Category Archives: Napa

How Uber Ratings Work for Passengers and Drivers

Posted on October 1, 2015 by kortvb

People who have hailed an Uber car at least once know that they must rate their driver on a scale of 1-5 stars at the end of the ride, or before they are allowed to order a subsequent ride. Drivers, … Continue reading →

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Starmont: A “New” Carneros Winery Worth A Visit

Posted on August 2, 2015 by kortvb

Yesterday afternoon we visited Starmont, a “new” winery in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley that I predict will become an instant hit due to its combination of location, ambience, and delicious affordable wines. Although the building and property … Continue reading →

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Harvest 2014 is Underway!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by kortvb

Despite the fact that one of my neighbors is still shooting off 4th of July fireworks every evening, harvest started in the Napa Valley today. Yes, that harvest. The grapes. The grapes that make the wine that makes all this … Continue reading →

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Some great restaurants in the Napa Valley you may not know about

Posted on October 31, 2013 by kortvb

The recent publication of the 2014 Michelin ratings for restaurants in the United States once again shines a bright (and well-deserved) light on a dozen establishments here in the Napa Valley. To no one’s surprise, The French Laundry and The … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Optimizing Your Visit to the Napa Valley

Posted on October 24, 2013 by kortvb

A fellow wine writer posted a blog entry earlier this summer entitled “10 Warnings for Visitors to Napa Valley” which caught my eye because I had been meaning to pen an entry on advice for wine country visitors myself. Although … Continue reading →

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