A Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast Near St. Helena and Surrounding Communities A first encounter with the Candlelight Inn is a bit like “love at first sight”! As you approach the beautifully maintained and landscaped Tudor Mansion – built as a residence in 1929 – it appears to straddle Easum Drive, a modest residential …
On Saturday, September 21st, the Hess Collection Winery is hosting the 14th annual Mt. Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting. During this incredibly special event, over 20 wineries – many not generally open to the public – will be offering their small production wines from this very unique AVA. An AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a …
With just a little planning, you can put together a Napa weekend retreat that avoids the crowds and provides you a truly memorable experience. Wine country has multiple ongoing events with limited space that ensure the intimacy of the experience. With a reservation, or two, your Napa getaway can be as unique as you …
V. Sattui Winery is celebrating their Italian heritage on Saturday, July 27th in grand style with their 18th annual Festa Italiana. The winery’s picnic grove will become a traditional Italian summer festival with live music, dancing, food, and, of course, wine! Chef Angelo Ibleto is once again providing a signature menu featuring roasted wild …
On Saturday, August 10th, the Gabrielle Collection (www.gabriellewine.com) is putting on its annual Decanter Society Wine Extravaganza. This indulgent event includes some education, some wine blending, and a lot of excellent dining! This year’s extravaganza includes four events: Vineyard Walk, Apprentice Winemaker Blending Session, Picnic lunch, and Dinner under the Ancient Oak. Enjoy a …
In today’s San Francisco Chronicle / Wine/ Organic beer comes into its own  by Lessley Anderson – Sorry, no link available for her “tastie” article about local organic brew. The label breaks down into three categories: Organic ( 95% of ingredients are organic) + USDA SEAL Made with Organic ingredients ( 70 % but less …
The St. Helena Public Library provides more than just a place to read. There is a library cat celebrating her first anniversary with the library this month. There is Storytime twice a week for children, and Tuesdays are family Drop-in Crafts day with a different make and takes each week. Additionally, the library offers …
Avoid the weekend wine tasters and experience Napa during the week! If you find yourself in Wine Country, and you are looking for something different, why not take in a movie? The St. Helena Library offers the Focus on Film series on Tuesdays. July’s focus: Mel Brooks. What better way to end your day …
New this year, we are offering a tour through our vineyards, 100 year old Olive Grove, onto the crush pad and finishing with a cheese pairing with our estate wines. The tours will be held 10:00, 1:30, and 3:00pm. Price is $35.00 per person. Â Rutherford Ranch is also pleased to offer your guests …
We Grow More than Just Grapes If you want to enjoy some local flavor, come take a stroll around the Napa County farmers’ markets for another type of taste of the region. Holiday weekends can be a “blast,” but sometimes we need a holiday from our holiday. Now, that visitors are going home and …
