Discover the Napa Valley AVA
During the past century, Napa Valley has become one of the world’s most important wine-producing regions in the world. The excellent climate, multiple soil types, and varying elevations of Napa Valley contribute to a spectacular growing environment for nearly all...
Recipe Feature from Platypus Wines Tours
Spice-rubbed Chicken with Green Beans and Olive Pesto TOTAL TIME: 20-30 minutes Serves 4 GATHER THESE INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts, boneless (Note: Skin on is ok; skin off for lower-fat) 10 oz fresh green beans 1 large shallot, sliced into rings 1 lemon,...
Noteworthy Dessert Wines: Iced and Sweet
When grapes remain on the vine longer, the sugar content increases. In many instances, vineyard managers intentionally delay picking certain varieties to produce sweeter dessert-type wines. Here are three sweet wine categories that many enjoy: Ice Wine: What is It?...
Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Topping + Pear & Nut Salad
TOTAL TIME: 20-30 minutes Serves 2 (just double your ingredients to serve a family of 4) GATHER THESE INGREDIENTS 2 4 oz salmon fillets, skin on ok 1 tsp minced garlic Cilantro, fresh, small bunch, divided (½ finely chopped, ½ coarsely chopped) 1 lime zest + juice 1...
Winter in the Vineyards: Dormancy
Once the harvest has finished, Napa and Sonoma wineries focus their attention on turning those carefully nurtured grapes into world-class wines. However, there is still plenty going on in the vineyards. Once the grapes are gone, and the weather turns chilly, the vines...- Top 7 Napa Valley Mountain Wineries
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