Category Archives: Napa Valley

13th Century Tuscan Castle in Northern California

Posted on May 25, 2019 by John Compisi

Castello di Amorosa, literally, ‘Castle of Love’, is the brain and love child of Dario Sattui. The Castle, not visible from Highway 29, is located on a ridgeline just south of Calistoga on the western side of the highway. An … Continue reading →

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Falling Back in Love with Merlot – Masters of Merlot Tasting

Posted on November 6, 2018 by John Compisi

For about a decade now Merlot has been out of favor among the average wine drinker. Some suggest that the 2004 cult film ‘Sideways’ caused this downfall in favor of Pinot Noir, Miles’ (Paul Giamatti) favorite. Experts in the field … Continue reading →

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Appellation St. Helena ‘bASHes’ it out of the park at CIA Greystone

Posted on April 12, 2018 by John Compisi

Appellation St. Helena (ASH) continues to be synonymous with first class events which promote this historic and pastoral American Viticultural Area (AVA) in northern Napa Valley.  The 2018 bASH (7th Annual) Food and Wine Pairing Competition at the Culinary Institute of America … Continue reading →

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Winter in California’s North Coast Wine Country

Posted on January 24, 2018 by John Compisi

Winter is a truly delightful time to visit California North Coast wine country.  Living in Sonoma County at the nexus of Mendocino, Napa and Lake Counties, it is a treat to observe the variation in the terrain, foliage (or lack … Continue reading →

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North Coast Wine Country is open for business

Posted on October 30, 2017 by John Compisi

Despite the recent tragic, and very destructive wildfires, in Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties, the California North Coast wine country is open and excited to receive your business. October and November are typically the most important months for tourism in … Continue reading →

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1861 Napa Valley History – Rewind!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by John Compisi

Charles Krug Winery is noted for being Napa’s first winery.  Established in 1861 by Charles Krug, a Prussian immigrant, and subsequently purchased by Cesare Mondavi and his wife Rosa, in 1943, the Charles Krug Winery is not only historic but … Continue reading →

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