Wineology - Locals Guide to Enjoying Napa Valley

Kingston Trio Comes to Napa Valley

The Kingston Trio, also known as "America's Musical Ambassadors to the World" are coming to the Lincoln Center in Yountville, CA on September 23, 2008. Also peforming are the Brothers Four. The Lincoln Center is the premier Napa Valley performing arts venue. It is located on the historic grounds of ...

Hawaiian Slack Key Meets Napa Valley Style

Hawaiian slack key guitar music began in the 1800's when Mexican cowboys introduced the guitar to the Hawaiian natives, but didn't become popular until the 1970's. The style of music that has developed is very unique to the island and has a very personal and folsky feel to it. The ...

Chocolate & Wine Tasting, Our Last Minute Recommendation

Are you looking for a last minute getaway for the coming weekend? Come to Napa and go to the 21st Annual Chocolate & Wine Tasting on Sunday, September 14th. The event is being held at the new Gordon Huether Studio and Gallery in Napa and supports Napa Emergency Womens Services ...

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon-Looks Like Another Good Year for the Napa Valley Cabs!

The 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignon growing season was ideal by most standards. The winter was relatively dry with cold evening temperatures dipping into high twenties around the New Year and the growing season began with a mid-March bud-break for many areas, late March for cooler climate areas. California experienced an early ...

Get Your Glow On!

It’s that time of year to flaunt your bare arms and legs! The Amadeus Spa offers luscious flavors of exfoliating salts such as Tahitian Tropic, Milk and Honey, Ginger Lime and Rosemary Mint to name a few. Our skin naturally reproduces new cells every 7 to 10 days and to ...

Locals Only: Hiking and Biking in Napa

Another way to enjoy the vineyards and beautiful landscape of Napa Valley is to explore one of the many hiking and biking trails throughout the Valley. Skyline Wilderness Park located on the east end of downtown Napa offers a variety of activities such a 25 mile cycling trail, Manzanita Lake, horseback ...

Beautiful Wine Country Weather, Sauvignon Blanc and Ver Jus

Another beautiful late spring is upon us. The vines are rapidly filling the trellises. Here in California's Wine Country as our summer schedules start getting full and the urge is for quick light dining, often al fresco dining is the way we go. When I think of this style of ...

Concierge Corner: Silverado Trail Wineries

Start off your day in Napa Valley with a lovely ride up the Silverado Trail to the city of Calistoga. Begin your wine tasting with a beautiful aerial tram ride up the mountain top to Sterling Vineyards. Take in the Panoramic views off Sterling’s terrace along with a ...

Locals Only: May in Napa

When people associate Napa, they immediately think of Wine. There is so much more to Napa than meets the eye…or palate for that matter. Throughout the month of May a variety of events, shows and activities will make it hard to decide which one(s) to choose. With Mother’s Day right ...

Concierge Corner - Looking forward to Spring Activities in Napa Valley

The warmth of spring sunshine, gentle, undulating breezes, nascent grapevines budding… the perfect season to be visiting the Napa Valley. The Napa Valley is a perfect weekend getaway. Try a hot air balloon ride floating over the Napa vineyards. For true oenophiles, visit any of the 450 world-class wineries ...