Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “Property purchased by Fred & Anton Schweiger in 1961, clearing began in 1978, first harvest of grapes in 1984, first harvest of grapes for our estate wines, 1994. So we are celebrating 40 years of farming and 30
We asked our member wineries what new wines they will be releasing soon or have recently released that we should be on the lookout for. Below are their recommendations! See any you would like to try? Head over to their website to explore all of their available vintages, varietals, tasting
We asked our member wineries what for tips on great things to see, do, eat, and drink when visiting St. Helena. Below are their recommendations! Fe Wines – www.fewines.com Charter Oak has some fun large format cocktails that serve 4-6 people. Don’t miss the raw vegetable platter. The produce is
We asked our member wineries what their favorite wine is to sip on during the hot summer nights. Below are their recommendations! See any you would like to try? Head over to their website to explore all of their available vintages, varietals, tasting experiences, and more! Luscher-Ballard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Published by Signature Wines, written by by Mike Dunne We’re standing some 2000 feet up the sunrise slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. We’re looking east but mostly down, way down, scanning the green blocks of grapevines that form the flat and orderly quilt of Napa Valley. I ask Hal
Wine industry publicist and lobbyist Tom Wark recently wrote: Dear Subscriber: Here Are Your Wines A departure from the norm…sort of From The Mailbag: “Tom, I’ve subscribed to this newsletter of yours since the beginning and I count exactly 200 issues. And in not a single one have you recommended
Written by Jesse Duarte, Napa Register, May 16, 2023 The Glass Fire obliterated Flying Lady Winery so thoroughly that “it looked like a missile hit it,” recalls owner Zach Nassar. Looking down on the valley from the top of Langtry Road on Spring Mountain, Zach Nasser recalled how his family’s dream
It’s all HERE! The Ultimate Wine + Dine, Relax + Sleep, Art + Adventure Staycation for 4 Dorothy was right. There’s no place like home—especially Northern California! Whether or not you live here, you’ll relish the range of creative, relaxing, unique, and delicious experiences in this lot. This lot is so
On Friday, February 10, 2023, Manfred Esser, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. He was born September 1, 1938, Germany, to his parents Peter and Else Esser. He grew up during WWII and overcame many adversities. In 1974, he met his beautiful bride, Barbara
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved member of our Spring Mountain District Family. Christopher S. Peacock Jr from Peacock Family Vineyards passed away on March 14, 2023, in St. Helena, CA, at the age of 90. Christopher Sheller Peacock Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle