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Press in Napa Valley
Some people discover and follow their passions throughout their entire life. Stephen Rogers, the chef at Press as well as a former classical pianist and vocal coach, is surely one ...
Gargiulo Vineyards: country music meets the vinous bounty of Napa Valley
The passionate country musician and proprietor, Jeff Gargiulo, hit a jackpot with this beautiful California vineyard set in the exclusive Oakville neighbourhood of the cult winery, Screaming Eagle ...
Martin Estate in Napa Valley
I interviewed the passionate proprietor of the Martin Estate in Napa Valley, Greg Martin, about his carefully selected Cabernet Clones and his own 'Château d'Yquem'. His California winery indeed looks like ...
The spirit of Napa
Last week I was filming in the Napa Valley, California, and interviewed owners of four outstanding family vineyards: Gargiulo, Martin Estate, Quixote and Palmaz (check videos). As wonderful as their wines ...
Chateau Montelena: the culprit of "bottle shock"
Jim Barrett, a co-owner and vintner at Ch. Montelena, took the wind out off the French wines' sails as his white Californian Chardonnay 1973 scored off the world famous Burgundies ...
Santa Barbara wines
Santa Barbara wines have made their mark on the competitive California wine map through their low key profiles and generous fruit. In the Santa Barbara wine country garagistes, unconventional winemakers without ...