Monthly Archives: February 2009
Napa Valley – Bits & Pieces of Wine News
Wappo Restaurant is Closed One of our favorite long-time restaurants, Wappo Bar & Bistro, has closed its doors in Calistoga. For years this restaurant with its eclectic menu has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike. So far, we … Continue reading
Napa Valley Wineries Need to Go on the Offensive to Keep Tourism Alive and Well
There is trouble ahead for Napa Valley wineries in 2009 and maybe beyond. You might think that all California wineries will suffer equally, but Napa wineries may be more vulnerable. A trip to the Napa Valley costs more than going … Continue reading
Piña Napa Valley — All Cabernet
Piña is a little tiny winery on the Silverado Trail located about a mile north of Oakville Cross Road. We would never have discovered this winery were it not for a free tasting coupon we found at the Visitor Center … Continue reading
Clos du Val — A Favorite on the Silverado Trail
A beautiful way to spend a day in the Napa Valley is to visit wineries along the Silverado Trail. One of our favorite wineries along this route is the Clos du Val winery. The winery is located in the Stags … Continue reading
Trinchero Family Wines — Quietly Making its Mark in the Napa Valley
When you think of big wine companies or conglomerates in the Napa Valley, most likely Trinchero Family Wines would not be your first thought. Yet this family-owned winery, with Bob Trinchero as the patriarch, has been steadily gaining ground in … Continue reading
Napa Valley Mustard Festival — The Main Attraction is Free and Spectacular
The 16th annual Mustard Festival began in earnest on January 31 and will run through March 28th with various events. The idea behind the Mustard Festival is to promote tourism in the Napa Valley during the “quiet” time of the … Continue reading
Napa Valley Zinfandel at the ZAP Festival – Fort Mason
The 18th annual ZAP Festival drew its usual mass of crowds to Fort Mason in San Francisco on a very beautiful and sunny Saturday, the last day of January 2009. The ZAP festival is strictly for Zinfandel lovers. An amazing … Continue reading
