The History “Opus” is a Latin word meaning an artistic composition by a well-established artist. If the taste of a Napa Valley wine could be compared to the sound of a musical masterpiece, that wine would be Opus...
Tucked into the legendary Stags Leap District beneath a ridge of pines and the region’s rugged palisades, Pine Ridge Vineyards was founded in 1978 by Gary Andrus. More than four decades later, it remains one of Napa Valley’s...
Del Dotto Winery & Caves is one of Napa Valley’s most distinctive wine experiences, combining Venetian-inspired architecture, exceptional wines, and a spectacular cave cellar carved deep into the mountainside. The estate immediately stands out for its dramatic Old...
A great wine dinner is less about matching wine to food than creating a conversation between the two. Here, a collection of celebrated Cabernet-driven wines moves gracefully from the freshness of the garden to the richness of the...
Lewis Cellars has deep roots in Napa Valley, long family-owned and built on a passion for small-batch, craft-driven wines. Following its acquisition by Justin Vineyards, the winery has entered a new chapter, evolving into an experience that feels...
Ashes & DiamondsStepping onto the grounds of Ashes & Diamonds feels like arriving at a sun-washed Palm Springs retreat from the 1960s. Los Angeles firm Bestor Architecture designed the winery as a love letter to California mid-century modernism,...
Goosecross makes Napa Bordeaux the old way: from rock, restraint and a long, even season rather than sugar and new-oak gloss. The winery sits on State Lane, just east of Yountville and far in spirit from the bustle...
There can be a lot or little information a wine label can tell you. Knowing exactly what to look for in a wine label can go a long way in selecting a perfect wine for your occasion, not...
Napa Valley is a relatively small wine region, sandwiched between two mountain ranges—the Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca Range to the east—yet it displays remarkable diversity in both climate and soil. This variation, known as terroir,...
At Silver Oak in Napa, the conversation between wine and food feels intentional, almost architectural—each pairing designed to reveal another facet of the winery’s unmistakable Cabernet style. The experience opened with truffle cheddar, its earthy richness melting seamlessly...
Chardonnay may be a single grape, but in Burgundy it becomes a study in nuance, and Chablis is its most austere, clear-eyed expression. Napa Valley, far away across the ocean, tells a very different love story. In Burgundy,...
The choice between French oak and American oak is one of the quiet but powerful decisions a winemaker makes, shaping not just the structure of a wine but its entire aromatic personality. Though both come from oak trees,...
TOURING NAPA / WINE REGIONS (APPELLATIONS)
Napa Valley Wine Sub-Regions and their wines
February 14, 2026