Posts by Devin Arnold

Napa Valley has a long, proud tradition of winemaking—but its global “wow” moment came more recently, when a single blind tasting helped propel Napa onto the world stage. If you’ve ever...

In 1976, a group of France’s most famous wine experts shocked the world by ranking Napa Valley wines above top French bottles in a blind tasting—the legendary Judgment of Paris. Overnight, Napa...

Napa Valley has a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s great wine regions—and yes, the Mediterranean-style climate plays a big role. Warm days, cool evenings, and long stretches of sunny...

Planning your first trip to Napa Valley can feel like a whole project: flights, hotels, reservations, tastings, restaurants, transportation… and suddenly you’ve spent more time researching than...

Ask any wine lover about Napa Valley and they’ll gush about the tastings, the vineyard views, and that one magical pour they’re still thinking about months later. But the real victory lap happens...

Humans have been making and drinking wine for thousands of years—and somewhere along the way, wine picked up an aura of class, culture, and “I totally know what I’m doing.” If you’re new to...