I had a “Roussillon moment” that haunted me for more than six years. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Author: Elizabeth
Five Food Stories
This is a first for me. Today five of my food stories were published on the same day in Napa Valley Life Magazine and the Napa Valley Register. I hope you enjoy reading them over the holidays. If you are in the Napa Valley, please consider ordering takeout or delivery from these restaurants during our […]
California Brandy House brings the state’s “native spirit” to Napa
E. & J. Gallo’s California Brandy House, which opened in November in Napa’s First Street Complex, offers tastings and bottle purchases of premium California brandies, Argonaut and Germain-Robin. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Team Madrigal — unlikely first-responders
Chris Madrigal didn’t know how many more hits his family-owned winery could take. Little did he know that 2020 would also find him fighting fires but, he said, “My family, friends, and community come first.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
2018 Foris Vineyards Dry Gewürztraminer
For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with Foris Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer, Rogue Valley (sample facilitated by Preston-Layne & Partners); SRP for the 2019 vintage is $15). With its sweet floral and citrus aromatics, a luscious and spicy palate reminiscent of Asian pears and ginger, it begs for for food, […]
Napa Valley Life Magazine Fall 2020 Issue
I am thrilled to share my second and third stories for Napa Valley Life Magazine in the Fall 2020 issue: “Locals and Tourists Enjoy Free Rides in Downtown Napa” on page 83 (digital frames 84-85) and also at this link. “That’s Amore! Napa Valley’s Best Pizza” on pages 100-104 (digital frames 102-107), and also at […]
The Beer Guys in Wine Country
Chuck Meyer began his culinary and beverage career washing dishes at the Chart House in Westwood in Southern California. Fast-forward to today. Meyer, the co-owner of Napa Palisades Beer Company and Saloon, is an entrepreneur, restauranteur, and self-proclaimed “beer guy in wine country.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
A virtual trip through Chablis
When given the opportunity to interview and taste remotely with Chablis Wine Board president and winemaker/winegrower of Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Jean-François Bordet, I jumped at the chance. After all, this was the closest I would get to Chablis for the foreseeable future. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food
I am thrilled to share with you my first story for Napa Valley Life Magazine, “Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food” (slides 42-43 digital; pages 80-82 print). *CLICK HERE TO READ THE DIGITAL EDITION**CLICK HERE TO READ THE ONLINE EDITION*
Matt Parish: Balancing the art, science and business of winemaking
There are winemakers, then there is Matt Parish. The former director, officer, and chief winemaker at Constellation U.S., Treasury Wine Estates Americas, and NakedWines.com, Parish has come into his own with a professional life he describes as “a return to my hands-on winemaking, doing it myself instead of managing process and people.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*