’s, where the Mayacamas and the Vaca Mountains meet, is a one of a kind view of the sometimes snow-capped Mount Saint Helena. 44th highest peak in the U.S. with an elevation of 4,342 feet as part of the Mayacamas. The Wappo Indians once called this land…Wine6 min readWine6 min read
Jan 25, 2020Member-onlyNAPA VALLEY: A CELEBRATION OF ELEGANCE IN WINE AT RAYMOND VINEYARDSThis piece was first posted on TheWineSiren.com sponsored Do you love exclusive offerings? Wine no one else can get? I’m sitting down with Raymond Vineyards, Bill Farmer to get more insight on what this means. Farmer has been there from the beginning of the Boisset reign of Raymond Vineyards…Napa Valley3 min readNapa Valley3 min read
Dec 2, 2019Member-onlyGreat Wine Tasting Experiences in Napa Valley Wine: St. SuperyThis was first published on The Wine Siren.com STEWARDS OF THE LAND, MAKER OF 100% ESTATE GROWN WINE NAPA VALLEY’S ST. SUPÉRY {VIDEO} ON EXPERIENCES AT ST. SUPERY The grounds are soaking up the last of the misty rain as the fog pulls away from the mountains. I’m entering the drive of St. Supery, located off of Highway 29 in St. Helena. The tree-lined entrance leads up to…Wine4 min readWine4 min read
Aug 6, 2019Member-onlyCulture Trip at FantescaWHERE TO GO NOW: NAPA VALLEY’S FANTESCA ESTATES You are here: Home / Wine / Where to Go Now: Napa Valley’s Fantesca Estates AUGUST 1, 2019 BY KELLY MITCHELL LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) WHERE TO GO NOW: NAPA VALLEY’S FANTESCA ESTATES Share on Social: FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditLinkedIn THE FANTESCA ESTATES EXPERIENCE A Collaboration with Wine Paths Travel. A glass of Fantesca’s King Richard’s ReserveWine4 min readWine4 min read
Published inThe Wine Siren·Jul 7, 2018Member-onlyVIADER: THE MOTHER OF INVENTION IN NAPA VALLEYThis piece was first published on TheWineSiren.com It was 2001 and Delia Viader’s 1997 vintage of VIADER, the winery’s flagship red blend would be singled out as California’s sole wine to make it in to the top 10 of the top 100 list. Diminutive and slight, its difficult to…Wine7 min readWine7 min read
Mar 20, 2018Member-onlyHollywood & Wine: Napa Valley’s Frank Family VineyardsThis story first appeared on TheWineSiren.com Sensing the history was a bit deeper than I knew of the winery located on Larkmead Lane I began a little digging. Frank Family Vineyards is the third oldest wineries in the Napa Valley region circa 1884. Located on Larkmead Road, in Calistoga…Wine10 min readWine10 min read
Aug 15, 20172017 NAPA HARVEST IS HERE FOR MUMM NAPA: VIDEO INTERVIEWFIRST NAPA HARVEST FOR MUMM LATER THAN 2016 This article first appeared on TheWineSiren.com The Napa harvest is one of the most exciting times of the year where I live. I’m perched above the Napa River, sitting on the second floor of my writing nook listening to the somewhat irritating popping of the bird cannon in the distance…Wine3 min readWine3 min read
Dec 30, 2016Interview with Schramsberg CEO Hugh DaviesSchramsberg is likely the greatest sparkling wine in the business. This season, keep your eyes on the bubbles. Sparkling wine & the French version, Champagne, are synonymous with celebration. These fabulous concoctions deserve a place in our everyday life. Not reserved solely for celebration. Before you purchase that next…Wine3 min readWine3 min read
Aug 11, 2016If I were visiting Downtown Napa…If I were visiting Downtown Napa without a car here’s how I would roll… Head to the Downtown Napa tasting rooms. There are many. A few places I love, Gustavo, The Wine Thief, JaM Cellars, John Anthony, and Mark Herold Wines. …Wine2 min readWine2 min read
Jul 30, 2016Trinchero Napa Valley Shines with New Tasting RoomGetting a sneak peak into an incredibly successful family owned wine estate is truly an honor, but when they do it on your birthday, it’s a special treat. I had just that luck when I attended the press event for Trinchero Family Winery’s new tasting room and VIP facilities. …Wine7 min readWine7 min read