To help celebrate September 2010 as California Wine Month, proclaimed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for the sixth consecutive year, many of the Golden State’s wineries, winegrape growers and regional associations are hosting special consumer events surrounding the state’s signature beverage. “California has long been known for our production of superior, award-winning wines,” said Governor Schwarzenegger [...]

HALL Wines, the premier 21st century vineyard and winery, announces the upcoming release of three new vintages – 2006 HALL Napa Valley Merlot, 2009 HALL Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and 2006 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. As part of HALL Wines’ signature Napa Valley Collection, these wines make up the heart of HALL Wines’ winemaking [...]

For the First Time, the Wornick Family is Offering Tours of Seven Stones Winery and their Renowned Art Collection. For the first time, prominent art collectors Ron and Anita Wornick are opening their home and offering a tour of one of the most esteemed private art collections in both Napa Valley and the United States. [...]

Newton Vineyard, the American pioneer of unfiltered wines, announces its second annual “Eco-Chic” collaboration, a project which blends the art of natural winemaking with modern eco-conscious design. For the 2010 design collaboration, contemporary American artist John Pomp, renowned for his exclusive lines of glass objects for Barneys and Neiman Marcus, has partnered with Newton Vineyard. [...]

Here are some great new happenings and changes to Napa Valley. Remember, winter visits to the wineries are just as fun as in the summer, so take advantage of low season rates and discover some of these new things to do in Napa Valley: • Long Meadow Ranch in St. Helena has opened the Long [...]

World of Wine Events, LLC, creator of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, announced last week the launch of its “TastingRoom Finder” iPhone application. The application is the ultimate wine traveler’s guide to wine tasting rooms around the country, said Ken Loyst, partner at Fast Forward Ventures, the management arm of World of Wine Events, [...]

Here are a few more great ideas for family fun in Napa this fall or winter season. Pack your scarf and go enjoy the fresh country air. YOUNTVILLE’S 21ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Yountville invites visitors to experience a holiday wonderland amongst the vineyards as the town transforms itself during its annual Festival of Lights. [...]

Nothing says “Fall” or “Holiday” like the rustling leaves and cool breezes of Napa in the late fall. Start planning your trip to Napa now, so you dont miss out. Today and tomorrow I will list some fun family ideas for spending some time (and enjoying some wine) in Napa this upcoming season: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS [...]