Here’s Why You Should Come to Camp Coffee Shop

The first ever Camp Coffee Shop is Aug. 10-13 in Napa, Calif., and you’re invited! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE While rushing from one meeting to another at World of Coffee (WOC) San Diego in April, [...]

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Event Review: BottleRock 2026 Brought Out Nostalgic Feels and Euphoric Energy

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Chris Helkey The Memorial Day weekend of May 22-24, 2026 showcased a phenomenal weekend of fantastic music, great food, an incredible array of drinks, and a wonderful variety of leisure and wellness amenities. There was an endless variety of fun things to do at BottleRock 2026. Whether if it was receiving […]

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Sivistävää ja sivaltavaa kahden näytelmän voimin – arviossa Teatteri-iltojen Akseli Gallen-Kallelan kootut teokset ja Napa

TEATTERI | Valkeakosken Teatteri-iltojen näytelmät saavat teatteriin myös heitä, jotka eivät siellä yleensä käy.

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Your Ultimate Napa Valley Itinerary

As America’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA), Napa Valley has been celebrated around the world for its wine for generations. This beloved region first made it big on the world stage after its wineries swept up numerous awards at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting of 1976 and has drawn in wine lovers from around the world ever since. While bold Cabernet Sauvignon and crisp Chardonnay are…

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5 Hotels in Napa with Vineyards on the Grounds for a Grape-to-Glass Stay, Plus 1 Great Alternative

Courtesy of The Meritage Resort and Spa From unexpected places like Missouri to the Niagara Escarpment of New York, the United States is home to more wine-growing zones than the average American realizes. Even the Pacific Northwest is home to dozens of impressive wineries, from Walla Walla to Willamette. Still, no location takes the cake when it comes to fine wines like […]

Event Preview: BottleRock 2026 Will Create Wonderful Memories

*Featured Cover Image Courtesy: Live Nation Entertainment The BottleRock Napa Valley Festival is an extraordinary annual event that blends the magic of music, art, and culinary delights, and the anticipation for the 2026 edition is electric. With a lineup featuring over 80 musical acts, including iconic headliners like Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, […]

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The Local’s Guide to Napa Valley

The best way to experience any new place is through the guidance of a local. Here, we’ve tapped three culinary, hospitality and wine icons— Darryl Bell, the chef-owner of Stateline Road Smokehouse; George Goeggel, Managing Partner of Auberge de Soleil, part of the Auberge Collection; and Kelli White, the Director of Wine Education for the Wine Center at Meadowood — for a local’s view of Napa…

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7 Things You Should Know About Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s Oldest Continuously Operating Winery

Like many of Napa’s earliest wineries, the story of Beringer Vineyards is the story of the American dream. In the late 1860s, Jacob Beringer emigrated from Mainz, Germany — a town just off the banks of the Rhine River — to the U.S. after hearing about the country’s bountiful opportunities. He landed in New York and, shortly after, caught wind of the then-elusive Napa Valley. He’d heard the area…

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Serge Sorokko Gallery Opens New Napa Space and Debuts Joseph Kiblitsky Photography Show

Both designed by San Francisco-based Craig Steely Architecture, the gallery's spaces at 1301 First Street and 1500 First Street create a contemporary art campus in downtown Napa Photo by Bruce Damonte Since 2023, Serge Sorokko Gallery has offered world-class post-war and contemporary art in downtown Napa, California. At 1500 First Street, its approximately 2,100-square-foot gallery […]

Wine 101: Joseph Phelps Vineyards

This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Meiomi Pinot Noir is one of the best-selling wines in America for a reason. It’s smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a glass at the end of the day. Made in California, Meiomi is both deeply flavorful and expertly created — making it the perfect finish for big moments and everyday…

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Wine 101: Chateau Montelena Part IV

While Mike Grgich was making his way from communist Yugoslavia to California, a successful attorney from Los Angeles named Jim Barrett purchased Chateau Montelena from Lee and Helen Paschich, a married couple who’d turned the estate into their residence. Soon after, Barrett hired Grgich as head winemaker and, around the same time, Bo Barrett, his 20-year-old son, as the “cellar rat.” As a former…

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This Napa Brewery Uses the Same Grain as the World’s First Pilsner

Pilsner is an unsung hero in the beer industry. We can thank the style for some of the world’s most dominant beers and breweries. In fact, many American macrobreweries, including Anheuser-Busch, formed when German brewers brought the Bavarian barley grain haná and its corresponding beermaking technique to the U.S., according to Nick Gislason, co-founder and head brewer of Hanabi Lager Co. in Napa…

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Camp Coffee Shop: Community and Education in a Spectacular Setting

The First-Ever Camp Coffee Shop will take place in Napa, Calif., in August, and you’re invited! BY KENNETH R. OLSON BARISTA MAGAZINE Coffee pros, café owners, and aspiring operators—your summer just got a major upgrade. Camp [...]

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which Napa Cab Is Worth the Splurge?

Any time is a good time to enjoy a properly made Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. However, there are occasions in life when reaching for your favorite cost-effective “everyday” Napa Cab simply won’t do. Celebrating a milestone birthday, a new job promotion, or an anniversary demands something much more than the same bottle you open every Thursday night before you settle in and catch up on your favorite…

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Wine 101: Shafer Vineyards

Early European vignerons noticed that grapevines thrived on hillsides. Sun exposure, cooling winds, and hard, mineral-rich soil all created the perfect environment for growing grapes. And though pioneering Napa Valley winemakers mimicked many European viticultural strategies, the first vineyards in the California region were planted on the valley floor. As the zone became more popular,…

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10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

When diving into the wide world of Cabernet Sauvignon, many people start with the Napa Valley. The thick-skinned red wine grape thrives in the Northern California region, where winemakers have transformed it into tannic, velvety wines bursting with red and black fruit flavors for decades. It’s true that Napa has no shortage of amazing Cabernets, but knowing where to start can be intimidating.…

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