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With registration now open for the Premiere Napa Valley 2024 auction, db can reveal that a number of the region's winemakers have teamed up to craft one-of-a-kind expressions.

“Soft pruning” pioneer Marco Simonit claims his technique can not only boost the global bank of prized old vines, but also tackle fungal disease and other key issues caused by climate change.

Michael Sinowitz, in his new book, Finding Meaning in Wine, draws parallels between literary critics and wine critics, considering whether their efforts to interpret wine through words is anything more than a fool’s errand.

The most interesting and challenging aspect of Michael Sinowitz’s new book, Finding Meaning in Wine, is his argument that our worldview—our personal set of beliefs—often shapes our approach to wine, as growers, makers, journalists or drinkers.

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Aunt Helena shares community news and events from around St. Helena.

The author of “150 Vineyards to Visit Before You Die’ shares her favourite wineries, from Spain to South Africa to Japan.

Shana Clarke has seen her fair share ofvineyards. She has scaled Spanish Peaks in Priorat, explored mountainous Mendoza, Argentina, and strolled through sun-soaked Arizona wineries. Many of these trips she

Inspired by Napa Valley, the new restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You includes an all-California wine list. Plus, SPQR chef Matthew Accarrino debuts Mattina, an all-day café in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights.

In the 1980s, two epic events put Napa Valley wine on the map, spurring a reputation for exceptional Cabernet that stands today.