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Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles: The Spoilage Spectrum

1 week ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free storytelling — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. By Dan BergerNAPA VALLEY, Calif. —Wine is one of mankind’s greatest cultural art forms.
Fred Fisher Has Died - A Quiet Force Behind a Family Legacy

1 week ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl

Fred Fisher Has Died — A Quiet Force Behind a Family LegacyFor more than 50 years he helped build an estate rooted in land, family and farming. Fisher Vineyards remains one of the few second-generation, estate-grown family wineries bridging Napa and Sonoma. NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Fred Fisher, co-founder of Fisher Vineyards and a steady presence in the evolution of Napa’s and Sonoma’s wine growing culture, died in April 2025. He was 91.
Under the Hood: Wine Market Council Tackles Industry Headwinds

1 week ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Paul Franson

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. Welcome to “Under the Hood,” our exclusive Saturday series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers.
Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles: The Invisible Renaissance, Part II

2 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free storytelling — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work.
Sunday E-dition: A Moment to Pause and Smile

2 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl |Robert Stevenson

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Before we dive into this week’s batch of reader-submitted captions and comics, a quick note from me, Tim Carl, editor of Napa Valley Features. Some of you have told us you didn’t realize we feature a new cartoon and caption contest every Sunday — tucked just beneath the main story. (Pssst … they occasionally make a cameo in “Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles,” too.) Each week readers can vote for their favorite caption or submit one of their own.
Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles: Chenin Blanc and the Invisible Renaissance

3 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free storytelling — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. By Dan BergerNAPA VALLEY, Calif.
Under the Hood: What January’s Job Numbers Signal for Napa’s Future

3 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. Welcome to “Under the Hood,” our exclusive Saturday series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers.
Grgich Hills - Custodians of a Sacred Place

4 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl

Editor’s Note: Dan Berger will return next week. In the meantime, we’re highlighting efforts by the team at Grgich Hills Estate to advance regenerative farming in Napa Valley. We Need Your HelpIf you’re reading this, it means you value independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — storytelling that centers our region, not corporate agendas or clickbait. Join a community that supports in-depth reporting. Become a paid subscriber today. And if you already are — thank you.
Under the Hood: A Growing Divide Between Lodging Supply and Demand

1 month ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. Welcome to “Under the Hood,” our exclusive Saturday series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers.
Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles: Is Brand Loyalty Dead?

1 month ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free storytelling — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. By Dan BergerNAPA VALLEY, Calif.