IAA Vineyard & Winery Association

The Lifecycle of Wine: From Farm to Table P

The Napa Valley is fortunate enough to have one of the most optimal conditions in the world for growing premium wine grapes. However, making well-crafted, fine wine does not happen just because the grapes are grown on a decent plot of land. It is a long, meticulous...

Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale and Pecorino Romano P

Ziti Rigati with Fava Bean Pesto Guanciale & Pecorino Romano From Amy Gulick Italy Magazine When asked to create an Italian-inspired dish using Castello products, Executive Chef of Oak Avenue Catering, Shannon Kelly delivered! “My inspiration for our pasta dish is...

The Mumm Napa Winery: French Tradition, California Style P

When our founder Guy Devaux was considering the design of the Mumm Napa winery, he knew Napa Valley was the perfect place to make sparkling wine in the French style, but no place for a French château. The location, materials, and design of the winery—now celebrated as...

Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale and Pecorino Romano

Ziti Rigati with Fava Bean Pesto Guanciale & Pecorino Romano From Amy Gulick Italy Magazine When asked to create an Italian-inspired dish using Castello products, Executive Chef of Oak Avenue Catering, Shannon Kelly delivered! “My inspiration for our pasta dish is...

The Art of Bâtonnage P

One of the most common remarks we hear about our Chardonnay is how evenly balanced it is. For a wine to be classified as “balanced” it means that all the different components are working together in harmony. In other words, the alcohol, acidity, tannin, sweetness, and...