Napa for Newbies 101 - Jack's Visitors Guide to Napa Valley

Submitted by Jack on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 18:23

Traditionally, I'm a tequila and beer guy. And far from a wine snob. But in the interest of taking advantage of the Bay Area -- and the fact that my kids seem to have swim meets up in Napa Valley regularly -- we've been getting to know the Napa region fairly well. Read more about Napa for Newbies 101 - Jack's Visitors Guide to Napa Valley

Napa - Castello di Amorosa

Submitted by Jack on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 00:00

Exterior of Castello di Amorosa - the castle in Napa.

Some tourist traps in Napa Valley are totally worth seeing -- especially when that trap includes a torture chamber with a Pit of Doom and an authentic Iron Maiden. The wine is pretty good too (we like their Rosé, aka "Gioia.") Read more about Napa - Castello di Amorosa

Napa Pool Party - With A Healthy Dose of Allen Toussaint and Flat Duo Jets

Submitted by Jack on Thu, 06/28/2007 - 11:21

Wayne invited us to another one of his luxury parties... this time in Napa Valley. The house has 2 pools and overlooks the vineyards of Yountville. Friends had assembled from all over, including Hong Kong and Bangkok. Even Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Betty Hsu was there, but sorry folks I didn't take any pictures of her (truly sorry) so you'll have to settle for the link below. Read more about Napa Pool Party - With A Healthy Dose of Allen Toussaint and Flat Duo Jets