Heidi Barrett – The Diva of Cult Wine
Heidi Barrett is virtually a household name in the Napa Valley wine industry and a mega-respected icon in the select field of esteemed women winemakers. She was destined to become an artistic winemaker growing up in the vineyards of her renowned winemaker father, esteemed wine pioneer, Dick Peterson and her artist mother, Diane. She worked side by side with her father in a variety of vineyards from pruning to lab tech to cellar rat and everything in between while growing up in the Napa Valley.
The Great Rose Pairing at CIA Copia
Summer wine and food events are abundant around the Napa Valley during the summer months. One of the more unique and refreshing events which took place at the CIA at Copia this summer was The Great Rosé Pairing held this summer at CIA at Copia. Rosé and other pink wines have accelerated in popularity over the past several years with many wineries adding a Rosé style to their wine portfolios. Pink Wines from all over the US and the globe were represented at this lively, colorful event.
Wine Country Holiday Gift Ideas
Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Created in the Napa Valley By Dynie Sanderson Here are a few really special Holiday gift ideas to take away with you from...
Wine and Food Pairing at B Cellars Vineyard and Winery
This is the Place to “Be” - An Innovative Wine and Food Pairing Experience B Cellars truly stands out in the sea of majestic wineries that blanket...
Kenzo Estate
Kenzo Tsujimoto and his wife, Natsuko, founders of the Kenzo Estate Winery in the hills off Monticello Road and owners of Michelin-Starred Japanese restaurant in downtown Napa, have been impressively expanding their iconic presence of the Kenzo name in the Napa Valley.
Brasswood Bar + Kitchen
With all of the amazing restaurants that are scattered throughout the Napa Valley and new ones popping up every day, it can sometimes be compelling selecting a dining spot for a special lunch or dinner out. This one is a spot to definitely put on your culinary radar. Brasswood Bar + Kitchen, though only opened two years ago in 2016, has already proven to be a refreshing renaissance serving many familiar flavors at this Napa Valley dining establishment.
Michelin Award Gala in New York City
Ken Frank of Napa Valley’s La Toque Restaurant recently teamed up on October 30th with two other Michelin star celebrity chefs, Eric Ripert and...
Ca’Momi Osteria Cocktail Recipes: Heartcraft Sparkling
Festive Libations Amalfi • 1 ½ oz. ca’ momi heartcrafted vodka limoncello (not available retail, this is housemade) • 3 oz. heartcraft by ca’ momi...
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Greetings and Welcome to NapaFoodGalTravels! My name is Dynie and I am merely a “Wanderous” gal who just loves to travel and happens to live amongst the breathtaking rolling vineyards of the lush Napa Valley. The rest of the time I am in constant search of new sights, new sounds, and new flavors in this amazing world we live in. I welcome you to join me on my journey as I venture to the next spot on my list of Dynie’s Delicious Destinations.
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