Spring Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay Earns Top Honors at the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris

St. Helena, Calif. – Fifty years after the tasting that forever changed the world of wine, Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Napa Valley, has once again taken its place among the elite—this time with a celebrated Top Three finish for Chardonnay. At the…

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World-Class Wine And Culinary Celebration Returns to Wine Country

The Fifth Annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, May 14–17, 2026 HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — The Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience returns May 14–17, 2026 for a four-day celebration of Sonoma County’s farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs alongside acclaimed wines from leading regions around the world. Set among the vineyards and rolling hills of Healdsburg in California wine country,…

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Innovative Dining Group Expands to Napa Valley with BOA Steakhouse at Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection By Hilton

The modern American steakhouse brings its high-energy dining experience to Napa’s luxury resort landscape in May 2026 NAPA VALLEY – Innovative Dining Group (IDG), the award-winning hospitality company behind BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, and Katana, will debut BOA Steakhouse Napa in May 2026 at the newly reimagined Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton. The opening marks IDG’s first…

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Park City Wine Festival: Spring Edition Expands with Curated Experiences, including the Paired Park City Experience and a Snowshoe Wine Adventure

This year’s festival promises to deliver with an expanded lineup that engages both seasoned wine enthusiasts and novices PARK CITY, UTAH – The second annual spring edition of Park City Wine Festival, which drew more than 1,000 attendees last year, returns to MICHELIN Key award winner Pendry Park City on April 9-11, 2026 with an expanded lineup…

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Festival Napa Valley Announces the World Premiere of The Judgment of Paris One Act Opera

NAPA, CALIFORNIA — Festival Napa Valley is proud to announce the commissioning and world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, a new one-act opera by acclaimed composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer. The work will debut on July 18, 2026, on the Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug Winery, as part of Festival Napa Valley’s landmark 20th Anniversary Season. This…

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A New Era of Grgich Hills Estate: Introducing Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Grgich Hills Estate, the iconic Napa Valley winery renowned for its role in elevating California wines to international acclaim, proudly introduces Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon,a limited-production wine marking a new era for the estate. The debut of Paradise Block demonstrates a defining moment for Grgich Hills Estate and its CEO and President,…

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Magellan Jets Names Jesse Rodriguez, Former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as Official Company Sommelier

BOSTON, Mass. – Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced the appointment of Jesse Rodriguez, renowned wine expert and former Head Sommelier of The French Laundry, as the company’s resident Sommelier. Rodriguez, a two-time James Beard Semifinalist, will lead a new program delivering tailored wine experiences to Magellan Jets Clients. He previously served…

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Father-Daughter Duo Paul Hobbs and Agustina Hobbs Debut ALH, Marking a New Chapter in Napa Valley

ALH introduces a bold, next-generation expression of Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, blending Paul’s renowned legacy with Agustina’s creative vision. NAPA VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — A new generation in Napa Valley winemaking unfolds with ALH, a visionary collaboration between internationally acclaimed winemaker, Paul Hobbs and his daughter, Agustina. Rooted in family heritage and driven by a shared passion for exceptional winemaking ALH blends…

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