WINE DESTINATIONS
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September 22, 2023
By Wine Destinations
The story of Ridge Vineyards dates back to 1885 when vines were first planted on their Monte Bello Estate, however, it was in 1962 when the winery was re-bonded by its new owners that it began to catch worldwide recognition for its Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Shortly after, they produced their first Zinfandel wine and since then have been one of the biggest advocates of the varietal.
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September 15, 2023
By Wine Destinations
Born from hardship in 2017 after the devastating Napa Valley wildfires, Kanpai Wines is now flying high. The project is the vision of Peter Chiang and his wife Azumi Kubo. Originally the family’s plan when they purchased the highly regarded Meadowbrook Farm Estate was to grow exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and continue the Farm’s tradition of selling the fruit to some of the most important wineries in The Valley.
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September 12, 2023
By Wine Destinations
Nestled in the Sonoma Valley side of the beautiful Carneros AVA district you will find The Donum Estate. Donum, which is focused on showcasing the expression of terroir through single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, is also home to The Donum Art Collection, one of the largest privately owned sculpture collections in the world, making The Estate a must visit for art and wine lovers alike.
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August 31, 2023
By Wine Destinations
One of the most fun but sometimes stressful things when planning a trip to Napa is deciding where to eat. In this case, the stress is not from a shortage of options but from deciding which great option to choose. To try and help with this riddle here are some of our favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner spots when visiting The Valley:
