Whenever I’m in Napa Valley I try to stop in to see Elise and Ken Nerlove, whom I’ve been friends with for several years. This father daughter team owns Elkhorn Peak Cellars, which is located in the very southern part of Napa Valley. This time around was even more exciting as they told me that they will soon be able to host outdoor tastings on their property as part of the Micro-Winery Guild. So what is this Guild? Small producers and super high quality. Listen

You can also hear Elise on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Pop Up Vineyard Experience”

Learn more by visiting elkhornpeak.com or microwineryguild.com

Napa Valley is first for fine wine and first for fine dining. So today we talk about fine wine and fine dining in Yountville as I visit Stephen Arnold, Wine Director and Sommelier at Bottega Napa Valley. I rarely get the chance to look behind the scenes at how a Wine Director’s job works. Humor, Kindness and sincere willingness to help guests is exactly how it works. Stephen has a darn cool job.

You can also hear Stephen on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Fiasco”

Learn more by visiting botteganapavalley.com

Short Pout Video No. 16 features Steve Autry, Proprietor, Autry Cellars, San Luis Obispo.  Learn more at autrycellars.com