Laura Levy Shatkin

Chicago

Editor-in-Chief at Napa Sonoma Magazine

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Articles

Wine Country Hotels

Nov 9, 2024 | diablomag.com | Laura Levy Shatkin

A trip through Napa and Sonoma counties is full-scale immersion into an unparalleled blend of luxurious accommodations, rich history, and uncommon experiences. Renowned for its exquisite wines, outstanding restaurants, and picturesque landscapes, the region is also home to some of the most distinctive and enchanting hotels with unique activities.
Napa and Sonoma Hotels: Not Just a Stay

Aug 29, 2024 | napasonomamagazine.com | Laura Levy Shatkin

A trip through Napa and Sonoma counties is full-scale immersion into an unparalleled blend of luxurious accommodations, rich history, and uncommon experiences. Renowned for its exquisite wines, outstanding restaurants, and picturesque landscapes, the region is also home to some of the most distinctive and enchanting hotels with unique activities.
Collective Napa Valley fully takes root

Jul 2, 2023 | napavalleyregister.com | Laura Levy Shatkin

Collective Napa Valley’s refreshing new format took wine country by a storm on last month, the second year since Napa Valley Vintners quietly morphed its fundraising arm. Gone is the single extravaganza, now replaced by the year-round Collective, which raises funds for local charities across the year.
Sample-sized wine bottler Vinovae plants roots in Sonoma

Jun 26, 2023 | napavalleyregister.com | Laura Levy Shatkin

As isolating and frightening as the pandemic was, wine consumption skyrocketed. Sheltering in place opened the door to alternative avenues for tastings, especially in the wine trade. With shipping costs elevated, wineries also searched for alternatives to costly wine shipments. Enter Vinovae, the French-based wine repackaging firm launched in 2016 that bottles a few ounces of wine into sample-sized bottles.
Wine Country Getaways

Feb 3, 2023 | diablomag.com | Laura Levy Shatkin

When it comes to jaw-dropping scenery and superb wine tasting, Napa and Sonoma counties are hard to beat. Not surprisingly, the region has long been a favorite destination for visitors from the Bay Area, who only need to drive an hour or two to find an impressive array of luxury accommodations. Here, take a peek inside several of the area’s top resorts and full-service luxury hotels.