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4 days ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Published On: April 23, 2025 Making bath salts isn’t just about soothing sore muscles—it’s a little act of mindfulness, a way to slow down and savor the renewal that spring brings. As the season shifts, I love embracing fresh, uplifting scents like lavender and the simple joy of creating something just for myself. I always use Dead Sea salt for its mineral-rich benefits— and my trick? I bake the salts to keep them from clumping so they stay smooth and easy to use. When I finally sink into a...
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4 days ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Local Napa artist Mario Chiodo’s studio is tucked away among rows of understated warehouse buildings in an industrial corner of Napa Valley. Inside, behind a non-descript unmarked door, lies a veritable treasure trove of wonders showcasing an intriguingly mysterious room home to dreams and creatures, legends and monsters, icons and angels. Mario Chiodo is the wildly talented yet extraordinarily humble artistic prodigy whose work is ubiquitous in countless hit movies.
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4 days ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Napa Valley’s Silverado Resort is making changes, aiming to make its lifestyle and wellness offerings more accessible to locals while expanding its already impressive repertoire of services. A soon-to-be-completed spa renovation, which Silverado Resort’s Marketing and Communications Manager Ryan Stirtz described as “a huge project,” is designed to enhance the resort experience. “The fitness center is incredibly popular, so we’re expanding that.
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3 weeks ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Mallett Vineyards’ Trevor Mallett’s journey to the wine industry wasn’t paved with sun-drenched vineyards and rolling hills—it began on the dusty baseball fields. As a catcher, he learned discipline, precision, and resilience, skills that later served him well in the world of wine. His pivot from the dugout to the vineyard came during a college move north, where the untamed wilderness of Northern California drew him in.
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3 weeks ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Napa Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, world-class wines, and diverse terroirs, however, while many envision California wine country as a warm, sun-drenched region, the Coombsville AVA demonstrates the reality is far more nuanced. Napa Valley is home to 16 nested American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each with distinct climates and growing conditions.
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3 weeks ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
According to Chris Bailey, general manager for Circle R Ranch & Vineyards, in response to their vineyard’s unique position 1,400 feet above the valley floor, “Whether or not you believe in climate change, the data shows that the highs are higher and the lows are lower across the Napa Valley floor than 40 years ago.”Bailey said buying a vineyard at altitude was part of his team’s long-term vision.
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3 weeks ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Since its doors opened in July 1993, Frank Family Vineyards has steadily built a reputation as one of the most beloved wineries in the Napa Valley region. It blends the art of winemaking with a family ethos that makes guests feel welcome and truly at home. Founded by Rich Frank, the former President of Disney Studios, and his wife Leslie, an Emmy award-winning journalist, Frank Family Vineyards is a cornerstone of Napa Valley, where fine wines and family warmth go hand-in-hand.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Best known as California’s capital city, Sacramento is not necessarily considered a destination for wine lovers. However, wineries and wine-tasting rooms have proliferated over the past several years in the downtown corridor and surrounding regions. More than 90 wineries have found a home in this agricultural Eden that produces walnuts, almonds, cherries, olives, tomatoes, and prunes, the bounty of which helps to feed the entire nation.
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2 months ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
I am thrilled to expand my partnership with Napa Valley Life Magazine by introducing my lifestyle brand, Karen Crouse Napa Valley. This new venture reflects my deep love for this remarkable region and all it inspires—from vineyard living to effortless entertaining. Farming is at the heart of my life. It grounds me in the rhythms of the land, from cultivating the vines and crafting wine to growing fresh produce. These experiences shape my creativity and guide my activities every day.
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2 months ago | 
napavalleylife.com | Erin Seal
Napa Valley Life begins each year with our much-anticipated Best of Napa Valley Reader’s Choice Awards. This community-driven initiative allows us to work closely with our readers and followers to celebrate and promote local businesses. The survey runs from October 1 until December 1 and is available across all our platforms—print, social media, website, and email. It covers a broad range of categories, inviting readers to nominate and vote for their favorite people, places, products, and services.
