New Chardonnay Release at Strala Vineyards

New Chardonnay Release at Strala Vineyards

A green-skinned grape variety, Chardonnay originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France. Today, it’s grown wherever wine is produced, including New Zealand, England, and, of course, the Napa Valley. Boutique winery tours in the area feature elegant and...
Planning a Trip to Napa Valley? Here’s What to Expect

Planning a Trip to Napa Valley? Here’s What to Expect

Napa Valley is open and welcoming visitors! While indoor masks are still county mandated for everyone regardless of vaccination status, the area’s wineries, restaurants, and resorts are ready to welcome you back, some with no capacity limits or physical distancing...
5 Things About Harvest You Might Not Know

5 Things About Harvest You Might Not Know

Winemaking is a year-round endeavor, but it’s the fall grape harvest season that many consider the best time to celebrate the art through events and fall festivals. Each August through October, Napa Valley welcomes thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the...
Seven Ways to Celebrate Fall in Wine Country

Seven Ways to Celebrate Fall in Wine Country

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Napa Wine Country. The leaves are changing colors and the weather is cooling off, bringing fresh air and pumpkin spice with it. As grapes are harvested across the valley, the smell of fermenting wine fills the...