Happy 150 years David Fulton Winery!!! David Fulton established the family’s St. Helena vineyard in 1860 and built the town’s first stone wine cellar next to it a year later. Mr. Fulton was among many things, a blacksmith, pioneer, town visionary and and inventor. His...
Happy Tenth Anniversary Newsome-Harlow Winery! Newsome-Harlow Winery claims to be all about carousing pleasure with their wine, food, friends, and an abundance amounts of laughter. Owners (a husband and wife team) Scott and Melanie Klann, along with their partners Steve and Gretchen Rael, have dedicated...
It has been cool… That may strike you as a strange way to start a review, but it will be making a difference come this harvest. This harvest will be a big one for a new name in the Napa Valley, Valley Gate Vineyards. Standing...
A lovely summer evening at Somerston seems to be ideal for those who want to kick back and enjoy a warm summer night in Yountville, California. It’s rare to find such wineries that are open until 10:00pm as some admirers of wines under the...
This was an exciting day for Tasti-Pairings… We were brought in by shuttle bus (Pure Luxury Transportation) from parking in Yountville and despite a slightly overcast day with sprinkles of water at times, the big event was much fun with everyone in good spirits eating...
When Aaron and Tony Diaz purchased Uva Trattoria, they got an Italian restaurant that had made a name for itself in having live Jazz and decent Italian food. The owners are almost always there and two of the friendliest guys in town. They make you...
What happens when an engineer plows his money into his family farm in the Napa Valley he made from a joint effort manufacturing Cyclotrons and then dragged that friend from work, yet another Engineer in to help run it? A winery searching for perfection. From...
It was a perfect May Day 2010 in Saint Helena, California. After days of rain, and even hail during one 70 degrees day, it was nice to again see sun on a lovely Spring day. Budding has already begun at this smaller family owned winery...
With rustic red brick walls throughout the wine bar and around the restaurant, Catelli’s seemed quiet and happy servers lined up single file as we inquired if this one of two restaurants in the quaint town of Geyserville was actually open for business. Gray tables...
1313 Main is the place to be and be seen in Napa...
Patty Heinrich noted on Facebook, “Just received our shipment of wine from...
Patty Heinrich noted on Facebook, “Just received our shipment of wine from...
Patty Heinrich noted on Facebook, “Just received our shipment of wine from...
With rustic red brick walls throughout the wine bar and around the...
Over the mountains and through the woods to Sierra Foothills I went....
As I threatened, “Okay told you last week that I would occasionally...
Tasti-Pairings had participated in a rare evening event on July 26, 2010....