The sale of luxury properties, wineries and vineyards do not seem to be slowing down in Napa Valley. Inventory remains low and cash buyers, aware that there are no bargains to be had, are paying [ … ]
A bountiful harvest in 2016 made for an exceptional year here in Napa Valley. The value for agricultural production broke records, and nearly all of the revenue comes from the Napa County grape harvest. Here [ … ]
The seventh annual Napa Valley Arts in April is well underway, but there’s still time to catch some great events before the end of the month. Saint Helena, Yountville and Napa are each hosting unique [ … ]
Chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike will delight in the newest offerings from Chef Michael Chiarello. The highly acclaimed chef has quietly opened a new “Eataly-style emporium” in the former NapaStyle space. Ottimo – which includes [ … ]
I’m very excited about the opening of Napa Valley’s new luxury hotel, Las Alcobas, as it’s north of town and provides yet another great restaurant between Saint Helena and Calistoga. The hotel has direct access [ … ]
If you’re fortunate enough to own a piece of Napa Valley real estate, then you know that spring is truly a beautiful time of year in the valley. The hills surrounding Napa Valley are a [ … ]
Well the biggest news event this month was the sale of Stagecoach Vineyards to E. & J. Gallo, the world’s largest family-owned winery for a reported One Hundred and Eighty Million Dollars. Stagecoach Vineyards is [ … ]
A highly desirable Napa Valley vineyard has been acquired by E. & J. Gallo, the world’s largest family-owned winery. Stagecoach Vineyard – famous for its dramatic terrain, rolling hillsides and exceptional grapes – is located [ … ]
I was very fortunate to be invited to preview Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s villa in Santa Barbara before it hit the market this week. Sotheby’s International Realty Listing agent, Suzanne Perkins and her [ … ]
Four years after being purchased for $50 million by Auberge Resorts, Calistoga Ranch is back up for sale. The 50-room luxury resort is expected to sell this time for about $100 million. Calistoga Ranch, originally [ … ]