Passing through the guard gates, heading down the twisty-turny 17-mile drive, driving past houses with names and gated entries, you could almost smell excess in the air. Wine Oh TV finally ascended on to the enormous Lexus Grand Tasting tents with lined up ticket holders clad in Gucci, Prada, Coach, and Armani. By no mistake,

Historic Wineries of California In 2008, the movie Bottle Shock made Chateau Montelena a household name, but it was in 1976 when the kings of Calistoga really got their claim to fame, winning The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, an event that rocked the wine world! In this video, Wine Oh TV’s Monique Soltani heads

Wine Pairing and Caring HALL Wines is home to the number one Cabernet in the world, according to Wine Spectator’s recent wine review and the meeting place for one of Napa Valley’s premier food and wine experiences.  For the third year in a row, the HALL Cabernet Cookoff looks to raise money for local charities

It might be well into spring but a few months ago, an important date in history slowly slipped by without any announcements, ceremonies, or festivities. January 16th came and went without even a mention.  Ninety-two years ago, the 18th Amendment, named the Volstead Act, was repealed before the US Congress on January 16th, 1920.  Prior

Historic Wineries of California: Far Niente Winery Far Niente Winery was first founded in 1885, but took on its true form in 1979 when a couple from Oklahoma found their wine oasis in Oakville. Gil and Beth Nickel rescued and restored the historic estate and mastered their mission of making it a world class winery

Monique Soltani Interviews Peter Mondavi, Sr. After nearly seven decades dedicated to pursuing his passion, 97-year-old Peter Mondavi, Sr. made history by becoming the oldest living inductee into the Vintners Hall of Fame last month. In 1943, the Mondavi Family purchased the Charles Krug Winery and remains the name behind Napa Valley’s oldest commercial winery,