Andy Beckstoffer—The Man No One Knows

Andy Beckstoffer—The Man No One Knows

by | Jul 31, 2026 | Wine Producers

How the Crown Jewels of Napa Became His   Andy Beckstoffer is one of the most influential figures in Napa Valley—yet few wine drinkers know his name. In this feature, wine writer and speaker Karen MacNeil traces how the former Army lieutenant and marketing...
Sometimes a Great Notion

Sometimes a Great Notion

by | Feb 13, 2026 | Wine Producers

Summary: Founded in 1967 on the rugged slopes of Pritchard Hill, Chappellet Winery helped define Napa Valley mountain wines long before the area became iconic. Through vision, grit, and striking architecture, Donn and Molly Chappellet established a winery that remains...

For what food has the TSA (US Tranportation Security Administration) recently issued an advisory saying that the substance must only be transported in checked luggage, not in carry-on? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Carne Asada seasoning

B. Wagyu beef jerky

C. Ranch dressing

D. Kit Kat bars

22.5

Amount (in thousands of US$) paid at auction for a single bottle of 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine that came in first in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting fifty years ago. The bottle, sold by Christie’s auction house, was The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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