Napa Valley Cabernet: Best Calistoga 2018 wines
2018 in Calistoga was a drama-free 'winemaker vintage’...
The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California’s best known wine producing area.
It will be forever associated with the 1976 Judgement of Paris blind tasting that saw some of the world’s top palates, including Decanter’s Steven Spurrier , rate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ahead of classified Bordeaux.
In the subsequent 40 years, Napa Valley has gone from having a few dozen wineries to several hundred – reaching the point where limits on new winery permits are a hot topic of conversation in the area. Trade body Napa Valley Vintners has 500 members, but was formed by just seven vintners in 1944.
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2018 in Calistoga was a drama-free 'winemaker vintage’...
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There's optimism among analysts and merchants that collector interest in Napa will continue to grow on the international fine wine market.
One of Napa's pioneer estates...
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Northern Napa Valley remains on high alert as the devastating Glass Fire continues to cause damage...
Chris Lynch will assume the role with immediate effect
Historic producer joins Lawrence family portfolio in Napa Valley...
New cases of Latour 2009, plus the latest vintages of Masseto, Opus One and Château de Beaucastel's Hommage à Jacques Perrin have all been released
More than 150 Cabernets set for pre-release
Firefighters reported progress in their efforts to contain large wildfires in northern California.
Matthew Luczy investigates the history of Heitz Cellar...
One of California's most influential wineries...
But outdoor tastings are still happening in several areas, including Napa Valley.
David Pearson has been appointed managing director of The Meadowood Estate in Napa Valley.
Napa Valley wineries have started to reopen their tasting rooms...
Tasting rooms have started to reopen for visitors in Oregon under strict health and safety conditions.
The Mount Veeder estate lauded for its ageworthy Cabernets long before the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting...
From 30-year-old Zinfandel to rare varietal bottlings...
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New releases, including Château Latour 2012...
Elin McCoy visits the family-owned California winery dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon...
How the waterlogged 2019 vintage wines are faring and a few current releases