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Talking Wine With Luxury Brand LVMH's Newton Vineyard Estate Director Rob Mann

Nov 17, 2014  |   Contributor: Michelle Winner

Recently, while wrapped in the mist of an early Napa autumn morning, we visited the Newton Vineyard property on Spring Mountain in California's Napa Valley. We were given a tour personally by the recently appointed Newton Estate Director and winemaker Rob Mann, who chatted with us about preparing the foundation for some truly spectacular future vintages.

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Absorb the Sights and Sounds of Wine Country at Meadowood Napa Valley

Dec 5, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Owned by local vintners and surrounded by the beauty of the wine country, Meadowood Napa Valley is a premier resort for getting to know the area and absorbing its fine wines, culture and dining delights. The property’s interiors are as beautiful and elegant as the outdoors and its dedication to showcasing Napa’s products and region is evident throughout.

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Olympus Real Estate Partners Sets Record in Sale of Calistoga Ranch

Nov 27, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Olympus Real Estate Partners developed Napa Valley’s Calistoga Ranch 10 years ago and just announced its sale on November 20, 2013. As part of this effort, the resort’s marketing team has already sold all of the property’s 22 residential units.

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Napa Valley's Five-Star Calistoga Ranch Acquired by Auberge Resorts

Nov 25, 2013  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

Last week, an agreement was made between Auberge Resorts, Adventurous Journeys Capital Parnters, and vintners Bill Foley and Michael Uytengsu to acquire Napa Valley’s award-winning Calistoga Ranch. Auberge has been operating the five-star property since it opened in 2004, which has frequently been named as one of the best resorts in the world and featured on coveted lists by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

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Camp Schramsberg: A Champagne Lover's Dream Come True

Oct 30, 2013  |   Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss

Those of us who love to drink our bubbles — or as Dom Pérignon said, we "are drinking stars” — are not only happy, but thrilled to tour producers of sparkling wine. There just so happens to be a number of sparkling wine producers to visit in Napa County, but the possibility of actually participating in the process of making sparkling wine is something we only dream about, right?

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Mira Winery's Ocean-Aged Vintage Finally Available to Wine Club Members

Jun 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Back in February we told you about Mira Winery's ocean-aged wine venture and now, months later, they've pulled their submerged bottles up from the depths of Charleston Harbor. Starting July 1 the Napa Valley winery will be releasing 12 of their 48 bottles of "Aquaoir" 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon exclusively to their Wine Club Members, available on a first-come, first-serve basis.... Read More

75k Ltd Edition Centenary Table Celebrates Robert Mondavi's 100th Anniversary

Jun 18, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery is ready to celebrate their 100th anniversary today, marking the birth of Robert Mondavi himself. Known for helping launch Napa as a world-renowned hot-spot for vineyards, the late Mondavi always appreciated good food, art, and a nice bottle of wine, which is why popular furniture maker Frank Pollaro decided to design a one-of-a-kind Centenary Table to honor the "father of the American fine wine industry."... Read More

Swirl, Sip and Savor: The Best Wine Tasting In Downtown Napa

Mar 14, 2013  |   Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss  |  1 Comment

It’s no secret that the City of Napa has spruced itself up sufficiently to be a wine country destination in its own right. The main streets offer plenty of shops, art galleries, boutiques and tasting bars. The restaurant scene rivals that of its upcountry cousins in depth, breadth and price point. But what sets... Read More

Mira Winery Experiments with Aging Wine Underwater

Feb 15, 2013  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

Taking a sip of genuinely exquisite wine is one of the true luxuries in life; however if you ever take a trip to the picturesque Napa Valley, you’ll realize that the wine country is quite literally littered with wineries — over 450 to be exact. With so many options, determining and discovering quality wine is tough, especially for a novice.... Read More

IfOnly Plans the "Perfect" Valentine's Date in Napa Valley Featuring Famed Chef Gary Danko

Feb 7, 2013  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

The “Ultimate Valentine’s Date,” crafted by the IfOnly group, encourages all the men out there to go hard or go home this Valentine’s Day. Unconventional ladies out there shouldn’t be exempt either from having the option to surprise their significant other with this whirlwind, Northern Californian experience — champagne, helicopters, and fine dining included. From the Traina Interactive Corporation, based in San Francisco, IfOnly provides unique luxury... Read More

Get Married This February at Madrona Manor With Their Sweetheart Wedding Package

Feb 7, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Want to have a small wedding, without all the headache, planning and stress of a grand affair? Then you're in luck if you happen to getting married this February because Madrona Manor is offering budget conscious couples the opportunity to get married with a Michelin-starred meal no less.... Read More

Wine Tasting Like a Pro | A Vertical Tasting of Domaine Carneros

Nov 2, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Most wine tastings, whether for amateur, leisure or professional reasons, have to do with current or future releases. Tasters are treated to glimpses of young wines yet to be unleashed on the public.... Read More

Enjoy a Boutique Hotel Experience Inside New Andaz Napa Getaway

Sep 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Annalisa Solari

As if the lavish Napa Valley wasn’t already home to an endless list of luxury hotels to choose from, planning your wine country getaway just got a bit harder with the opening of the first Andaz hotel in Northern California, Andaz Napa. “Our location in the epicenter of downtown Napa creates a welcoming destination for... Read More

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Napa Valley Reopens

Sep 10, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The White House Inn & Spa, a historic boutique hotel in Napa Valley, California, has reopened its doors this summer. The Inn, which has 17 guestrooms, is in a Victorian mansion that was built in 1886. The accommodations are lavish, as there are in-room fireplaces, spa tubs, flat-screen televisions, and iPod docks in all rooms. There also is a pool and a spa on the property. Each day begins with a complimentary breakfast and concludes with a wine-and-cheese social. It is a welcoming and relaxed setting, according to the Inn’s new management. "It's been an honor to carry on the tradition of warm service and hospitality at the Inn," said Kimberly Fox, innkeeper of the... Read More

Cottage Living at The Carneros Inn of Napa Valley

Sep 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza  |  1 Comment

Napa Valley is known not only for its prestigious wineries, but for its beautiful rolling vistas and its luxury resorts and spas. I recently made my first trip to Northern California’s Napa Valley, during which I attended the 2012 V Foundation Wine Celebration, hosted by luxury... Read More

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