Category: Napa

• Forbes Article: Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Luxury Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  In a year marred by plague and wild fires, a classic bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the ideal gift for any wine lover.

  Michelle Williams

  November 20, 2020

  #CabernetDay, Cabernet Sauvignon, gift giving guide, holidays, Napa, Napa Valley

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• Forbes Article: Top 10 Reasons Attending Festival Napa Valley Should Be On Your Immediate List Of Things To Do

  

  Napa’s premier summer festival, Festival Napa Valley, kicked off last week. If you weren’t able to attend opening weekend don’t worry. there is still time to join the fun. Whether you live in the area or are heading that way for vacation, my latest Forbes article offers 10 reasons why you should add Festival Napa…

  Michelle Williams

  July 17, 2019

  Food, Music, Napa, Napa Valley, Travel, Wine, Winetasting

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• Celebrate the 4th of July with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  Today is July 4th, the date the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, thus birthing a nation. On this national holiday millions of Americans will be participating in community parades, hanging out at the lake, beach, or pool, watching fireworks, and cooking out. Statistics show 80% of Americans will attend cookouts, spending upwards of…

  Michelle Williams

  July 4, 2018

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• Heading to Napa? Make Conn Creek Your First Stop

  

  Napa Valley is a premier wine destination. And in Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. But with sixteen American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), all with distinct attributes, it is hard to grasp the complexities of Napa Valley. What better way to understand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon then to make your own bottle?

  Michelle Williams

  July 2, 2018

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Napa Valley, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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• Looking for a Serious Sauvignon Blanc? Napa Valley is the Answer!

  

  In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is king, and rightly so, consumers demand it and will pay a premium for it. But Cabernet is not the only Sauvignon grown in the valley. Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a serious wine that is not to be ignored.

  Michelle Williams

  June 26, 2018

  California, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Winetasting

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• Why Napa Valley Cabernets are Perfect for the Holidays

  

  This is the time of year to embrace friends and family, and to reflect with gratitude on the quickly fading year as we look with hopeful optimism to the coming year. During the holiday season I particularly enjoy getting together with friends. Whether I am hosting a dinner party, meeting friends out for dinner, or…

  Michelle Williams

  December 20, 2017

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Christmas, Holiday, holidays, Napa, Napa Valley, Wine, wine tasting, winetastiing

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• Palate Press Article: My Sonoma Fire Evacuation Experience

  

  Happy Friday 13th. I hope you are having a great day. As many of you know I was in Sonoma on Sunday and Monday morning. Evacuating Monday morning was scary experience.  These deadly fires rage on, destroying homes, lives, and property. Northern California needs our attention, our prayers, and our assistance. Please take a moment…

  Michelle Williams

  October 13, 2017

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