Nov 26, 2018 | Food, Wine
Sabrage became popular in France when the army of Napoleon visited many of the aristocratic domains. It was just after the French Revolution and the saber was the weapon of choice of Napoleon’s light cavalry (the Hussars). Napoleon’s spectacular victories...
Nov 12, 2018 | Food, Wine
When Hugh Davies announced it was time for dinner, we took our seats at the nearby farmers table where Jacob Schram once sat in 1800. Schram founded the first hillside winery in the Napa Valley in 1862, named it Schramsberg and hired Chinese laborers to pick-axe...
Oct 28, 2018 | Food, Wine
It was early evening on the close of Labor Day when I parked my car at Schramsberg Vineyards. A five-minute trek up Diamond Mountain led to a clearing where a farmer’s table was set for about 30 dinner guests. Sommeliers, local food-and-beverage managers and...
Sep 1, 2018 | Food, Luxury, Outdoors, Romance, Travel Tips, Wellness, Wine
If this is your first planned trip to Calistoga, please know that you are in for a treat. This exceptional spot in Napa Valley is imbued with a history dating back to the 1800s. Calistoga has retained its rural, laid-back feel, yet brims in modern charm. Recent...
Jul 10, 2018 | Food, Luxury, Outdoors, Romance, Travel Tips, Wellness, Wine
From natural landmarks to man-made marvels to so many storytelling spots, Calistoga is a photographer’s dream destination. Have your cell phone at the ready to capture these picturesque treasures to post on Instagram, and be sure to use the hashtags #ThisisCalistoga...
