Napa Valley wine region
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Napa and Sonoma wineries to visit: 15 of the best
Explore Napa and Sonoma with our selection of winery visits to suit every taste...
By Harry Fawkes Published
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Ashes & Diamonds: a taste of Napa in London
The six wines and food pairings…
By Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW Published
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Freemark Abbey: profile and 10 wines from this Napa pioneer
A rich history and exciting future…
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Winemaker profile: Sam Kaplan
Sam Kaplan co-launches a new philanthropic venture...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Napa Valley barrel auction total hits $1.5m
Charity auction with top wines attracts 600 bidders...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bryant Family Vineyard: tasting these elusive Napa Cabernets
New 2019 wines and mature vinatges…
By Stephen Brook Published
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A drink with… Napa Valley’s Ray Signorello
New changes and new releases since the 2017 fires…
By Stephen Brook Published
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Exclusive: California’s Kosta Browne goes to Burgundy
Kosta Browne’s connection with Burgundy is strong...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Rare Napa wine of Judgement of Paris fame sells for $12,000
Bottle of 1973 Cabernet from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars...
By Chris Mercer Published
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California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 and 2018: panel tasting results
164 wines tasted and rated...
By Michelle Cherutti Kowal MW Published
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Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction sales top $2m
Bidders in US and beyond compete for 'one-of-a-kind' lots...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Prices rising for top California wines
Screaming Eagle leads increases...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Napa Valley’s Shafer Vineyards sold to Korean group Shinsegae
Shinsegae Property acquired the trailblazing Napa winery for 299.6bn South Korean won ($250m)...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Tasting Cain: a vertical from this Napa mountain Cabernet estate
Winemaker Chris Howell on Cain Five, Concept and Cuvée…
By Stephen Brook Published
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Napa ‘library’ auction has rare Screaming Eagle and Harlan magnums
Rare vintage collections and large bottle sizes of top Napa Valley wines, sourced direct from producers’ cellars, have been included in the 'library' auction being hosted by Sotheby’s this week.
By Chris Mercer Published
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Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals
The purchases include cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Collective Napa Valley wine programme makes debut
New membership programme combines exclusive wine experiences and philanthropy...
By Chris Mercer Published
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The Judgment of Napa: the Chardonnays and results
Which of the 10 Chardonnays came first in the blind tasting?
By Clare Tooley MW Published
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The Judgment of Napa: the Cabernets and results
Which of the 10 Cabernets came first in the blind tasting?
By Clare Tooley MW Published
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Producer profile: Inglenook
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Producer profile: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
How one of Napa Valley's brightest stars found early fame as one of California's great Cabernet Sauvignon producers
By Matthew Luczy Published
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Investment start-up Vint offers shares in Napa 2018 ‘collection’
US firm launches blue-chip Napa collection in latest offering...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Rare Napa Cabernet sells for $1m at US charity auction
Bottle from The Setting Wines makes waves at not-for-profit event...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Are Bordeaux and Napa close to ‘tipping point’ on global warming? – Study
Appellation rule changes may be coming...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Duckhorn Portfolio: the billion-dollar empire
From Decoy and Goldeneye to Paraduxx, Canvasback, Kosta Browne and more…
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Drought hits Napa Valley 2021 harvest but quality shows promise
Yields affected by drought but one leading producer says 'it could be a wonderful vintage'...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Behind the label: Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2018
Behind the scenes at an historic Napa Valley name...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Napa Valley’s Lewis Cellars sold to Justin Vineyards and Winery
High-end wine producer Lewis Cellars sold in Napa...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Best wine bars in Napa & Sonoma
A wave of new must-try venues have entered the wine bar scene...
By Jess Lander Published
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Ste Michelle Wine Estates to be sold for $1.2bn in US
Deal agreed for Ste Michelle, a major force in Washington wine and which acquired Stag's Leap Wine Cellars with Antinori in 2007...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Delicato Family Wines to acquire Francis Ford Coppola Winery
In the latest blockbuster wine sale to come out of California...
By Jess Lander Last updated
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New Collective Napa Valley wine programme to launch
New series of charity wine events is part of a 'reimagining' of Auction Napa Valley...
By Chris Mercer Published