The Greeks called Italy “Enotria” (Land of Wine) and it is in the countless Enoteca (wineries) that you will taste the wonder that is wine in Italy. Castello di Casole produces an estate wine, Dodici, which is available only to Owners and guest of the property. Castello di Casole’s bilingual concierges can organize a tour…

If you want the inside track on wines in wine country, then you should talk to the wine directors. Helping to create not only the list you’ll see in a vineyard-rich region’s restaurants, but also developing relationships and deep understandings of the growers and producers of the signature vintages in a given piece of geography,…

Timbers Resorts‘ properties stretch from Napa to Cabo to Tuscany and beyond, each renowned for exquisite cuisine representative of its region. To accent the menu at your upcoming holiday feasts, we’ve selected a handful of recipes for some of the most popular dishes at our resorts, which are shown below. Simply click on the links,…

When it comes to inspiration for his culinary masterpieces, Mayacama’s Executive Chef Scott Pikey relies on Mother Nature to whisper in his ear. Surrounded by earth’s bounty in scenic Sonoma County, Pikey is guided to cook by what is available fresh locally. “Cooking in season with natural fresh ingredients is the key to creating really…

Timbers Resorts Owners know well the pleasures that await the palate when they dip deep into our luxury residence properties’ connections:  local produce, fish, meats, and cheeses … all of these await the cooks who take in nearby local farmers’ markets. From Colorado to Napa Valley, and as far afield as Tuscany, the properties of…

In cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, farm-to-table dining is a growing trend. But out in Napa, it’s a way of life. Menus in the region are almost entirely dictated by what fresh, seasonal (usually organic) ingredients are available at any given time. Dining at The Carneros Inn is no exception. Whether you…

Many Napa Valley restaurant chefs cultivate their own orchards, vineyards and gardens lush with rows of herbs, vegetables, and, oftentimes, grapes. Embracing its roots as a culinary epicenter, The Carneros Inn recently implemented a full-time gardener to oversee its Hilltop garden. Peter Stonebraker, who graduated from the 2011 Marin Master Gardener Program, designed the bio-dynamic…

Jesse Geremia, Manager for The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Napa, is always looking into the latest, greatest activities to recommend to Owners and guests. See below for his hot tips for new restaurants and not-to-be-missed happenings in Wine Country. “Coming from a big Italian family that loves food and wine makes it hard…